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June 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
Does anyone remember the Adopt-a-School program?
By Phil Charal
Since the Adopt-a-School program was developed in 2007, it has been forgotten by industry members, and that is a crying shame.
Member Profile
History of Sheridan Nurseries is 100 years of people growing a nursery
By Larry Sherk
A history of Canada’s largest combined garden centre retailer and grower.
Thiebaud family marks 60 years of success at OGS
One of the oldest companies in the area, OGS is in good hands to take the company into the next era with passion and pride.
Feature
Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps Burlington celebrate Arbor Day
Students encouraged to wear green for the special presentation.
Association News
Landscape students show their skills in Waterloo
Ontario event is the largest in the country with over 1,900 competitors from across the province in more than 60 contests.
Lawn Troopers wins young entrepreneur award
Landscape Ontario member recognized by City of Brampton.
Membership survey reveals majority pleased with LO
Responses provide a clear picture of which programs members are using, as well as which benefits are the greatest value.
Backyard Glam Tour features LO members
Portion of the proceeds to support Beaver Valley Outreach and Hanover Hospital Foundation.
London Chapter well represented at home and garden shows
Members help to promote professionalism of LO members to the public.
Great list of summer activities planned
Exciting line-up of golf, baseball and barbecues put together by dedicated volunteers and chapter staff.
Western Landscape Services encourages students to plant trees
Sixth annual Plant a Tree, Make our City Cool school program held on May 2.
LO members like Deere discounts
Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of 15 to 25 per cent discounts on John Deere equipment.
LO helps to demonstrate value of compost
Participants aerated the lawn behind an office tower and spread the compost to improve the quality of the soil.
London tour ready for fifth year
Chapter charges $10 per person with proceeds benefiting Veterans Memorial Parkway and future community projects.
Filice proud of Hamilton garden project
Community garden project helps tenants to access healthy food they can afford and that is culturally appropriate.
Training opportunities in Huntsville and Barrie
Eight-week program from May 27 to July 19 will provide participants with hands-on skills in landscaping.
Garden and Floral Expo promises exciting additions
Exciting additions planned for Oct. 23 and 24 show in the North Building of the Toronto Congress Centre.
Many saddened by news of Gerry Ginsberg's passing
Canada Blooms general manager passed away on May 3.
Tailgate Talks is great safety tool
Book promotes workplace safety by providing relevant topics through the interactive training framework.
Golden Horseshoe has new coordinator
Former Communities in Bloom executive director encourages members to forward ideas and suggestions.
A mixed bag of weather
Record-high temperatures followed by frost the following day in St. Thomas, Ont.
Letter To The Editor
Foundation’s scholarship inspires student
By Kathleen Dodson
John and Ruth Wright Scholarship recipient expresses thanks.
Chapter Of The Month
Toronto Chapter forges partnerships
Chapter has built a successful network of connections and recognition forged through various community projects.
Volunteer Profile
For a buck, Bob Hodgins improves salt practices
Volunteer has helped to move Smart about Salt into the forefront of the winter maintenance industry.
Industry News
Plastics recycling event begins June 25
The 2013 National Plastics Recycling Event will run until July 1.
Research team looks at biopesticides for lawn care industry
Project addressed the problem of white grubs and chinch bugs in lawn turf.
Green roof industry up 24 per cent
Washington, D.C. installed the most green roofs in North America with 1,326,872 square feet.
MGS announces purchase of Plant Products
Deal to close June 21.
London tree planting project funded
Goal is to plant one million trees in the City of London.
EAB regulated areas expanded
Changes in regulated areas result of new detections of the beetle.
OMAFRA Report
Committee continues work to help turf
By Pam Charbonneau
National priorities presented at a meeting hosted by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Public Relations
Strategic plan in action
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Our participation in these recent events was aimed to fulfill some of the goals of the strategic plan.
Prosperity Partners
Profit doesn’t grow on trees
By Jacki Hart CLP
Jacki interviews Lindsay Drake Nightingale, owner of Yorkshire Garden Services serving the GTA.
Membership
A time to work and a time to play
By Helen Hassard
This month’s article is a reminder that you are a part of a thriving and important industry;
Executive Desk
Debating a regulated trade
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
We now have another opportunity to study the issue of mandatory regulation.
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