Landscape Trades Magazine - Landscape Ontario

October 2023

Previous Issues

Green Pencil

Easing into sweater weather…and dreaming of spring

By Kali Pearson

Even before the first frost, landscapers and gardening enthusiasts across the country (myself included!) are already dreaming about what to plant come spring.

Feature

New Plants for 2024

Even as we are putting this summer’s gardens to bed, we’re dreaming of what to plant come spring.

A Rose of our Own

By Karina Sinclair

Collaborating to create roses that thrive across Canada

Catching Fire

By Karina Sinclair

How thoughtful landscaping can protect homes

Legal Matters

‘Cost-Plus’ vs ‘Time and Materials’ contracts and claims in Canada

By Rob Kennaley

In this article we will explore how Canadian Courts treat claims for payment under “cost-plus” or “time and material” contracts.

Art Of Gardening

Networking empowers growth and drives positive change

By Art Vanden Enden

Expanding your knowledge within the independent garden centre sector helps us all

Designers Corner

Landscape Designers work toward a greener future

By Christene LeVatte

A national subcommittee is launching a new project to standardize the sectors approach to design in the face of climate change

Newsscape

Take advantage of early bird pricing for Congress 2024

Congress, Landscape Ontario’s annual trade show and conference, recently opened online registration for the 2024 event taking place Jan. 9-11 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Gardening Simplified show celebrates one year anniversary

The Gardening Simplified radio show and podcast by Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs is entering its second year of broadcasting and is soaring in popularity.

Canadian government extends CEBA loan repayment schedule

On September 14, the Government of Canada announced they would extend the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment schedule.

2021 agriculture census released

Statistics Canada has released its findings from the 2021 Census of Agriculture, combined with data from the 2021 Census of Population online.

Registration open for GISC 2023

Online registration is now open for Alberta’s Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC), Nov. 15-16, 2023 at Westerner Park in Red Deer.

Crossing a new frontier in hardy hibiscus breeding

After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colours in hardy hibiscus, plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the first-ever coral-coloured hibiscus.

OGIA opens registration for midwestGREEN 2023

The Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) has opened registration for its annual conference, midwestGREEN, which will take place Nov. 6-7, 2023, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

CNLA News

Reaching net-zero emissions before 2050

Canada is part of a growing list of countries, including Japan, France, and the United Kingdom, pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Apply now for a green space renovation in your community

The Green Cities Foundation and our partners share a commitment to connecting plants and people and revitalizing green areas for community members to enjoy and benefit from.

Garden Centres Canada Summit 2023 - Vancouver

The 2023 edition of the Garden Centres Canada (GCC) Summit held in Vancouver, B.C., was a huge success.

HR Toolkit provides free help for CNLA members

CNLA is a proud supporter and partner of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC).

First ever national conference on invasive species

Pathways to Change is taking place virtually November 8-9, 2023.

Plants love you - CNLA’S newest agri-marketing campaign

Following the success of the “Year of the Garden 2022” campaign, CNLA has applied for funding from the government to promote a five-year national campaign titled “Plants Love You.”

New Products

New Products October 2023

LT's roundup of the latest equipment, tools and supply releases for Canadian landscape professionals.

Mentor Moment

Taking part in trade shows is good for business — and for employee morale

Brent Vanderkruk is the customer service manager of NVK Nurseries, a fourth generation wholesale nursery based in Dundas, Ont. With over 100 years in business, NVK is one of Canada’s largest wholesale nurseries, serving customers across the country and in several U.S. states.