July 2013

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Trial gardens set to open Aug. 16

Highlights include evaluation of over 800 roses planted last year.

Ontario well-represented at Skills Canada

St. Clair College duo will go on to national competition in Vancouver, June 6 to 8.

Dig Safe Expo coming to LO in 2013

Sept. 12 event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gardening with love — remembering Gerry Ginsberg

By Joyce McKeough
Donations being made to Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City.

Sheridan Nurseries hosts Industry Auction

Event to coincide with Sheridan's 100th anniversary year.

Ottawa councillor is landscaper for a day

Scott Moffatt gets first-hand experience after spending a day with Greenlife Wholesale Nursey in Manotick.

Garden Expo full of new ideas for retailers

This year's event will return to its roots, with the name Garden and Floral Expo.

Ruth Wright passes away while gardening

Vibrant 74-year-old helped run Wright Lawn Care Services for 40 years.

TNT brings back sports field to school

High school’s sports field has long needed an overhaul.

Smart Watering System joins B Corps

B Corps certification has been compared to the fair trade label.

Dry stone courses held at LO and Collingwood

Ten participants received certificates at the LO course.

Haig Seferian in two-part Toronto Star series

Article introduces Seferian as landscape architect and frequent HGTV host.

Chapter plants tree in memory of member’s son

Dedication ceremony held in memory of Nick Brown, teenage son of Cheryl Brown.

2013 National Tree Day on Sept. 25

Members encourages to take advantage of the event to educate students and the public.