July 2025

Previous Issues
President's Message

Landscaping the industry together

By Ed Hansen
Your involvement in Landscape Ontario not only benefits your own business, but also helps strengthen our entire industry.
Association News

Remembering Melissa Spearing

By David Milne and Melissa Spearing
David Milne reflects on the passing of Melissa Spearing and shares her message on the need for more young people to enter the profession.

Showcase your best work in Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence program

Landscape Ontario members are encouraged to start planning ahead by capturing high-quality photos of their latest projects and reviewing updates to this year’s awards categories.

Communities in Bloom Ontario: A season of growth and beauty

An update on activities for Communities in Bloom Ontario (CiB Ontario).

New member benefit: Greenworks equipment

Landscape Ontario members now have exclusive discounts available on a wide range of ride-on and hand-held electric equipment from Greenworks Commerical.
Grow Success Story

Art Vanden Enden builds trust and confidence in skills of newcomers

After 44 years in the garden centre business, Vanden Enden was getting ready to retire and wanted to give back to the industry he’d enjoyed for decades.
Volunteer Profile

Tanya Olsen: Rooted in tradition, growing the future

By Julia Harmsworth
Third-generation nursery owner is also a professor at Humber College.
Member Profile

Silverfern Landscaping: A marriage of service and skill

By Julia Harmsworth
Carl Anso and Carla Oskam owe much of their success to the hospitality industry and making genuine connections with clients.
Executive Desk

It takes a village to drive Landscape Ontario

By Joe Salemi, CAE
My heartfelt gratitude extends to Landscape Ontario's volunteers who are the lifeblood of this organization.
Membership

Ottawa Chapter: Supporting the community for over two decades

By Robert Ellidge
Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter continues to raise the bar on supporting various charitable organizations and outdoor green spaces in our nation’s capital.
The Ground Up

It’s not just who you know, it’s who you grow with

By Glenn Curtis
You can build a solid company on your own. But if you want to build a resilient, respected and future-ready one, you do that in the right company.
Social Snapshot

Social success without spending much time or money

By Laura Fox
With the right free tools, landscaping companies can maintain a consistent and professional social media presence without draining their time or budget.
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