Giving back to our communities
An important part of branding Landscape Ontario through our Green for Life campaign is to celebrate how effective our members...
CHT testing sets new records
The Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) test days at LO’s home office in Milton happened on July 16 and 17 with...
Harmonized Sales Tax concerns industry
The Ontario Government announcement that it is moving to a harmonized tax system, beginning July 1, 2010, alarming many of...
A letter to Premier McGuinty
LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni has requested that members write Premier McGuinty, asking his government to reconsider an exemption of...
Scott seminar gives tips on growing your business
Jeffrey Scott is a green business consultant who grew up in the pool and landscape industry.
Xeriscape display now in LO gardens
This summer a xeriscape display was planted as an LO staff initiative in the front island entrance bed on the...
Showcase your talent: take photos now for Awards of Excellence
If you submit a project into LO’s Awards of Excellence program, it’s guaranteed that the judges will notice.
Somerville hosting growers’ auction
Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group has a full-day of activities planned at the annual fundraising auction on Thurs., Sept. 10. This...
EAB regulatory action ordered in Ontario counties
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a new regulation that prohibits the movement of ash material and firewood...
Vineland announces new research director
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Brownbridge to the new role of Research Director, Horticultural...
Study underway to develop hazelnut cultivars
If all goes according to plan, in the near future nursery growers could be producing hazelnut trees for the Ontario...
Despite initial difficulties, Blue Sky Nursery achieves success
While speaking with Alice Klamer, it doesn’t take one long to recognize the huge love and passion she has for...