| Waterloo Chapter this week To see upcoming Waterloo Chapter news and events, click here | ||
| Waterloo golf tournament Members of the Waterloo chapter are looking forward to the 2009 golf tournament scheduled for Aug. 26 at the Grand Valley Golf Course. For information on price and registration forms go to: Waterloo Golf Tournament. | ||
| LO this week | ||
| Pre-register for apprenticeship Landscape Ontario, in partnership with Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, is offering the opportunity for our members to pre-register employees to begin their apprenticeship pathway to success in the Landscape Horticulture Trade. Click here for more information. For more information on Apprenticeship, Red Seal Program and its benefits for employers and employees go to www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employmentontario/training. | ||
| Learn about rainwater harvesting On Aug. 4 and 5, you are invited to attend a special demonstration of Aquascape’s new RainXchange rainwater harvest system. The experts at Aquascape will take two days to install a 1,000 gallon system under a permeable outdoor patio. The demonstration will be hosted by Connie Cadotte at Garden Retreats, 33 Kirkdale Cres., in Toronto. For further information contact gardenretreats@rogers.com. | ||
| Inaugural grounds management newsletter The inaugural newsletter for the grounds management sector group is now posted on the horttrades.com website. See articles on options to fight weeds, Prosperity Partners and LO Trial Gardens. To read the newsletter, click here. | ||
| ICPI webinar The ICPI webinar on new life-cycle costing and pavement condition index software will begin at 1:00 p.m. on July 30. The easy-to-use program allows users to enter initial construction costs as well as maintenance costs at intervening years. Presenter David Hein, P.Eng has over 25 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of pavements. To find out more about the program, click here. | ||
| LO wants changes to HST The Ontario Government’s harmonized tax system, which begins July 1, 2010, has alarmed many LO members. HST is a blend between eight per cent Ontario tax and five per cent GST, and will tax all services. To find out more about the program, click here. | ||
| Awards of Excellence open for entry Winning a Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence is a powerful marketing tool. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your best work. Enter online at www.loawards.com. Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. The deadlines are as follows: garden centre is Aug. 17, the growers’ deadline is Sept. 4, construction, maintenance and design is Oct. 5. Contact awards@landscapeontario.com, or call Kristen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321, for more information. | ||
| Promote Green for Life to your customers Landscape Ontario members can now order brochures explaining why their customers should use an LO Green for Life company. Share your excitement about GFL with your customers and help them enjoy the outdoors. Personalization space allocated. Click here for ordering details. | ||
| Growers Research Auction Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group invites you to the annual fundraising auction on Sept. 10 at Somerville Nurseries, Loretto Farm location. Bid on top quality plant material at below wholesale prices and tour the production farm, while helping raise funds for industry research and scholarships. Win a Northern Ontario weekend getaway, or golf package! There will also be judging of the LO Growers Awards of Excellence entries. All industry donations will be accepted for auction, such as plant material, related hard goods, etc. Contact Kristen McIntyre at kristen@landscapeontario.com or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321, or Kathleen Pugliese at kpugliese@landscapeontario.com ext. 309. Click here to see the brochure. | ||
| Smart about Salt training The Smart about Salt training program is set for Tues., Aug. 11, at Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton. The training session provides an overview of the Smart about Salt program and all key aspects of salt management. You will learn about the environmental effects of salt; how to protect yourself from liability; the principles of ice formation and the science of salt; approaches and materials for snow and ice control; the importance of equipment calibration and the use of proper application rates; proper salt storage and handling; and how to use weather forecasts. You’ll want to attend if you’re in the snow business. Those who achieve the passing grade on the test will receive a certificate of successful completion of the Smart about Salt training program. To register and for more details, click here. | ||
| Green turf management seminar in Aug. A one-day seminar on turf management is scheduled at Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton on Aug. 13. Delivered by Tim Cradduck of Turf Revolution, the seminar promises to give you the tools needed to increase your profits in the new lawncare marketplace. Cost is $125 per person, with additional employees $100. Lunch is included. Download registration form here, print and fax with payment information to Turf Revolution at (519) 896-4442. | ||
| Learn about landscape photography On August 12, learn how to maximize the visual potential of your own creativity. Gain a greater understanding of the elements that make a powerful photograph. Your client presentations and marketing materials, as well as entering the LO Awards of Excellence program require quality photos. This presentation will give designers, garden centres, landscape, grounds maintenance and lighting contractors an edge in their own field of expertise and reason to always carry a camera. To register, click here. | ||
| Allan Dennis Editor, Landscape Ontario 905-875-1805, ext 320 adennis@landscapeontario.com www.horttrades.com To unsubscribe to this email, please click here. | ||
