January 2013

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Association News

Governance meeting sets goals to improve LO

LO members serving on Chapter boards and Sector Groups gathered at the Association’s home office on Dec. 6, to discuss ways to improve the nine Chapters and ten Sector Groups under the Landscape Ontario umbrella.

Members asked to encourage political support of Flora Niagara

Flora Niagara is asking industry members to communicate with their representatives of government.

Heat influences this year’s trial gardens

By Rodger Tschanz
Every growing season offers a new set of challenges for those of us working to keep gardens healthy and vibrant.

Employer explains benefits of Safety Group Program

By Mike Watson
Everyone has heard all the inspirational lines, “Safety is a state of mind,” “Safety first,” and “Safety is our number one priority.” But, how many company owners and crew members actually back up those fluffy feel-good words?

GreenTrade is still Eastern Ontario’s must-attend trade show

Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter will celebrate 20 years of GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 13.

Lecture Series returns

Scott Wentworth OALA, CSLA and Daria Nardone OALA will headline Landscape Ontario’s Landscape Contractors Sector Group lecture series on Feb. 27.

Lighting conference welcomes acclaimed speaker

Landscape Ontario’s Landscape Lighting Sector Group is set to host the 4th annual conference on Feb. 20.

Growers’ short course returns to Guelph Legion

The annual Growers Short Course will take place on Feb. 6, at the Guelph Legion, 57 Watson Parkway S.