March 15 Durham Chapter Skid-Steer Certification Training Hertz Equipment Rental, 411 Bloor West, Oshawa Individuals who want to operate a skid steer in a correct and safe manner should consider this seminar. This training will not only teach people how to operate a machine properly, but will also cover an employer’s responsibility for due diligence in operator safety training according to the Ministry of Labour. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
LO Member: $110. Potential Member: $165. Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 15 - March 16 Windsor Chapter First Aid and CPR Seminar St.John’s Ambulance, Place Concord 7515 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor Taught by a St. John’s Ambulance instructor, this two-day practical first aid seminar meets WSIB requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew should have someone with first aid training who can assist an injured worker. Level A CPR training is included. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. LO Member: $65. Potential Member: $105. Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 18 - March 19 London Chapter Chainsaw Training Fanshawe College, London Campus H1034, near greenhouse, 1460 Oxford St All landscapers who use chain saws on the job are required by the Department of Labour to be trained on their safe operation. This two-day seminar will satisfy these requirements. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. LO Member: $140. Potential Member: $270. Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 21 Toronto Chapter Meeting Renaissance Parque, 2800 Hwy. 7 West, Concord Join guest speaker J. Paul Lamarche to learn more about Time Management and Estimating. Learn how to maximize the available hours in your seasonal day and how to price the job right. There will also be a Farm Safety presentation on Safety and Avoiding Pitfalls. Toronto Chapter Board elections will also be held at this meeting. For more information please contact Kristen at 905-875-1805, ext. 321.
March 21 Ottawa Chapter Native Plants Seminar RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. LO Member: $35.00. Potential member: $67.50 Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 22 Windsor Chapter Skid-Steer Certification Training Hertz- Equipment Rental 5-225 County Rd. #42, RR 2, Tecumseh Individuals who want to operate a skid steer in a correct and safe manner should consider this seminar. This training will not only teach people how to operate a machine properly, but will also cover an employer’s responsibility for “due diligence” in operator safety training according to the Ministry of Labour. Accident prevention will be discussed. Maximum: 10 participants. 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LO Member: $85. Potential Member: $165. Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 23 Windsor Chapter Meeting Roseland Gold Club, 455 Kennedy Dr., W., Windsor Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) exam will be held 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. Topic: Ornamental Grasses, with guest speaker Martin Quinn. For information contact Dan Garlatti at 519-734-0444.
March 23 Certified Landscape Professional Exam Roseland Golf Club, 455 Kennedy Dr., W., Windsor 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com
March 23 Certified Landscape Professional Exam Monterey Inn, 2259 Prince of Whales Dr., Ottawa 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com
March 29 - March 30 Ottawa Chapter - First Aid and CPR St. John Ambulance Training Centre, 235 Donald St. Room #253 Ottawa Taught by a St. John’s Ambulance instructor, this two-day practical first aid seminar meets WSIB requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Participants must bring a blanket. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. LO member: $100. Potential member: $170. Register online at www.horttrades.com
March 30 Certified Horticultural Technical (CHT) Interiorscape Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Indoor plants are hot! Interior designers, retailers, building maintenance professionals and independent plant contractors all report great interest and opportunity in this growing field. This is your chance to get a respected credential for a great profession! The CHT Interior exam is a four-hour, 260-question written exam. Topics include plant identification, pesticides, fertilization, insects and diseases and customer relations. Contact Beverly Benjamin at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354 for more information.
March 30 Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting Royal Botanical Garden, 680 Plains Rd., Burlington Starts at 7:30 p.m. Topic: The Law - What you don\'t know can hurt you, with guest speaker Rob Kennaley. For information contact Dave Colborne at 905-659-4242.
April 1 - April 2 London Chapter Chainsaw Training Fanshawe College, London Campus H1034, near greenhouse, 1460 Oxford St All landscapers who use chain saws on the job are required by the Department of Labour to be trained on their safe operation. This two-day seminar will satisfy these requirements. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. LO Member: $140. Potential Member: $270. Register online at www.horttrades.com
April 5 Upper Canada Chapter WHMIS/Train the Trainer Seminar Napanee Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee This seminar will review the Workplace Hazardous Information System as it relates to the supplier, labels Material Safety Data Sheets, hazardous products & symbols, employer duties & the employee duties. This seminar will provide you with the needed information and material to facilitate an, in-house WHMIS seminar for your staff. The WHMIS Train the Trainer package is $100 per/pkg.
9 a.m.- 12 noon. LO Member: $15. Potential Member: $45. Register online at www.horttrades.com
April 12 Certified Irrigation Technician Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. An initiative of the Irrigation Commodity Group, the CIT program was developed to provide a minimum standard of competence in irrigation design, installation and maintenance. This program includes a home study guide. A certificate of proficiency is awarded upon successful completion. To register, contact Beverly Benjamin at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354. More information on CIT
April 17 Certified Landscape Designer Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton The exam tests the candidate\'s knowledge of grading, drainage, layout, plant material identification, plant material use, professional practices, regulations, structural/ construction/paving details and quantity takeoffs. A passing grade of 70 per cent is required.
For more information contact Beverly Benjamin at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or download CLD Exam flyer or visit www.horttrades.com/prodev for more information.
April 21 Waterloo Chapter Spring Thaw Social & Dance Knights of Columbus, 110 Manitou Dr, Kitchener Come out and join the Waterloo Chapter – mix & mingle at 7:00 p.m., stand-up comedian at 8:00 p.m. Also included are door prizes, a 50/50 draw and a late night buffet. $20 per person. Contact Jodi Crooks at 519-885-9464 or Rob Tester at 519-895-0450 for more information.
May 5 Certified Landscape Professional Exam Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The CLP program is designed for owners and managers of horticulture companies. The evaluation focuses on core business skills required to run a successful operation. Candidates earn their CLP by successfully completing a series of seven written evaluations. To register contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit www.clp.canadanursery.com
July 14 Landscape Ontario Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Join the Toronto Chapter at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club for a day of golf, prizes and fun. Watch for further details. Contact Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321 for sponsorship information.
Industry Events
March 16 - March 19 International Home and Garden Show & Successful Gardening Show International Centre, Toronto From new eco-friendly indoor and outdoor products and technologies, to alternative energy and renewable building sources, the International Home & Garden Show and Successful Gardening Show running concurrently at the International Centre, March 16 – 19, bring fresh, 21st Century thinking into the home. Visit www.internationalhomeshow.ca
April 6 A Toast to the Garden Series with Mark Cullen Toronto Botanical Garden Join Mark Cullen and his chosen guest, Lorraine Mennen, for an entertaining and relaxing evening as they discuss plants, plant combinations and garden design. Enjoy this lively conversation with a glass of wine and light refreshments, and participate in the exchange with questions and comments. Limited seating. Please call to reserve your seat or group table.7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Toronto Botanical Garden members: $30. Non members: $35. Online registration at www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
May 14 Mother’s Day Tea and Floral Workshop Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto Enjoy a hands-on project that gives a contemporary twist to a traditional Victorian theme. Please bring a traditional teapot and/or teacup and saucer to create a take-home arrangement. This memorable workshop will finish with a delicious luncheon. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Toronto Botanical Garden members: $75. Non members: $85. Visit www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
June 9 - June 11 Niagara Flower and Garden Show Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Garden show featuring speakers, demonstrations, floral competition and a Garden Cafe. Special presentation: Wolfgang Oehme, FASLA, of Oehme, van Sweden & Associates will speak on June 9 and 10, at 2:30 p.m. at Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens School of Horticulture Lecture Hall. Oehme will provide a visual presentation of his design philosophy, ‘The New American Garden’, and award-winning landscapes at the Niagara Flower and Garden Show. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited. For information and to order tickets call 905-309-3959 or
visit www.niagaraflowerandgardenshow.com.
June 13 - June 17 SIMA Symposium Hartford, Conn. For information visit www.sima.org
June 17 - June 18 Through the Garden Gate: Toronto Islands Ward\'s and Algonquin Island Private walking tour. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Take the ferry across the lake to discover the private garden gems of artists and plant lovers.
Admission includes ferry ride to the island and a shuttle to Ward’s Island to visit The Franklin Children’s Garden. Each garden has a Toronto Master Gardener available to answer questions. Garden guide and map are provided. Toronto Botanical Garden members: $35. Non members: $40. Advance purchase is recommended. Online registration at www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call 416-397-1357.
July 2 - July 10 Holland/Belgium Garden & Nursery Tour Holland/Belgium This is a unique tour that will include visits to gardens and nurseries in Holland and Belgium. There will be special, guided tours of private gardens, perennial nurseries, the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Jan van Zoest Clematis Nursery, Nico Rijnbeek and Son Nurseries, Applied Plant Research and much more. The cost is approximately $2300. Please contact Donna Dawson at 1-888-476-8721 or visit www.gardeningtours.com for a full itinerary and reservation information.
July 16 - October 9 International Flora Montreal 2006 Old Port of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec Bringing together the latest trends in the art of gardening and landscaping. Featuring an array of gardens and the latest ideas in design, plants and garden furniture. For information visit www.floramontreal.ca
July 16 - July 22 Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show Hyatt Regency Montreal, Quebec The 2006 PPA Symposium and Trade Show features an in-depth seminar program, garden and city tours and a trade show. For full details visit www.perennialplant.org or contact Paul Zammit, PPA Canadian Regional Director at 416 231 2495.