December 2024

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

A blue sky state of mind

By Karina Sinclair
As we wrap up another year, I’m reminded to take stock of everything we’ve accomplished over the past 12 months and look ahead with a blue sky state of mind.
Professional Confessional

Professional confessional: Interior plantscape

Not only do plants beautify indoor spaces, they also reduce stress, filter air pollutants, boost moods and increase creativity — making for a healthier, happier environment for all.
Newsscape

Vineland’s 2024-25 Innovation Report now available

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) published its 2024-25 Innovation Report, covering the organization's latest research and development projects.

Beacon Impatiens presents donation to MS Society

PanAmerican Seed was pleased to present a donation check to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the organization’s local “Dinner of Champions” event Sept. 13 in Chicago, Ill.

All-electric loader wins design award

Bobcat Company has been selected as a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner for RogueX2, an all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader.

Bobcat donates equipment to support disaster relief efforts

The Salvation Army has received a significant equipment donation from Bobcat Company to support ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene, Milton and beyond.

Communities in Bloom announces 2024 winners

On Oct. 20, the thirtieth edition of the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National and International Awards Ceremonies were held in Charlottetown, P.E.I., honouring municipalities across Canada, Ireland, Italy, Hungary and the U.S.
Features

2024 State of the Industry Report

By Karina Sinclair
In 2024, landscape professionals faced a range of economic pressures, evolving industry demands and shifting workforce expectations with a cautious but hopeful outlook.

Congress 2025 - The boost your landscape business needs

By Karina Sinclair
For landscape business owners looking to grow and stay ahead in a competitive market, attending the Landscape Ontario Congress Trade Show and Conference should be at the top of your 2025 to-do list.

A Green Future

By Julia Harmsworth
Millennials and Gen Z are essential to the continuation of the landscape and horticulture trades. Not only are they welcome additions to an industry that needs to grow its workforce, but they also bring new ideas, new skills and a new way of looking at the future.
Growing Your Business

From Owner to Observer

By Ryan Markewich
When I started Creative Roots Landscaping over 30 years ago, my vision wasn’t fully formed. Like many entrepreneurs, I was driven by the common desire to pay my bills, but I also had a strong desire to build something meaningful that I could be proud of. It wasn’t until much later that I realized the true product of my business wasn’t just beautiful landscapes — it was the company itself.
Sector Spotlight

Sector Spotlight: Box Tree Moth

By Jamie Aalbers
Pests and diseases continually challenge all of us when growing and maintaining ornamental plants, whether we are growing them in our nursery or in our landscapes. Boxwood, or Buxus, species are no exception and when boxwood blight was first reported in Europe in the early 1990s, selection and breeding programs were initiated to identify and develop plants resistant to boxwood blight.
CNLA News

CNLA News - December 2024

Find out what's happening with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), featuring recent awards, events, articles and more!
New Products

New Products - December 2024

Reach those lofty landscape goals and business resolutions for 2025 with updated tools, equipment and supplies. Get the scoop at Landscape Ontario’s Congress Trade Show and Conference, Jan. 7-9, 2025, at the Toronto Congress Centre, where many brands will be introducing their new products.
Mentor Moment

Share the wealth

Four years ago, Fred Post set out on a mission to share his decades of landscape design expertise. Today he’s doing just that through an online learning platform. With courses, ebooks and personal coaching, he’s helping new contractors and homeowners navigate their landscape design questions. Balancing his career and passion for mentorship, Fred is committed to helping others thrive in the industry he loves.
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