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information-packed event concludes at 5 p.m., followed by a networking reception. For more information, go to locongress.com.

January 11 - January 13Congress 2011Toronto Congress Centre, Congress is Canada’s largest horticultural lawn and garden trade show. The exposition covers more than eight acres of exhibits featuring all of the equipment, hard and soft goods required for the construction and maintenance More informa-tion is available at www.locongress.com.

December 22Congress Early Bird DeadlineEarly Bird Deadline! No extensions to the midnight deadline of Dec. 22, will be granted. Registration fees after this date and on-site will be more expensive. Register online at www.locongress.com.

January 10IPM SymposiumToronto Congress CentreA new format and a new energy are promised at the 2011 IPM Symposium. In 2011, this will be a one-time event only, scheduled at the Toronto Congress Centre in the Cohen Ballroom. For a full agenda and details visit www.horttrades.com/ipm-symposium-2011.

January 10Learn about new irrigation techniquesToronto Congress Centre, Waxman RoomDon’t miss the 2011 irrigation conference at the Toronto Congress Centre, Waxman Room. The symposium will feature the latest techniques, designs, market forecasts, technology and much more. It all begins at 8 a.m. with registration

Chapter eventsFor more chapter event listings, visit www.horttrades.com.

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January 5Waterloo Chapter MeetingKnights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, WaterlooThe Waterloo Chapter meeting runs from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or [email protected].

January 19Upper Canada Chaper meetingStrathcona Paper Centre, NapaneeJoin the Upper Canada Chapter for a meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Hassard at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or [email protected].

LO and industry eventsFor more Landscape Ontario and industry event listings, visit www.horttrades.com.

and coffee, and concludes at 4:15 p.m. Lunch is included in the registration. Up to Dec. 22, tick-ets are $75, and go to $100 after that date. More information is available at locongress.com.

January 10Landscape Designer Conference Doubletree Plaza Hotel, International Ballroom, TorontoA full-day design seminar is set for the Doubletree Plaza Hotel, International Ballroom, Toronto. An initiative of the Landscape Ontario Designers Sector, the event begins at 8 a.m. The

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Canada’s international horticultural trade show and conference is just around the corner. The 38th edition of Congress will take place Jan. 11 to 13 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Congress features more than eight acres, containing over 600 exhibitors from eight countries.

This year’s Congress is four shows in one, including the Ontario Parks Association’s Explorations trade show, Fencecraft produced by the Canadian Fence Industry Association and the Green Forum, sponsored by Communities in Bloom.

Educational sessionsCongress is well-known for its educational ses-sions, many of which now focus on green initia-tives. The four-day conference program begins Mon., Jan. 10, with specialized symposia. The concurrent conference runs from Jan. 11 through 13, featuring 32 seminars. Some of the indus-try’s most dynamic speakers will take over the podiums sharing expertise and insights in all areas of business success. Jeff Scott and Charles Vander Kooi are back by popular demand. A new panel featuring successful young Landscape Ontario entrepreneurs promises to be a program highlight.

“Congress Conference is strategically timed for professional landscape firms, who invest in professional development for themselves and their employees,” says Sally Harvey, manager of education, labour development and membership

LO’s 38th annual trade show and conferencewill begin 2011 with innovation and education

services for Landscape Ontario. “Progressive employers are increasing their investment in training to sustain a stable and professional work force. More importantly, they are aware of the business advantage of having certified and com-petent staff when tendering bids.”

Six pillarsCongress 2011 Conference focuses on the six pillars of business excellence. The six pillars of business excellence are: Sales Success, Financial Health, Customers for Life, Professional Operations, Leadership Excellence and Technical Education.

The conference will feature some of the hottest trends in the industry covering the basics of green roofs, green walls, and rain gardens.

Numerous sessions will focus on sustain-able business practices and issues such as cus-tomer willingness to pay more for plants and/or gardens that are free of chemicals. Urban forest sustainability will consider the vegetation resource, the community framework, and man-agement approaches to sustainably managing urban forest resources.

Most of the pre-show symposia, normally held at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, will move to the Toronto Congress Centre on Jan. 10. However, the Landscape Designer Symposium will remain at the Doubletree.

Celebrate excellenceJoin Landscape Ontario’s members at the Awards

of Excellence ceremony on the evening of Jan. 11 in celebration of the talent and creativity of landscape contractors, designers and interior plantscape professions. Besides being an excit-ing evening to network with members of your professional community, meet LO’s president Tom Intven at the President’s Reception, pre-ceding the ceremony. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your relationship with peers, staff and LO Board members.

Celebrate green spacesThe Ontario Parks Association, Communities in Bloom and Landscape Ontario have come together for the third time to celebrate parks and green spaces, and promote the enjoyment and healthy lifestyle benefits open spaces provide to Canadians. Join over 200 municipal leaders, parks staff and community stakeholders gather-ing to develop strategies encouraging people of all ages and abilities to enjoy gardening, recre-ational parks, parklands and landscapes.

Back in 2009, Congress was the first Zero Waste trade show ever held at the Toronto Congress Centre. Since that time, it is estimated that 179 trees and 697 cubic yards of landfill have been saved by LO’s shows.

For more information on the Congress sym-posia and conferences, or to register, go to www.locongress.com. A full conference pass starts at $135. One day passes are from $85, or $60 for one session. Conference passes for students start at $30.

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Provincial BoardDurham Chapter President: Greg Scarlett Board rep: Mark Humphries, mhumphries@

Georgian Lakelands Chapter President: Michael LaPorte CHTCBoard rep: Warren Patterson

Golden Horseshoe Chapter President: Fiore ZenoneBoard rep: Brian Cocks CLT London Chapter President: Grant Harrison CLP Board rep: Peter Vanderley CLP

Ottawa Chapter President: Sarah Johnston Board rep: Bruce Morton CLP, CIT

Toronto Chapter President: Lindsay Drake Nightingale Board rep: Ryan Heath CLP

Upper Canada Chapter President: Dan Clost CHTR Board rep: Paul Doornbos CHTM, CLP

Waterloo Chapter President: Rob Tester Board rep: David Wright CLP

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Manager, information technology Ian Service, 416-848-7555, iservice@

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Growers Chairs: Mark OstrowskiBoard rep: Dave Braun

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“History is a set of lies agreed upon.” (Napoleon Bonaparte)

“Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much.” (Oscar Wilde)

“You can’t get spoiled if you do your own ironing.” (Meryl Streep)

“Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” (Oscar Wilde)

“Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.” (Maurice Chevalier)

“Bravery is being the only person who knows you’re afraid.” (Franklin P. Jones)

“A critic is someone who leaves no turn unstoned.” (George Bernard Shaw)

“Idealism increases in direct proportion to one’s distance from the problem.” (John Galsworthy).

Humorous quotations• “Wecan’tallbeheroes,becausesomeone

has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” (Will Rogers)

• “Ifalleconomistswerelaidendtoend,theywould not reach a conclusion.” (George Bernard Shaw)

• “Iwenttoafighttheothernightanda hockey game broke out.” (Rodney Dangerfield)

• “Heavenandhell:Idon’twanttoexpressan opinion. You see, I have friends in both places.” (Mark Twain)

• “It’snottruethatIhadnothingon.Ihadtheradio on.” (Marilyn Monroe)

• “Ifyoulooklikeyourpassportphoto,inall probability you need the holiday.” (Earl Wilson)

Wishing you all the very best this holiday season.

Tom Intven may be reached at 519-631-1008, or [email protected].

My Christmas gift to all of you: humourPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By Tom IntvenLO president

At this festive time, I would like to share a little humour with all of you. Much of it is horticultural humour. In our hec-

tic, stressed-filled lives, one of the true relief mechanisms that we can turn to is humour. It helps to put life in per-spective and provide us with a little balance. If this message can elicit even a small grin, I will have accomplished what I intended.

You might be a redneck gardener if:You’ve ever cleaned your house with a leaf

blower. You think a chainsaw is a musical instrument. You move your refrigerator, and the grass

underneath it is yellow. Kudzu covers your arbour. You empty the trash when you have enough to fillthepickup.

You can amuse yourself for more than an hour with a hose.

You’ve been cited for reckless driving on a riding lawn mower.

Short jokes Why are husbands like lawn mowers? They aredifficulttogetstarted,emitfoulsmells,and don’t work half the time. - Author Unknown

Have you heard about the Garlic Diet? You don’t lose much weight, but from a distance your friends think you look thinner.

What did the plant geneticist get when he crossed baked beans and onions? Tear gas.

The same geneticist claims to have found a way to extend all our lives: he’s implanted genes into vegetables to make them smell like bacon.

Why don’t you ever iron a four-leaf clover? You might press your luck.

What do you get when you cross that four-leaf clover with poison ivy? A rash of good luck.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Non-horticultural punsA pessimist’s blood type is always b-negative.

A Freudian slip is when you say one thing, but it means your mother.

Without geometry, life is pointless. When you dream in colour, it’s a pigment of

your imagination. Corduroy pillows are making headlines. A hangover is the wrath of grapes. Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?

PunsDon’t expect a bonsai tree to grow the

miniature planting it. The research assistant couldn’t experiment with

plants, because he hadn’t botany. Old gardeners never die, they just vegetate. I will cut the grass only when I get mowtivated.

A fruit treeA young girl knew how much her mother liked flowers,andwhenshewasnineyearsoldfeltthisjustifiedtakingsomebranchesfromour the neighbour’s blossoming fruit tree. Realizing where she had found them, but recognizing that her intention was to please her, the mother didn’t scold her but chose a different approach. “These are lovely, Bonnie, but do you realize that if you had left them on the tree, each of these blossoms would have become a cherry?”

“No, they wouldn’t have,” Bonnie stated firmly.

“Oh, yes, they would have. Each of the blossoms would have grown into a cherry.”

“No, they wouldn’t,” Bonnie said stubbornly. He mother retorted somewhat angrily, “Bonnie,

each one of these blossoms would have become a cherry!”

“Well,okay,”Bonniefinallyconceded,“butthey were plums last year!”

Humorous epigrams“Only a mediocre person is always at his best.”

(Somerset Maugham)“An ethical man is a Christian holding four

aces.” (Mark Twain)“An optimist is one who believes everything

he reads on the jacket of a new book.” (unknown)

“A pessimist is one who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.” (unknown)

“Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.” (Samuel Butler)

“Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving.” (Erma Bombeck)

Tom Intven

LO Annual General Meeting will take place Jan. 12,

Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto.Free breakfast is served,

starting at 7:30 a.m.Rsvp Kathleen Pugliese

at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309, or [email protected].

Don’t miss AGM

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Many More Cultivars and sizes availableHillen Nursery Inc.Botanical Name Qty. 1 Gal Qty. 2 Gal Qty. 3 Gal Avail. Price Avail. Price Avail. Price

VINESAmpelopsis glandulosa Elegans 260 8.00 Aristolochia durior 139 11.00Campsis radicans Balboa Sunset 273 8.00 Celastrus orbiculatus Diana 162 8.00 Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules 221 8.00 Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 185 6.00 318 8.00 Lonicera japonica Halliana 144 8.00 Parthenocissus tricus. Veitchii 1,000 6.00 Polygonum aubertii 968 6.00 EVERGREENS

Azalea Golden Lights 120 13.50Azalea Northern Lights 225 13.50Azalea Orchid Lights 290 13.50Buxus Faulkner 100 5.00 330 11.00Buxus microphylla 49 5.00 532 11.00Buxus X Green Gem 379 5.20 555 11.20Buxus X Green Mound 995 5.00 1,000 11.00Buxus X Green Mountain 630 5.00 176 11.00Buxus X Green Velvet 1,000 5.20 1,000 11.20Chamaecyparis pisifera Aurea Sungold 100 5.00 261 11.00Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera 190 5.00 175 11.00Chamaecyparis pisifera Filifera Aurea 100 5.00 29 11.00Cotoneaster dammeri Coral Beauty 1,000 5.00 Cotoneaster dammeri Major 230 7.00 Cotoneaster salicifolius Repens 1,000 7.00 Euonymus fortunei `Emerald ‘n Gold` 950 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Canadale Gold 295 5.00 912 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Coloratus 349 5.00 Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety 1,000 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety BL 240 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Emerald ‘n Gold 180 5.00 Euonymus fortunei Goldtip 831 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Sunrise 426 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Surespot 514 7.00 Euonymus fortunei Vegetus 207 7.00 Ilex X meserveae Blue Prince 965 5.00 362 11.00Ilex X meserveae Blue Princess 1,000 5.00 665 11.00Juniperus chinensis Gold Coast 246 11.00Juniperus chinensis Gold Star 400 5.00 355 11.00Juniperus chinensis Mint Julep 400 5.00 410 11.00Juniperus chinensis Pfitz. Compacta 300 5.00 63 11.00Juniperus chinensis San Jose 250 5.00 137 11.00Juniperus communis Green Carpet 451 11.00Juniperus communis Repanda 260 5.00 Juniperus conferta Blue Pacific 250 5.00 292 11.00Juniperus horizontalis Andorra Compacta 1,000 5.00 562 11.00Juniperus horizontalis Bar Harbor 200 5.00 75 11.00Juniperus horizontalis Icee Blue 341 6.00 1,000 13.00Juniperus horizontalis Turquoise Spreader 200 5.00 307 11.00Juniperus horizontalis Wiltonii 450 5.00 Juniperus horizontalis Yukon Belle 400 5.00 938 11.00Juniperus media Armstrongii 142 5.00 250 11.00Juniperus procumbens nana 200 5.00 302 11.00Juniperus sabina 200 5.00 284 11.00Juniperus sabina Buffalo 261 11.00Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet 150 5.00 296 11.00Juniperus squamata Blue Star 282 11.00Juniperus virginiana Grey Owl 100 5.00 212 11.00Larix laricina 250 7.00 Metasequoia glyptostroboides 297 7.00 Microbiota decussata 729 5.00 70 11.00Picea abies 232 7.00 Picea glauca 481 7.00 Picea pungens glauca 631 7.00 Picea pungens glauca StJuan 696 7.00 Picea pungens Globosa 805 22.00

Botanical Name Qty. 1 Gal Qty. 2 Gal Qty. 3 Gal Avail. Price Avail. Price Avail. Price

Pinus mugo var. mugo 1,000 11.00Pinus strobus 1,000 11.00Taxus X media Densiformis 385 5.00 217 11.00Taxus X media Hicksii 636 5.00 1,000 11.00Taxus X media Hillii 368 11.00Taxus X media Wardii 700 5.00 43 11.00Thuja occidentalis 247 11.00Thuja occidentalis Brandon 98 5.00 245 11.00Thuja occidentalis Little Giant 385 5.00 135 11.00Thuja occidentalis Nigra 1,000 5.00 1,000 11.00Thuja occidentalis Smaragd 1,000 5.00 375 11.00Thuja occidentalis Wintergreen 538 5.00 474 11.00Thuja plicata Spring Grove 54 5.00 535 11.00Tsuga canadensis 1,000 5.00 10 7.00 1,000 11.00Yucca filamentosa 223 7.00 49 11.00

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Acanthopanax sieboldianus 734 7.00 Acer ginnala 179 7.00 Acer rubrum 911 7.00 Acer saccharinum 624 7.00 Acer saccharum 442 7.00 Alnus rugosa 663 7.00 Amelanchier canadensis 1,000 7.00 Aronia mel. Autumn Magic 242 7.00 Aronia melanocarpa 642 7.00 Aronia X prunifolia Viking 253 7.00 Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow 439 6.00 412 13.50Berberis thunbergii Royal Burgundy 340 13.50Buddleia davidii Black Knight 422 7.00 Buddleia davidii Ellen’s Blue 404 7.00 Buddleia davidii Ile de France 583 7.00 Buddleia davidii Nanho Purple 476 7.00 Buddleia davidii Petite Plum 650 7.00 Buddleia davidii Pink Delight 433 7.00 Buddleia davidii Purple Prince 908 7.00 Buddleia davidii Royal Red 357 7.00 Buddleia davidii White Profusion 322 7.00 Caryopteris clandonensis Grand Blue 281 7.35 Cephalanthus occidentalis 289 7.00 Cercis canadensis 705 7.00 Chaenomeles speciosa Nivalis 402 7.00 Chaenomeles speciosa Rubra 692 7.00 Chaenomeles speciosa Texas Scarlet 633 7.00 Chaenomeles sup.Crimson and Gold 226 7.00 Clethra alnifolia Paniculatum 305 7.00 Clethra alnifolia Pink Spire 434 7.00 Cornus alba Elegantissima 1,000 7.00 Cornus alba Gouchaultii 226 7.00 Cornus alba Ivory Halo 919 7.45 Cornus alba Red Gnome 211 7.00 Cornus stolonifera Kelseyi 1,000 7.00 Corylus americana 220 7.00 Corylus avellana Contorta 206 15.00 Cotoneaster acutifolius 590 7.00 Cotoneaster apiculatus 347 7.00 Cotoneaster preacox Boer 1,000 7.00 Deutzia crenata Nikko 809 7.00 Deutzia gracilis 490 7.00 Diervilla lonicera 639 7.00 Euonymus alatus Compactus 1,000 5.00 134 8.00 722 9.00Forsythia Kumson 467 7.00 Forsythia X inter. Northern Gold 1,000 7.00 Forsythia X intermedia Goldtide 180 7.00 Forsythia X intermedia Lynwood 684 7.00 Genista tinctoria Royal Gold 201 7.00 Hamamelis virginiana 157 7.00 Hibiscus syriacus Diana 218 5.00 241 8.00Hibiscus syriacus Lavender Chiffon 231 5.60

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Botanical Name Qty. 1 Gal Qty. 2 Gal Qty. 3 Gal Avail. Price Avail. Price Avail. Price

Hibiscus syriacus White Chiffon 207 5.60 150 8.60Hibiscus syriacus Woodbridge 468 5.00 19 8.00Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle 1,000 7.00 Hydrangea arborescens Dardom 108 7.60 Hydrangea macr. Bouquet Rose 326 7.00 Hydrangea macr. Endless Summer Blushing Bride 157 14.00Hydrangea macr. Penny Mac 265 7.30 Hydrangea paniculata Kyushu 472 7.00 Hydrangea paniculata Little Lamb 349 7.60 Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky 423 7.60 Hydrangea paniculata Tardiva 263 7.00 Hydrangea paniculata Unique 115 7.00 Hydrangea quercifolia PeeWee 244 14.00Hydrangea serrata Bluebird 248 7.00 Ilex verticillata Jim Dandy 185 7.00 Ilex verticillata Afterglow Female 1,000 7.00 Ilex verticillata Southern Gentleman 335 7.00 Ilex verticillata Winterred 143 7.00 Itea virginica Henry’s Garnet 346 7.00 Kolkwitzia amabilis Pink Cloud 1,000 7.00 Ligustrum jap. Aureomarginata 193 7.00 Ligustrum ovalufolium 260 7.00 Ligustrum vulgare 356 7.00 Liriodendron tulipefera 335 8.50 Lonicera tatarica Arnold Red 347 7.00 Lonicera xylosteum Clavey’s Dwarf 227 7.00 Lonicera xylosteum Emerald Mound 832 7.00 Lonicera xylosteum Miniglobe 741 7.00 Magnolia stellata Royal Star 214 11.00Magnolia X Butterfly 163 11.00Magnolia X loebneri Leonard Messel 315 11.00Magnolia x Susan 212 11.00Philadelphus coronarius Aureus 173 7.00 Philadelphus Innocence 732 7.00 Philadelphus Minn.Snowflake Dwarf 209 7.00 Philadelphus Minnesota Snowflake 484 7.00 Philadelphus X Natchez 154 7.00 Philadelphus X virginalis 527 7.00 Physocarpus opulifolius 856 7.00 Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo 1,000 7.60 1,000 8.60Physocarpus opulifolius Summer Wine 150 7.85 Populus tremuloides 586 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Coronation Triumph 1,000 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Dakota Sunrise 1,000 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Gold Drop 307 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Goldfinger 120 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Goldstar 1,000 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Mango Tango 285 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa McKay’s White 299 7.00 Potentilla fruticosa Tangerine 436 7.00 Prunus cistena 1,000 5.00 1,000 7.00 Prunus incisa Kojou-no-mai 57 7.00 Quercus alba 161 7.00 Quercus bicolor 493 7.00 Quercus macrocarpa 260 7.00 Quercus palustris 132 7.00 Quercus robur Fastigiata 1,000 9.00 Rhus typhina 1,000 7.00 Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes 88 10.50 384 12.50Rosa Henry Kelsey 376 7.00 Rosa Bonica 1,000 7.00 Rosa Carolina 1,000 7.00 Rosa J P Connell 405 7.00 Rosa palustris 150 7.00 Rosa rugosa 1,000 7.00 Rosa rugosa Alba 125 7.00 Rosa rugosa Morden Blush 231 7.00 Rosa x Champlain 399 7.00 Rosa x George Vancouver 324 7.00

Rosa x Morden Amorette 162 7.00 Salix caprea 137 7.00 Salix discolor 1,000 7.00 Salix eriocephala 1,000 7.00 Salix exigua 1,000 7.00 Salix gracilis Purpurea Nana 979 7.00 Salix nigra 70 7.00 Sambucus canadensis Aurea 1,000 7.00 Sambucus nigra Black Lace 160 9.50 80 11.50Sambucus pubens 271 7.00 Sorbaria aitchisonii 340 7.00 Sorbaria sorbifolia 108 7.00 Sorbaria sorbifolia Sem 498 7.00 22 8.00Spiraea alba 1,000 7.00 Spiraea arguta 282 7.00 Spiraea betulifolia Tor 255 7.00 Spiraea bumalda Gold Mound 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Anthony Waterer 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Crispa 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Dakota Goldcharm 631 7.00 Spiraea japonica Darts Red 116 7.00 Spiraea japonica Flaming Mound 655 7.00 Spiraea japonica Froebelii 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Genpei 324 8.00Spiraea japonica Golden Princess 353 7.00 Spiraea japonica Goldflame 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Little Princess 1,000 7.00 Spiraea japonica Shirobana 383 7.00 Spiraea japonica White Gold 278 7.00 Spiraea nipponica Snowmound 346 7.00 Spiraea vanhouttei 131 7.00 Stephanandra incisa Crispa 73 7.00 Symphoricarpos albus 1,000 7.00 Symphoricarpos chenaultii Hancock 323 7.00 Syringa meyeri Palibin 592 7.00 Syringa patula Miss Kim 122 7.00 94 8.00Syringa Tinkerbelle 680 7.50 Syringa vulgaris 209 7.00 Syringa vulgaris Beauty of Moscow 174 7.00 Syringa vulgaris Monge 41 7.00 50 8.00Syringa vulgaris Primrose 190 7.00 Syringa vulgaris Sensation 47 7.00 107 8.00Syringa X prestoniae Minuet 165 7.00 Tilia cordata 348 7.00 Viburnum carlcephalum 71 14.00Viburnum dentatum Blue Muffin 77 7.45 Viburnum dentatum Chicago Lustre 515 7.00 Viburnum nudum Winterthur 120 7.00 Viburnum opulus Roseum 207 7.00 19 8.00Viburnum plic. Summer Snowflake 167 7.00 Viburnum plicatum Mariesii 342 10.00 Viburnum plicatum Shasta 168 7.00 Viburnum trilobum 303 7.00 Weigela florida Alexandra 415 7.60 Weigela florida Bristol Ruby 302 7.00 Weigela florida Bristol Snowflake 88 7.00 Weigela florida French Lace 291 7.60 Weigela florida Java Red 305 7.00 Weigela florida Minor Black 105 7.00 Weigela florida Minuet 232 7.00 Weigela florida Nana Variegata 651 7.00 Weigela florida Polka 625 7.00 Weigela florida Purpurea Nana 1,000 7.00 Weigela florida Red Prince 350 7.00 Weigela florida Rumba 607 7.00 Weigela florida Tango 297 7.00 Weigela florida Variegata 103 7.00 Weigela florida Victoria 170 7.00


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LO members make a positive difference Tony DiGiovanni CHTRLO executive director

What do all those people at Landscape Ontario do anyway?”

Every so often I get asked this question. It is the right question to ask. If you

read the annual report from cover to cover, you will get a good idea. But I want to challenge you to do more.

The only way to get the full story is to partici-pate. The only way to get the full benefit of mem-bership is to engage with the programs, activities

and governance of your association. I will guar-antee that you will benefit personally, financially and professionally. The return on your invest-ment will be much higher, as you transition from observer to participant to leadership.

Now let’s answer the question more directly. You are an owner and investor in Landscape

“Ontario. Collectively, you have determined that the job of the association is to grow a prosper-ous, professional, ethical, valued and recognized green industry. This job is multi-dimensional and never-ending. No matter how many people we employ, you will require more, because it is not possible to complete the job of advancing an industry.

What is the reality?Your financial investment in Landscape Ontario is roughly the cost of a coffee and dough-nut a day. Of course, this does not include the huge investment of unpaid time and resources made by all the volunteers on various boards, committee and task forces. Collectively, this financial investment is equal to about $1-million. This is leveraged to approximately $9-million of mission-related activity. We are one of the largest horticultural trades associations in the world.

Our direct points of contact with the indus-try, public and government number in the hun-dreds of thousands. We produce four of the best horticultural trade shows in Canada and two pre-mier magazines. We provide education opportu-

Tony DiGiovanni

nities for over 20,000 people. We organize over 200 seminars and events. We have become a professional development centre with over 1,800 students. We provide government relations ser-vices and host the largest consumer flower and garden show in Canada. We are the conduit for a community of mutual benefit and improvement and act as the human resources arm of the indus-try. We are focused on improving the image of our great and important occupation. We represent you. “We” really means “you.”

By supporting the LO community, you are making a positive difference in promoting, rep-resenting and fostering the growth of the horti-cultural industry.

So what are all those people at Landscape Ontario doing? We are working to advance the industry and provide benefit to you. The details are in the rest of this issue, under the annual report. After reading it, you will know the answer to the question, and some you hadn’t even thought of asking.

Tony DiGiovanni may be reached at [email protected].


PUBLIC RELATIONS

Stay tunedBy Denis Flanagan CLDDirector of public relations

Following our press release entitled, Gifts from Your Garden, it has been a busy December with several media opportuni-

ties, including interviews/demonstration on TV with Anwar Knight on CTV Live from The Seasons Show, York region Rogers TV on location in Markham, Mississauga Rogers TV in studio, CHCH Morning News in Hamilton, and CTS channel in Burlington.

The great thing about taping TV in December is the stations often repeat the segments during the holiday season, which means prolonged exposure for the Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life brand. The proof of course is in the pudding (Christmas, or otherwise). We have documented a steady increase in visits to the LO website over the past year.

Busy media seasonThe first few months of 2011 is also shaping up as a busy season. We will be marketing your association at many venues, including the fol-lowing:Jan. 10-13, Green Communities event at

Congress with Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley as the headline speaker. We will also host a meeting of garden writers.

Jan 28-30, The London Lifestyle Show, in conjunction with the local LO Chapter, will stage demonstrations and radio interviews.

Feb 9, Leaside Garden Club show, with a presentation on hardscaping.

Mar. 4-6, Kingston Garden Festival, with presentations on Family Day and on local cable TV.

Mar. 11-20, Canada Blooms gives us a great opportunity to strut our stuff to the public and the media during construction and throughout the show. It’s a great showcase for the spectacular LO display, the Skills Canada competition, a tribute garden to Oscar Petersen, and a special appearance of Guerilla Gardeners from the

Toronto Chapter.Mar. 24-27, Ottawa Home Show will give

presentations on stage and on local TV.Apr. 1-3, Sarnia Home Show, will highlight

stage and local radio presentations about new plants varieties for 2011.

Apr. 4, Success with Gardening Show in Mississauga, combines presentations with The Master Gardeners.

Apr. 20, Presentation at The Strathroy Horticulture Society meeting.

Apr. 16-17, Rounding out the month with presentations on trends in horticulture at the Scugog Garden Festival.

Speaking of trends, I will be working with Helen Hassard and Allan Dennis to publicize all the events we are involved in across the province through social media. As a member benefit in 2011, prepare to be tweeted.

Denis Flanagan may be reached by email at [email protected].

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By Terry Murphy CLP

The number of underground strikes are on the rise. Unfortunately, the landscape industry itself is the only one that can

do something about it. Yes, we have legislation, penalties and fines, and yes they are all deter-rents. But, the only way to reduce these costly hits is to make a commitment that we are going to do something about it.

We need to learn more about the under-ground. We need to participate in Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) awareness sessions and make sure our employ-ees understand all the underground issues and damage prevention techniques. We as an indus-try must talk about ways to avoid these hits, be aware of the dangers (even loss of life potential) and learn more about the underground liabilities that exist. It goes without saying that obtain-ing locates is a given in order to prevent an underground hit, but there is new process that can assist in this regard. It is called Alternative Locate Agreement, or ALA.

THE UNDERGROUND WORLD

Contractors can help themselves with one-time ALAsThe utilities and the authorities (Technical

Standards and Safety Association, Electrical Safety Association, Ministry of Labour) created the ALA process to assist contractors that mar-ginally dig into the soil. It exists for the contrac-tor who may only dig less than 12 inches on a project. It is ideal for an irrigation contractor, or a soft landscaper planting annuals, or laying sod, etc. It does not fit an installer of trees, etc.

The process allows an excavating contrac-tor to register with utility in their respective mar-ket area. The contractor signs an agreement that confirms they do not dig more than a foot. Once an ALA is signed, which is a legal document and binding agreement between the contractor and the utility, the contractor obtains permission for the locates over the phone. This eliminates the need for waiting days for the actual paint lines to go onto the ground. A contractor requires the locate paperwork, which must be posted at the work site. This can save many days, or even weeks of delay by eliminating the wait time for a locate company. The utilities want contractors to use ALAs as part of the damage prevention strategy.

In the spring of 2010 in the Ottawa area, locates were taking four to five weeks because of an unusual demand, an early spring and a short-age of qualified locate staff. If an irrigation con-tractor, for example, was using the ALA process, they could have proceeded with only a two to three days wait, which is the time it takes to get the paperwork.

Now that the 2010 season is coming to an end, it is time to start thinking about and planning for next year. Every contractor (particularly in the irrigation field) should obtain an ALA agree-ment with each utility in his or her area. Once you have it, keep it, as it is good for a lifetime! It is a one-time application process and you may use it year after year. This is one way that may save you a great deal of time and effort, while you are still fulfilling your locate responsibility. And, it will definitely speed up the locate pro-cess. Call your local utility now and get the ALA paperwork started for the 2011 season.

Terry Murphy may be contacted at [email protected].


Editor’s note: The following letter was writ-ten in response to Terry Murphy’s column, The Underground World, which began its publica-tion schedule in Horticulture Review in the November 2010 issue.

Terry, your article in the November issue of Horticulture Review on the underground world was interesting. As someone who has worked in landscaping for over 20 years, I am still learning about the requirements and work one must do to obtain the necessary locates.

In the last 20 years, I can remember hit-ting three gas lines and one larger phone line (100 pair) along with numerous individual phone and cable lines. In one case, the gas line was only four inches below the turf and the result was that the local utility was fined by TSSA for substandard installation. We had obtained locates and were not digging in this area, simply removing a pile of soil that was on the lawn.

The other two gas lines were hit from not having called in locates. They were ¾-inch

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A long history with the underground worldservices to the home. The first one was hit in the first year of my starting and cost us $200 to repair. At that time there were no investiga-tions. The second was some years ago and cost us $500 to repair, along with a small accident investigation fee from the TSSA.

As you mentioned in the article, things have become much more expensive. Our cur-rent system of calling in locates prior to start-ing work, reviewing them to be sure all is in order, and going over them with crews work-ing on site has greatly improved our track record. One way to cover the time required for the work involved is to add in a small fee to each estimate; $300 is a good starting point.

However, even with this systematic approach, I find that things do not always go smoothly. I do not recall when, but a number of years ago Rogers and Bell stopped coming out to do locates, unless a major line is located on the property. This means that the phone or cable line going to a residence or a small commercial service is not located. Instead, a clearance certificate is given allowing the con-

tractor to work. If a line is damaged during work, then the company will repair the service at no cost. This, however, does not make for a happy customer when their service can be disconnected for several days before repair. It may also be a service to the neighbour’s house that is affected, as these lines can easily cross property lines and run in very confusing ways.

We try to locate the line prior to work-ing, but in many cases, three or more lines can be found as old ones are not removed if dam-aged. To add further problems, some neigh-bourhoods have had the main service switched from the rear yard to the front, leaving obso-lete wires at every residence. In a case at my own residence, while edging the garden, I cut my phone line that was only buried one inch below the turf. I am not sure if damaging a Bell or cable wire is considered a hit, if they are not even being located.

We also recently came across a wire for street lighting while doing landscaping in the rear yard. In Ottawa, this service is not cov-ered by Ontario One Call, but rather we must call a separate service company that marks the lines on behalf of the city. I had not thought to call for locates for street lighting, as we were working in the rear yard and nowhere near the road. However, in this case the wire ran along the side property line from rear to front. Apparently the service wires can cross anywhere rather than just following the road. We did not damage the wire, so no costs were incurred, but it could easily have been several thousand dollars.

In trying to reduce hits, one must have all utilities mandated to be part of a service like Ontario One Call. This will eliminate the need for contractors to call three or four differ-ent services that we must currently contact to ensure that no services are accidently left off. Also, it is a good idea to have the entire prop-erty marked, even if working only in a specific area of the yard. One may be asked during work to do some additional items, which were not in an area located. This can add substantial delay to completion of the project and one may consider taking a risk to get the work done.

It is also important to ask for both public and private property to be located. This was added a number of years back to reduce work for the companies doing locates. However, it is difficult to know where the road allowance may end and the owner’s property begins.

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Personally, I feel that this should not be a con-dition of locates. They should go back to the previous system of marking everything with-out one needing to ask.

Water stand pipes are another frequent problem, as they can be buried, sometimes over one foot deep. We have a supply of parts given to us by the city to use if the damage is minor, but if it is more serious, the city will come out to repair. This can add delay to the job. In one case, the city found the valve to be non-functional (not due to our work, just too due to age) and had to dig up the yard to replace it. This took three to four weeks to get done, resulting in an unhappy homeowner.

When working on larger projects, mark-ings can disappear due to work and weather. I find the system of having re-locates done after 30 days being considered as new locates, a real pain. This means calling in again to get everything done, even if you just want the gas line relocated. Having to pull off a job is very expensive and should not be caused by hav-ing to wait for things to get relocated. It also delays things and consequently causes us to take risks; we should not be doing to get the job done on time.

Our firm works on three to five jobs at

the same time. Trying to figure out start dates for locates is always a problem. If called in too early, the markings can be difficult to see. If called in too late, we cannot start the job. This summer in Ottawa, we had a huge backlog problem causing some contractors to stop working. Locates must be done within a standard time – five days is reasonable, but it used to take three. Frequently, only paint is used and after a couple of lawn cuts, things disappear. Flags should be a standard. Proper distances should also be shown on the plan, to find faded markings, but the distance is not always shown.

Last, but not least, is the tendency of some personnel doing markings to paint every-thing in sight. Proper training is critical. I had a commercial site located and the parking lot was lit-up like a Christmas tree. Needless to say, the owner was not happy.

I look forward to your work in this area to reduce hits and make our businesses easier to run.

Marc ArnoldRockcliffe LandscapingOttawa


SYSTEMS FOR SUCCESS

The right way to grow profitsBy Mark Bradley

Dan and Bill decided to meet and discuss some ideas to improve their businesses in the coming season.

After sitting down, Bill gets straight to the point, “So Dan, what have you come up with?”

Dan says that he definitely still has some work cut out for him, especially in regards to improving his com-pany’s net profit. “I was planning on a big advertising blitz,” he shares, “and trying to

sell enough work to get another crew out in the field.”

Bill responds, “That’s one way, but is grow-ing your business a true goal of yours, or are you really just looking to improve your profit?”

Dan answers, “I’m most concerned with profit, right now.”

“Sometimes growing sales is the right way to grow profits,” said Bill. “Increased sales help spread overhead costs, which won’t necessarily increase with more sales, across a greater amount of work, thus making the business more profit-able. If you can continue to manage more work just as profitably, then you’re OK.”

Bill paused for a second, and then added, “But you can get further, faster by being more efficient. Look at it this way: your cost of goods sold last year was around $750,000. That includes the total costs of your labour, materials, equip-ment and subcontractors. If you cut just five per cent of those costs by getting more efficient and productive, you could save your company about $37,500 – added right to your bottom line. Do you know how much work you’d have to sell to add that much profit?”

Dan was silent as he thought for a minute.“Let me show you,” said Bill. “An average

company in this industry might earn about four per cent net profit. Some do less, and some do more, but four per cent is a pretty typical num-ber. It’s not enough, in my opinion, but it is typi-cal. At a four per cent net profit, you’d have to sell $937,000 worth of work to add that same $37,500 in net profit.”

“What? I’d have to add almost a million in sales?” shouted Dan. “That can’t be right!”

“Sure it is,” said Bill. “Do the math. Four per cent of $937,000 is $37,500. If you continue

to earn a four per cent net profit in your business, you need to add almost a million in sales to get the same result.

“Let me share with you some methods that will save five per cent on your costs next year.” Bill pointed out to Dan that there are four main areas upon which he needs to focus.

He explained that the first area is labour costs. “To cut labour costs, you need to cut every hour of waste out of your organization. And trust me – every one of us has wasted payroll hours that need to be turned into productive hours,” says Dan. “Your people need to spend more time on productive activities and less on non-billable activities and/or mistakes. That’s very possible with the right systems.”

Bill revealed two fundamental techniques to reduce labour costs: information sharing and timekeeping.

Information “Every foreman needs to know what the esti-mator was thinking when the job was priced in order to bring the job in on budget. How many labour hours were bid? What equipment should be used? What materials and how much of each? Putting together a job package takes an hour or two of preparation. Not putting this information in a foreman’s hands will cost you hundreds, maybe thousands, of man-hours over a year in mistakes, miscommunication, and poor plan-ning/preparation.

Timekeeping “If your people are writing their hours and rounding-out their written times for payroll, stop because it’s hurting you more than you know. We use an electronic time-keeping system that runs from a smart phone. Non-productive time is minimized, because the foremen must book their payroll hours to something; either a job, or shop time. If they book too much time to a job, they’re going to go over hours and must be accountable for the overages. If they book too much time to downtime, they are also accountable for that. Our payroll costs dropped significantly, once we implemented a system that forced us to look our downtime right in the face; right down to every last hour.”

Replace labour with equipment Bill recommended two strategies for Dan: using his equipment to replace his labour costs, and think about replacing older equipment with newer equipment.

“Dollar for dollar, equipment is more pro-ductive than labour. Think about tasks that your crews do by hand that could be really streamlined with equipment. Which is greater, the monthly payment on a machine, or the costs of doing work by hand?”

Bill continued, “If your equipment is in good working order, then you can skip this tip. But equipment that breaks down costs you in repairs, it’s even harder on wages. Your wage costs will increase when the equipment is down, because your crews will do the work by hand until the equipment is back in service. Older equipment often will drive up your wage costs; sometimes so much that it would be cheaper to run brand new equipment.”

Minimize waste “Wasted material and inventory equals money that you’ll never get back. Give your crews job packages, so they know exactly what to order, and how much. Minimize inventory at the shop, unless you know you need it,” emphasized Bill.

“Paying vendor delivery charges might increase your material costs slightly, but it will save you on labour costs. Instead of paying a $50 delivery charge, you send your guy to go pick up the materials. You’ve spent money on his wages (a cost), but you’ve also lost one hour that could have been spent on billable work. The combina-tion of paying for downtime and losing produc-tion time can be deadly,” cautioned Bill.

Bill continued, “As a company, you’re all in this together. If the company does well, you can all afford to do better. If the company is limp-ing along, then so will its employees. Teach your employees what mistakes actually cost the com-pany. Give them the responsibility and account-ability to eliminate the causes of productivity problems. If they can save just five per cent of their time due to mistakes and waste (and you know they can), the results will be extremely favourable to your bottom line.”

Bill summed it up, “You’ll build a better, more efficient business that is far easier, and much more enjoyable to run, if you reduce these costs, rather than trying to add the same profit by increasing sales.”

Mark Bradley is president of The Beach Gardener and the Landscape Management Network. To learn more, join LMN this winter at Landscape Ontario for a workshop entitled, ‘Quit Hoping for Profit – Plan for It.’

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inspire the people who pass through the doors of the shelter, having some tough situations to deal within their lives.

Denise Gaze relates how her husband, after in a long work week, used Saturdays and holiday weekends to complete the garden. “Many times he was on his own,” she said. “I am proud of what my husband did, and the heart and soul he put into it, even during difficult times.”

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David Gaze had a lot to celebrate on Sept. 24, when the official opening ceremonies took place at The Garden of Hope at Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter for the Homeless in Oakville.

In 2009, David Gaze Landscaping took on a major project to create a garden retreat on a barren plot of land at the Shelter.

The Halton Lighthouse Shelter is a home-less shelter serving Oakville, Burlington and Milton. There are 25 beds; 15 for males and 10 for females.

In conjunction with The Oakville Milton Real Estate Board, that raised funds to help pay for materials, David Gaze and his com-pany donated his time and provided the labour to construct the garden.

“I encouraged my husband to take on this little endeavour. However, we did not know just how much of a challenge it would be,” said David Gaze’s wife Denise. “We learned first-hand how quickly our own circumstances in life can change, when business rapidly

Landscaper has much to celebrate at opening of homeless shelter’s garden

dropped. Suppliers that we hoped could help with the project were also suffering, so it was difficult to give. Without a lot of outside help, at times we felt like throwing in the proverbial towel.”

But they didn’t throw in the towel, and with determination an extraordinary garden was created for the shelter. Ceremonies to mark the official opening took place on Sept 24. In those ceremonies, it was noted a num-ber of times that the garden will encourage and

The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance is preparing an Underground Awareness seminar that will be formally announced in January. It will be pre-sented at Landscape Ontario on March 24, to educate contractors on everything

ORCGA plans seminar for Mar. 24they need to know about the billions of dollars of underground utilities and how the landscape industry can avoid dam-ages and costly repairs. To learn more about ORCGA, go to the website at www.orcga.com.


MEMBERSHIP

Endorsed supplier program is one benefit of LOBy Helen HassardMembership coordinator

Winter is finally here. I hope many of you are taking that well-deserved break, after a busy season. At LO,

the atmosphere is quite the opposite, filled with the seminars, chapter meetings, preparations for Congress and much more, as the home office in Milton is booming.

Our membership and education team has been working diligently to get membership dues notices out and sending you your paid packages.

If anyone hasn’t received their invoice, or needs a new one sent, please let me know. I’ll see that it gets to you.

I’ve found that at this time of year, when everyone is debating the value of their member-ship, I am asked many times, “What does my membership do for me?” As you should know, there are countless benefits. I know when a member asks that question, they are looking for an explanation that will help their bottom line. I usually put it like this: “If you pay the fee for an “active” membership, then you’ve paid $478, plus HST. If you’re an “associate” member, you paid $581, plus HST. There are other levels of membership, but I will use these two, as they are the most common.

If you use our endorsed supplier program that provides discounts on a number of services, including discounts on fuel purchases to banking charges, equipment purchases/rentals and mar-keting materials, you make your membership fee back tenfold. I recently heard Joe Salemi, mem-bers services manager at the CNLA, describe it as such, “Even if you only use the credit card processing discount, you will pay for your mem-bership.” If you take advantage of our winter seminars, being a member will save you almost $80 per seminar, so if you sign up for a hand-ful of seminars you’ve made it back again (and that’s not counting the Building Your Prosperity

Helen HassardThere are many new features at the IPM Symposium in 2011. The list includes a new format and new networking opportunities, supported by a new energy. And, of course, it all takes place in the new year.

In the past, the IPM Symposium was held at various times in a number of locales. This year, it’s a one-time and one-place event only, scheduled for Jan. 10 at the Toronto Congress Centre in the Cohen Ballroom.

It’s an impressive list of very topi-cal speakers this year. People such as Cam Wilson, chief technical officer of Neudorff North America, the company behind last year’s new pesticide hopeful, Fiesta. Also on the podium are Ministry of Environment offi-

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HortProtect is a great mix of quality, service, and value that is customized for the horticulture industry. Get a quote from a service team that works for you and your company.Gerald Boot, CLP - Boots Landscaping & Maintenance

HortProtect is a great mix of quality, service, and value that is customized for the horticulture industry. Get a quote from a service team that works for you and your company.Gerald Boot, CLP - Boots Landscaping & Maintenance

Customizable programs and exclusive coverage:• Commercial and general liability, including snow removal operations• Automobile fleet coverage • Group of “ONE” flexibility • Employee Assistance Program • Group RRSP & Critical Illness• Group Life, Health & Disability

seminar that you receive free with membership, a value of almost $200).

Active and associate members may also receive discounts on advertising space in the magazines, discounts on trade show booths at both Expo and Congress, and free Green for Life promotional items. I hope this has explained a a bit about the financial benefits of being a member of LO. If you would like to learn more about any of the benefits listed, just check out our website at www.horttrades.com, or give me a call at 1-800-265-5656, or email hhassard@ landscapeontario.com.

IPM Symposium offered one day onlycials, as well as Dr. Michael Brownridge, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Pam Charbonneau, OMAFRA, Roger Funk, The Davey Tree Expert, and David Shetlar, professor of Urban Landscape Entomology at Ohio State University, who will speak about bees and bugs.

For the first time in the history of the IPM Symposium, lunch and a reception are included in the program. Landscape Ontario’s Integrated Pest Management Symposium has been a unique and respected event since 1965.

More details and registration can be found at www.locongress.com under Education and Conference.


Chapter News

By Daryl Bycraft CLTLondon Chapter correspondent

Members of the London Chapter of Landscape Ontario learned something about the lat-est trends in hardscapes and permeable pav-ers from John Lavoie, territory manager for Unilock.

Also present at the meeting was Paul Day CDE, trade show manager from Landscape Ontario, to inform members about Congress taking place from Jan. 11 to 13. A contest fea-tured prizes of two free passes to Congress. Winners of the passes were Jay McKinnon from Jay McKinnon Company in Strathroy and Bill Hajdu from Decorative Landscape Stone in Otterville.

The chapter member profile for the November meeting was Darcy DeCaluwe, owner of Stone in Style. Darcy established Stone in Style in 2005 after working for oth-ers in the trade, installing pavers and as a sales territory representative.

Since the fall of 2007 the London Chapter has held 50/50 draws, using a deck of cards. Proceeds go to the London Chapter Scholarship at Fanshawe College. The final four cards were drawn at this meeting, with the winning card being the LAST card drawn. What odds! The winner was Brian Partridge, who took home $975.

The next 50/50 round will begin again at the Feb. 8 meeting at the Lamplighter Inn. This meeting is an afternoon session, from 1- 4, with a buffet lunch at 12-noon. Registration at $25 per person includes lunch. Two topics will be presented, website development and photography for your business. This will be a great motivational meeting, as members pre-pare for the next season.

The London Chapter Board wishes every-one a safe and happy new year, and we hope to see everyone at Congress.

The Windsor Chapter once again had an opportunity to honour a number of its profes-sional members with its Awards of Distinction presentation.

The annual event took place in late October at LaSalle Landscape Supply/Garlatti Landscaping. Approximately 60 members and staff of the respective companies enjoyed a barbecue, followed by the local awards pre-sentations.

Organizers say the overall quantity of entries were up from the 2009 season, with some very professional work on display throughout the audio visual presentation. Appreciation went to Dan Garlatti and his staff for being very great hosts.

Overall winnersLandscape Maintenance – CommercialGold – The Landscape Effects GroupSilver – Topgrade Landscape and Garden

SolutionsBronze – Garlatti Landscaping

Landscape Maintenance - ResidentialGold – The Landscape Effects GroupSilver – Topgrade Landscape and Garden

Solutions

London Chapter members learn about new trends in hardscapes

Windsor Chapter presents Awards of Distinction

Chris Kaiser of the The Landscape Effects Group receives an award from Mark Williams and Jay Terryberry.

Landscape Construction – Large CommercialGold – Garlatti LandscapingSilver – Lakeshore LandscapingBronze – The Landscape Effects GroupHonorable Mention – Bellaire Landscape

Landscape Construction – Small CommercialGold – The Pond Store

Landscape Construction – Large ResidentialGold – Lakeshore LandscapingSilver – The Landscape Effects GroupBronze – Bellaire Landscape

Landscape Construction – Small ResidentialGold – Bellaire Landscape.Silver – Bellaire Landscape Bronze – The Landscape Effects GroupHonorable Mention – Lakeshore Landscaping

Landscape Construction – Water FeatureGold – The Landscape Effects GroupSilver – Lakeshore LandscapingBronze – Bellaire Landscape

This was my first year in the Treasurer’s position, and the learning curve was steep.

The association is in a fortunate financial posi-tion. It has no debt, sits on 49 acres of valuable land, benefits from healthy and secure investments and enjoys a stable income

from trade shows, magazines and dues. Once again the association has shown retained

earnings of approximately $140,000. This will be distributed as follows: Promotion Fund — $10,000Technology Fund — $ 10,000 Industry Development Fund — $120,000

Your association has never been in a deficit position. However, the surplus this year and the previ-ous year were based on the sale of land to Union Gas. Without this surprise income, we would have been in a small deficit position.

As the economy has slid into a downturn, your association invested in providing additional services to the members in the form of a full-time web master and public relations director. In addition, we ramped up sales resources and allocated more staff to service

President’s message

Treasurer’s Report

It’s time to achieve renewal

Association in fortunate financial position

Annual Report 2010

First, let me begin by thank-ing the members of LO for the privilege and honour to serve as your president for this past year. My theme has been prosperity through engagement.

The message that I would like to continue to emphasize to our members and prospective members,

is that the more they become engaged in what our community has to offer, the more successful they will become and the stronger our association will be, especially in these rapidly-changing times. The theme implies that the best way to face the challenges of the new economy is to fully embrace Landscape Ontario, its culture, its programs, its network of members and staff and their touch points and its sense of commu-nity.

Now more than ever, the value of membership in LO will be made evident to those who, not just participate, but become fully engaged.

It has been a treat to observe that real engage-ment has occurred at the board level – our meetings are exciting and lively. Introduction of board and LO staff members at the beginning of each meeting, hopefully has helped to solidify the bond we share in our efforts to advance our industry.

I am continually amazed at the incredible spirit of volunteerism that our members demonstrate at every level. On visits to chapters, sector groups and LO functions, I have observed that the spirit of volun-teerism is vibrant and creates a culture of vitality. You may recall that in one of my President’s Messages, I referred to the altruistic attitude among our mem-bers as the Landscape Ontario Gene. So many of our members give so much believing that their efforts are advancing our industry, and that in doing so we are stronger together than alone. The spirit of volunteer-ism, this expression of the LO Gene, is truly what makes Landscape Ontario such a successful organi-zation.

LO, like all businesses, needs to renew and improve itself on a continuous basis, in order to remain relevant, fresh and top of the mind. You should be doing this in your own business – re-creat-ing yourself every three to five years and continuously improving. The world is changing so quickly, we need to change with it and hopefully, stay ahead of the curve if possible.

As an organization, how do we achieve renewal? In mid-November, our board, along with Chapter presidents and representatives and sector group members took part in a facilitated strategic planning session.

Our goal is to achieve renewal; to revisit and refresh areas of focus and goals in these areas for the next few years. It is a large multi-dimensional task that will take considerable work to define it clearly, as well as to implement. We have started on that path of renewal with the objective of developing a plan, com-municating the plan to all, assigning the resources to it, and executing the plan. We will ensure that we effectively communicate all of our decisions to all members and staff. Further, we will continue to seek input from each of our members. Please feel free to

express your opinions to me, our executive director, or any of our many governing members, as to where our association should be headed.

As we move forward, our priorities may change, but our vision will not. We all share the same pas-sion for this industry expressed in our mission: “To be the leader representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the hor-ticultural industry in Ontario.” Our endpoint remains a prosperous, professional, ethical recognized and trusted industry. Let us all continue to work toward the achievement of our vision.

Respectfully submitted,Tom IntvenPresident 2010 – 2011

members locally. This has meant an increase in over-head expenses, while at the same time membership growth is even with last year and magazine revenue is trending downwards. The trade shows continue to show moderate growth. (All the details are in the Audited Financial Statements)

In my role as Treasurer, I have worked with staff to identify process improvements. Together we have analyzed all systems and reporting structures and implemented several new systems to improve flow of information.

We are entering a time when much more bud-get scrutiny is required. The healthy and continuous growth of the past 20 years is yesterday’s landscape. We are very conscious of the reality that the great strong economic days are fading, and we are respond-ing prudently and cautiously, while maximizing value to members.

Current reality is that we need to change our approach to resource management, and we are pro-actively doing this. We have carefully reviewed all expenses and have worked hard to find efficiencies, reducing the operating budget significantly in some areas. We are budgeting conservatively for a small surplus next year. We are ready to act quickly to unforeseen financial surprises.

This year we purchased a half-acre property and home adjoining the home office site. This acqui-sition will give us our own direct access to Steeles

Tom Intven

Jacki Hart

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At the suggestion of President Tom Intven, I have changed the format of my report to make it easier to see what the association is doing to advance the industry.

Landscape Ontario has enjoyed another great year. As the economy began to slow down and members

adjusted to new realities, the association ramped up services. In slow economies, associations are called upon to deliver more value. We created a full-time director of public relations and full time web-editor. This was done in conjunction with the Green for Life program, aimed towards stimulating demand for our members’ products and services.

We focused on promoting the industry and the membership. At the same time, we continued to develop opportunities for members to enhance their business and technical skills through the Prosperity Partners program.

As you read through the annual report, it is very easy to see why Landscape Ontario is one of the most vibrant and active associations in the world. The commitment contribution and engagement of the membership is outstanding.

President’s Priority Theme — Focus on business development activities that will assist members to prosper.Achieved success in 2010:•TheintroductoryseminarfortheProsperity

Partners program is now mandatory for all new members.

•Alignedallourprogrammingandtouchpointswith the PP program, especially the Professional Development Guide.

•Revampedthecourseofferingsandprovidedtraining for instructors.

•Achievedgreatstridesintheapprenticeshipprogram and various certifications.

•Expandedcollaborationwithendorsedsuppliers,adding LMN Network, Clarity for the Boss and Jeffery Scott to the endorsed supplier list.

Executive Director’s Report

Tony DiGiovanni

Continued on next page

LO continues to be a vibrant and active association

Ave., and allow for future installation of sewer and municipal water and will greatly enhance the value of our property, and maximize future options for use and potential revenue/severance.

We are fortunate to belong to one of the healthi-

est, vibrant, active and engaged associations in North America. I can assure you, after attending the Great Lakes Conference this past fall, Landscape Ontario is performing exceptionally well in this tougher eco-nomic landscape, especially with respect to our peer

associations south of the border.

Respectfully submitted,Jacki Hart CLP Treasurer 2010

Presidents Priority Theme — Professional DevelopmentAchieved success in 2010:•Wemetattendancegoalsandincreasedthe

number of touch points with our membership •DevelopedtheSmartaboutSaltCouncilwithRegionofWaterloo,BOMAandOntarioGoodRoads.

•HostedasnowsymposiumwiththeOntarioMunicipalEquipmentOperatorsAssociation.

President’s Priority Theme — Long-term Human Resource DevelopmentAchieved success in 2010:•Manysuccessesandprogramsunderthe

management of Sally Harvey (Please see her report on page 35).

•SavedAlgonquinCollegeHorticultureProgram,thanks to Ottawa chapter members and Sally Harvey.

•Continuedtodistributeover$25,000inscholarships.

•Certificationisgettingmorepopular.•Institutedareviewofthecertificationprograms

to increase uptake. •ContinuedtoworkonRedSealapprenticeship

and promotion of apprenticeship. •UpperCanadaChapterinitiativepromoteda

new apprenticeship program. •AlignedHRgoalswithCNLAforgreater

synergy and effectiveness for aligned education programming across Canada.

•SuccessfulpromotionoftheGreenforLifebrand at Canada Blooms. The LO garden was a masterpiece.

•Increasedtraffictolandscapeontario.combyover 10 per cent.

•SpreadGreenforLifeprogramtomostprovincesand one U.S. State.

President’s Priority Theme — Environmental StewardshipAchieved success in 2010:•IncreasedtheuseoftheEnvironmental

Scorecard to over 348 users. •PartneredwiththeCityofTorontotodevelopa

Low Impact Landscape Accreditation Program, funded by the municipality.

•EnhancedourpartnershipwithVineland.Continued our Highway Greening Program.

•ExpandedtheGreenForumatCongress.

President’s Priority Theme — Public RelationsAchieved success in 2010:•Continuetoachieveconsiderableattentionin

the media with Canada Blooms, Awards of Excellence,andCommunitiesinBloombeingthe main catalyst of media attention.

•Webhitshaveexpandedconsiderably.•Donated$45,000(TorontoChapter)towards

the building of a Children’s Garden at Toronto Botanical Garden.

•Continuetonurtureandprovidesupporttolike-minded organizations.

•Encouragedthechapterstocontinuecommunityprojects (school yard greening in Waterloo, Gilda’s House in Georgian Lakelands, Hospice in Windsor, Hospital for Sick Kids and TBG in Toronto, Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, London awards program, Windsor in Bloom, etc.).

•ParticipatedinarevitalizedCanadaBlooms.

Presidents Priority Theme — Local RevelanceAchieved success in 2010:•Continuedeffortstoimprovechapter

engagement.•ContinuedimplementationoftheMemberRecruitmentPlan.Wehavelevelledoffinmembership numbers, despite the campaign. More work is required next year.

•Completednewstrategicplanfortheboard.•Continueinvestigationofthe“Accredited

Member” concept. •ParticipatedinfundingalternativeresearchinlawncareatVinelandandUniversityofGuelph.

•Developedemployeetrainingprogramdesignsector.

•StagedanexcellentGardenCentreSymposium.•AwardsofExcellenceProgramwasexpanded.•Heldverysuccessfulplasticrecyclingweek

event. •Completedthegardencentreemployeemanual.•Supportedagreatdealofnurseryresearchat

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VinelandandUniversityofGuelph.•Ranverysuccessfulgrowers’tour,auctionand

business symposium.•TrialGardenwasexpandedagain.Thegarden’s

open house continues to attract a larger audience each year.

•DevelopedstrategicplanforGroundsMaintenance Sector Group.

•VerysuccessfulatconvincingElectricalSafetyAuthority to adopt most of landscape lighting standards.

•Lightingcertificationprogramnearcompletion.•Organizedaverysuccessfullightingsymposium

at LO home office.•AverysuccessfulinteriorscapebreakfasteventwasheldatGardenExpo.

•Continuedworktopromotebenefitsofplantsatthe workplace with a public relations strategy towards building owners, architects and property managers.

•Workedontrainingmanual for CLD certification and promotion of the program.

•VerysuccessfulDesigners’ Symposium and Designers’ Breakfast were held in 2009.

•Heldverysuccessfulsnow symposium.

•Continuedsupportof the Smart about Salt program.

•WorkedwithCNLAontheRiskManagement Council, aimed at reducing liability from slip and fall claims.

•Completedthenewsnowandicestandardformcontract.

•Promotedthecharge-outratecardfortheSnowand Ice Sector Group.

•Continuedgovernmentrelationsworkwithwaterpurveyors.

•DevelopedawebsitefortheIrrigationSectorGroup.

•ExpandedtheIrrigationSymposium.•DevelopedIntegratedCertificationandTraining

program with Irrigation Association.•UsedCanadaBloomsasanindustryawareness

venue. Acted as a guide to the Minister of Agriculture.

•InvitedmayorsandcouncillorstoMayors’Breakfast at Congress.

•ParticipatedinGovernmentRelationsStrategywithCNLAutilizingtheDeloitteEconomicImpact Study and George Morris Centre Benefits

of Green-space document.•Fundedresearchtodeveloppesticide

alternatives. •Advocacyandinformationexchangeregarding

pesticide ban to the Ministry. •LowImpactLandscapeAccreditationProgram

development.•MettheMinisterofNaturalResourcesto

participate in the Native Tree Atlas Project. LO site will host a living Native Tree Atlas.

•ContinuedparticipationintheInvasivePlantCouncil.

•Ongoingadvocacyonplantprotectionandregulatory issues.

•Continuedawarenessofhorticultureasanagricultural commodity.

•OngoingadvocacyfortheNationalBotanicalGarden.

•Successfulhavinglandscapingrecognizedasa

suitable land-use activity on farmland of more than10acreswithinHaltonRegion.

•Continuedtopromotemunicipalzoningpoliciesfavourable to our industry.

•ParticipatedinthenewCollegeofTrades.•Continuedtopromoteapprenticeshipprograms.•Successfulatreceivingagranttosupport

feasibility study for an international horticultural event at Ontario Place.

•ParticipatedinacquiringagrantforCanadaBlooms.

•ReceivedagranttohostthesecondGardensand Tourism Conference.

•ContinuedpromotionoftheViaRailGardenRoute.

•ContinuedpartnershipwithSafetyGroupsandSafety Training.

•Developedaconsortiumtopurchasea4.5acrepropertyadjoiningVinelandforafuturesatelliteoffice. The purchase of the land demonstrated

supportfortheVinelandconcept.•Continuedadvocacyandgovernmentrelations

regarding exemption, based on labour-intensive nature of our work, on HST charges.

•Homeofficesignwasreplaced.Thereisnowa very powerful image facing hundreds of thousands of cars per day along Highway 401.

•Wepurchasedadjoiningpropertyinordertoaccess Steeles Avenue. This purchase greatly increases the value of LO’s property.

•Pondsaleactivitystalledbecauseoftheeconomy.

•UnionGaspurchasedahalf-acreandbuiltatransfer station on LO home office property.

•Expansionoftheshowsthroughpartnerships.Flowers Canada, Ontario Parks and The Canadian Fence Institute are partners.

•WecontinuetowelcomeapartnershipwiththeGreenhouse Conference.

•HiredstaffforGreenTradeExpo(Ottawa).• Willhostanewsnow symposium in Ottawa, in 2011.•Thetradeshowscontinue great success, in spite of the downturn in the U.S. economy. Attendance up 22 per cent at Congress.•Devotedmoresalessupport to trade shows.•ContinuedtheFacetoFace theme, as well as the Green Forum. •Exhibitorsalesareincreasing. •Revenuefromtradeshows is up 14 per cent.

•BoothsalesatExpo2009increased.•HostededucationandothereventsonExpo

show floor.•Continuedverysuccessfulweeklye-news.•LO’scommunicationcontentcontinuestobethe

best in Canada.•EncourageSWOTanalysistodetermineimpacts

of Internet on magazines.•ExpandcirculationofGarden Inspiration

magazine through membership. Distributed free to all Canada Blooms visitors.

•Integratedmembers’websiteswithinlandscapeontario.com.

•Continuedwiththeadditionoffirstclasscontentto both sites.

•Developedacontentmanagertosimplifypublishing pages to the website.

•Weweresuccessfulatcontributingtotherebirthof Canada Blooms, which became profitable. A visit from Martha Stewart helped to increase

The new signage at LO home office.


Increasing membershipA committee was formed to focus energy on a mem-bership campaign and develop a comprehensive plan. It will spend the next year executing that plan. We are working from a prospect list of 5,000 com-panies (See Table1).

Green Infrastructure We believe that the future growth of the industry is based on expanding the perception of horticulture from an occupation that is in the business of creat-ing beauty, to an occupation that also provides eco-nomic, environmental, social and health benefits.

The Green Infrastructure movement is a main conduit for this perception change.

We have formed an alliance, under the name Green Infrastructure Ontario (GIO). It includes Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Evergreen Foundation(EF),OntarioParksAssociation(OPA),TorontoandRegionConservationAuthority(TRCA),LOandLocalEnhancementandAppreciationofForests(LEAF).

The purpose of GIO is to advocate for the importance of green infrastructure at all levels of government. In 2010, GIO was successful at receiving a Trillium Grant for $250,000 to pay for educational and research activities designed to pro-mote the societal benefits of green infrastructure. The initiative may lead to a Green Infrastructure Act. We are also involved with many conservation authorities in an aligned effort to promote the ben-efits of Green Infrastructure to other sectors, includ-ing Canadian Standards Association, municipalities, engineers, educators, water regulators, Ministry of Transportation, developers and the Building Owners and Managers Association. The green movement is opening doors for this collaborative activity.

Another important initiative is to fund a calcula-tor that will compute economic, environmental and social benefit of various green infrastructures.

attendance numbers.•TheLandscapeOntariogardenatCanada

Blooms was a show highlight, and source of great pride for the association.

•TheAwardsofExcellenceprogramcontinuestoexpand.

•Websitecoverageofawardwinnershasimproved.

•ExploretheideaofgardenTVchanneloncable.WemetwithCityTVtoexploretelevisionactivity.

Great Lakes ConferenceThe following notes were prepared for the Great Lakes Conference. It describes our perspective to various issues:

Effects of the economy on membership The economic downturn has slightly affected our membership numbers and membership dues. Last year, we were down .31 per cent members and .81 per cent in dues revenue. The previous year we were down .94 per cent in members and 1.86 per cent increase in revenue. This is after a steady increase of five to 10 per cent in numbers and revenue from 1992.

Ideas for stimulating membership in a tough economyOur response to the recession has been to increase services to the members in two broad areas. 1. We developed a business improvement

program, entitled Prosperity Partners. It is mandatory for new members. The program seeks to reinforce the concept that all

businesses require competencies in five areas (Sales,Operations,CustomerRelationships,Finance and Leadership). All of our touch-points as an association are being used to promote business competency. We have also focused our education programs on business programs designed to help members adjust to the new reality.

2. We redoubled our efforts at stimulating demand to use our Green for Life branding program. The strategy is to use the collective member touch-points of millions of impressions to communicate a Green for Life benefit message to the public. The message focuses on branding both our members and our industry.

The brand promise from an internal member perspective is: We are a professional “green force for beauty” enhancing quality of life.

The brand promise from a public perspective is, “Our activities and products provide economic, envi-ronmental, legacy, therapeutic, recreational, health and spiritual value.”

Other activities related to the Green for Life branding •BuildingaspectacularCanadaBloomsGarden.

Over 44 companies and 300 volunteers participated.

•Chaptersparticipatedinbuildingover$500,000ofcommunityprojects.Eachprojectleaves an engraved Green for Life rock behind.

•Magazinearticlesandtelevisionandradioprograms.

•Homeshowparticipation.•Publiceducationevents.

Member Type 2005/6 2006/7 2007/8 2008/9 2009/10Active 1,426 1,491 1,509 1,509 1,503Associate 338 348 352 337 340Interim 15 15 34 31 28Total-VotingDifference

1,779 1,854+75

1,895+41

1,877-18

1,871-6

Increase/Decrease

4.2% 2.2% (-.94%) (-.31%)

Horticultural 409 423 322 278 254Chap. Assoc. 50 52 53 53 62Total All Categories

2,238 2,329+91

2,270-59

2,208-62

2,187-21

Increase/Decrease

4.0% (-2.5%) (-2.73%) (-.95%)

Member Revenue

$779, 446 $864,462+85,016

$912,536+48,074

$929,552+17,016

$922,022-7,530

Increase/Decrease

10% 5.56% 1.86% (.81%)

Activity %Trade Show 46.0Magazines 18.0

Dues 19.0Education 5.4

Miscellaneous 3.0Rent 2.4

Management Fees 2.4Investments 1.9

Awards 0.8Endorsements 0.8Merchandise 0.3

TOTAL 100

Table 1

Table 2


Chapter reports

Association Revenues (Return on Investment) In the simplest terms, your membership dues are invested in the association to provide benefit and to advance an industry. It is not well-known that we leverage your investment. We are able to fund over $9-million of industry advancement activity through a membership dues investment of $1-million.

The table on page 19 breaks out our revenue in a percentage order

Other items of interest •Wewereabletoleveragea$30,000research

investment into a $1-million highway greening demonstration project.

•Thelocalgascompanymadeanerrorbypurchasing a half-acre of land from us last year. They were not allowed to build a transfer station at the original location. They gave back the land and paid 50 per cent more for another parcel. This resulted in $220,000 extra revenue, at a time when we needed it to pay for extra overhead.

ConclusionThe year 2010 marks my 21st year with the associa-tion.Evenafteralloftheseyears,Iaminspireddailyby the contributions of many fully engaged mem-bers, whose passion, dedication and commitment is boundless. Their collective energy grows a pros-perous, professional, ethical, recognized and valued green industry.

I am also in awe of our staff team. It feels like a family. Landscape Ontario is fortunate to have accu-mulated such a great group of effective implementers of your vision.

I am proud to be working alongside such a great group: Gilles Bouchard, Rachel Cerelli, PaulDay, Allan Dennis, Robert Ellidge, Denis FlanaganCLD, Wendy Harry CLT, Sally Harvey CLP, CLT, Helen Hassard, Lorraine Ivanoff, Lee Ann Knudsen CLP, Jane Leworthy, Angela Lindsay, Kristen McIntyre CHT, Kathy McLean, Steve Moyer, Linda Nodello, Francesco Pacelli (Francesco has since moved on, but we appreciate his contributions), Kathleen Pugliese, Joe Sabatino, Ian Service, Tom Somerville, Melissa Steep, Martha Walsh, Mike Wasilewski, Heather Williams (Heather has since moved on. She made great contributions in her short stay with us), and Sarah Willis. I also want to thank the OPA’s Paul Ronan, Trisha Price and LucyMarshallfor partnering with us to promote the benefits of living green

The regional needs of the members are served through a network of nine chapters. Through monthly meetings and promotional activities, the chapters represent an ideal way for member companies to keep abreast of local industry concerns. The two most sought after membership benefits — education and networking opportunities — are provided through the association’s regional chapter structure.

Durham President: Greg Scarlett CLTPast president: Brian MarshProvincial board representative: Mark HumphriesVice president:EdHewisSecretary/treasurer: Carol FulfordDirectors: John Fulford, Brian Baun, Jeff Koopmans, HarryVanStaveren,IanAndrews,NormMills,Phil Bull

The Durham Chapter held meetings on the first Tuesday night of each month at the Holiday

Inn in Oshawa.September 2009: After last year’s successful

Barbecue/Supplier Day, we held our second annual event at Sheridan’s Nurseries in Whitby. It was a great success, with a total of 75 members attending this meeting. Thirteen vendors showcased products, which was followed with everyone enjoying a supper of roast beef-on-a-bun, corn-on-the-cob and salad.

October 2009: Gerald Boot gave a presentation on Prosperity Partners. Michael Lewis presented, Ten Ways Great Leaders Inspire Greatness in Others, which was well received by all in attendance. This meeting was attended by 19 members.

November 2009: Brian Marsh was presented with a plaque from the executive thanking him for his years as president. Mark Bradley presented his web-based program, Landscape Management Network. We had 27 members in attendance.

February 2010: Tim Cradduck, from Turf Revolution,gavehisviews regardingdealingwiththe pesticide ban. David Sim from Smart Watering Systems presented techniques and products to maximize water efficiencies through irrigation. We

had 31 members in attendance. March 2010: A representative from the Ministry

of Transportation spoke to 66 members. This meeting is always well attended. Ontario Truck Training also gave a presentation of its services.

April 2010: Durham Chapter members installed an irrigation project in the west lawns, gardens andtheformalrosegardenofParkwoodEstatesinOshawa. We believe it will be a big asset to Parkwood and the grounds crew as they continue to maintain this historical site.

I would like to thank Brian Marsh for leading us for the last five years, as I graciously accept my new posi-tion. It has been an enjoyable time here, as I finish my first official year as the new president of the Durham Chapter. I look forward to contribute in anyway I can to this industry. It takes dedicated members to make a board of directors run successfully.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the board members for their continuous support, as well as the members who joined the executive this year. I would like to thank all of the companies that donated their time and door prizes for our meetings.

Education remains a priority for LO.


The Durham Chapter thanks Fred Young from the Farm Safety Association. His knowledge on health and safety issues is a great resource for our chapter. Thank you to Carol Fulford for keeping Durham organized.

We will continue to focus on community-based projects to get our local brand out to the public and green the communities in which we live, play, and work!

Respectfully submitted,Greg Scarlett CLTPresident, 2009-2010

Georgian Lakelands President: Michael LaPorte CLT Vice president: Jeff LeeSecretary: Lexi DearbornTreasurer: Sheila AllinPast presidents: Bob Adams, Nick Solty, EarleGraham,MarkGoodmanProvincial representative: Mark GoodmanDirectors: WarrenPatterson,DavidEmms, Terry Kowalski

Chapter members travelled to Thornbury in September 2009. Garden Holistics hosted our meeting, and barbecue. The evening provided great networking opportunities, giving the board of directors some new ideas to review in October. The speaker for the evening was Pat Morrison, a local accountant, who offered information about great accounting practices.

Just over 30 members welcomed Tony DiGiovanni and Jacki Hart to Georgian Downs in Innisfil for the October chapter meeting. Tony presented information regarding branding Landscape Ontario, as well as association projects and initiatives. Jacki provided information to members on the Prosperity Partnership seminar scheduled in November. It was wonderful to have Tony and Jacki bring up-to-date information from home office. This evening gave great insight into how much our association is truly involved and the number of different projects they are managing on our behalf.

Our chapter created a Facebook page to assist in getting the word out to Georgian Lakelands members. We are able to promote chapter meetings, socials, and chapter news through Facebook, as well as post event pictures. This has been a wonderful and inexpensive way to promote Landscape Ontario and our chapter.

November was a busy month. Our portion of the Gilda’s Club of Simcoe-Muskoka project went into full swing. Nick Solty (project manager), Jeff Lee and RossAllin,alongwithmanyotherChaptermembers,worked together to install this wonderful landscape

project. Many materials for the project were donated by local suppliers, while Chapter volunteers installed retaining walls, interlock stone and planted trees.

November’s chapter meeting was held in Duntroon. A round-table discussion was held and members were invited to discuss some of the key issues facing the Chapter. Some very interesting comments were presented at the meeting.

The Gilda’s Club landscape project continued into December.

The annual Christmas party was held in early December at Georgian Downs. For the first time, the Georgian Lakelands Board of Directors wanted to recognize our chapter members for their contribu-tionswithanawardpresentation.VolunteeroftheYear went to Lynne Barnes for her hours of work to help our Chapter grow and expand into the west-end. Tim Morrison of Unilock Limited, Barrie, accepted the Supplier of the Year Award for support of our Chapter, allowing us the opportunity to provide local communities and organizations with products and services they might not otherwise have been able to afford. Nick Solty was recognized for his outstand-ing contribution and support of the Chapter for the Gilda’s Club Simcoe-Muskoka Project. The success of this project was due to the many management hours, Nick generosity donated to this project. Congratulations to all our award winners.

February brought snow and lots of it, which made for a perfect day of skiing and boarding at the Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood. It was a great day, with sunshine and fresh snow. Nick Solty organized an amazing day with over 30 participates. We wel-comed Toronto members on this day. For a second straightyear,RobVogelwasthewinneroftheFunSkiRace.Asthedaycametoaclose,PeterGuinaneprovided information to the chapters regarding the Contractors’ Sector Group and its initiatives for the coming year, as well as the group’s role in Canada Blooms. Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Snow Day. See you in 2011.

Our Chapter purchased an events trailer to advertise and promote LO, our Chapter, industry sup-pliers and service providers. The trailer was on-site

foreachChapterevent.TheEasterFoodDrivewasthe first event the events trailer attended. The Food Drive, held at Botanix, Barrie’s Garden Centre, was ahugesuccessforourChapterandtheElizabethFryGAP(GroceryAssistanceProgram).Eachyearthis event grows in size, with much-needed food supplies collected and cash donations for GAP. We are able to increase awareness for both organizations through lots of local media coverage. Thanks again this year to Lexi Dearborn and Sheila Allin for all their hard work and Warren Patterson for providing a host location.

As always, MTO headlined March. It is our largest draw of members and non-members to a Chapter meeting. Hank Dubee of MTO outlined the dos and don’ts of the road, as well as provided some very over-the-top photos to show the reasons behind the laws.

Chapter elections were held, with some new faces stepping forward to become directors.

Our new event trailer sponsorship package was released during this meeting, as well as the unveil-ingofthetrailer.TheeventstrailerwasatExpoandwill also be at Congress, featuring the Green for Life icon, surrounded by sponsor logos. Thanks go out to those sponsors. With their help, we are able to hold educational, social, and community events throughout the year.

Like the weather, Gilda’s Club Simcoe-Muskoka landscape project heated up in the spring. With much help, and a day of planting and sod laying from the students at Banting High School in Alliston, we were able to meet our completion date of April 23. By the time it was completed, we installed a landscape project valued at over $75,000, providing many people great enjoyment over the years. This was a huge project for our chapter. I thank all those involved, who stuck through the tough weather and inconsistent timelines to complete this wonderful community project.

We took time to hit the golf course in August. Innisbrook Golf and Country Club hosted our annual tournament and did a wonderful job accommodating our needs and golfers.

Gilda’s House was a major project in Georgian Lakelands


This year our Chapter took a huge step forward by hiring a Chapter Coordinator. Heather Williams joined us in the spring and assisted with many tasks by giving attention where needed. Her presence was much appreciated. I would like to thank Heather for her understanding, organization, and her great positive attitude.

The Georgian Lakeland’s Chapter had a busy and successful year because of all the hard work and support of the Board of Directors, our volunteers, and Chapter sponsors. Thank you to all for another wonderful season.

Respectfully submitted,Michael LaPorte CLTPresident, 2009-2010

Golden Horseshoe President: Tim CruickshanksProvincial board representative: Walter HasselmanTreasurer: Bruce WilsonSecretary: Michele Malton CHTMDirectors: JohnBosCLT,PatrickEvangelisto, JohnHarsevoort,ErikKuijvenhoven,BradMalton,JeffSmith,DeannaVanVarik,FioreZenone

In September, 2009, Hamilton Bobcat was the host ofthealways-popularChickenRoast.Therewasanexcellent turnout, including a large number of kids. Everyoneinattendancewastreatedtoamemorableevening, making it an extremely successful event again this year.

After not hosting a meeting in October, the November general meeting was held at the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. Highlighting the meet-ing was a presentation by Hank Gelderman CLT.

Our annual wine and cheese social took place in December at Galileo’s. The event was well attended and everyone enjoyed all of the food and refreshments.

No meetings were held in January and February.

March made up for it, with two meetings this month. The firstmeetingwas held at VinelandResearchand InnovationCentre,wheremembersdiscussed the new provincial HST tax system. In addition, we heard from Farm Safety about upcom-ing changes. There was also a presentation from Easy-FloCompost.

The second meeting of the month was with MTO representatives at Legends Landscape Supply. As usual, meetings involving MTO are well attended. We were all able to gather fresh information on current and ever-changing ministry rules and regulations.

No meetings were held from April to July, 2010.

Our annual golf tournament was held on Aug.

18atWillowValley.Thetournamentwasverywellattended and everyone enjoyed a great day. Thank you to all of our sponsors and donors for the support and help that made the event so successful.

I would like to thank all board members for their efforts and support over this past year and throughout the past three years that I have served as president. I look forward to my new role and continuing to work with the chapter. In addition, I wish all the best to FioreZenoneashebeginswhatIamconfidentwillbe a successful term as president. Best of luck to everyone for a happy, healthy and prosperous year.

Respectfully submittedTim CruickshanksPresident 2009-2010

LondonPresident: Grant Harrison Past President: Tim Cradduck Treasurer/provincial board representative: PeterVanderleyCLPDirectors: Daryl Bycraft CLT, Derek Geddes, Jerry Hakkers, Nicola Kamp, Jay Murray CLP, Michelle Peeters, John Perriman, Stephen Sutcliffe, JarrettWoodard,JasonZehr

One would think that the London Chapter members have a great deal of time to spare, when you consider all that has been accomplished this year.

Here’s a brief overview of the activities that London Chapter members have been involved in over the past year:

Landscape Ontario London Chapter was repre-sented in two home shows this year, the London Home Builders’ Show and the London Spring Home and Garden Show. The booths were built and materials donated by volunteers. These shows gave Landscape Ontario great exposure and we saw lots of activity at the booth. A special thank you to those who helped man the booth during the shows.

The Gardens of Distinction Tour was our second annual tour. There were 14 gardens featured on the tour this year and we sold 400 tickets. This is a great opportunity for our members to show off their work. There were many different landscape elements on display at the London area gardens. This is definitely an event that the Chapter hopes will continue to grow in popularity.

This year the International Plowing Match was held in St. Thomas. Horticulture students from Fanshawe College built the entry to this major event. The project was financed by LO’s London Chapter.

The Annual Golf Tournament was once again held at Pine Knot Golf and Country Club. A total of 152 golfers took part. We are thankful to our members who donated prizes and put in many hours to make

the tournament a success. Tree planting was a new project for our chapter

this year. We partnered with the Boy Scouts of London to plant trees alongVeteran’sMemorialParkway in London. We are looking forward to partnering with them again on future projects.

During the 2009 Gardens of Distinction tour, we held a draw for a free landscape lighting package. The planning and installation were done in a seminar format at the winner’s home. This was a great way to get some theoretical and practical training at the same time.

Banting House open house was held in October. We are so pleased with the final result of this project, as are the staff members who commissioned the proj-ect. Landscape Ontario was very well represented.

We are in the process of reviewing other areas of service within the community. One of the projects we are working on is a renewal of the gardens at the London Children’s Museum. We are always looking for ways to serve and beautify our city in a tangible way.Requestsareregularlyreceivedthroughouttheyear, and the Chapter seeks to make wise decisions regarding which ones to take on.

My sincere thanks to members of the London Chapter, who were willing to give of their time and talents. It is a privilege to work with you.

Before I sign off, let me take a moment to also say thank you to our past president, Tim Cradduck. Tim was a visionary when it came to getting us involved and giving back to our community. Thanks, Tim, for your efforts on our behalf. You led and represented us well.

Respectfully submitted,Grant Harrison CLTPresident 2010

Ottawa President: Sarah JohnstonPast president: Tim DyerTreasurer: Hank MollemaProvincial board representative: Bruce Morton CLP, CITDirectors:ChrisBurnsCIT,StacyElliott, Sonja Hirsig, Patricia Stanish CLD, Dave Stewart CHT

Even though themajority of activities forOttawaChapter members take place during the winter months, there are those members of the board who volunteer precious time during the summer months to organize Chapter activities. Our thanks are extended to them.

Please take time to review the list of directors. Eachandeveryonebelievesinahealthy,productiveand professional industry and donates their time to


provide opportunities for you to learn, profit from networking and grow your business.

EducationLast winter saw a full slate of seminars ranging in subjectfromEstimatingforProfittoManagingWorkCrews more Profitably. WHMIS, First Aid and SCIP programs ensured you had the opportunity to fulfill annual requirements.

The IPM Symposium in February was well attended, as usual, and provided much needed infor-mation on new products for plant and pest manage-ment now that the pesticide ban is in place.

AccreditationA total of 26 candidates participated in the CHT testing at Kemptville College last September (now Landscape Industry Certified). Once achieved, this designation gives successful candidates an accreditation that verifies their skills to prospective employers. Basic skills tested vary from pruning to laying interlock to operating chainsaws. Eightlocalapprenticesareenteringthesecond

year of the horticultural technician program at the Kemptville Campus of the University of Guelph. This two-year co-op diploma offers in-class and workplace training and provides significant monetary reimburse-ment to graduates and their employers.

PromotionIn January, LO president Tom Intven and executive director Tony DiGiovanni attended the Chapter meeting to update members on issues facing the industry, and then visited Algonquin College to talk to the students and staff. Later in the year an attempt to close the Algonquin Horticulture program was successfully diverted, following consultations with industry and Landscape Ontario.

More than 1,000 landscapers attended the GreenTradeExpoinFebruarytosee100exhibitorsshowcasing their products and services. Speakers gave presentations throughout the day, and for the first time, members were invited to an MTO Snow Contractors’ breakfast. This was very well received. Speakers included Mark Bradley on Business Management Solutions, Sheila James on Work-Life Balance and Bill Bitz, presenting Pruning for Landscapers.

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association held its AGM at the same time as Green Trade and delegatesfromacrossthecountryattendedtheExpo,as well as joining local members at the keynote lunch event, where Jim Paluch spoke about building a sustainable business.

In April, Mark Burleton, NCC manager of the official residences’ grounds and greenhouses, hosted a very enjoyable tour of the Governor General’s gardens.

In August, the annual golf tournament was held

at the Canadian Golf and Country Club in Ashton. Members enjoyed wonderful weather, food and golf, with many returning home with a small gift donated by much appreciated sponsors.

Sponsors are a crucial component of many local activities and we encourage you to frequent their businesses and thank them for the support given to your local Chapter activities.

Volunteer activitiesOttawa members are prolific in their generosity to support local activities. Ten local companies continue to volunteer crews to maintain the Cancer Survivors Park,atthecornerofRiversideDriveandIndustrialAvenue,andRonaldMcDonaldHouseistheben-eficiary of volunteer work by another local company. As well, many members show up each year to do the fall clean-up at the annual Day of Tribute at the National Military Cemetery. Regrettably,welosttheservicesofLynnLanein

November of 2009. Lynn is pursuing new opportuni-ties, as well as enjoying more family time. In April, we were fortunate to welcome Martha Walsh as the new Chapter coordinator. Martha has quickly picked up the procedures and is ably answering your enquiries and helping your board with administration and logistics.

Respectfully submittedSarah JohnstonPresident 2010

TorontoPresident:FionaPennZiebaFirst vice president: Arvils LukssSecond vice president: Lindsay Drake NightingalePast president: George UrvariSecretary/treasurer: Sabrina Goettler CLPProvincial board rep:RyanHeathCLP,CLTDirectors: Christine Moffit, Janet Mott CLP, JanetEnnamorato,AllanKlingCLP,DavidNemeth,Mike O’Connor

The 2009-2010 season was a very successful one for the Toronto Chapter. We have outlined the accom-plishments of this terrific season. We continue to align our chapter events with the Pillars of Prosperity: Sales Success,FinancialHealth,OperationalExcellence,Customers for Life, Leadership and Technical Education.Wealso continually encouragemem-bers to attend chapter events as a way to connect and network as well as to learn and discuss issues important to the industry and members.

October 2009: The year kicked off with a presentation on “Sustainability in the Landscape Industry – An overview of the Challenges and Opportunities Posed by the Green Movement.” This included presentations and opportunities for discus-sionwithTimCradduckofTurfRevolution,ChrisLeConte of Smart Watering Systems, and Allan Kling of Urban Garden.

November 2009: We were pleased to have respected industry business owners speak at the evening Leadership Forum. The keynote address by EricTrogdonofStepsCanadaonmanagingconflictwas humorous and entertaining. This address was followed by Gerald Boot of Boot’s Landscaping and

Golf tournaments continue as major events for chapters.


Jeff Olsen of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries. It was a very candid discussion on business issues in relation to leadership. It was a well received evening by the many in attendance.

February 2010: A successful full-day seminar on ‘TheElementsofaSuccessfulMaintenanceBusiness’involved presentations from the Farm Safety Association, Sales Success with Nathan Helder of Gelderman Landscaping, Greening Your Landscape with Scott Bryk from Sunshine Environmental,Financial Success by Mark Bradley of The Beach Gardener and Landscape Management Network, and new legislation on chains and straps from MTO officers. There were over 70 participants at this year’s workshop. We look forward to more informative meetings such as this one next year.

March 2010: In anticipation of the July 1 dead-line, the chapter organized a presentation on the HST transitionandinformationforbusinesses.Electionsfor the 2010-2011 season were also held at this meeting. In mid-March, the Contractors’ Lecture Series was held during Canada Blooms.

The number of Toronto Chapter members volun-teering at this year’s Canada Blooms was staggering. The beauty of the whole experience showed the commitment of the entire industry to provide the wider community (local, provincial, and national) with an outstanding garden festival. Exceptionalexperience!

July 2010: Another successful golf tournament washeldatGlenEagleGolfCourse.Theeventraisedapproximately $11,000, with proceeds split between HaitianReliefand theSickKidsFoundation. It isalways an enjoyable day of golf, along with lunch, prizes and good fun!

August 2010: Again this year, the annual baseballtournamentwasheldatRichmondGreeninRichmondHill.Thetournamenttrophywaswonby Arbordale Landscaping/Moonstruck Landscape Lighting. A terrific barbecue lunch was enjoyed by everyone and the rain held off long enough for all of the games to take place. It was a great day.

A very successful Past Presidents’ Barbecue was held in mid-August. It was a great opportunity to re-connect with successful business leaders who have helped shape the Toronto Chapter, as well as the industry. We were fortunate to have past presidents from 1989, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Our chapter could not carry out its many events and activities without the support, dedication and sponsorship of our terrific volunteers, board mem-bers,suppliersandLandscapeOntariostaff.Everyonecontributes to make Toronto Chapter successful!

Respectfully submitted,Lindsay Drake NightingaleSecond vice president, 2009-2010

Upper Canada President: Diana Cassidy-Bush CLPVice president:DanClostCHTRSecretary: Pam McCormick CLPTreasurer: Cory Hendrick Provincial representative: Paul Doornbos CLP, CLTDirectors: Scott Wentworth, Stuart Sprout, Judy Bell

As we find ourselves at the end of yet another year, it is an ideal time for reflection and thanks. This year marks the end of our seventh year as the Upper Canada Chapter. We have accomplished a lot over that time period, and have built a strong viable Chapter. Our team members are the reason for this success.

We have a strong core of volunteers, and I wish to thank them for their continued interest and energy in building a professional and prosperous landscape industry. I wish to extend a special thank you to Paul Doornbos, Pam McCormick and Stephanie Smith for organizing a very successful golf tournament. The golf tournament is not only an important fundraiser for our Chapter, but it is a valuable social gather-ing for our members and their companies. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our many members for their support of our events, meetings, and seminars.

All members and potential members in the land-scape industry within our Upper Canada Chapter are always welcomed and encouraged to get involved – together we can and do make a difference!

Over the past year, we focused on three main objectives: Human Resources Development,BrandingtothePublic,andLocalRelevance.TheHumanResourcesDevelopmentfocustakes

on many facets, including business competence, technical competence, and labour development. Our largest focus included one meeting, which informed our members of how they can get involved and benefit from the apprenticeship program at a local level.

Behind the scenes, our education committee champion Dan Clost put forth a fantastic effort to see a local apprenticeship program become real-ity. Dan spent endless hours building relationships and communicating with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU), Loyalist College, Landscape Ontario’s home office, and all of our members and potential members on this topic. We have not accomplished this goal at the time of this report, but the wheels are well in motion for the apprenticeship program to become a reality.

Dan also recognized that the apprenticeship pro-gram is a long-term solution for technical competency and labour development within our industry. He continues to work on the viability of such a program

and has also been working closely with Hastings PrinceEdwardandLimestoneSchoolBoards,aswellas Job Connect to explore options like co-op, OYAP, and Specialist High Skills Major. Thank you Dan for your perseverance and dedication!

Business competency was the focus for many of our meetings and seminars throughout the year. We hosted a very successful event with J. Paul Lamarche, discussing Knowing your Costs. LO offers high quality and relevant seminars that are focused specifically on our industry, helping business owners to build and develop their companies.

Branding to the public and local relevance, as well as our human resources development goals, were maximized by our presence and involvement with two shows within our Chapter. The first show wastherevitalizedKingstonGardenExpo,andthesecond was the Belleville Home Show. Our objec-tives for these public events were brand recognition, and taking full advantage of the one-on-one face time with our potential customers to promote our professionalism and our members. We also took the opportunity to reach out to students and talk to them about the great career opportunities within our horticultural industry.

It has been a pleasure serving you as your presi-dent for the past year.

Respectfully submitted,Diana Cassidy-Bush CLPPresident 2009 – 2010

Waterloo President: David Wright Vice president:RandyAdamsProvincial representative: Mike HayesTreasurer: RobertTesterSecretary: Jeff Thompson Directors: Cor Bultena, Don Prosser, Dale Schieck, ToddSchwindt,KellyWagner,HelmutZgraja

August 2009: The year started very strong with our first green project, designed and organized by Chapter board member Don Prosser. Chapter members built the landscape for the model home that was a prize inarafflebytheKitchenerConestogaRotaryClub.Proceeds went to Kid’s Ability. Don designed an interesting project with a bio swale, patio, permeable paving and a front entry feature. Labour and some materials were donated by Chapter members, and the Chapter paid for the remainder. Total retail value of the project was approximately $70,000.

Green for Life was proudly displayed in the ticket office area, where thousands of people passed through during the time the home was on display. The opening was well covered by local media and Landscape Ontario was mentioned during the open-


ingremarksbytheRotaryClub.September 2009: Our first meeting of the year

was a New Member Night. Held on Sept. 9, it featured a presentation on the Prosperity Partners program and the many services the association has to offer its membership.

October 2009: Waterloo Chapter’s technology night featured presentations by Dynascape and Telus.ThefeaturedbusinessstorywasbyEarthscapeOntario. The annual business meeting was an all-day event in October with Mark Bradley discussing how to recession-proof your business.

November 2009: Our annual snow meeting was well attended by many members from other chapters, as far away as Golden Horseshoe and Durham. Tim Orleman from Kissner Group discussed the salt supply for winter 2010, followed by speak-ers from SIMA.

Our 32nd Annual Fall Freeze-Up dinner and dance was again held at Golf’s Steakhouse and was a success. There were lots of prizes and fun for all.

December 2009: The Skilled Trade Showcase was held at Bingeman’s Conference Centre, and Landscape Ontario was a hit with the high school students. Waterloo Chapter, with help from home office staff, Dynascape, and equipment vendors, presented a display of equipment and technology of interest to the industry. Mike Hayes hands-on tree climbing display was a huge hit. The ever-popularweathernightwaspresentedbyRobKuhnofEnvironmentCanada’sSevereWeatherOffice.Hediscussed where our weather comes from and how weather trends are changing.

January 2010: Nutrite hosted the meeting with food and a presentation on what they are all about. GuestspeakerwasRobertBowerofICPI,whospokeabout trends in the paver industry. He focused his talk on permeable paving.

March 2010: We started the night with our board elections. The existing board had previously agreed to stand, but one more member was added tobringinnewblood.Electionswerefollowedbya presentation by Haig Seferian on design trends, focusing on outdoor living.

April 2010: Our last general meeting of the year washostedbyElmiraFarmServiceat itsyard.Afacility tour and barbecue were followed by a pre-sentation by Belinda Gallagher on using native plants inthelandscape.DuringEarthWeek,theWaterlooChapter,workingwith theEvergreenFoundation,completed our annual School Yard Greening project at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Cambridge. Many trees, rocks and yards of mulch were put in place in a very short time by the dedicated volunteers, led by Mike Hayes and Dale Schieck.

Respectfully submitted,Dave Wright President 2009-2010

Windsor President: Mark WilliamsVice president: Nino PapaPast president: Karl KlinckTreasurer: Don Tellier CLTProvincial board representative: Garry MooreSecretary:JayRivaitDirectors:ChrisPower,DougRoberts,Chuck Pronger, Dan Garlatti

Regional outlookThe business season could be described as a typical one. The weather did what it wanted, and the local business people had to put on their thinking caps in order to give customers something that wasn’t avail-able, or offered by the competition. Hard work and service seemed to be the secret to success. Get up early and work hard to make the sale, or get the job! Gone are the days of having the opportunity handed to you. No silver platters here! The businesses that had focus and worked hard seemed to weather the lack of disposable income in our area. Soon things will slow down, and I hope everyone can take a well deserved rest!

Volunteer renewalNo one is certain of what is in store for our industry, but Windsor has had a very positive push for its members. The volunteer group is growing and has welcomed new blood. We seem to feed off and help each other in our endeavors. We hope that this posi-tive energy continues and that we may continue to learn from each other the secrets to success in the horticulture industry. We encourage members’ input at our meetings, both positive and negative. After all,

we are all working toward solutions to benefit all of our members.

Chapter meetingsOur Chapter meetings have shown positive atten-dance. Members left meetings with tangible infor-mation, as well as opportunities to network and socialize.

October 2009: Bellaire Landscaping hosted this month’s meeting, where 30 members were treated toadeliciousbarbecue.Everyonewasencouragedto peruse the display gardens and beautiful grounds. The sprawling grounds are very impressive and now available for group functions, a setting for wedding photographs, etc. The meeting was enjoyed by all.

November 2009: The November meeting was hosted by St. Clair College. It was our Awards of Distinction evening. Thanks go out to St. Clair College, Don Tellier and Jay Terryberry for their hard work and dedication to this event and to the Winter Blooms Show.

December 2009: This meeting was held at the University of Windsor. Sally Harvey presented information on the Prosperity Partners program, as well as a question and answer period. We also visited the Living Wall at the University. All were impressed! The meeting was very well attended, thanks to Garry Moore’s excellent organizational skills and hard work. It was a great evening.

January 2010: Windsor Chapter members proved they could create some of the best: Best Booth at the Landscape Ontario Trade Show went to Santerra Stonecraft from Windsor. Bellaire Landscape won three first place awards at Landscape Ontario ProvincialAwardsofExcellence.Thisisaveryposi-tive accomplishment for both of these businesses.

Waterloo enjoys baseball tournament.


Sector reports

We are very proud of them! Both firms are very active in our Chapter.

February 2010: Our February meeting was hosted by Santerra Stonecraft. It featured Adrien Leblanc from the Ministry of Labour, as well as Stefan Fediuk from the City of Windsor Planning Department. A full house was in attendance. Members enjoyed food, discussion and valuable information.

March 2010: Tony DiGiovanni and Landscape Ontario president Tom Intven attended our March meeting, which was held at Dominion Golf Club. It was an excellent location for our membership drive meeting. Our thanks go to Dan Garlatti for organizing this meeting. Lunch and conversation were enjoyed by over 40 people in attendance.

Newsletter:JayRivaithasdoneanexcellentjobkeeping everyone informed and up to date. Jay has always responded quickly with information requested by myself and our members. Thanks Jay!

Winter Blooms: Thanks again to St. Clair College for hosting this event. It features beautiful gardens and informative speakers. The horticulture students

get involved in the set-up of the show and gain valu-able experience. This event gives the retail public real inspiration and information in the spring, as they head out into their own gardens. Winter Blooms has a solid group of volunteers, including Don Tellier, Karl Klinck, Chris Power, Jay Terryberry and John Lein, just to name a few.

Summer golf tournament: The golf tournament was held on Sept. 11 at Tilbury Golf Club. This event was well supported by the many sponsors. The prize tablewashuge!JayRivaitandDanGarlattichairedthis event and did a wonderful job. Members should mark their calendars with the date of next year’s tour-nament, so they don’t miss this great opportunity.

President’s message: Thank you to everyone who is involved in the Windsor Chapter of Landscape Ontario. Please continue to give generously of your time and talents. Your friendship and support means more than you realize. We often forget it is more fun to play the game, than to criticize from the sideline. I encourage all members to try and get involved just a little bit more. We do need your help and you can make a difference. This Chapter helps us all. Watch

for your newsletter and please come to our next func-tion. You will be glad you did!

The Chapter will be involved in a number of projects in 2010-2011. Here are a few examples: Hospice Solidarity Garden, Hospice ReceptionGarden and the Hospice Administration Building. These projects will allow Landscape Ontario Windsor Chapter to pay it forward to our community. Other projects include Winter Blooms and the planning process for replacing trees damaged by the tornado in Leamington on June 6, 2010.

Once again, our Chapter does make a difference. Please get involved!

Respectfully submitted, Mark Williams President 2009-2010

The scope and mandate — and therefore the needs — of the various industry sectors served by Landscape Ontario are distinctly different. The specific requirements of each of these groups are facilitated by the association’s sector group structure. The objective of each sector group is to respond to current concerns resulting from marketplace pressures and government legislation.

Garden Centre Chair and provincial board representative: Bob McCannellMembers: Barry Benjamin, Perry Grobe, JohnHawkes,AliceKlamer,RobertKuepfer,ChasLawtonCIT,CHTR,ShannonLindensmith,SusanRichards,TonySgambelluri, MichaelVanDongen,ArtVandenEdenCHTR

The Garden Centre Symposium was held at GardenExpoinOct.,2009.Over120peoplewereinattendance.Everyoneenjoyeddynamicguest speakers, Kip Creel, Tom Shay and Jeff Morey. The Sector Group decided to continue this educationalprogramatEXPO,2010.

Plastic pot recycling remains as a major con-cern of independent garden centres. CNLA and Landscape Ontario hosted a one-week recycling event that was deemed very successful.

The committee continues to review the Strategic Plan that was developed last year. It has created a roadmap for the group to go forward.

The CNLA Garden Centre Group, known as Garden Centres Canada (G.C.C.), under the leadership of chair Anthony O’Neill, is still encouraging garden centres to participate in the national inspection program. Participation this year encouraged the development and training of a home-grown inspector to carry on this valuable method of evaluating independent businesses. ForthepasttwoyearsEveTigwellfromEnglandhas conducted the inspections.

The garden centre committee has com-missioned the creation of a generic employee manual. This is expected to be available online, free of charge to all LO members. The manual will outline standards, policies and procedures in the workplace. It will also include govern-ment standards, by which all employees must abide. This manual is scheduled to be available in Sept., 2010.

As of Sept., 2010, Bob McCannell has stepped down as chair, with the new chair being MichaelVanDongen.

Respectfully submitted,Bob McCannellChair 2009 – 2010

Grounds Management

Chair: Mike DeBoer CLTProvincial board representative: Brian MarshMembers: Carmine Filice CLP, Jacki Hart CLP, John Hewson CLP, Patrick Kehoe, Anthony Kampen, Dean Schofield, RodgerTschanz

This is the fourth year of the Trial Gardens at the Landscape Ontario home office site, under the supervisionofRodgerTschanzoftheUniversityofGuelph. The goal of the trials is to highlight new and under-utilized plant varieties to the Ontario landscaping industry. Thisyear included theVinelandpack trial,

addition of perennial and vegetable trials, shade garden trials in the boulevard and hanging bas-kets from Ontario Parks Association. The group hosted a two-day open house in August. The first day was geared for industry members, attracting over 80 attendees, while an open house for the public during the following day had over 175 attendees.

Sponsors this year were Gro-Bark (Ontario), A.M.A. Plastics, Goodsmith Seeds, Agri-Food Laboratories, Agrium Advanced Technologies, Fafard et Freres, KAM’S Growers Supply,


Landsource Organix, Perlite Canada and Plant Products. Plant material was donated by American Takii, Ball Horticulture, Blooms of Bressingham, Goldsmith Seeds, Jelitto Seeds, Myers Industries Lawn and Garden Group, Ontario Seed Company, PanAmerican Seed, Proven Winners, Seeds of Change, Sun Gro Horticulture, Suntory and Syngenta. Thank you to all who participated and ensured that this event was a great success

The group worked on and discussed the fol-lowing issues:•Pesticideban-Theoverallimpressionof

the group is that the pesticide ban can be turned into an opportunity to promote cultural practices. The most important activities are to build soil fertility, friability, organic matter, and air and water retention capacity

•DevelopedastrategicplanthroughSWOT(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats). The vision of the Grounds Group: “A prosperous, professional, ethical, recognized and trusted grounds maintenance sector.”

•BenchmarkingProjects/ChartofAccountsbydeveloping a program that includes overhead, sales per truck, sales per day, productivity ratios, etc.

•DevelopaCommunicationPlan.Whoisourcustomer? What is our story? And what are the possible deliverables of this information?

•Updateratecardforindustry.

Concerns/issues pertaining to the industry sector are mainly environmental concerns over emissions from small equipment (ie: mowers, blowers, etc.). The group expects to investigate more on this issue over the next year.

Respectfully submitted,Mike DeBoer CLTChair, 2009 - 2010

GrowersChair: Mark OstrowskiVice chair: Gerwin BoumanTreasurer: Melissa SpearingProvincial board representative: Dave BraunMembers: HarryDeVries,ChelseaStroud, Tim Dyer, Jeff Gregg, Jennifer Llewellyn, Glen Lumis, John Moons, Bill Putzer, FredSomerville,DaveTillaart,AlexVerbinnen,YoubinZheng

The Nursery Growers’ sector group continued to work on strategic priorities throughout the year, which include professional development and

education, research and market development and industry advocacy and promotion.

The year started out in September, 2009, with a very success-ful annual Growers’ ResearchAuction,hostedby Somerville Nurseries. Many made the trip to Alliston on a beautiful, hot day to bid on top quality plant material, landscape supplies and equipment. Great food and camara-derie were enjoyed by all who participated, raising almost $20,000 for our horticultural research and scholarship program.

During the year, we moved the date of the Annual Auction to an earlier month, July. This idea is to encourage more landscape contractors and garden centres to bid on material they feel can be sold during the remaining season. Combining the Auction with a customer appreciation day at Milton, we had an excellent turnout this year on July 15. Participants were able to enjoy special speakers, demonstrations, supplier exhibits and the trial gardens, as well as a great lunch hosted by Agrium Advanced Technologies. Thanks to all of the bidders, sponsors, volunteers and staff, the result was a net contribution of $22,000 for industry research and scholarships.

The growers’ group acknowledged the Green for Life branding initiative early in the year with a visit to one of our meetings from Bob McCannell, branding committee co-chair. A brainstorming session was held to identify ways to use the branding materials and website in order to pro-mote the industry.

The fall dinner meeting was held at the Oakville Quality Inn. A group of 45 attendees enjoyed networking with industry peers over refreshments and dinner. Jim Brandle and HannahMathers, both of VinelandResearchand Innovation Centre, gave updates on progress and nursery grower projects at the facility. This was followed by an educational session on Lean Management from Stewart Anderson and Angelo Lyall of Kaizen Solutions.

The annual Nursery Growers Short Course was spearheaded by Jennifer Llewellyn and Glen Lumis on Feb. 10. Almost 200 growers gathered

attheRoyalBotanicalGardenstohearpresen-tations on water, pest and soil management practices. Several industry suppliers brought exhibits and shared their products and service knowledge with attendees. A thank you goes to Plant Products for sponsoring a great lunch.

The annual summer nursery tour was not held this year, because of new timing with the research auction. It is scheduled for September, as a one-day visit to several growers in the Golden Horseshoe area.

Francesco Pacelli, nursery grower technical analyst, worked throughout the year to pro-mote the Domestic Phytosanitary Certification Program. This grew into a broader emphasis on Integrated Pest Management. Francesco also represented the Ontario growers at the discussion table with provincial and conservation groups regarding invasive alien species, which has become a controversial issue in recent years.

This year, the growers took a more proactive stance with leveraging research and development monies available from government programs. A new sub-committee was formed with Alex Verbinnen as chair. The group of committedgrowers identified key research priorities. This was communicated to researchers in a call for proposals to help advance the technical and mar-ket development needs of our industry. Several projects are currently underway.

Thank you to all of the directors, volunteers,

The University of Guelph trial gardens are now in their fourth year at LO.


sponsors and staff who work very hard to ensure that this industry continues to be a vibrant, suc-cessful and fun sector to work in!

Respectfully submitted,Mark OstrowskiChair, 2009-2010

Interior PlantscapesChair: Stephen Schell CLTVice chair: Peter TigchelaarProvincial board representative: Stephen SchellMembers: Hella Keppo CLT, Fred Prescod CLT, PhilVanAlstyneCLT,NanthankumarParamanathan,DaveDeVries

In October, 2009, we held the first Interior LandscapebreakfastduringGardenExpoattheToronto Congress Centre. Keynote speaker was RobertvanAardt.Histopicwastrendsfortheindustry. Over 50 people attended this event.

The breakfast was a great success, providing a wonderful opportunity to network. The sector group made plans to do it again in Oct., 2010

atEXPO.Itwasfeltthisisthecorrectvenuetopromote the interior plantscape industry.

Other items of interest:•GroupbecameamemberofGreenPlantsfor

Green Buildings. This allows members access to numerous training programs and marketing promotion material.

•WorkingwithRedeemerCollegetoprovideamarketing plan for the industry. The process will be part of the school’s curriculum

•ThesectorgroupisworkingwithPLANETtofinalize the interior certification manual.

The committee feels it is taking steps in the right direction and looks forward to a successful 2010 - 2011 year.

Respectfully submitted, Stephen Schell CLTChair 2009-2010

Irrigation Chair: Chris Le ConteBoard representative: Steve Macartney CIT, CLTMembers: Christian Brunet, Brian de Caluwe CIT, Andrew Gaydon, Kara Gibbons, Gillian Glazer, Lorne Haveruk CIT, John Lamberink CIT, Ian McMillan CIT, DonMcQueenCIT,MikeRoss,PaulSchnarrCIT,Tony Serwatuk CIT, Gary Supp, Chuck Yates CIT

The year 2010 was a good one for the irriga-tion industry. Dry and hot weather resulted in increased activity in sales and service. No water bans or restrictions were reported to have impacted the industry.

In 2010, the Irrigation Sector Group focused on education. After much debate, it was decided that the CIT certification would be abandoned with an increased focus on Irrigation Association certifications, such as CIC (Certified Irrigation Contractor) and CLIA (Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor). These courses will be offered inFeb.,Mar.andApr.of2011.ExamswillbewrittenatcentresacrossOntario.RegistrationforcourseswillbethroughLandscapeOntario.Examregistrations should be submitted at least 30 days prior, through the Irrigation Association.

Landscape Ontario is continuing to offer basic irrigation training courses. Please review the Professional Development Guide for future developments.

On Jan. 11, the Irrigation Sector Group will host its annual conference. The 2011 agenda is full of interesting topics and speakers on the subjects of irrigation pilot studies and irrigation innovation. This is a great chance to hear from industry experts and to expand your knowledge.

The irrigation industry is coming under increasing scrutiny from policy makers and environmental groups. Currently there is very little contractor representation on the Sector Group Board, and this is alarming. The Sector Group needs contractors’ participation to help form positions and to have a handle on what is happening out in the field. If you care about your industry and your business, show your support by attending meetings and contributing to discussion.

Respectfully submitted,Chris Le Conte Chair: 2009 – 2010

Growers’ tour visits Niagara area.


Landscape ContractorsChair/board representative: Peter GuinaneMembers:HarryGelderman,RyanHeathCLP,CLT, Brian Clegg, Barry Hordyk, Brian Marsh, Arthur Skolnik, Charlie Dobbin

I would like to thank all of the members of our committee for contributing their time.

The annual lecture series was held in con-junction with Industry Night at Canada Blooms onMar.18,2010.SpeakerswereRonKoudysand Adam Gracey, who focused on how land-scape architects and contractors can better work together. Special appreciation went to thesponsorsoftheevent,BeaverValleyStone,DufferinAggregates,Eloquip,andUnilock.Over80 attendees enjoyed the talks, and then joined the Industry Night celebration and awards presentation.

The Landscape Contractors Sector Group assists with the feature gardens at Canada Blooms, reviewing all entries to ensure they meet industry standards and quality. With the assistance of LO staff, and Tim Kearney’s vision, the wow factor was returned to the show in the Landscape Ontario garden. The 2010 Canada Bloomsshowatthenewlocation,DirectEnergyCentre, was a great success with everything on one floor level. Applications for feature gardens at the 2011 event have exceeded the space available, and will ensure excellence through healthy competition.

Items of interestA newsletter focuses on issues pertaining to the contractor sector. Arthur Skolnik has been writing articles to answer questions and provide insight into issues that affect all landscape contractors. They are available online and in the regular LO newsletters.

It is hoped representatives from all the chap-ters will be involved with the Contractors’ Group, in order to ensure the needs of members from all the chapters are captured. Our group will visit all chapters and give presentations to LO members and moderate a discussion of issues within each chapter.

Our group investigated ways to maximize the benefits of certification. The number of certified members has grown quickly and we believe it will reach a critical mass and become the standard. This will further distinguish LO members and trigger a shift in customer expectations. Publicity of our program will make it much easier for companies with certified staff to compete against those with uncertified staff.

The Contractors support the new Green for Life initiative. We are the green industry, and we need to get the message out to the public.

Respectfully submitted,Peter GuinaneChair, 2009-2010

Landscape Designers Chair: Tony Lombardi CLDProvincial board representative:BethEdneyCLDTreasurer:JanetEnnamoratoNewsletter editor: Jennifer HaymanMembers: Paul Brydges, Don Chase CLD, Harry Gelderman, Judith Humphries CLD, AliceKlamer,RonKoudys,OALA,CLD, Fred Post CLD, Haig Seferian CLD, RonSwentiskiCLD

The Landscape Designers hosted the annual conference at Congress on Jan. 11, 2010. It was a very successful event, with over 180 people in attendance. All speakers and topics were well received by the audience. Added to the confer-

ence was a special area where sponsors of the event were provided tabletop displays and had the opportunity to network with participants.

The group also hosted the first Designers’ BreakfastatGardenExpoinOct.,2009.Itwasclose to being a sold out event. Plans for 2010 are well under way for participation at Garden Expointheformofabreakfastseminar,andwithanother great conference in January.

The Designer newsletter continues to be a great success and has been widely circulated. It is to be incorporated with the LO website.

A committee continues to work on the CLD exam and portfolio review. We are working with the CNLA on renewing the CLD licensing agree-ment. There are several new members taking on responsibilities within the committee. We also have been working hard to resolve the issues surrounding the gap between Landscape Industry Certified and the older Certified Landscape Designer branding. Discussions include the process, standards and ongoing education opportunities. The committee is very close to completing a manual.

Respectfully submitted,Tony Lombardi CLDChair, 2009-2010

Lawn CareChair: Steve TschanzProvincial board representative: Alan WhiteMembers: Tom Somerville, John Wright, RohanHarrison,DonMcQueenCIT, DonVoorhees,PaulGaspar,RichardReed, BillVanRynJr,MarkGoodman,KyleTobin,DaveSoepboer,RyanVanHaastrecht, LeeRadcliffe,ThomBourneCIT,PhilBull,Pam Charbonneau, Martin Horsman, Gavin Dawson

The frustration of last year continues for the lawn care sector. Out of the gate in the spring, a newherbicidewasapprovedbythePMRAandwasquicklyapprovedbytheMOE.Thisproductwas received with great anticipation, however, demand surpassed the supply projections for the product, leading to shortages and many headaches for lawn care operators. Lawn Care is still looking for registered answers on insect control, particularly with chinch bugs.

We expressed concern last year with the MOE’sinabilitytopolicethepesticidebanacrossthe province. This concern was met with many visits to operators during the season, however, there still seems to be a lack of enforcement. Many of the committee members have witnessed

Lighting symposium was sold out.


cheating on some level. The pursuit of happi-ness is ongoing, as we have been unsuccessful in obtaining a meeting with the new Minister of Environment.

Stewardship Ontario threatened us with a potential fertilizer bag levy of two cents per kg. Although we had a representative visit us and understand our issues, agriculture was the only sector that had its fee altered. Thanks to political pressure, this levy was postponed with the other Phase II products that had been scheduled for July 1, 2010. Efforts are under way to build on the

Landscape Ontario’s recycling program of July, making it possible to recycle all fertilizer bags across the province.

Promoting the benefits of turf continues as a focal point of the group. This is an education process that must continually be developed and implemented. More public understanding of turf’s benefits may make it possible to recapture what has been lost because of the pesticide restrictions. A second focus is the involvement with the formulation of a certified program for lawn care. A rough plan has been drafted and work still needs to be done before submission. Lastly, a new development is the concern of fertil-izer use in the watershed. Although this is still a relatively new subject, the sector group must keep a close eye on the situation.

It has been a challenging year, but the opti-mism of the sector is good as operators feel that they have hit bottom, and are climbing back.

Respectfully submitted,Steve TschanzChair, 2009 – 2010

Lighting Chair/Provincial board representative: John HigoMembers: Pamela Bingham, Frank DiMarco, Jason Fleming, Duncan Fuller, Gillian Glazer, CarlHastings,LeonHordyk,RaymondJosephian, Anne Lesperance, Cory MacCallum,Ken Martin, Susan Smith, James Solecki, Joe Willemse, Corey Yourkin

It has been a very productive year for the Lighting Sector Group. The original formation of the group was primarily from a reaction to a threat bytheElectricalSafetyAuthority(ESA)tolimitlandscape lighting work exclusively to Master Electricians.LOmembersmountedanaware-ness campaign to demonstrate that low voltage lighting can be installed by professionals regard-less ofwhether they areMaster Electricians.I am pleased to say that the ESA listened

to our concerns. They are presently writing guidelines for

Landscape Lighting. Much of the document was taken from our guidelines. They realize that expertise exists within our industry. We are look-ingforwardtoworkingwiththeESAtopromoteprofessionalism in the lighting sector. InadditiontotheadvocacyworkwithESA,

we have been busy collectively writing a Lighting Manual that will serve as the basis for a certi-fication program. We have almost completed the project.

The lighting group is also pleased to report that our first Lighting Symposium was a great success. We had to turn away people. We are looking forward to next year’s event.

The Lighting Group has been a wonderful venue to exchange ideas, network and learn from each other. I am proud to serve as Chair of the group, as well as the provincial board representative.

Respectfully submitted, John Higo Chair, 2009-2010

Snow and Ice Chair:EdwardHewisProvincial board representative: Gerald Boot CLPTreasurer: RobertRoszellMembers:RandyAdams,VinceArone, John Buikema, John Fulford, Steve Hary, Mark Humphries, Jim Monk, John O’Leary CLT, DarrenRodrigues,RobertTester, Willem Tiemersma

Without a doubt, liability due to slip-and-fall incidents continue to be the most serious issue for our sector. It got so bad this year that our

endorsed insurance carrier decided to get out of the snow business in Southern Ontario, leaving many of us scrambling for protection. I am pleased to announce that we now have a new carrier and a new broker. Marsh is one of the largest insurance brokers in the world. It has arranged for Royal SunAlliance to be the carrier.

The Snow and Ice Sector Group is participat-ingonanewlyformedRiskManagementCouncilto ensure that we do whatever possible to improve best practices in our sector and thereby reduce liability exposure. We are proud that one of our members, Gerald Boot, is the chair of the CNLA Insurance Committee.

Although insurance dominates, we also orga-nized a very successful snow symposium. This yearwepartneredwiththeMunicipalEquipmentOperators Association and held the event at the Kitchener Auditorium. Although the trade show was sold out in terms of exhibitor space, the trade show attendance numbers were disappointing.

Next year, the sector group will participate in organizing a new symposium in Ottawa.

The group has also been active in the forma-tion of the new Smart about Salt Council. The council is a separate legal entity that includes representation from Landscape Ontario, Building Owners and Managers Association and the RegionofWaterloo.Thegoalistoexpandtheaccreditation program across Canada. Marsh will be giving credits to all customers who are Smart about Salt accredited.

This year we also developed and distributed a new industry rate card. In addition, we con-tributed our input into the revamped Standard Form Contract.

Respectfully submitted, Ed Hewis Chair 2009 – 2010

Sector group holds successful snow symposium.


Committee reportsAll of Landscape Ontario’s affairs are governed by its members. Regional needs are met at the chapter level, while industry-specific issues are dealt with at the sector group level. All other affairs are conducted at the committee level. Some, such as Congress, Communications or Finance, are long-standing committees that oversee the association’s very important, revenue-generating activities. Often, commit-tees are formed on an as-need basis to deal with specific matters. Once a committee has successfully completed its mandate, the com-mittee is discontinued.

Branding Co-chairs: Bob McCannell and Paul Doornbos CLP, CLT Members: Diana Cassidy-Bush CLP, Phil Dickie, Tom Intven, Tim Kearney CLP, Shannon Lindensmith, Steve Macartney CIT, CHT, Jim McCracken, Mark Ostrowski, Alan White

After a successful launch at Canada Blooms 2009, the Branding Committee switched gears in the fall, focusing on initiatives to sustain the momentum of the Canada Blooms launch and educate members on adopting and spreading the Green for Life culture. The GFL brand has now been successfully incorporated into all associa-tion activities, events and promotional materials — both trade and public.

The GFL brand was present at every opportu-nity at Congress in 2010, including the first-ever Mayors’Breakfast,inpartnershipwithViaRailand Communities in Bloom Ontario. Delegates from municipalities across the province traveled aboardtheGreenforLifeExpresstraintoattendCongress. A special breakfast was held with Toronto Mayor David Miller in attendance.

The GFL brand grew immensely in 2010 by reaching beyond Ontario to the rest of Canada. In February, a presentation was made in Ottawa to the provincial executive directors from across the country about the success of our branding initia-tive in Ontario. We extended an invitation to the rest of the provinces to license our brand. Within a few months, B.C., New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland all signed on to adopt the GFL skin for their website and to use the new logo to brand the respective associations to the public.

GFL had a large presence at Canada Blooms in March 2010 with the creation of a spectacular

feature garden that showcased the GFL message. It was built by an endless number of volunteers who came together to showcase the industry and what our members can achieve together — the philosophy of the GFL culture at work.

In July, new signage with the GFL brand and message was installed on the LO home office building in Milton, prior to the annual Growers’ Auction and Trial Gardens Open House. The GFL brand is now seen by tens of thousands of motor-ists each day driving along Highway 401.

In 2010, LO staff continues to work with a public relations firm to issue monthly press releases to the media, generating even more exposure for our brand. We have had several articles printed in major newspapers such as the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, National Post and Ottawa Citizen, in addition to community papers. As a result, many local newspapers and maga-zines also profile, or consult with LO members. Denis Flanagan continues to attend dozens of home and garden shows and horticultural society meetings, along with numerous television, radio and newspaper interviews promoting the GFL brand and LO’s members.

The centrepiece of our branding initiative, the landscapeontario.com website, continues as the focal point of our campaign. The site is constantly updated, refined and improved, based on feedback by the branding committee, LO members, and the general public. Website traffic is steadily increasing — a direct result of our members and staff who continue to get the word out. In the first nine months after launch-ing our brand, the consumer site received over 100,000 visitors.

At the end of the fiscal year, your committee is pleased to report there is still a considerable amount of money left in our budget. The brand-ing initiative now moves to a new budget of $20,000 annually to continue promotion and member education now that the brand has been incorporated into all association activities.

We would like to add a special thank you to the core of dedicated committee members who attend all of our meetings. They are lead-ers in their respective fields and have a genuine passion to promote, not themselves, but their competitors, our members and our industry for the benefit of all.

Respectfully submitted, Bob McCannell and Paul Doornbos CLP, CLTCo-chairs, 2010

Building Chair: Karl StenssonDirectors: Hank Gelderman CLT, Tom Intven, Paul Olsen, John Putzer, Haig Seferian CLD, MarcThiebaud,ReneThiebaudCLP, Bob Tubby CLP, Monica van Maris, NeilVanderkruk

My proudest moment as chair of the Building Committee was to finally see the large and beautiful sign on the property that proclaimed Landscape Ontario and Green for Life to 270,000 cars that pass by on the 401 each day.

I originally joined the building committee, because I was tired of looking at the “sheet” on the side of the building. My personal mission was to get rid it. It took our committee a long time to approve the new sign, because there were questions about whether we would be moving off the property to another site.

I am pleased to report, that after serious investigation and with the aid of some profes-sional assistance, we decided without a doubt that we are staying at our present location. We also determined that we do not need all of our 48 acres to operate the home office. The original plan to build 160 gardens and a full-time school has been shelved. We are focused instead on improving our facilities on approximately 10 acres of land.

In the meantime, the building committee rec-ommended that the board purchase an additional half-acre with a house. The deal was closed in November. The home adjoins our property on the north side and gives us our own direct access to Steeles Ave. Our consultant was very persuasive in convincing us that access to Steeles will make the remaining property much more valuable to a developer. The house has since been rented. Eventuallywewill build a state-of-the-art

facility that will serve as a professional develop-ment centre and reflect our values as an associa-tion of professional businesses.

If you recall, last year we almost made a deal with neighbouring developers to sell six acres for a water retention pond. The deal has been put on hold until the economy turns around.

We will continue to act as responsible stew-ards to ensure that the value of the property is maximized for the benefit of the membership.

Respectfully submitted,Karl StenssonChair 2009 - 2010


Canada BloomsCo-chairs:PeterGuinaneandJanetRowleyDirectors: Gerald Boot CLP, Mark Cullen, JeffOlsen,RozTitley,MichelGauthier, Joyce Johnson, Jacqueline Tilford Clarke

Canada’s largest garden and flower festival changed homes in 2010, moving from the Metro TorontoConventionCentretotheDirectEnergyCentre, and success followed closely.

It was also a first, when Landscape Ontario companies joined forces to build a super garden. A team of Landscape Ontario volunteers set the bar to an extremely high level for those who take on the task to design and build future display gardens at Canada Blooms. It all began with the leadershipofTimKearneyandBethEdney.

The LO Green for Life garden featured a spectacular waterfall, fronted by an amazing dry stone wall that carried steel letters spelling Landscape Ontario. Two sedum-covered silos grabbed the attention of visitors as they entered the garden. Inside were spectacular plants, unique hardscaping materials and a reflection pool. It took 160 hours and thousands of dollars worth of materials donated by industry and LO members to create the garden.

“Canada Blooms is all about people. And, that is what LO is all about,” said Tim Kearney. “Our association is a community dedicated to the improvement of our industry and its people.”

In five short days, 45 companies, 200 indi-viduals, and hundreds of thousands of dollars of valuecreatedourgarden.Everychapterinourprovince was represented. This is a first. BethEdneysaid, “The46companies that

participated in the design and build of the feature garden at Canada Blooms exemplified the skill and knowledge that our members possess. Pride was taken during every process, from planning to execution and even during the dismantling of the garden. I am truly honoured to have been the lead designer on such a wonderful accom-plishment.”

Canada Blooms 2010 saw attendance grow by over 16 per cent. The new venue at the Direct EnergyCentrewasahugehitwithbothLOmem-bers, exhibitors and the public. The show has been named one of Ontario’s Top 100 events by Festivals Ontario and one of North America’s Top 100 events by the American Bus Association.

Canada Blooms created a high profile, attracting Ontario’s largest media corporations, including The Toronto Star andCTV.

Financially, Canada Blooms 2010 net proceeds are in excess of $100,000, with the audited statement presented to Landscape Ontario members at the September board meet-ing. This is quite substantial, considering the show’s reliance on sponsors, marketplace and admissions for funding.

A great deal of credit must go to the following people and businesses:

Volunteers — Adele Pierre Landscape Design: Adele Pierre CLD; Bellaire Landscape: Chris Power, Bob Bellaire, RobbieMusson;Boot’s Landscaping & Maintenance: Gerald Boot CLP, John Boot CIT, CLT, Steve Boot, Gregory Bouwman, Marcos Chipre, Christiaan Dannrath,RyanHaluskaCIT,CLT,CollinBrasz,Kirby Brock CIT, Carlos Orana, Art Salomons, Brian Streight, Vic Velastegni; BrookdaleTreeland Nurseries: Bruce Warren; Connon Nurseries/NVKHoldings:RickVanderkruk,Paul

DeGroot, plus 15 employees; Creative Gardens andWaterscapes: Ross Allin; Cypress HillDesignandBuild:MargaretAbernethy,RichardPortelance;Designs by the Yard:Beth EdneyCLD; Dr. Landscape: Tony Lombardi CLD; Dry Stone Guild of Canada: Sean Donnelly, Dean McLellan,ReidSnow;Dutchman’sLandscaping:WalterHassleman;EarthArtLandscapes:LouiseBedford, Pat Elo CLT, JeremyGraham,BrianMarsh; Environmental Design Group: GlenBridge, Frank Oppermann, Koos Torenvliet, Nick Torenvliet, Nick Torenvliet Jr., Mark Torenvliet, Nate Torenvliet, Tony Torenvliet, Shannon Vanderkruk;GardenCreationsofOttawa:RyanKearney CLT, Tim Kearney CLP, Tim O’Brien, GracePoljanec,DianaDawson,JasonRobinsonCLT,RyanKellyCIT,KentMerkleyCLT,NathanArmstrong, JC Peacock, Jason Smalley CLD, LyndaBlackburnCLT;GardenRetreats:ConnieCadotte CLD; Gelderman Landscaping: Harry Gelderman;GroundControlContracting:EdwardHewis; Heritage Green Landscape Contractors: Jeff Lowartz CHTM; Hirsig Landscapes: Sonja Hirsig; J. Garfield Thompson Landscaping: James Thompson; Landscape Gate and Garden: ColinHolwell;MapleRidge Landscapes: TimSieders, Kurt Sieders; Moonstruck Landscape Lighting: Lee Franchino, Carl Hastings, Stefan Keochlin, Adam Lutes, Murray Macken, Conrad Montiero, Blake Tubby, Bob Tubby CLP, Geneva Tubby,MauroVesia;Noldus ofDurham:DonVoorhees;PicturePerfectLandscapingQuinte:Neil Bouma, Elaine Bouma; Ryan HeathProfessional Landscaping: RyanHeath CLP;Shademaster Landscaping: Barry Hordyk, plus ten employees; Sheridan Nurseries: Brenda Luckhardt; The Beach Gardener: Mark Bradley; The Cutting Garden: Sian Pritchard; The Gardening Guy: Norm Mills; Thornbusch Landscaping: Kim Borthwick, Paul Doornbos CLT, CLP; Treefrog Designs: Judy Bell; Turf Management Systems: Steve Tschanz; University of Guelph Trial Gardens: Rodger Tschanz;University of Windsor: Garry Moore; Water’s EdgeLandscaping:HeatherChavusen,JackiHartCLP, Sherri Hornsey; Wildrose Gardening: James Irwin,RobReid;YorkshireGardenServices:ZitaAnuscenko, Lindsay Drake Nightingale, Frank Ferragine, Nicola Kamp, Laurie Leek, Martha Walsh.

Suppliers — Camilla House Imports, Connon Nurseries/NVKHoldings,CreditValleyQuarries,Global Arch, Permacon, Sempergreen, Dufferin Aggregate and GroBark.

Respectfully submitted,Peter Guinane, Janet RowleyCo-chairs, 2009

Green for Life comes alive at Canada Blooms.


CNLA LO representative: Gerald Boot CLP

CNLA held its winter meeting in the nation’s capital on Feb. 18 and 19. Previous to the CNLA meeting, Landscape Canada held a strategic planning session to define the group’s priorities.

The Landscape Sector has taken on the new certification logo, Landscape Industry Certified. This logo brings together the separate designa-tions, CHT, CLD and CLP. TheNationalAwardsofExcellencewasheld

in Ottawa on Feb. 17, recognizing those com-panies that have significantly raised the level of professionalism in our landscape industry. The evening was a huge success, thanks to the efforts of the Landscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter.

CNLA, through its executive, board members and staff, continue to visit various government branches and offices in Ottawa on behalf of the membership. Meetings were held throughout the year with various department and executive directors at the federal government level. CNLA recognizes the importance of this process, and will keep the communication open with gov-ernment officials. Direct face-to-face visits are essential in order to relay our questions and concerns to the government.

The CNLA Board of Directors agreed at the 2010 winter meeting in Ottawa that com-monalities exist in all three strategic planning documents for the three sector groups (Growers Canada, Landscape Canada and Garden Centres Canada). The board noted the following issues as unified concerns among the three groups: labour development, professional development, environ-ment, government support, public awareness, membership, and market development.

While the tactical plan for each sector group may differ in order to accommodate the group’s specific need, they all align as common goals of a prosperous industry.

Growers within our industry will be happy to note that Agri-Food Canada has awarded CNLA the sole license agreement of the former breed-ing programs at the research centres in Morden, Man. andSaint Jean-sur-Richelieu,Que. Theroyalty stream from these research programs to CNLA will create a fund that will be invested into an ornamental breeding program, managed by CNLA. VinelandResearch and Innovation Centre

was chosen as the location to develop a rose breeding, evaluation and selection process. This is a great opportunity for CNLA to continue the breeding program and international marketing of

hardyCanadianroses.CNLAandVinelandhaveapplied to the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) for a project to create a sustain-able ornamental breeding program for Canada. We are very optimistic that this request will be forthcoming and greatly assist our joint efforts to improve the ornamental industry.

The Landscape Sector has been active with Skills Canada promoting horticulture to youth making their career choices. The landscape pavilion continues as a prominent feature at each Skills Canada competition.

A survey by Landscape Canada saw the best response in recent history, which collected valu-able information from the industry. The survey was sent to membership and is now located on the Landscape Canada link of the CNLA website www.canadanursery.com.

The CNLA Green for Life 4-H Landscape Horticulture proposal received the green light through the various levels of approval process. It is now in the development stage. This inaugural program will engage Canadian youth in green industry related educational endeavors. Its intent is to also forge a stronger relationship between 4-H and industry members across Canada.In collaborationwith the HR Committee

and HRSDC, three National OccupationalClassification (NOC) Codes were revised: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Labourer (8216), Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists (2225) and Landscape and Horticulture Supervisors (8256). These activi-ties provided needed updates that affect many aspects ofHumanResourcesPolicy byHRSDC.

Highlights for Garden Centres Canada include:•GardenCentreInspectionProgram,heldfor

two weeks in June. Seventeen garden centres were inspected (14 half-day inspections and three full-day). The comments back from participating garden centres have been very positive.

•AplasticrecyclingweekwasheldJune28toJuly 5 in Ontario and B.C., where 250 skids, or 53,149 lbs. of plastic were diverted from landfills.

•GCChasbeenworkingwithateamofMBAstudents from Wilfrid Laurier University to develop a program linking primary school children and local garden centres. This program would teach children about the benefits of the environment and horticulture through school presentations and demonstrations by garden centre staff, or field trips for children to their local garden centre as part of the school’s curriculum delivery.

CNLA agreed to become joint owners of the property formerly known as the Rittenhouseschool property at Vineland Station. CNLA,joinedwithVinelandResearchand InnovationCentre, the Cecil Delworth Foundation (the foundation of Flowers Canada Growers Ontario), Ag.Energy,LandscapeOntarioandLandscapeOntario Horticultural Trades Foundation to become (Tenants in Common). The property is approximately four acres of land, zoned for research. It is located at 3494-3410 North ServiceRoad,Vineland,adjacenttotheVinelandCentre. This purchase enables CNLA to sup-port research, with LO as a stakeholder of the property.

Through the Canadian Ornamental HorticultureResearch and Innovation Cluster(COHA), the ornamental sector submitted and received approval for funding by AAFC, under the Canadian Agri-Science Cluster Initiative. The contribution funding agreement was for up to $1-million, with AAFC collaborative research and development support of up to $467,025. In addition to the industry contribution, there is a total of $1.8-million towards ornamental research across the country.

Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life program has been generously offered by LO to all CNLA provincial memberships. CNLA graciously bought into the LO program, which promotes the healthy lifestyle advantages of the green industry. At the AugustmeetingofCNLAinCharlottetown,P.E.I.,five provinces took advantage of the extensive marketing campaign. This allows access for all provinces to incorporate Green for Life into their branding plans. Landscape Ontario was thanked for extending this opportunity to the rest of the country.

Many thanks to the CNLA staff and the Landscape Ontario members, who so actively serve the CNLA Board and its committees.

Respectfully submitted,Gerald Boot CLP CNLA representative

CommunicationsChair: Hank Gelderman CLTMembers: Gerald Boot CLP, Laura Catalano, Marty Lamers and Bob Tubby CLP

While recent years have seen many changes in media and communicat ions, LO’s Communications Committee is confident that the association’s communications strategies are keeping members connected with their associa-tion, and serving Canada’s green industry well.


Electroniccommunicationsaretop-of-mindthese days, and LO can be proud of its outreach in that area. Our consumer-targeted landscape-ontario.com, cornerstone of our Green for Life promotional initiative, shows continued strong traffic. Members report that new customers are referred by the site, and are both calling and buy-ing. The trade site continues to be a rich source of targeted information, and an important presence for chapters and sector groups. Our weekly LO e-news broadcasts help members keep in touch, and drive participation in events — it’s hard to imagine we did without e-news just a short time ago. LO’s online classifieds are the electronic marketplace for Ontario’s industry. Supporting all these initiatives, our backend interface to upload new electronic content was upgraded this year, giving staff more efficient and immediate power to share information.

Advertising revenues for both print publica-tions remained down from 2008 levels, when suppliers cut their promotion budgets in response to the recession. However, we are starting to see growth again, tempered with caution.

Horticulture Review continues to be popular and well-read. The LO staff team strives to instill a sense of community within its pages, and highlights members and recognizes their contributions whenever possible. And Landscape Trades continues as the respected, authoritative information source for Canada’s green industry. Its longstanding editorial policies, to put read-ers first and to treat advertisers equally and fairly, stood the magazine in good stead during the downturn — most North American green industry magazines saw far more dramatic sales declines.

Both magazines are dedicated to helping readers become more prosperous in business, making them a natural complement to the Prosperity Partnership. While the program is constantly promoted within our pages, our commitment to publishing fresh, relevant and targeted stories to help our business readers succeed was in place well before the Partnership was created.

And finally, we are proud of the service roleourcommunications teamprovides.Eachyear, the department’s extra promo and special projects fill a binder over four inches thick. Of special note this year was its rethinking of the Professional Development brochure, themed Pathway to Prosperity.

Formerly known as the Publishing Committee, we have adopted Communications Committee as our new name this year, to better reflect the scope of the initiatives we oversee.

Thanks to our Committee members for shar-ing their time and expertise; the committee’s

guidance is an invaluable asset to LO’s communi-cations profile. And thanks to our staff members, whose talent and professionalism further the association and the industry.

Respectfully submitted,Hank Gelderman CLTChair 2009-2010

Congress and Garden Expo – 10th Anniversary EditionChair: Brian LofgrenVice-chair, Congress: Brian Cocks CLTVice-chair, Garden Expo/Florist Expo: BethEdneyCLDMembers: Scott Beaudoin, Diana Cassidy-Bush CLP, Terry Childs, Doug Coote, Paul Degroot, Barry Dickson, Nathan Helder, Michael LaPorte CLT, Bob McCannell, Klaas Sikkema, Nick Solty, JackVandeReeCLT,MonicavanMaris

Growth during periods of economic transition is unpredictable. The Congress Committee’s two majortradeshows,Garden&FloralExpo,Oct.20 - 21, 2009, and Congress 2010, Jan. 12 - 14, 2010, achieved mixed results.

Both events were held at the Toronto Congress Centre. Garden& Floral Expo’s netrevenue declined 28 per cent. This was due to the economic downturn, and comparing results to the best-ever attended show, held the previous year. Congress, on the other hand, experienced anincreaseof14percentinnetrevenue.Visitortraffic increased 22 per cent at Congress and decreasedatGarden&FloralExpobyadisap-pointing 15 per cent from the year 2008.

Expo 2009 (formerly Garden & Floral Expo)Garden&FloralExpo2009generatedanotice-able buzz over the two-day event. From high quality booth displays to new products, a garden centre symposium, education seminars, floral displays and more, this edition provided attend-ees with great excitement

Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Canada’s fall show for the garden and floral industrieswasdoneinstylewithanewEuro-look, provided by a newly appointed artistic director, Albert Graves of Bloemen Decor. Garden &FloralExpo featurednewvisuals, thanks tothe renewed partnership with floral growers and suppliers from Flowers Canada (Ontario)

and Pick Ontario’s marketing initiatives. These were designed to stimulate sales of locally grown plants and flowers.

The theatrically-lit back section of the show featured dramatic displays, created by Albert GravesandBethEdneyfortheLandscapeOntarioResourceCentre,Envision2010.Theduoincor-porated a cohesive look for the Green for Life Stage and New/Green Product Showcases. Terry Childs and Michael LaPorte did an admirable job of visually merchandising hundreds of newly introduced plants and products to catch the eye of retailers and stimulate purchasing interest.

The decline of attendance by 15 per cent, due to the economic climate across North America, did not dampen the enthusiasm for those retail-ers with depleted inventories from attending the show and engaging in serious purchasing discussion with more than 270 vendors in 515 booths.

Partnerships with Flowers Canada (Ontario), Master Gardeners of Ontario and the Canadian Academy of Floral Art contributed to the aesthetic improvement of the show and introduced a new segment of buyers.

The committee is deeply appreciative of the contributions from sponsors Banas Stones, Pick Ontario,andTurfRevolutionforthetradeshow,and Agricultural Adaption Council, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, CanAdvance, Connon Nurseries/NVK,FafardetFreres,Permacon,PlantAgriculture and Westbrook Floral for contributing to dynamic education programs throughout the two-day event.

A major highlight for industry retailers is the Garden Centre Symposium, hosted the day prior to the opening of the show. The symposium attendance remained constant, around 115. This popular event was augmented in 2009 with the shift of the Interior Plantscape Breakfast to the Wednesday (55 attendees).

Lorraine Ivanoff’s vision for a revitalized show, resulted in the introduction of a Landscape Designers’ Breakfast (75 attendees) and intro-duction of ongoing workshops presented by Master Gardeners and Master Floral Designers that ran continuously during show hours on the Green for Life Stage. The Green Techforce, new for 2009, offered mini-workshops on technology tools and trends to improve retail efficiency.

Introducing new education programs provides the industry and participants with the knowledge and skills to boost their prosperity and instill employees with the product knowledge required to be effective.Retailerattendees,whensurveyed,indicated

that new products continue to be the primary reason for attending (83.8 per cent), followed by sourcing new suppliers (68.9 per cent), gaining


product knowledge (67.6 per cent), discovering industry trends (55.4 per cent) and purchasing (40.5 per cent) for the spring season.

The trade show committee took a look at the overalloutlookoftheGarden&FloralExposhowand decided it wanted to attract other possible partners and organizations to our show. We did not want to limit this to only the garden centre or floral areas, so we decided to change the name oftheshowtoExpoandthenaddtheyearoftheshow.Expoisnowwellpositionedgoingforwardas one of the leading horticulture and floriculture events for the next decade.

Congress 2010Four days filled with education, products, vendors and networking opportunities attracted a remark-able 22 per cent increase in attendance for Congress 2010, Canada’s largest horticultural, lawn and garden trade show and conference. Balmy weather conditions made the show acces-sible and timely for delegates from all industry sectors.

A relevant education program, founded on the six pillars of business excellence, was designed to strengthen business skills and boost careers. Over 32 sessions, featuring the industry’s most dynamic and renowned experts, were hosted. Landscape Ontario’s presentations were aug-mented with the introduction of innovative presentations for municipal, public and private green space managers through partnership with the Ontario Parks Association and Communities in Bloom – Ontario.

The 37th edition of this event is attribut-able to the generous support of our sponsors: Platinum: Ariens-Gravely, Banas Stones, Gold: Chrysler Canada, StoneArch/Global Arch, Via

RailCanada,Silver:DoubletreeTorontoAirportHilton, Landscape Trades, Turf Revolution,Bronze:Bobcat,RadissonSuiteHotelTorontoAirport,SittlerEnvironmental,VermeerCanadaandZenSpa.

The interest generated a year ago by municipal leaders and industry suppliers for the emerging green economy resulted in an even more inter-esting Green Forum. Ontario Parks Association partnered with Landscape Ontario, Communities inBloom-Ontario,PorterAirlinesandViaRailCanadatohosttheExplorationspavilion,featur-ing leading green vendors and a capacity half-day program for political leaders and professional parkmanagers.TheMayors’GreenExpressfea-tured two trains, one originating in Ottawa and one originating in Windsor, that transported area mayors and other elected officials to Toronto for a green conference, which celebrated, educated and advocated for Ontario’s parks and green spaces. Over 130 people attended, along with special guests, Toronto Mayor David Miller and Lawson Oates from the City of Toronto and Keith Kerman of New York City, along with more than 60 of Ontario’s municipal leaders.

The number of exhibitors showed a dramatic increase over 2009, resulting in 613 versus 542 the previous year. Over 50 companies reserved exhibit space in the last month leading up to the show. The show reflected the return of the Canadian Fence Industry Association’s Fencecraft and introduction of the Ontario Parks Association’stradeshow,Explorations.Congressnow features four shows in one, and all under one roof to serve not only landscape contractors but allied trades, fence contractors, municipal, private and public green space professionals.

Jan. 11 saw five concurrent events taking

place at the Doubletree Hotel: CLP Study Group, the 45th annual IPM Symposium, the Landscape Designers’ Conference, Irrigation Conference and the Ontario Parks Association’s 54th Annual EducationForum.Thisone-dayevent,withmorethan 400 attendees, now rivals any single day at Congress conferences.

Congress Conference 2010 attracted approxi-mately 900 individuals for the 32 sessions. Room capacitieswere reached formost ses-sions, which is a clear indication that Landscape Ontario’s Prosperity Partnership program addressing the pillars of business excellence is satisfying the business and education needs of its membership. The Equipment Dealer Forum, featuring

Jim Paluch and the generous sponsorship by Ariens, was enjoyed by more than 50 people on Jan. 13. AnotherZeroWastecertificatewasawarded

to Congress 2010. The report indicated that 139 trees were saved, 635 cubic yard of landfill diverted and over 3.69 tons of greenhouse gases wereoffset.Exhibitorsandattendeesalikearetobe commended for the efforts in green meeting management.

SummaryI take this opportunity to thank the LO staff, volunteers and committee members for their forward thinking and ability to hold new visions that make our trade shows relevant and valuable to our membership today and in the future. It is a pleasure to collaborate with this hard working committee in helping to keep both Congress and ExpoinprominentpositionsonthelistofNorthAmerica’s leading horticultural trade shows.

Respectfully submitted,Brian LofgrenChair, 2009-2010

Education, Training and Human Resource DevelopmentEducation andLabourDevelopment remaineda high priority for 2010. Aligning with the five pillars of Prosperity Partners, all professional development opportunities were designed to help business owners, managers and technicians embark on the journey towards prosperity. The focus continues on long term human resource development by working with partners to develop and sustain a skilled work force for the future.

The department’s short- and long-term

Congress numbers up in 2010


human resource development strategies included the delivery of comprehensive offerings, including seminars, conferences, symposia, chapter edu-cation, endorsed supplier network, Landscape Ontario resource booth at trade shows, web education, certification, apprenticeship support, post-secondary curriculum support, skills devel-opment, Safety Groups and resources.

Certification:•Continuetoexpandandberecognizedwithin

the industry and the public with increased tender packages requiring Certified staff to undertake the work.

•Increasedaccessandavailabilityaswrittentests are offered regularly at all trade shows, Canada Blooms and some Chapters throughout the year.

•Certificationtestingcelebrated35newLandscape Industry Certified Technicians (CLT), two new Certified Landscape Designers (CLD), and 17 new Landscape Industry Certified Managers (CLP) for Ontario.

•Almost200candidatesareinprogresswithonly a few stations remaining, before they achieve their designation.

•SpecialistHighSkillsMajorSecondarystudents continued to challenge the test this year, representing themselves and their schools very well.

•PracticaltestswereofferedatKemptvilleCollege in the Ottawa Chapter and at LO head office in Milton.

•AdditionaltestsitesareexpectedinLondonand Windsor in the near future, as more post-secondary students begin to test within their curriculums.

Apprenticeship: •ContinuetoworkwithMTCUtoexpand

program and remove barriers to entry.•PartneredwithMicroskillsWomen’sServices

Community Development Centre and Humber College Pre-apprenticeship program as the employer and industry connection.

•Supportedprovincialcurriculumandexamrevision

•SupportedfinalRedSealApprenticeshipcurriculum development and exam bank development.

•Promotingapprenticeshipthroughouttheprovince at the secondary (OYAP) and post-secondary levels.

•LandscapeOntariobecametrainertoanapprenticeship student who undertook the property maintenance tasks at the head office.

•AttendedTheCanadianCounciloftheDirectors of Apprenticeship (CCDA), strengtheningRedSealconsultationsanddebating the potential change to testing. Consideration is being given to offer different testing styles for the Certificate of Qualification to meet the needs of the trades.

Skills Ontario–Canada:•LOstaffworkedcloselywithboththe

secondary and post-secondary committees and on site at the competitions, serving as members of the provincial and national technical committees and as judges.

•LandscapeOntariowastheproudprovincialhost representative for the 2010 Canadian Skills Competition (post-secondary schools).

Safety Group and SCIP: •Offerindustry-specificsafetyprogramsacross

the province to guide employers to develop a safety culture through policies and procedures that comply with WSIB and the Ministry of Labour.

•2009LandscapeOntarioSafetyGroupwasvery successful with a strong rebate total of over $70,000 returned among the performing 24 participating firms.

•SafetyCouncilmettwotothreetimesayearto discuss safety strategies and pending regulation amongst WSIB, MOL, WSPS, ORCGA,MTO,etc.

•Withthesupportofthesemembers,andtheleadership of WSPS, we are in the midst of building a comprehensive web-based resource tool that will aid employers in understanding what compliance looks like and the gaps that they need to work on within their firms.

•WSIBpilotedaprogramfornewbusinessesand new owners within SCIP.

•StaffsupportedseveralfirmsundergoingWorkWell audits.

•LandscapeOntarionowhasrepresentationonthe WSPS Advisory Board, representing the industry.

Professional Development•TheProfessionalDevelopmentseminarsfor

2009/2010 were very successful, attracting over 1,900 participants in the 220 seminars.

•Theon-the-jobtrainingprogramcontinuestodevelop with a train-the-trainer program.

•Varioussymposiaweredevelopedandpresented to the industry.

•SnowandIceSymposium,inpartnershipwithOPAandMEOAatKitchenerAuditorium,sawgreat success in September.

•TheGardenCentreSymposium,inconjunctionwithExpo2010,hadgoodattendanceandwonderful speakers.

•InteriorPlantscapeSymposiumwasalsoheldinconjunctionwithExpo2010.

•IPMSymposiainfourlocationswerewellattended

•ThefirstLightingSymposium,launchedinFebruary 2010, was a sellout event.

•Congressconferencesincludedapre-tradeshow symposium series, including the landscape designers’ conference, CLP seminar and irrigation conference. All were very successful and well attended.

•32Congressconferenceshadover800attendees.

•TheAwardsprogramcontinuedtoevolvewithan increased participation from members, as we celebrated the highest number of submissions to date.

Certification underwent changes.


Specialist High Skills Major programsThe Specialist High Skills Major program allows students to focus on a career path that matches theirindividualskillsandinterests.Eachmajoris a bundle of six to 12 courses in a selected field, such as horticulture and landscaping. Students who choose a major, learn on the job with employers, as well as in school and can earn valuable industry certification. Students, who complete a major, will leave high school confident that they are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and industry-recognized qualifications desired by employers, post-secondary education and apprenticeship programs.

This past year LO:•Supportedthespecialistprogramexpansion

and teacher training•IncreasedexperientiallearningwithSHSM

and green industry students at Canada Blooms and trial gardens

•In2009/2010,24secondaryschoolsofferedthe SHSM.

•ContinuetosupportHOSTAsecondaryschoolteachers

Post-secondary program support:•Assistedpost-secondaryinstitutionswith

curriculum revision and development to ensure relevancy to the industry

•CirculationoftheDeloitteReport:The Impact of Ornamental Horticulture on Canada’s Economy, to promote the need for more graduates to compensate for the projected skilled labour shortage.

Role of Education Review CommitteeDevelopment of the Professional Development andEducationReviewCommitteechairRichardRogersCLT,reviewedtheresultsofLandscapeOntario’s education offerings to the trade. This includes chapters, sector groups, winter work-shops, Congress conferences, symposia, Green TradeExpo,webinars.Recommendationsfromthiscommitteehave

benefitted members greatly and can be seen in the 2010 /2011 Professional Development Guide. The new format is easy to navigate, facilitating a much easier decision process when it comes to professional development and the steps needed to continue on the journey of prosperity.

Long term human resource planMichael Pascoe CLT developed the committee which will respond to the mandate, “To review Landscape Ontario’s role and interaction with education, including the educational aspects that affect primary, secondary, post-secondary

and industry programs, including apprenticeship and certification.”

This committee will begin work in the fall of 2010.

Long term human resource development involvement includes:•AttendedCanadianHorticultureSectorLabourStrategyforVision2016.

•Mission:“Todevelopastrategytoaddresslabour challenges in the horticulture sector…”

•Outcomes:Threetaskforceswerecreatedbased on priorities that included career awareness and promotion, business and technical skills development and innovation.

•LandscapeOntarioisrepresentedonthefirsttwo task forces.

The Education and Labour Developmentdepartment looks forward to continuing to strive towards partnering with stakeholders and industry to develop the prosperity journey, and to develop a sustainable skilled workforce for the future.

Respectfully submitted,Sally Harvey CLT, CLPManager,Educationand Labour Development Team

Environmental Stewardship Committee Chair: Nathan Helder Vice-chair: Chris Le Conte Members: Susan Antler, Hugh Berry, Scott Bryk, Sean James, Allan Kling CLP, John Lamberink CIT, Jennifer Llewellyn, Bob McCannell, Tim Miotto, James Solecki, Anna van Maris, ArtVandenEdenCHTR,AlanWhite, AlexZalewskiCLT

The year 2009/2010 was a very successful one fortheEnvironmentalStewardshipCommittee.The Green for Life Award was created to pro-mote, recognize and reward environmentally responsible companies in the horticulture, landscape construction and design industry. Winners were drawn from participants complet-ing the Environmental Scorecard. The eventreceived over 472 entries, including 287 from Ontario alone.

Participants scored an average of 75.3 per cent nationally and 70.3 per cent in Ontario. Since the launch of the Scorecard in April 2009, the committee has continued to develop aware-

ness and change to greener solutions. The Scorecard has initiated inquiries from the

U.S. and Canada. At this point the scorecard is simply a self-scoring tool, however, the commit-tee will use the information to develop content for a future environmental manual, educational programs and a possible green accreditation program.

The committee has continually encouraged environmental stewardship to the greater LO membership, via articles on environmental initiatives by committee members, having the Scorecard made available at Congress 2010, displaying the Green for Life Award winners at Canada Blooms, and by developing LO winter workshops and seminars. This is a constant goal for the committee, while understanding that change takes time.LandscapeOntario and the Environmental

Stewardship Committee have been involved in many activities and initiatives. They include development of an anti-idling campaign, which will include educational components for horticul-tural operations; reduce the juice program, native tree atlas project, Smart about Salt Program, water conservation initiative, Green Infrastructure Coalition, Ontario Water Conservation Alliance, Greening Highways Project, Conservation Halton Initiative’s Wetlands Best Practices, Schoolyard Greening, and Gilda’s.

More recently, several of the committee members have been involved with the City of Toronto, as it seeks to be a world leader in urban sustainability. The City has adopted a climate change, clean air and sustainable energy strategy and an emission reduction strategy for outdoor power equipment used in its parks and landscape maintenance. Toronto officials will be working with Landscape Ontario to develop and imple-ment a province-wide accreditation program for parks design and landscape maintenance profes-sionals that will help to reduce air emissions and promote environmentally friendly best practices. Excitingtimesareaheadwiththisinvolvement!

I would like to recognize my fellow committee members, LO and CNLA staff for their dedication and contributions, and look forward to work with them in the coming year.

Respectfully submitted, Nathan Helder Chair 2009-2010


Ontario Horticultural Trades FoundationChair: John WrightMembers: Bob Allen, Brian Cocks CLT, Hank Gelderman CLT, Ben Kobes, John Peets, Mike Thomas, Marc Thiebaud, DaveTurnbull,NeilVanderkruk, Monica van Maris, Bob Wilton

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation is the research and scholarship arm of Landscape Ontario. The Foundation’s mandate is to ensure a healthy future for the horticultural industry. This is achieved through financial support of research and scholarships made possible from the interest generated on capital investments.

The capital in the Foundation has continued to grow, despite very little organized fundraising. Most of the funds are generated through associa-tion events and activities.

The Foundation would like to thank donors. Donations received this year are from: Bill DeLuca,LesleyDeRepentigyn,HaroldDickert,MarieDickert,GertrudeErsele,ChristelGores,Jodie Gray, Michael Gregorasz, J. Gwisdek, Clare Hermann, Willi Hessenthaler, Ann Jakins, Jacinthe Karle, Joerg Leiss, Jean-Pierre Miroux, Nanthan Paramanthanb, Frank Schenk, Wilfred Schreiber, Mary Silk, Maria Spinda, Mario Stellator, Margaret Stoikoff, Mejjrd Thiebaud, Monica van Maris, Karen Weyermann, Maria Wickert, Jackie Woods, Patrician Worgan and John Wright; businesses: A-1 Landscape, Agrium, BeaverValley,BirdCreekDeveloping,BrownridgeGreenhouses and Nursery, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Cameron Landscaping, ConnonNurseries/NVK,D&RMazzaLandscape,Denbok Landscaping, EastbrookeContracting,EchoPowerEquipment(Canada),Enviroscape,Forecast Landscaping, Forever Green Consulting, Forever Green Lawn and Landscape, Garden Holistics, Ginkgo Landscape, Golden Horseshoe Chapter, Green Masters Landscaping, Gunn-Duncan Landscaping, Halton Hills Quilters, Hank Deenen Landscaping, Hirsig Landscapes, J. Garfield Thompson, Kubota Canada, Maitland & Maitland, Man-o-sa Landscaping, O.J. Muller Landscape, Oaks Concrete, Paysagement Trillium, Quality Fertilizers, Redbud Supply,Sheridan Nurseries, Stihl Ltd., The Investment Guild,TimmEnterprises,UnderhillLandscape,VandenBussche Irrigation, Vanhof&Blokker,Wood’s Lawn and Landscape, Yorkshire Garden ServicesandZimmermanBros.

Providing scholarships is particularly close to the hearts of Foundation supporters. They

point with pride to the many recipients who are now successful industry members. This year, we distributed $21,500 in scholarships to students enrolled in horticultural programs across the province.

The Foundation is especially pleased to encourage high school students to enter the landscape industry. By offering scholarship opportunities, we help them begin their careers. The new scholarship program ‘Scholarships for New High School Graduates’ has been very successful.

Congratulations to this year’s recipientsPost Secondary Scholarship ($1,000): Marcel Bombardier, St. ClairLaura Caddy, Niagara ParksSarah Gregory, FanshaweEthanLangerak,NiagaraCollegeShawn MacMillan, AlgonquinSean May, University of GuelphKrista Palmer, SenecaRobynRead,AlgonquinLuke Serbina, Niagara ParksHenry Sikkema, Niagara CollegeBecky Smith, Fanshawe

Horticulturalist ($500):Dennis Watt, Seneca

High School Scholarship ($1,000): Sharla Bernard, Alqonquin VickiKennedy,FanshaweMathew Lachcik, Humber Thomas Messore, Niagara Parks Milan Pandey, HumberBriannePrentice,Ryerson Melissa Spearing, Niagara Parks

High School Scholarship (Apprenticeship) ($1,000)Jakeob Daoust, Humber

Casey van Maris Memorial Scholarship($1,000) Tyler Garrard, Fanshawe

Tony DiGiovanni Scholarship ($1,000)Ty Baynton, Fanshawe

At Congress 2010, the Foundation hosted the Legacy Lounge for the pioneers of the industry. Approximately 50 pioneers visited the lounge to talk about old times, what is taking place now in the industry and what they hope to see hap-pen in the future. It was a way to thank them for their contribution to the industry. This year, the Foundation invited the Chapter Board and Industry Sector Group - approximately 20 mem-bers - to visit the lounge. It was a friendly spot

to sit, relax, talk with others and enjoy refresh-ments. The Foundation thanks the following companies who sponsored the Legacy lounge:

Agrium AgriCNLA EchoPowerEquipment(Canada)Oaks Concrete (Brampton Brick)Kubota Canada Connon/NVKRedbudSupplyBeaverValleyStihl VandenBusscheIrrigation

Research programsThe Foundation has also contributed to numer-ous research programs. In 2010, the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation contributed a total of $107,736.61 to the following projects: •UniversityofGuelph,$17,778,taxonomyand

digital identification of insects•UniversityofGuelph,$18,750,Leafandstem

diseases of boxwood•UniversityofGuelph,$17,244,Steamand

Solarisation as alternatives to herbicides in ornamental and turf plantings

•OntarioTurfgrassResearchFoundation,$16,700, Stimulating host defenses for control of turfgrass diseases

•OntarioTurfgrassResearchFoundation,$5,000,irrigation protocols and over-seeding rates for pesticide-free soccer fields

•OntarioTurfgrassResearchFoundation,$5,000,Biological control of crabgrass

•UniversityofGuelph,$7,000,Digitalidentification of nursery pests

•VinelandResearch,$20,264.61,Functionalbiopesticides for the lawn care industry.

Fundraising programs •InMemoriamcardformemberstocontribute

a memorial gift to help support the Ontario’s horticulture industry. Donations receive a charitable tax receipt.

•Donationcardsformembersandotherstocontribute to sustain Ontario’s horticulture industry through research and scholarships. Donations receive a charitable tax receipt.

•LeaveaLegacy—Sustaintheindustryyoulove donation card allowing members to leave a contribution to the Foundation through their estate.

New fundraising program A raffle is being developed to commence mid-November of 2010. Tickets will be sold for $20 each, with only 1,000 tickets printed. The three cash prizes are $5,000, $1,000 and $500. The winning tickets will be drawn on Thurs., Jan.


13, at 4 p.m. in the Foundation booth during Congress. The winner is not required to be pres-ent during the draw.

Thank you to all the members of the Foundation for their efforts and participation.

Respectfully submittedJohn WrightChair 2009/2010

IPM Symposium Chair: Mark GoodmanCommittee members: Jeff Lowartz, Doug Smith, RohanHarrisonandTimCradduck

As I look back to our 2010 IPM Symposium, what I remember so well is that our committee accomplished what we set out to do. It was our 45th symposium, andwas entitled, ‘Roots ofSuccess.’

With one year of the provincial pesticide bylaw behind us, our value from the four sympo-sia was reached with the great amount of sharing in which all of us engaged.

The open forum showed that we are pro-fessionals in our field of turf and landscape management. For all who attended any of the symposia, I wish to express my thanks. And, a special note of appreciation to all our sponsors of the 2010 symposium held in four cities across the province. Thanks, also, to everyone who filled out the comment form.

Lastly, the symposium would not be as successful without the awesome committee members.WelcomeRohanHarrison andTimCradduck.

We are very excited to welcome everyone to the 2011 event. We the attendees receive great value at this year’s event, and enjoy many of the great changes at the event. This year we have decided to offer only one symposium, instead of the four last year. This year’s event will take place on Jan. 10, at the Toronto Congress Centre’s Cohen Ballroom

With new products and tools, the symposium is sure to deliver the necessary nuggets to start the year off right.

Respectfully submitted,Mark GoodmanChair 2009-2010

Membership Recruitment and RetentionChair: Warren Patterson Members: Hank Gelderman CLT, Brian Lofgren,FransPeters,MichaelVanDongen, David Wright CLP

This committee’s responsibility is to oversee the programs and processes which relate to providing exceptional value and service to the members. Specifically this includes: •Designandcoordinateamembership

recruitment and retention campaign. •Reviewcommunicationmethodsand

strategies used to make members aware of the benefits and programs of LO/CNLA.

•Review,improveandpromotemembershipbenefit programs.

Goals for 2011:

•Engageandconnectwithsupplierstohelppromote LO to their clients and customers.

•Workwithlocalsupplierstocreatediscountsfor LO members.

•Simplifyapproachtobecomingamember.•Improvetheeffectivenessandefficiencyof

recruitment and retention of members through the use of technology.

Goals pursued in 2009 – 2010 fiscal year:•MembershipdriveatCongress2010.•Invitesupplierstooureventsandattend

supplier run events.•One-on-onerecruitment.Encouragemembers

to recruit new members.

Respectfully submitted,Warren PattersonChair 2010

Pesticide Industry CouncilChair: John WrightSecretary: Tony DiGiovanni CLTManager PIC-PTP: Tom SomervilleMembers: Stephen Bodsworth, Gavin Dawson, James Doyle, Michael Goldman, Wanda Michalowicz, Colin Nisbet, Darcy Olds, DavePrice,CharlesZubovitz

In2000, theOntarioMinistryofEnvironment

(MOE) implemented new requirements underthe Pesticide Act (originallyOntarioRegulation914). Under the new requirements, anyone who applied pesticides must either be licensed, or have technician status. The new regulation required that all unlicensed assistants working with licensed exterminators must complete a basic pesticide safety course to acquire techni-cian status in order to legally apply pesticides.

The Pesticide Technician Program (PTP) was then established as the basic pesticide safety course to acquire technician status and meet the new requirements. The PTP is a basic two-part safety program that incorporates both a practical component and an academic exam in the training requirements.

The Pesticide Industry Council (PIC) was formed on behalf of the pesticide industry by the Lawn Care Commodity Group to implement the requirements. PIC has worked with the Ministry of Environment (MOE) since the year 2000to meet the requirements and administer the Pesticide Technician Program.

Landscape Ontario is the administrator of the Pesticide Technician Program on behalf of the MOE,undertheguidanceofaMemorandumofUnderstanding (MOU).

The Pesticide Industry Council (PIC) has representation from Hydro One, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, Ontario Golf Superintendents Association, Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario, Urban Pest Management Council, Crop Protection Institute, International Society of Arboriculture, OntarioParksAssociations,OntarioVegetationManagement Association, Structural Pest Management Association and Landscape Ontario.

Last year the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2009 was passed. The new regulations amended the Pesticides Act to prohibit the use and sale of pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes. This new pesticide regulation has had a significant effect on the whole landscape industry, especially the lawn care industry, as well as PIC. As a result of this new regulation, the number of people enrolling in the Pesticide Technician Program (PTP) has been significantly lower. In addition, the program training material had to be significantly changed to reflect the new law.

Under the new regulation, those wanting to apply the control products still had to be licensed under the PTP, and still needed the PIC to remain in business. The numbers of technicians enroll-ing in the PTP have dropped from 1,200 in the years up to the passing of the new regulation. Than last year, they increased from 800 the year before the new law was first passed, jumping to


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Sheila Allin Creative Gardens and WaterscapesChris Andrews Ian Andrews Greenwood Interlock Susan Antler Composting Council of CanadaVince Arone Pinpoint GPS SolutionsLynne Barnes Gordon J Leece Landscapes

Jim Bauer Bauer Landscape and Garden MaintenanceJoel Beatson CLP CNLAScott Beaudoin Manchester ProductsJudy Bell Treefrog DesignBarry Benjamin Barry Benjamin and AssociatesPamela Bingham LUNA

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975 this year, 2010. To date, the total number of technicians who

have enrolled in the PTP through the PIC is 11,500. There were 10 new people who became qualifiedPICAccreditedExaminers for a totalto-date of 656. Financially, for 2010, PIC was in positive territory.

The Pesticide Industry Council has been workingwiththeMOEthisyeartochangethePTP training and testing material to reflect new regulation. The Technician Training Manual, log book and the question bank now reflect the new regulations.In addition to working with theMOE to

change the training materials to reflect the new regulations for technicians, PIC also enacted a re-training program for examiners. All exist-ing accredited PIC examiners need to take a refresher course this year to renew their PIC examinerstatus.Re-accreditationofexaminersincluded a webinar that detailed the implications oftheregulationchangeoftheExaminerCodeofEthics.

Members of Pesticide Technician Advisory Council (PTAC) who have contributed signifi-cantly to changing the PTP training materials to reflect the changes in the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, include Wanda Michalowicz, Crystal LaFrance and SuzanneDurst from theMOE,John Wright, Tom Somerville from the PIC, andGaryVanderHeide, GeraldVanderPloegfromPIRC.

Respectfully submitted,John Wright Chair 2000-2010

Prosperity Partners Chair: Bob Tubby CLPMembers: Gerald Boot CLP, Bill DeLuca, Hank Gelderman CLT, Jacki Hart CLP,

MichaelVanDongen,RyanHeathCLP,CLT,Mark Fisher, Tim Kearney CLP

The launch of our new member initiative is a success that we celebrate from the past year’s efforts. Now all new active association members must attend the Build Your Prosperity seminar as a requirement to obtain full membership status.

The Prosperity Partners program has also created a common language for all who engage in the journey. It’s a language which encourages common thinking around determining business gaps, using a framework to assess and fill gaps, and adopting various program tricks and tech-niques to better balance work with life away from work.

This year, the Committee decided to suspend deliveryoftheBestPracticesandRoundTableseminars, due to low uptake. We have replaced them with an endorsement of independent online programs. One of these programs launches Jan. 1, 2011.

Clarity for the Boss is a program offer-ing 26 concise learning modules all of which are targeted at improving the effectiveness of people, processes and results in your business. This online business owner training program is discounted to Landscape Ontario members, and provides comprehensive, hands-on, sustainable solutions to manage people, engagement, inter-action and change. Clarity for the Boss has been developed by the same team who developed our Prosperity Partners program: Jacki Hart, president ofWater’s Edge Landscaping, andSharon Gilmour Glover of Jump-Point. This team has been the driving force behind the Prosperity Partners seminar content, pillar development and journey support for our members over the past several years. The program supports the pillars of Leadership, Professional Operations and Developing Loyalty.

This year also saw another online Prosperity

Partners support program to help our members in their journey. Landscape Management Network is owned by Landscape Ontario member Mark Bradley of The Beach Gardener. Mark brings his entire business system to our members, also leveraging the convenience of online access. The LMN seminar series, which was presented at various LO chapters and in LO’s home office in Milton was a huge success. It has brought hundreds of Landscape Ontario member busi-nesses leaps and bounds ahead on their journey to prosperity. The Landscape Management Network assists with filling gaps in the areas of Professional Operations, Sales Success and Financial Health.

The Prosperity Partner program continues to support yet another active member, Jay Murray, TLC Landscaping, who has brought an outstanding due-diligence tool for health and safety training: LS Training System. This online resource supports Professional Operations and Leadership. Other endorsed consultants, who align with the principles of the Prosperity Partners program, can be found on the consultants page at www.horttrades.com/prosperity.

LO president Tom Intven has identified the theme of his presidential term as Prosperity Through Engagement. As a committee, weare working hard to make this barrier-free and convenient to our members by thinking outside of our usual professional development methods, and linking members to members, and members to proven, accessible resources.

Your journey to prosperity starts by leverag-ing the great resources and language we have established with this program. I hope you choose to look into what we have created, and that you choose to start your journey with prosperity through engagement.

Respectfully submittedBob Tubby CLPChair 2009 – 2010


Adam Bonin CLT Garden WizardGerald Boot CLP Boot’s Landscaping and Maintenance Neil Bouma Picture Perfect Landscaping QuinteGerwin Bouman Stam NurseriesMark Bradley The Beach GardenerDave Braun Braun Nursery Paul Brydges Brydges Landscape Architecture John Buikema Gelderman Landscaping Phil Bull Green Leaf Gardening and Property Services Cor Bultena EloquipRichard Burch CIT, CLP, CLT Burch Landscape ServicesChris Burns CLT Clintar Landscape Management - OttawaDaryl Bycraft CHTR, CLT Bycraft GardensCheryl Campbell Custom Rock CreationsDiana Cassidy-Bush CLP Fresh Landscape and Garden Solutions Laura Catalano Nisco National Leasing Harry Chang Humber College Phil Charal Allweather Landscape Pam Charbonneau Ontario Ministry of AgricultureDon Chase CLD Seferian Design GroupTerry Childs Nature’s Way Landscaping Brian Clegg Allweather Landscape Dan Clost CHTR Connon Nurseries/CBV Brian Cocks CLT Brian Cocks Nursery and LandscapingDouglas Coote DG Coote Enterprises Tim Cradduck Turf RevolutionTim Cruickshanks Cruickshanks Property Services Gavin Dawson GreenLawn Ltd - Toronto WestCarl De Boer CLT Whispering Pines LandscapingBrian de Caluwe CIT BDC Irrigation SystemsHarry De Vries V Kraus Nurseries Lexi Dearborn A Dearborn Designs

Mike DeBoer CLT Gelderman LandscapingHarold Deenen CLP Hank Deenen LandscapingPaul DeGroot Connon Nurseries/NVKDave DeVries Meyer by WestbrookPhil Dickie Fast Forest Barry Dickson BR Dickson Equipment Charlie Dobbin Garden Solutions by Charlie DobbinPaul Doornbos CLT, CLP Thornbusch Landscaping Lindsay Drake Nightingale Yorkshire Garden ServicesAlan Driedger AWS Irrigation Management Tim Dyer Kings Creek TreesBeth Edney CLD Designs By The Yard Stacy Elliott Bradley’s InsuranceDavid Emms Midhurst Property ServiceJanet Ennamorato Creative Garden Designs Patrick Evangelisto Compliance Safety SolutionsCarmine Filice CLP Greentario Landscaping Mark Fisher The Escarpment CompanyLorraine Flanigan Carol Fulford Gerrits Property Services John Fulford Gerrits Property Services Belinda Gallagher Dan Garlatti Garlatti LandscapingPaul Gaspar Weed Man - TorontoAndrew Gaydon Vanden Bussche IrrigationDerek Geddes Coldstream Land Escape CompanyHank Gelderman CLT Gelderman LandscapingHarry Gelderman Gelderman Landscaping Kara Gibbons The Toro CompanyJeff Gilberds CLP, CLT Clintar Landscape ManagementGillian Glazer John Deere LandscapesSabrina Goettler CLP Oriole Landscaping Mark Goodman Enviroking Lawn CareChris Graham Kimberley Cottage Garden

Earle Graham Lakelands IrrigationJeff Gregg V Kraus NurseriesPerry Grobe Grobe Nursery and Garden CentrePeter Guinane Oriole LandscapingJerry Hakkers Sifton PropertiesGrant Harrison CLT Escapes Outdoor Living DesignsRohan Harrison Premier Turf Jacki Hart CLP Water’s Edge LandscapingWalter Hasselman Dutchman’s LandscapingCarl Hastings Arbordale Landscaping/Moonstruck Landscape LightingJohn Hawkes Wayside Garden Market and Groundskeeping Mike Hayes Allgreen Tree ServiceJennifer Hayman Jennifer Hayman Design Group Ryan Heath CLP, CLT Ryan Heath Professional LandscapingNathan Helder Gelderman LandscapingEdward Hewis Ground Control ContractingJohn Hewson CLP Greenscape Lawn MaintenanceJohn Higo Turf Care Products CanadaSonja Hirsig CLT Hirsig LandscapesBarry Hordyk Shademaster LandscapingLeon Hordyk Moonshadow LightingMartin Horsman Gelderman LandscapingJudith Humphries CLD A Garden For All SeasonsMark Humphries Direct Landscape SupplyJan Hunter Hunter Home and GardenTom Intven Canadale NurseriesSean James Fern Ridge LandscapingAlistair Johnston Strybos Barron KingJoan Johnston Peter Knippel NurseryKennedy Johnston CLT Peter Knippel NurserySarah Johnston GreenlifeRaymond Josephian NightscapingNicola Kamp

Tim Kearney CLP Garden Creations of OttawaPatrick Kehoe Beaudry ContractingRobert Kennaley McLauchlin and Associates Hella Keppo CLT Stems Interior LandscapingChristoph Kessel OMAFRAAlice Klamer Blue Sky NurseryKarl Klinck Orchard Farm NurseryAllan Kling CLP Urban Garden Supply Ben Kobes Kobes NurseriesJeff Koopmans Sheridan Nurseries Ron Koudys CLD Fanshawe CollegeTerry Kowalski Kowalski LandscapingRobert Kuepfer Fafard Erik Kuijvenhoven Lynden Lawn CareJohn Lamberink CIT Aquality Irrigation and IlluminationMarty Lamers Atlas BlockMichael LaPorte CLT Clearview Nursery Chas Lawton CHTR, CIT Taylor NurseryChris Le Conte Smart Watering SystemsJeffrey Lee Lee’s LandscapingTom Leedle CLT Landscaping by LeedleShannon Lindensmith Georgina Garden CentreJennifer Llewellyn OMAFRABrian Lofgren Horta-Craft Anthony Lombardi CLD, CLP Dr. LandscapeRussel Loney Loney Landscaping Jeff Lowartz CLT Heritage Green Landscape ContractorsArvils Lukss Landscapes By LucinGlen Lumis University of GuelphMike Lunau CLP, CLT Eden GardenworksMike Lysecki Landscape Management NetworkSteve Macartney CIT, CLT Raintree Irrigation and Outdoor SystemsCory MacCallum CIT Greenscape Watering Systems


Chris Mace Leaside LandscapingScott MacKenzie MacKenzie Irrigation ServicesLen Mancini Holland Park Garden GalleryBrian Marsh Earth Art LandscapesKen Martin Copper Expressions Landscape Lighting and DesignShannon Martin Van Horik’s GreenhousesGabriel Matamoros Garden HolisticsBob McCannell McCannell ConsultingJim McCracken Garden Gallery Mike McGrath CLT Heritage Green Landscape ContractorsJeff McMann CLT Town of MarkhamBurke McNeill Don McQueen CIT Nutri-Lawn - BurlingtonNorm Mills The Gardenin’ GuyChristine Moffit Christine’s Touch GardeningHank Mollema TerraPro CorporationJim Monk Markham Property Services John Moons Connon Nurseries/NVK Garry Moore University of WindsorBruce Morton CLP, CIT Greenscape Watering SystemsJodie Munshaw CLD Reeves Florist and NurseryJay Murray CLP TLC Professional LandscapingDavid Nemeth Elm LandscapingTerry Nicholson CLT Clintar Landscape ManagementJohn O’Leary CLT Clintar Landscape ManagementPaul Olsen Brookdale Treeland NurseriesPeter Olsen Royal City NurseryKeith Osborne Gro-Bark (Ontario)Mark Ostrowski Laurel Forest FarmsNino Papa Santerra StonecraftNanthakumar Paramanathan Warren Patterson Botanix - Barrie’s Garden CentreMichelle Peeters Baseline NurseryJohn Peets John Peets Landscaping

Fiona Penn Zieba Fiona’s Garden GateJohn Perriman Mountview ServicesFrans Peters Humber Nurseries David Pierce UnilockNick Pisano National Research Council Richard Portelance Cypress Hill Design and BuildFred Post CLD Holland Park Garden GalleryChris Power Bellaire Landscape Fred Prescod CLT Plan It With PlantsSian Pritchard The Cutting GardenChuck Pronger Watergardens Unlimited Don Prosser CLD Don Prosser Landscape DesignBill Putzer M. Putzer Hornby NurseryJohn Putzer M. Putzer Hornby NurseryRichard Reed Dufferin Lawn LifeSusan Richards New North Greenhouses Jay Rivait Top Grade Landscape and Garden SolutionsDarren Rodrigues Sinclair-Cockburn Insurance BrokersRichard Rogers CLT RJ Rogers LandscapingMike Ross Rain Bird InternationalRobert Roszell Road Equipment LinksGregg Salivan Salivan LandscapeGreg Scarlett CLT Urban Landscape SolutionsStephen Schell CLT The Plant LadyDale Schieck Ogilvie Daugherty Financial ServicesDean Schofield Landmark LandscapingTodd Schwindt TS Benefit SolutionsHaig Seferian CLD Seferian Design GroupFrank Selles CLT Framar Landscape and Maintenance ContractorsTony Serwatuk CIT HydroSense Irrigation Design and ConsultingTony Sgambelluri Ridgeview Garden CentreGord Shuttleworth Delaware Nursery

Klaas SikkemaScott Sim CIT Turf Care Products Canada - LondonArthur Skolnik Shibui LandscapingJeff Smith Lynden Lawn CarPaul Snyders PGS LandscapeJames Solecki Integra Works Nick Solty Solty and SonsFred Somerville Somerville NurseriesMelissa Spearing Ground Covers UnlimitedTed Spearing Ground Covers Unlimited Stuart Sprout Sprout’s Premium Earth Products Patricia Stanish CLD Patricia Stanish Landscape DesignKarl Stensson Sheridan Nurseries David Stewart CLT Custom Lawn CareGary Supp Turf Care Products CanadaStephen Sutcliffe Atlas Block Ron Swentiski CLD Trillium Associates Donald Tellier CLT St. Clair CollegeRobert Tester TNT Property MaintenanceKevin Theriault Willow LandscapeMarc Thiebaud OGS Grounds Maintenance SpecialistRene Thiebaud CLP OGS Landscape ServicesMike Thomas The Investment GuildJames Thompson J Garfield Thompson LandscapeJeff Thompson Native Plant SourceWillem Tiemersma Willand Grounds MaintenancePeter Tigchelaar Urban Green Dave Tillaart Dutchmaster Nurseries Kyle Tobin LawnSavers Plant Health Care Koos Torenvliet Environmental Design Landscaping ContractorsRodger Tschanz University of GuelphSteve Tschanz Turf Management Systems Bob Tubby CLP Arbordale Landscaping/Moonstruck Landscape LightingDavid Turnbull CHTR David Turnbull and Associates

George Urvari Oriole Landscaping Phillip Van Alstyne CLTMichael Van Dongen Van Dongen’s Landscaping and Nurseries Anna van Maris Parklane NurseriesMonica van Maris Parklane Nurseries Bill Van Ryn Bill Van Ryn Weed ControlHarry Van Staveren Van Staveren’s John van Staveren The Garden Shop Art Vanden Eden CHTR Sheridan NurseriesJack VandeRee CLT Boot’s Landscaping and Maintenance Neil Vanderkruk Connon Nurseries Neil Vanderkruk Holdings Peter Vanderley CLP Pete Vanderley’s Lawn Maintenance and Landscape Alex Verbinnen Verbinnen’s NurseryDon Voorhees Noldus of DurhamBruce Warren Brookdale Treeland NurseriesShane Warren Gelderman LandscapingAlan White Turf SystemsJoe Willemse DiMarco Landscape LightingMark Williams Williams NurseriesBruce Wilson Permacon GroupRobert Wilton Clintar Landscape Management Jarrett Woodard Grand River Brick and StoneDavid Wright CLP Wright Landscape Services John Wright Wright Landscape ServicesChuck Yates CIT Yates Custom Lawn Sprinklers Corey Yourkin Vanden Bussche Irrigation - King CityAlex Zalewski CLT Parklane NurseriesJason Zehr Rural Roots Landscaping Fiore Zenone Tumbleweed Landscape Contracting Helmut Zgraja Helmutz Interlock Youbin Zheng University of Guelph


BALANCE SHEET 2009 2010 Audited Audited Statements Statements

Assets Cash 418,676 213,210 Investments 1,562,952 1,555,218 Accrued Interest 92,980 50,646 AccountsReceivable 1,655,588 2,096,642PrepaidExpenses 662,419 711,973Land/Building-Vineland 57,645Land/Building-Head Office 1,243,947 1,243,947 Total Assets 5,636,561 5,929,280 Liabilities & Surplus Accounts Payable 447,207 540,754 Accounts Payable-Garden Centre Group 11,788 10,093 Accounts Payable-Growers Group (9,925) (19,712)Accounts Payable-Ipm Symposium 15,322 18,691 Accounts Payable-Special Projects 81,377 12,089 DeferredRevenue 2,484,021 2,786,858Hort. Centre Improvement Fund 881,151 898,010 Hort. Industry Development Fund 234,426 469,913 Technology Fund 24,367 5,320 Promotion Fund 8,692 10,483 Surplus-MembersEquity 1,046,568 1,046,568Net Income 411,567 150,215 Total Liabilities & Surplus 5,636,561 5,929,280

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2010

FUND ALLOCATIONS 2009 2010 Audited Audited Statements Statements

Horticultural Industry Development Fund Opening Balance 487,452 607,992 Expenditures (302,277) (138,079)Industry Funding/Donations 49,250 0 Transfer From Net Income 373,567 130,215 Closing Balance 607,992 600,128

Horticultural Centre Improvement Fund Opening Balance 904,725 899,151 Expenditures (23,574) (53,891)Industry Funding/Donations 0 52,750 Transfer From Net Income 18,000 0 Closing Balance 899,151 898,010

Technology Fund Opening Balance 36,709 24,367 Expenditures (12,342) (19,047)Transfer From Net Income 0 10,000 Closing Balance 24,367 15,320

Promotion Fund Opening Balance 24,986 28,692 Expenditures (24,293) (18,210)Industry Funding/Donations 8,000 0 Transfer From Net Income 20,000 10,000 Closing Balance 28,692 20,483

INVESTMENTS Maturity Rate Of Opening Value Purchases Disposals Gain/Loss Realized Accrued Closing Value Market Date Return At Cost At Cost Disposals Interest On Interest At Cost Value Sep 1/09 Disposals Aug 31/10 Aug 31/10 Aug 31/10 Province of Ontario coupon Aug 7, 2016 4.33 % 271,349 271,349 125 Province of Ontario coupon Jan 13, 2020 4.43 % 158,455 158,544 3,218 RESCIBCInt. Oct13,2014 4.45% 501,791 501,791 9,557 Bank of Nova Scotia-GIC Mar 9, 2010 1.40 % 400,000 400,000 5,600 RoyalBank-GIC Feb7,2011 3.20% 231,269 231,269 9,248 RESGECapitalCanada Aug17,2017 5.10% 316,970 316,970 24,568 Bell Canada coupon Apr 15, 2019 5.16 % 491,318 21,671 491,318 552,258Province of BC coupon Dec 18, 2018 4.20 % 491,318 17,639 491,318 525,328Province of Quebec coupon Dec 1, 2021 4.79 % 300,046 10,907 300,046 320,350 BC Telus coupon Apr 8, 2022 4.79 % 272,537 429 272,537 270,272 Totals 1,562,952 1,872,188 1,872,922 37,467 14,848 50,646 1,555,218 1,668,208



INCOME STATEMENT - GENERAL 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue Rent 128,593 118,747 120,000 115,000 115,000Administration Fees 122,873 121,219 122,000 78,000 78,000 EarnedInterest 57,977 60,730 60,000 60,000 60,000Gains/Losses-Investments 29,244 37,467 1,000 1,000 1,000 Information Technology/Web Fees 10,424 8,633 9,000 9,000 9,000 Miscellaneous 329,283 176,865 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total Revenue 678,393 523,661 313,000 264,000 264,000 Expenses - Administrative Expenses Property Taxes 47,309 42,552 55,000 50,000 50,000 Telephone 40,606 39,373 40,000 40,000 40,000 Hydro 39,634 36,753 38,000 40,000 40,000 Heat 29,193 23,896 30,000 30,000 30,000 Maintenance-Yard 46,075 37,464 45,000 45,000 45,000 Maintenance-Building 87,326 86,281 75,000 80,000 80,000 Office Supplies 28,021 30,418 30,000 26,000 26,000 OfficeEquipment 11,549 7,390 15,000 10,000 10,000ComputerEquip/Software 19,688 11,136 15,000 10,000 10,000InformationTechnology/WebExps 20,054 22,331 24,000 22,000 22,000Postage 13,001 12,587 15,000 15,000 15,000 Courier 5,023 6,273 5,000 6,000 6,000 Audit 15,950 16,775 15,500 16,000 16,000 Legal Fees 8,100 3,746 1,000 1,000 1,000 Advertising 1,545 1,538 1,000 1,500 1,500 InsuranceExpense 16,433 16,024 16,000 16,000 16,000MeetingExpense 22,382 18,025 21,000 18,000 18,000Travel 60,100 66,346 58,000 52,000 52,000 Dues & Subscriptions 8,649 8,759 10,000 10,000 10,000 Donations 3,168 1,692 3,000 3,000 3,000 Training (Staff) 7,021 7,080 6,000 5,000 5,000 MiscellaneousExpenses 12,920 12,671 13,000 15,000 15,000Bank Charges & Interest 51,346 55,813 50,250 53,000 53,000 (Gain)LossOnForeignExchange (5,069) (486) 1,000 1,000 1,000Total Expenses 590,024 564,437 582,750 565,500 565,500

Compensation Wages 1,641,007 1,637,928 1,666,127 1,638,000 1,638,000 Benefits 132,774 128,121 135,000 100,000 100,000 Source Deductions 95,338 91,343 98,000 98,000 98,000 Total Compensation 1,869,120 1,857,392 1,899,127 1,836,000 1,836,000 Total Expenses 2,459,143 2,421,828 2,481,877 2,401,500 2,401,500 Net Income (Loss) (1,780,751) (1,898,167) (2,168,877) (2,137,500) (2,137,500)Wage Allocations 1,276,942 1,271,249 Overhead Allocations 654,509 627,121 Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations 150,700 203



INCOME STATEMENT - MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue Membership Dues 929,552 922,022 950,000 935,000 935,000 AwardsOfExcellence 30,027 41,003 25,000 42,000 42,000Merchandise 8,071 7,548 7,000 7,000 7,000 ReferralFees 53,386 42,550 55,000 45,000 45,000Total Revenue 1,021,036 1,013,123 1,037,000 1,029,000 1,029,000 Expenses - General CNLA Membership Dues 259,286 267,650 265,000 271,000 271,000 Member Subscriptions 88,000 88,000 88,000 88,000 88,000 AwardsOfExcellence 85,979 88,278 80,000 73,000 73,000Membership Plaques 6,444 3,803 7,000 7,000 7,000 AnnualReport 3,167 2,565 3,000 3,000 3,000Merchandise 2,252 5,621 2,500 4,000 4,000 Membership Campaign 0 10,594 5,000 10,000 10,000 Membership Booth 11,328 33,885 15,000 20,000 20,000 Promotion-Members 111,350 109,123 69,000 26,000 26,000 Promotion-Canada Blooms 50,000 50,000 Promotion-Gfl/Branding 20,000 20,000 Total Expenses - General 567,806 609,519 534,500 572,000 572,000

Chapters & Sector Groups Windsor 2,218 2,736 3,350 3,260 3,260 London 6,063 6,264 6,264 6,264 6,264 Golden Horseshoe 5,141 8,383 9,300 8,920 8,920 Waterloo 7,054 7,120 7,120 7,318 7,318 Ottawa 6,238 4,977 6,342 6,524 6,524 Toronto 10,951 4,667 21,028 20,740 20,740 Georgian Lakelands 6,654 6,628 6,628 6,316 6,316 Durham 5,947 5,603 6,420 6,628 6,628 Upper Canada 3,257 3,770 3,770 3,710 3,710 Growers 2,493 1,968 3,000 3,000 3,000 Lawn Care 1,449 397 3,000 3,000 3,000 Garden Centre 1,461 213 3,000 3,000 3,000 Landscape Contractors 614 992 3,000 3,000 3,000 Grounds Maintenance 1,072 655 3,000 3,000 3,000 Designers 4,186 1,691 3,000 3,000 3,000 Irrigation (3,004) 2,787 3,000 3,000 3,000 Interiorscape 7,169 3,207 3,000 3,000 3,000 Snow & Ice 944 1,407 3,000 3,000 3,000 Landscape Lighting 296 (1,848) 3,000 3,000 3,000 Total Chapters & Sector Expenses 70,203 61,618 100,222 99,680 99,680 Total Expenses 638,009 671,137 634,722 671,680 671,680 Net Income (Loss) 383,028 341,986 402,278 357,320 357,320 Wage Allocations (467,477) (513,174) Overhead Allocations (163,627) (156,780) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations (248,077) (327,968)



INCOME STATEMENT - LANDSCAPE TRADES MAGAZINE 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue Advertising 678,931 572,511 723,000 723,000 723,000 Web Display Ads 450 1,000 1,000 Polybag 27,080 40,917 35,000 35,000 35,000 Classified Ads 3,755 3,745 6,000 5,000 5,000 Subscriptions 4,800 5,668 9,000 8,000 8,000 Member Subscriptions 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 Total Revenue 758,566 667,290 817,000 816,000 816,000 Discounts Member Discounts 81,336 76,003 78,000 80,000 80,000 Agency Discounts 23,662 11,663 30,000 28,000 28,000 Total Discounts 104,998 87,666 108,000 108,000 108,000 Gross Revenue 653,567 579,624 709,000 708,000 708,000 Expenses Printing 108,456 95,384 120,000 120,000 120,000 FreelanceEditorial 14,321 14,118 20,000 18,000 18,000EditorialTravel 4,569 1,932 4,000 4,000 4,000Sales Travel 20,210 15,657 20,000 15,000 15,000 Mail Preparation 8,378 7,840 10,000 9,000 9,000 Poly Bag Costs 5,838 5,378 8,000 8,000 8,000 Postage (2nd Class) 47,922 47,937 47,000 48,000 48,000 Postage (Foreign) 3,663 3,196 5,000 5,000 5,000 Courier Charges 1,680 993 3,000 2,500 2,500 Subscription Campaign 1,952 0 2,000 1,500 1,500 Promotion/Media Kits 14,069 14,817 15,000 6,000 6,000 CCAB Circulation Audit 5,556 5,556 5,000 5,000 5,000 Miscellaneous 464 73 500 500 500 Bad Debts 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total Expenses 237,079 212,880 260,500 243,500 243,500 Net Income (Loss) 416,488 366,745 448,500 464,500 464,500 Wage Allocations (170,445) (166,122) Overhead Allocations (81,814) (78,390) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations 164,230 122,233


INCOME STATEMENT - HORTICULTURE REVIEW 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue Advertising 151,380 139,591 160,000 160,000 160,000 Polybag 7,844 12,434 7,000 8,000 8,000 Classified Ads 6,159 7,170 20,000 6,000 6,000 Web Classsified Ads 5,260 8,260 8,000 8,000 8,000 Subscriptions 243 406 500 500 500 Member Subscriptions 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 44,000 Total Revenue 214,885 211,860 239,500 226,500 226,500

Discounts Member Discounts 25,406 24,860 28,000 28,000 28,000 Agency Discounts 1,585 864 600 600 600 Total Discounts 26,991 25,724 28,600 28,600 28,600 Gross Revenue 187,895 186,136 210,900 197,900 197,900 Expenses Printing 41,384 42,729 42,000 42,000 42,000 FreelanceEditorial 0 0 500 0 0EditorialTravel 1,214 987 1,000 1,200 1,200Mail Preparations 4,819 4,251 5,000 5,000 5,000 Poly Bag Costs 2,150 2,180 2,000 2,000 2,000 Postage 17,389 17,372 18,000 18,000 18,000 Promotion/Media Kits 83 0 500 0 0 Miscellaneous 0 0 250 250 250 Bad Debts 0 0 1,000 500 500 Total Expenses 67,040 67,519 70,250 68,950 68,950 Net Income (Loss) 120,854 118,617 140,650 128,950 128,950 Wage Allocations (139,536) (121,731) Overhead Allocations (40,907) (39,195) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations (59,589) (42,310)

PUBLISHING - SPECIAL PROJECTSRevenue 109,461 110,446 95,000 95,000 95,000 Expenses 66,861 60,914 60,000 60,000 60,000 Net Income (Loss) 42,600 49,532 35,000 35,000 35,000 Wage Allocations (9,028) (9,287) Overhead Allocations 0 0 Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations 33,572 40,246




INCOME STATEMENT - CONGRESS 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue ExhibitSpace 1,742,978 1,730,964 1,760,000 1,765,000 1,765,000ExhibitSpace-Partners 51,625 59,000 44,000 70,000 70,000Registration 112,143 129,076 125,000 120,000 120,000Miscellaneous/Sponsorship 40,777 34,746 20,000 30,000 30,000 Total Revenue 1,947,522 1,953,786 1,949,000 1,985,000 1,985,000

Discounts Member Discounts 162,596 156,784 163,000 170,000 170,000 Member Discounts-Partners 2,800 5,950 5,000 7,200 7,200 Total Discounts 165,396 162,734 168,000 177,200 177,200 Gross Revenue 1,782,126 1,791,053 1,781,000 1,807,800 1,807,800 Expenses ExhibitHall 361,160 356,110 356,110 366,785 366,785Security 23,705 23,030 24,000 24,000 24,000 Show Services 105,865 101,525 105,000 100,000 100,000 Feature Area 4,320 0 4,000 4,000 4,000 Garden Subsidy 19,069 12,186 8,000 14,000 14,000 Speakers 26,280 31,818 32,000 30,000 30,000 RegistrationServices 35,027 36,066 37,000 37,000 37,000AudioVisualEquipment 27,100 7,715 16,000 15,000 15,000Entertainment 27,362 7,653 20,000 0 0Receptions 22,017 25,153 20,000 33,000 33,000Printing 43,972 25,573 40,000 32,000 32,000 Promotion 37,090 14,307 16,000 22,000 22,000 PublicRelationsServices 7,290 8,302 8,100 7,000 7,000Advertising 26,444 28,527 30,000 30,000 30,000 Photography 2,862 2,592 0 2,800 2,800 Flowers 4,543 2,684 4,500 3,000 3,000 Gifts/ Gratuities 0 30 1,500 1,000 1,000 Insurance 6,664 6,664 7,000 7,000 7,000 Move In/Move Out 85,249 91,450 80,000 90,000 90,000 SnowRemoval 0 0 10,000 10,000 10,000Travel 57,099 45,491 45,000 43,000 43,000 Parking 9,700 10,611 9,700 11,000 11,000 Police 1,628 1,680 1,800 1,800 1,800 Postage 25,996 19,888 22,000 22,000 22,000 Janitorial 35,175 35,175 35,000 36,500 36,500 Software 8,779 10,492 8,525 9,000 9,000 Labour 6,485 6,351 5,000 7,000 7,000 Commissions-Partners 9,835 13,825 10,000 13,000 13,000 Miscellaneous 7,337 6,993 5,000 5,000 5,000 Total Expenses 1,028,051 931,891 961,235 976,885 976,885 Net Income (Loss) 754,075 859,161 819,765 830,915 830,915 Wage Allocations (186,109) (209,020) Overhead Allocations (163,627) (156,780) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations 404,340 493,362


INCOME STATEMENT - GARDEN EXPO 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue ExhibitSpace 651,128 553,145 580,469 594,000 594,000Registration 2,486 4,614 2,500 6,000 6,000Sponsorship 5,000 5,000 Miscellaneous 8,800 9,004 5,000 0 0 Total Revenue 662,413 566,763 587,969 605,000 605,000

Discounts Member Discounts 22,300 22,300 22,300 22,300 22,300 Total Discounts 22,300 22,402 22,300 20,000 20,000 Gross Revenue 640,113 544,361 565,669 585,000 585,000 Expenses ExhibitHall 95,580 95,580 95,580 98,444 98,444Security 7,845 8,147 7,800 9,000 9,000 Show Services 48,470 54,637 42,000 53,000 53,000 RegistrationServices 10,767 11,290 12,000 12,000 12,000Printing 14,566 9,791 14,000 14,000 14,000 Promotion 3,698 7,785 5,000 9,400 9,400 PublicRelationsServices 3,200 3,500 3,100 5,300 5,300Advertising 50,764 30,121 25,500 25,000 25,000 Photography 1,500 1,500 Move In/Move Out 36,107 33,885 35,000 34,000 34,000 Travel 12,681 14,985 9,000 15,000 15,000 Parking 1,804 1,906 1,900 2,000 2,000 Receptions 9,146 10,633 9,000 8,500 8,500Postage 12,949 15,383 10,000 16,500 16,500 Janitorial 7,360 7,360 7,200 7,500 7,500 Software 7,131 7,235 7,200 7,000 7,000 Commissions-Partners 0 0 0 9,100 9,100 Miscellaneous 4,905 5,795 5,000 2,350 2,350 Total Expenses 326,974 318,031 289,280 329,594 329,594 Net Income (Loss) 313,139 226,330 276,389 255,406 255,406 Wage Allocations (153,713) (120,548) Overhead Allocations (122,720) (117,585) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations 36,706 (11,803)



INCOME STATEMENT - DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue General 678,393 523,661 313,000 264,000 264,000 Membership 1,021,036 1,013,123 1,037,000 1,029,000 1,029,000 Publications 950,923 876,206 1,014,900 1,000,900 1,000,900 Congress 1,782,126 1,791,053 1,781,000 1,807,800 1,807,800 Expo 640,113 544,361 565,669 585,000 585,000Education 421,065 276,089 265,000 272,000 272,000Total Revenue 5,493,657 5,024,493 4,976,569 4,958,700 4,958,700 Expenses General 2,459,143 2,421,828 2,481,877 2,401,500 2,401,500 Membership 638,009 671,137 634,722 671,680 671,680 Publications 370,980 341,312 390,750 372,450 372,450 Congress 1,028,051 931,891 961,235 976,885 976,885 Expo 326,974 318,031 289,280 329,594 329,594Education 258,933 190,078 215,000 181,000 181,000Total Expenses 5,082,090 4,874,278 4,972,864 4,933,109 4,933,109 Net Income (Loss) 411,567 150,215 3,705 25,591 25,591

INCOME STATEMENT - EDUCATION 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 Audited Audited Revised Revised Proposed Statements Statements Budgets Budgets BudgetsRevenue Special Projects 143,804 7,881 10,000 17,000 17,000 Trade Courses 178,613 207,269 180,000 205,000 205,000 Certification 98,648 60,939 75,000 50,000 50,000 Total Revenue 421,065 276,089 265,000 272,000 272,000 Expenses Special Projects 37,496 77 10,000 2,000 2,000 Trade Courses 118,641 115,769 118,000 117,000 117,000 Certification 77,244 49,021 60,000 35,000 35,000 Promotion 13,552 13,212 15,000 15,000 15,000 Foundation Scholarships Funding 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 Total Expenses 258,933 190,078 215,000 181,000 181,000 Net Income (Loss) 162,131 86,010 50,000 91,000 91,000 Wage Allocations (150,633) (131,368) Overhead Allocations (81,814) (78,390) Net Income (Loss) Net Of Allocations (70,315) (123,748)



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GeORGIAN LAkeLANDS Consulting By HartJacki Hart11223 Ziska Rd, PO Box 631Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T9Tel: 705-645-2787Membership Type: Associate

Solid Rock Masonry & LandscapingChris Clarke222 Albert StreetSundridge, ON P0A 1Z0Tel: 705-384-2706Membership Type: Active

GOLDeN HORSeSHOeJCB IncGary LissonC6 - 3375 North Service RdBurlington, ON L7N 3G2Tel: -905-639-7488Membership Type: Associate

NEW MEMBERSOTTAWAGo Mobile Communications IncKristin Headricik1255 Coldrey AveOttawa, ON K1Z 7P6Tel: 613-725-5505Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Jacob M LandscapesJake Maarse5984 Third Line Rd NNorth Gower, ON K0A 2T0Tel: 613-489-0296Membership Type: Interim

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Gardens in the City IncChaz Morenz146 Gough AveToronto, ON M4K 3P1Tel: 647-838-7946Membership Type: Active

General Motors of Canada LtdMr. Startek1908 Colonel Sam DrDept. 135-001 (Fleet Dept)Oshawa, ON L1H 8P7Tel: 905-644-3627Membership Type: Associate

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Landscape IndustriesKarine Gagnon33 Cedar StHolland Landing, ON L9N 1G4Tel: 289-338-2958Membership Type: Interim

Mavis Garden Supplies Co LtdJennifer Leal3539 Mavis RoadMississauga, ON L5C 1T7Tel: 905-277-2541Membership Type: Active

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Seal King IncLino Tatone14 Melanie Dr, Unit 14Brampton, ON L6T 4L3Tel: 905-799-1113Membership Type: Associate

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What is your basic job description at LO?

I’m the membership and chapter coordinator. It’s a fairly large job description, but the gist of it is I’m here to help the chapters serve their membership and encourage others in the green industry to join LO. This involves everything from helping to plan chapter meetings and events, to working on marketing strategies, to helping members who contact me directly.

What is your background before coming to LO, and when did you begin work at LO?

Before coming to LO I worked for a small non-profitinBurlingtoncalledtheHaltonIndustry Education Council, where I was hired to analyse data (my degree was in Economic and Finance). I quickly realized that data analysis was not for me, and got into proposal writing using the stats as a platform for building arguments. When one of the proposals I wrote for a new event was accepted, I became an events coordinator, and never looked back. When I heard LO was looking for someone to help coordinate activities all over the province, working with hundreds of different people, I had to apply. I started working at LO at the end of May 2010, and have found it to be just as challenging and rewarding as I had hoped.

When not at work, where can you be found?

I would either be with friends, or with my puppyandfiancé.I’mareallysocialperson and rarely choose to spend my free timealone.Myfriends,fiancéandpuppyall enjoy sports, so often we’re outside playing something, or inside yelling at the TV/computer. I also enjoy playing cards, foosball (table football), and basically anything we can make competitive.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

For me it was constantly changing. First I wanted to be an artist, then a veterinarian, then probably during my teens something like a movie star, and then a lawyer. But, I’m still not sure what I want to be when I

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grow up.What inspires you during your time at LO?The members. I’m constantly impressed by the fact that our members will work 24-7 and still take time to help out with LO. I’ve come to realize that LO does a lot for the industry, but none of that would be possible without the industry folks who turn around and

volunteer their time, expertise and money to make things happen. I’m also inspired by my colleagues. There is a huge learning curve at LO, and since starting here in May everyone has been extremely supportive and helpful.

Name your all-time favourite movie, musical group and TV show.

I don’t really have a favourite movie; mainly we watch DVD seasons of TV shows. One movie that we did buy and have watched countless times is Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Russell Brand is hilarious. My favourite musical group: Lady Gaga, Incubus, or maybe The Presets; it really depends on my mood. How I Met Your Mother is my favourite TV show.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would go to Greece. Well, I would go anywhere warmer than here, but if I could only choose one place it would be Greece.

Tell us one thing about you that few of your colleagues know about you.

I’m really interested in mythology, especially Norse myth. I think their society had such an interesting perspective on the world. When I was in school I debated switching to

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has announced the appointment of Darlene Homonko to the position of director of business development.

Homonko is responsible for directing Vineland’s commercialization activities as a hub for agriculture, food and flower innovation. She brings over ten years experience in life sciences commercialization, including four-plus years in the venture capital sector. From 2006 to 2010, Homonko was execu-tive director of the Golden Horseshoe Bioscience Network, spearheading the formation of a bioscience cluster in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara.

She holds a Ph.D., Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Sciences; a M.Sc., Kinesiology from Dalhousie University; and a B.Sc., Physical Education, Health, General Science from the University of Rhode Island.

Landscape Ontario members can take advantage of a special promotional opportu-nity by ordering tickets to Canada Blooms, for distribution to their clients, staff, friends and potential clients.

Members are charged only for those tickets handed in at the door during Canada Blooms, from Mar. 16 to 20. The cost to members is $12 per ticket, instead of the

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LO members use discounted Canada Blooms tickets as Christmas gifts

regular price of $18 for those tickets handed in at the gate during the festival.

Many members mail tickets to clients and potential leads as Christmas gifts. To take advantage of the opportunity, to order tickets, call Kathleen Pugliese at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309. Tickets are available in pack-ages of 20.

a Classics degree. Although my colleagues might already know this about me, my dog’s name is Loki after all.


Horticulture Review recently sat down with CNLA’s insurance committee chair Gerald Boot to discuss some of the changes taking place with the HortProtect insurance program.

Boot also serves on the Landscape Ontario Board of Directors and is a past president of Landscape Ontario. His involvement with LO goes all the way back to 1983.

“The changeover is a good thing for our industry,” says Boot. “I just made the switch and saved 20 per cent on my previous insurance rates.” Boot’s Landscaping and Maintenance serves Toronto and surrounding areas.

In mid-fall, Marsh Canada was appointed as the exclusive insurance and risk management broker for the HortProtect Property and Casualty Insurance Program.

Toronto-based brokerage firm Sinclair Cockburn and Lombard were the previous bro-kers under the HortProtect program. Marsh refers to itself as the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, with over 23,000 employees and clients in over 100 countries.

“It was easy to make the change,” says Boot. “We (the insurance committee) gave the previous carrier all kinds of opportunity and they failed.” He went on to say that the change in car-

New insurance carrier is good news for industry says committee chair

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riers is an opportunity to make association busi-nesses stronger.

“The two big areas for our industry are vehicle accidents and slip and falls,” explains Boot. Significant coverage restriction began back in July, removing liability coverage for snow removal operations along with double-digit rate increases to all members. The insurance committee immediately began to seek alternative solutions.

New Risk Management CouncilA subcommittee of the CNLA insurance com-mittee has been created. The mandate of the new Risk Management Council is to install a sustain-

able risk control program for all sectors of the landscape and horticulture industries. Currently, the Council is addressing snow and ice insurance risks. It is expected a new winter maintenance standard form contract will soon be available. The Council is also working with its broker, insurance company and industry members to assess risks, educate members and develop a strategy for efficiently and economically resolv-ing claims.

To contact Marsh Canada, use the toll free telephone number at 1-888-949-4360, or email [email protected], or Joel Beatson CLP, CAE at 1-888-446-3499, ext. 8620, or www.canadanursery.com.

The Plant Encyclopedia is a new innovation that provides information and images of cultivated plants.

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Wikipedia. Anyone may provide information on any plant page. The activity is moderated by The Plant Encyclopedia community of authors.

The website has several other innovations such as hi-res images that allow zooming in to examine plants closely and aid in field plant identification.

The Plant Encyclopedia can be used on a phone, iPad, or laptop and taken into the garden. Landscape professionals and companies find the portability of the system is useful to showcase plants to clients.

A link to ThePlantEncyclopedia.org may be found on the landscapeontario.com website. Look under Plant Resource on home page, and then click on Plant Encyclopedia. Continue on the next page, and again click on Plant Encyclopedia, which will access to the 25,000 plants.

Members wishing to have a say con-cerning issues affecting the association, will have the opportunity at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Jan. 12, at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd., Toronto.

Free breakfast is served, starting at 7:30 a.m. An rsvp is appreciated to Kathleen Pugliese at 905-875-1805, or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 309, or [email protected].

Have your say at AGM


LEGAL ISSUES

Reminiscing on a decade in Horticulture ReviewBy Robert KennaleyMcLauchlin & Associates

My, how time flies. Our law firm first became members of Landscape Ontario in 1998, and I first wrote

a column for Horticulture Review in March of 1999. Since that time, we have covered many a legal, contractual and practical issues in this space. We have watched your industry grow and, along the way, watched contractors, designers, consultants and suppliers become more professional, more

sophisticated, more risk-management-savvy and more active in pursuing the opportunities and benefits which a vibrant trade association can provide.

We believe Horticulture Review has played, and continues to play, an important part in bring-ing important information, advice and feedback to Landscape Ontario members. I am happy to have been a part of that process over the last 11 or 12 years. While we will continue to be active readers of Horticulture Review in the future, however, it has been decided that this column will move to a different publication, Landscape Trades, effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Our column will continue to be available to you, the Horticulture Review reader, as Landscape Trades is also published by Landscape Ontario. The move is being made because Landscape Trades will expose our column to more readers, in that it is a national publication with broader circulation. We will still provide articles to Horticulture Review on regionally specific top-ics, from time to time. In the meantime, we hope you will look for us in Landscape Trades.

With the remainder of this last regular col-umn, I’d like to reminisce on what I have seen happening at Landscape Ontario over the last 10 years or so. I think Landscape Ontario and its members need to be credited with individu-ally, and collectively, making great strides with respect to risk and business management, and in protecting and advancing the interests of the landscape and horticulture industries. A few examples might help to illustrate where I am coming from.

I remember that, 10 or more years ago, Terry Murphy put panels together for Congress,

Rob Kennaley

comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Labour, WSIB, lawyers and experienced contractors. The goal was to provide information about legislative requirements, expectations and consequences in relation to trucks, trailers, occupational health and safety, WSIB, and employment relationships and standards. More importantly, the program called for an extensive question and answer portion, allowing participants to pick the brains of those governing the areas in question. Surprisingly, the sessions were not very well attended.

Since that time, however, more and more members have begun to take their responsibili-ties in this regard very seriously, as evidenced by the participation in LO’s seminar programs, safety groups and committees, etc. As an orga-nization, LO has made great strides in clarifying and reducing member obligations, for instance with respect to WSIB standard form contracts in various regulatory reforms.

We have also seen, over the years, a signifi-cant improvement in the way Landscape Ontario members have addressed contractual issues and liability. Gone for the most part, hopefully, are the days when Landscape Ontario members would enter strictly oral contracts, or (perhaps worse-yet) written contracts which were vague or ambiguous or categorically unfair. We have seen members become increasingly (and prop-erly) concerned to ensure they have good con-tracts in place. We have also seen LO take a lead role in that regard, through the drafting of stan-dard form contracts and through offering educa-tional seminars.

In addition, we have seen the profile of the industry increase over time. Whether they be contractors, consultants or suppliers, members are individually and collectively working in their communities to enhance the professional nature of their industry. This is reflected for example in the fact that many commercial construction contracts now call for the landscape subcontrac-tors to be pre-qualified. In addition, bonding requirements in relation to landscape contracts are becoming more and more prevalent. All of this speaks to the fact that the landscape and horticulture industry is becoming increasingly recognized as an important and sophisticated sub-set of the province’s construction industry as a whole. This, in our view, is in large part due to the dedication and hard work of Landscape Ontario’s members, working independently and as a group, and to the efforts of Landscape Ontario itself.

There is, of course, much to be done. Many members and non-members alike continue to run risks and assume liabilities that they might be better off avoiding. We can always do better to educate participants in the landscape and horti-culture industries, and to collectively continue to enhance the professional profile of these indus-tries. In that regard, we hope you will continue to look for articles in Landscape Trades. In the meantime, it has been a pleasure sharing this space with you over the last number of years.

Robert Kennaley practices construction law in Toronto and Simcoe. He speaks and writes regu-larly across North America. He can be reached for comment at 416- 368-2522, or at [email protected]. This material is for infor-mation purposes and is not intended to provide legal advice in relation to any particular fact situation. Readers who have concerns about any particular circumstance are encouraged to seek independent legal advice in that regard.

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in my business. The great news is that the effort to change my own attitude toward the people resource in my business is really paying off. It’s taken me along on an expensive (millions of payroll dollars) journey to realize that no matter what I do, or say, or direct people to do, it’s their attitude and behaviour that either accelerates the results of my efforts to create a successful business, or sabotages them. With or without the intention to do so, it’s what it is.

I suggest that this deeper layer, the invis-ible effects of the way people behave in your business, needs attention if you are going to bring your business to its next level and keep it there. This starts with the Build Your Prosperity seminar, where participants step back and define the culture of their business: The non-negotiable, the mind set, the what-we-do, and the why we are doing it. This important step will define the foundation and direction of your business, and unlock the door to engagement with right-fit people, dumping wrong-fit people, and (I now realize) setting the standards for everyone owning their role and being accountable to their responsibilities at work.

With a solid foundation in place, and best practices being followed across the Pillars and within them, accountable and engaged people will manage themselves. The boss then just needs to organize his or her efforts with big picture thinking.

My passion to create and teach the Prosperity Partners program content has been rooted in my desire help as many of you as I can, in order to avoid the pitfalls that I fell into head-first along my business journey. This behavioural ‘aha’ moment is one more piece in the puzzle to demystifying the keys to suc-cess, and goes to show that even the Prosperity Partners Program is on its own journey of con-tinual improvement and development.

Join me at Congress on Wed., Jan. 12 at 2 p.m., to learn more about how this great program can really help the business you work in, and move you to the next level of success.

To learn more about Jacki Hart’s new e-book, Clarity for the Boss, you may reach her at [email protected].

By Jacki Hart CLP Prosperity Partners program manager

In the Prosperity Partners program, we have a framework which supports the key aspects and activities of every busi-

ness. We call this framework the Pillars of Prosperity, and they include: Financial Health, Sales Success, Professional O p e r a t i o n s , Leadership and Customers for Life.

What I’ve come to realize by step-ping back and work-ing ON the Prosperity

Partners program, rather than IN it, is that there’s a deeper layer, which lies in the base of every pillar, and which flows horizontally between them. It is the behaviour of the people in your business.

This ‘aha’ moment is what sparked inspi-ration to spend this past summer writing an e-book. I finally figured out a way to articulate and measure the behavioural financial state-ment, and unravel the mysteries that lie in the invisible undercurrents of every business: the behaviour of the people who work in them. After working with hundreds of you, while teaching the Prosperity Partners program, I can assure you that people problems are the status quo.

Whether in a Prosperity seminar, or networking with peers either in our trade or beyond, business owners have similar frustra-tions with managing people. I too have strug-gled as owner of Water’s Edge Landscaping with the mysteries and frustrations of how to get people to work together, embracing com-mon purpose, without personalities, or per-sonal agendas getting in the way.

As owners and managers, supervisors and technicians, we all seem to possess a com-mon passion for the challenges and fun in the work we do, yet struggle to engage and align with the people at work. I learned so much on my Prosperity journey about managing people – and I’m better at it than I used to be, yet I’m prepared to admit there’s no end point. Rather, it’s a continuous journey.

There really is no one formula to manage people successfully. We are all different, and we all bring different strengths to the table,

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Taking people management to the next leveldifferent personalities and different biases. And, at times, there are different hidden per-sonal agendas. Everyone goes to work in the morning unconsciously humming their own tune of what’s in it for me today; what am I going to accomplish and earn (monetary or pride or both)?

Through many months of contemplating this invisible factor, I’ve come to this conclu-sion: In order to be a more effective owner or manager, your thinking needs to shift from the concept of managing (and often micro-manag-ing) people, to a concept of organizing them.

The difference between the two, as I see it, is like night and day. Based on the over-whelmingly similar experience of most owners in our Prosperity Partners program, it’s what’s missing in many businesses.

Let me give you an example. Over the years, I have been a champion micro-manager in my landscape business. I was the keeper of all moving parts, the doer or trainer of all tasks, and fixer of most equipment. I assigned schedules, trucks, people, tasks and materials. I also designed landscapes, managed sub trades, negotiated with clients, and was a beggar of bank managers. I think you get my point.

In hindsight, what I now know is that as long as I kept up that role, my business needed me. It wasn’t until the past few years, when I really learned the enormous power in stepping back, that I started to think differently, and organize differently.

It’s working, so I share it here with you to consider the merits of my theory. As long as you manage every moving part in your business, you will need to continue along that path. And you will not likely find those engaged, perfect employees for whom you are constantly searching. The truth is, you already have untapped engagement – but just like most entrepreneurs, you don’t know how to turn it on. I pushed up against that brick wall for years.

My experience is that when you create the opportunity for people to engage, think and be accountable in a self-motivated, pride-ful way, magic happens. The tension between staff dissipates, and they engage in the bigger picture, have more fun, rise to more challenges with enthusiasm, and are much more effective as a team.

This shift doesn’t come overnight; it’s taken a lot of patience, and a whole new set of tools – people tools – to fill this huge gap

Jacki Hart


By Michael Pascoe CLT, Fanshawe College

Professional training, both through the industry and colleges, has seen a dra-matic reduction in WSIB rates for the

landscape industry over the past several years.How do you provide the best training pos-

sible, especially when it involves frequently large, new or intimidating pieces of landscape equipment to often inexperienced individuals? As a teacher, this can often be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of our careers, but also one of the most rewarding and essential employability skills we teach.

We know that the training we provide to safely work in the landscape environment may at some point be a health- or even life-saving experience. We also know that our industry is often rushed in the spring and short cuts may be taken, especially when it comes to on-the-job training. Therefore, through preparation on our part as educators, we can often save time and anguish from both an employee and employer perspective, and hopefully ensure a safe working environment by providing the best training possible.

A primary responsibility of any educator is to look for new or fresh ways to deliver or enhance curriculum. So, two years ago, when we were revamping our Equipment Operation and Workplace Safety course, we talked to Jay Murray of LS Training System about integrat-ing his online training in our course.

He was pleased to partner with us, and in 2009, our first group of students participated in selected modules as an academic requirement of the course. The participation of the students was independent of the actual scheduled class time (homework) and their learning and com-prehension was greatly enhanced through this further, supplemental training.

Jay Murray trained Fanshawe instructors to use the program, allowing the instructors to customize, track and manage the students as they work their way through the modules. Students were asked to complete an online sur-vey regarding this form of safety training, and a few indicated they had been anxious about using some of the large equipment required at the college. The online equipment safety mod-ules allowed them to familiarize themselves with the equipment before they had to use it in practice. As the safety lessons are completed as homework, outside of class time, students

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can watch the videos several times if neces-sary, until they are confident they understand how each piece works.

In January 2010, our second group of students went through this training, ensuring that all Fanshawe College Horticulture stu-dents have passed the modules. The training has been so successful in creating a height-ened awareness of equipment operation and workplace safety, that we are now making it a requirement of the Horticulture Apprenticeship curriculum, beginning this December.

As educators, we work with youth in the landscape in a practical program, where students routinely operate all manner of land-scape equipment to maintain and develop our grounds. In a non-typical work environment, we have some 14,000 people around potential job sites, making safety paramount. Education has to be relevant — our students must leave Fanshawe with the essential employable skills that the industry requires. With industry part-ners such as landscapesafety.com, our students leave with marketable skills — skills that you would expect your current employees to have.

Michael Pascoe is the coordinator- horticulture technician program at Fanshawe College and a member of Landscape Ontario.

The online safety training has helped Fanshawe students become familiar with large equipment before they use it.


By Martha Walsh

For the fifth consecutive year LO mem-bers and associates gathered together in a voluntary effort to honour fallen soldiers

and the families of veterans and military per-sonnel. They gave their time, experience, prod-ucts and manpower on Nov. 5 to beautify the National Memorial Cemetery, which is housed in Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. It took place on the first day of the Veterans’ Week celebra-tions in Ottawa.

Sharon Urquhart of Green Unlimited and David Stewart of Greenscape once again were the local industry members who organized the manpower and supplies for the special day. Urquhart said, “What better way to show we care about our nation’s history and the pride we feel for our soldiers, than to make a gesture that cares for their final resting place. We are pleased that the value of our industry serves our community in this way.”

Members also participated in memory of their own families who are interred there, or who have served in the military. Dave Stewart stated that he participates every year because, “It is the right thing to do to honour those who are here and their families.”

Commencing with a sponsored coffee bar by local associate Bradley’s Insurance, partici-pants this year were also given commemorative poppies and ‘Support our Troops’ pins, donated by Norleans Technologies.

The Day of Tribute began with open-ing greetings from Sharon Urquhart. Also present were military members, Commander Marie-France Langlois, deputy director of the Directorate of Casualty Support Management, Chief Warrant Officer Dan Bradley, Manager of the National Military Cemetery, and Warrant

Chapter honours memory of soldiersat 5th annual Day of Tribute in Ottawa

Officer David Hannigan, Canadian Forces Liaison Officer to Beechwood Cemetery. Dominique Boulais was also present representing the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Present from Beechwood Cemetery were Roger Boult and Nicole Bedard. Rounding out the list of dignitaries were Landscape Ontario vice pres-ident Tim Kearney CLP, LO’s director of pub-lic relations Denis Flanagan CLD, and Ottawa Chapter president Sarah Johnston.

Once the introductions, greetings and thanks concluded, members commenced with the process of aerating, fertilizing, seeding and general garden bed maintenance. Equipment and material were donated by local industry profes-sionals, including participation this year from Upper Canada Chapter member Thornbusch Landscaping. Paul Doornbos CLP, CLT and his team of five employees arrived from Lansdowne. They were joined by 36 other Ottawa Chapter

members all participating in the day’s activities. The nasty weather held off until noon, at

which time lunch was provided thanks to the sponsorship of Norleans Technologies.

A huge and heart-felt thank you to the fol-lowing firms that provided product, machinery and volunteers: Bauer Landscape and Garden Maintenance, Clintar Landscape Management — Ottawa, Garden Creations of Ottawa, Nutri-lawn, Weedman, Terrapro, Greenspace Services, Green Unlimited, Peter Smith and Sons, By-town Lawn Experts, Fraser Wilson Inc., Greenscape, Ganden Landscape, Lindsay Landscapes, Thornbusch Landscaping, Bradley’s Insurance, Tony Zegers and Plant Products, Peter Knippel Nurseries, Ritchie Feed and Seed and Skeggs Landscaping.

Next year’s event is already in the planning stages with hope to expand the Day of Tribute across the Landscape Ontario membership.

Ottawa Chapter members are planning to expand the Day of Tribute across the Landscape Ontario membership in 2011.

LO members aerated, fertilized, seeded and performed general garden bed maintenance at the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.


By Tim J Kearney CLP

The dictionary defines the word advocacy as, “Active support, especially the act of pleading or arguing for something.”

In approximately 130 days, we commence once again to build our industry garden at Canada Blooms. Hopefully, members far and wide will see the value and benefit in joining our industry team where we can leave a lasting impression on our most important ally, members of the public.

You see, without inspired consumers, we don’t have an industry. There is not one sector that wouldn’t be damaged if there was no Canada Blooms.

The mission statement for Canada Blooms is to “produce a world class annual flower and garden festival that celebrates the pleasures and benefits of horticulture and flo-riculture for the enjoyment of domestic and international visitors.”

The mission statement of Landscape Ontario is “to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advance-ment of the horticulture industry in Ontario.”

Sometimes we look too far for answers to marketing questions, promotion and advertising. You need only look to that time in mid-March to see how lucky we all are to have the opportunity to “show off a bit.” If there is a knock I have of this industry, it is that we don’t beat our drums enough. We need some more bravado, more chutzpah, or quite frankly let’s show off because, we are the best.

Building a garden at Canada Blooms can be a company changer. Building a garden at Canada Blooms will be a most rewarding experience.

Call goes out to join garden build at Canada Blooms Building a garden at Canada blooms…“the fin-est show in Canada” proudly declares you are one of the best.

Unfortunately, there is just not enough space for everyone to have their own garden at Canada Blooms. So, why not join our industry team? You will create friendships that will last a lifetime and build team chemistry in your own company. Choose a task (a piece of the garden if you will) and build it for us, your industry. In a small way, you start to build your legacy.

This industry is over-flowing with super-stars, both big and small, near and far. All have a common thread. A thread coloured with passion. This year we’ve added another superstar to our line up. Haig Seferian is our design team leader and is complimented by last year’s superstar Beth Edney. It scares me to think what they will come up with, but at the same time it is exciting.

Our area this year at Blooms is bigger than last year, which was bigger than the year before, and on and on. This year our garden will sit proudly at the entrance to Canada Blooms. Visitors to this year’s Canada Blooms will be required to walk through our garden to get to the rest of the show. What a statement. Start with LO to get to the best!

In March of 2010, over 200 wonderful people from over 40 companies saw the value in what we do and wanted a small piece. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those numbers doubled this year? Why not? After all…this is your industry. This is your festival. This is your chance to proudly declare who we are.

Am I an advocate of Canada Blooms? You’re damn right I am. But more importantly, I am an advocate of this industry. Every sector

Contact information for Canada BloomsExhibiting, Gilles Bouchard – [email protected], Gerry Ginsberg – [email protected], Steve Moyer – [email protected] general information, call 416-447-8655, or visit www.canadablooms.com.

should be involved. Every Chapter should be there. We reach out to our many educational pro-grams. They too are part of this. And of course, our partners from across Canada, through CNLA, are big supporters of Canada Blooms. Why not? When horticulture is promoted, it benefits the entire industry. After all, it is called Canada Blooms. There is absolutely no excuse.

Over the coming weeks and months, we will ask, plead, beg and perhaps demand of your help. Over the coming weeks and months, you will have ample opportunity to talk at Chapter meetings and Sector meetings. Tell them that you need to be involved. Talk to your staff and see if they want to work as a team at Canada Blooms. I would love to talk to you.

I may be contacted at timkearney@ gcottawa.com. Our staff contact is Denis Flanagan, [email protected].

“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.” John Raskin

A total team effort created the Green for Life garden.

Everyone brings their talent, drive and dedication to creating the LO garden


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Landscape Ontario Annual General

MeetingJoin your fellow members on

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By Dan Clost CLT

The Upper Canada Chapter’s Trophy for Commercial Beautification went to Donna’s Country Gardens of Quinte West. The presen-tation took place in late September.

Donna Webb operates a tea house, and offers garden walks through her landscaped property along the banks of the Trent River. One of her garden designers is LO member Lisa Purves of Lisa Purves Design. There was stiff competition for the award this year from seven other remarkable properties, making the 2010 version truly merited.

The presentation marks the sixth year of a successful collaboration between the Trenton Garden Club and Horticultural Society and the Upper Canada Chapter. The trophy recognizes owners of commercial businesses who have enhanced their properties with landscaping and improved their community.

In the photo, Donna Webb receives the trophy from Dan Clost, president of the Upper Canada Chapter.

Chapter awards beautification trophy

Donna Webb receives the Upper Canada chapter’s trophy for Commercial Beautification from Dan Clost, president of the Upper Canada Chapter.


Members of the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition celebrated another step in its evolution on Nov. 22, when it launched a call for strategies from provincial and municipal governments to develop polices to invest in green infrastructure.

Held at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, approximately 150 people took part in the event, that also featured a tour of the facil-ity, along with background about the Coalition, and guest speaker Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.

Landscape Ontario is a member of the Green Infrastructure Coalition, which also includes representation from Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Toronto and Region Conservation, Ontario Parks Association and Evergreen.

Taking the stage at the event, LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni stated, “Landscape Ontario believes that the future of our industry is bright, as long as we are able to tell our story of economic, environmental and societal benefit.” He went to add, “We need to dispel the myth that landscapes, gardens and green space are simply ornamental. What we do for a living is essential. It enhances and improves the quality of life in many ways. The Green Infrastructure Coalition will help us raise awareness for our industry’s value.”

Accompanying the LO director on stage was Ontario Parks Association executive direc-tor Paul Ronan. He stated, “A recent study com-missioned by the Ministry of the Environment, which looked at the benefits of implementing the Rouge River Watershed Plan in the GTA, esti-mated the net benefits of green infrastructure to existing and proposed communities ranged from $416 to $960 million.”

A special presentation acknowledged the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation to finance the Coalition’s strategy plan. In June, the Coalition received a $255,700 grant from the Foundation.

The Coalition defines green infrastructure as everything from woodlots, wetlands, gardens, parks and urban forests to vegetative and water management technologies, such as green roofs and permeable paving.

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