September 2023

Previous Issues
President's Message

Volunteers affect change on a national level

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
If you have a strong passion for all things green and you can volunteer six to 12 hours of your time per month, we would love to hear from you.
Member Profile

Building on a foundation of trust

By Karina Sinclair
Yards Unlimited Landscaping is a family owned and operated design/build company in Ottawa, Ont.
Feature

Landscaping has something for everyone... if you know about it

By Karina Sinclair
When a friend encouraged her to go back to school to earn a diploma, Heather searched for programs within walking distance of her home and stumbled upon the Fanshawe College landscape design program.

Snow and Ice: Supporting the sector at Queen's Park

By Julia Harmsworth
Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Sector Group (SISG) is working to improve working conditions for snow contractors across the province — and they need your help.
Association News

Members observe uptick in gas and electric equipment theft

By Julia Harmsworth
​A number of Landscape Ontario members have observed a rise in gas and electric equipment theft this year.

New plants showcased at Landscape Ontario head office

About 90 industry professionals, plant lovers and students attended the Landscape Ontario/University of Guelph Trial Garden Open House on Aug. 17, 2023.

Landscape Ontario celebrates 50th anniversary

Members of Landscape Ontario gathered at the association's home office in Milton, Ont. on Aug. 16 for a special 50th anniversary event.

Garden Centre group seeks feedback on training program

Landscape Ontario’s Garden Centre Sector group is seeking feedback from those who participated in the free Introductory Horticultural Training sessions held April 12, 20 and 27, 2023.

Stay ahead of winter with the KSMI Weather app

KSMI Weather is an Ontario-made tool that provides 24/7 location specific weather insights and data to help assist with winter operations decision making.
Scholarship Profile

Katie Erickson’s hard work pays off

Katie Erickson was one of 12 recipients of the $1,000 Post-Secondary Scholarship awarded by the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) in 2022.
Volunteer Profile

Rhonda Derue sees volunteering as a gift to all (including the giver)

"Do what you love, love what you do,” is the phrase that drives fine artist and designer Rhonda Derue.
Professional News

Ontario Association of Landscape Architects honours individuals and organizations for 2023

Former Landscape Ontario Executive Director Tony DiGiovanni was among 10 individuals across the province who received awards from the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) at a ceremony held in Toronto’s Distillery District on June 8, 2023.

Registration now open for 2024 Congress Conference

Whether you’re just getting started in your landscaping career, developing your existing workforce or are simply a lifelong learner, the 2024 Landscape Ontario Congress Conference has something for you.

Skilled Trades Ontario to launch Certificates of Qualification, wallet cards for skilled trades professionals

Skilled trades professionals in compulsory and non-compulsory trades who received their certification after Jan. 1, 2022, will begin receiving their certificates of qualification in the mail.
Executive Desk

Members drive Landscape Ontario’s strategic priorities

By Joe Salemi CAE
After a spring and summer hiatus, Landscape Ontario’s Provincial Board of Directors recently met to discuss our strategic priorities for 2024 and beyond.
Membership

Maximize your membership ROI

By Evan Dickson
Today's competitive business landscape, every penny can make a significant difference to a company's bottom line.
Prosperity Partners

Paying a living wage vs minimum wage

By Jacki Hart CLM
This is a new era. One in which we have the best opportunity to raise our charge out rates (along with every other trade), in order to pay our staff well, to live well
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