HortWest 2006-12 by BC Landscape & Nursery Association

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B.C. LANDSCAPE & NURSERY ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION • DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007

The Hunter family gathered to celebrate Margaret's Outstanding Service Award, an honour she shares with husband David, who received the award in 1982. From left to right are Gail Fenyidi, Ron, David, Scott, Margaret, Deni and Miles Hunter, and Jim Fenyidi.

3 BCLNA Board Highlights 4 Landscape & Retail News 6 Growers Notes John Hume of Pacific Coast Nurseryman Magazine presented Margaret with the Outstanding Service Perpetual cup. Special thanks to PCN magazine for sponsoring this award.

Outstanding Service Award: Margaret Hunter Margaret Hunter, alongside her husband David, began a legacy both for their family (now three generations in the business), and for the BCLNA we know today. The couple, surrounded by family and colleagues, was recognized for their work at the recent President’s Banquet, and Margaret was granted the BCLNA’s top honour for her many years of dedicated service.

7 Member Awards 10 Landscape Awards of Excellence 16 Industry Notables

One could say that Margaret was part of the BCLNA before it existed. In 1953, David attended the inaugural meeting of an unnamed industry association, of which H.M. Eddie was president. The group secured what became “The Lower Mainland Division of Canadian Association of Nurserymen,” and continued on page 3

16 Industry Bits

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Message from the President

Landscape Standards Key to Success Having worked in the landscape trade for many years, it’s a privilege to be elected President of the BCLNA amid much discussion of landscape professionalism and standards of excellence. This year’s AGM featured an extremely important discussion that assembled a spectrum of stakeholders: homeowners, landscape architects, designers, installers, developers, growers, municipal representatives, and legal experts all participated. What was apparent from the outset was that our industry association has a huge role to play in setting standards of professionalism, and in communicating those

standards to our membership and the public. Interior Chapter members recently participated in a related session regarding the engineering and building of retaining walls. They learned first-hand that professionalism is directly linked, not only to reputation, but also to profitability and, of course, liability. The BCLNA makes these informative sessions available for the betterment of your businesses. Take advantage of what is offered to improve and share your knowledge. This issue of HortWest highlights the year’s best examples of professionalism and quality standards. Landscape Awards of Excellence projects and member award winners are recognized

throughout. I congratulate each of them on their accomplishments, and thank them for their contributions to our industry. I also thank you for the opportunity to represent the BCLNA. It’s an honour to be part of an organization that places a high value on skilled and ethical business practices, and that strives toward setting and achieving such standards. Trusting the rainy winter will not adversely affect your business, and looking forward to an active spring,

Fred Giesbrecht, President, B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association

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BCLNA Board Highlights continued from cover Margaret was keen to help out. She volunteered to assist with secretarial and bookkeeping duties, and spent many hours contacting agents and nurserymen; she typed and distributed minutes, and was responsible for most of the Executive’s correspondence. In 1955, the association launched their first convention and trade show at the Stanley Park Pavilion, and Margaret was instrumental in its organization. Her talents and commitment were recognized and, at that AGM, she was elected Secretary-Treasurer. By this time, the Hunters’ business and two children were growing concerns. The company included a garden centre on Kingsway and several gardeners to keep up with their Shaughnessy contracts. However, Margaret’s work with the association also grew. Countless hours were spent organizing lobbies for government support. Efforts were made to amalgamate with Island Nurserymen. The group became involved with Washington and Oregon state nursery associations and attended meetings with them. It wasn’t long before the Hunters’ garden shop was also to become home to the association’s head office. Because most of the membership was made up of businesses that were owned and operated by husband and wife teams, Margaret assures us there were many women involved in supporting the association. Iris Smith of Lloyd-Smith Nursery, Sis Holmes of Holmes Garden Shop, Mrs. Willcox of Oliver Nursery, Myrtle Eddie of H.M. Eddie & Son, and Jean Murray of Murray Nursery, were just a few that eventually formed the association’s ladies’ auxiliary, and Margaret served on that board as well. Since the inception of our association, Margaret and David have spent many years actively supporting its events and causes. Says grandson Miles, “they are really pleased that their early efforts have been so fruitful.” ■

Thursday, November 23, 2006 WorkSafeBC: More follow-up will be done with regard to the 20% increase in grower premiums that was levied, regardless of the fact that their claim rate decreased. An appeal to the WorkSafeBC Board of Directors was turned down on the basis that other sectors in the category had claim increases.

President: Fred Giesbrecht 1st Vice President: Ruth Olde 2nd Vice President: Sandy Mathies Treasurer: Bill Hardy Directors-at-Large: Cable Baker, Richard Desmarteau, Andrew Flokstra, Russ Bruce CNLA representative: Peter Levelton

Island: The Island Chapter held a very successful Christmas get-together on November 25.

CNLA President, Paul Olsen, attended the AGM. He extended an invitation to members to attend the upcoming National Awards of Landscape Excellence that will be held at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Paul mentioned that the CNLA is moving forward with a strong new Executive Director, Victor Santacruz, and said that BCLNA is well represented on the CNLA with several BCLNA members serving on the board.

Interior: A well-attended meeting was held in Kelowna on November 14 to discuss concerns relating to landscapes constructed on hillside developments. See Landscape & Retail News on page 4 for details. Certification: BC Certification Chair, Cable Baker, attended the annual International Certification meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The Passport system, which was piloted in BC, was approved, providing a method for candidates to be recognized for the stations they have completed. Approval was also given for integrating certification testing into the college system. Environment: The annual Invasive Plant Council conference will be held on January 23-24, 2007. Legislation: The federal Government is rewriting the CAIS program. A public consultation will be held in January with program announcements expected by March. Personnel: Jessica Tardif-Love was hired in late November as BCLNA’s new reception and administration staff member. Annual General Meeting Highlights: The quorum was met with 91 members present in person or via proxy. The following directors were elected by acclamation:

For complete minutes of the Annual General Meeting, visit www.bclna.com. ■

HortWest DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 MANAGING EDITOR Renata Triveri ADVERTISING Barb Nelson Phone: (604) 574-7772 Fax: (604) 574-7773 HortWest is the Newsletter of the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association for the horticultural trade in Western Canada. For further information, contact us at: Suite 102, 5783 – 176A Street Surrey, B.C., Canada V3S 6S6 Telephone (604) 574-7772 Fax (604) 574-7773 HortWest is owned by the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association, and is published 10 times a year. Views expressed inside do not necessarily reflect the attitudes of the Association but are those of the writer concerned. Material may not be reprinted from this magazine without the consent of the publisher. All advertising and editorial material are to be received one month in advance of mail out date. HortWest is mailed under Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement N. 0288608 This magazine is printed in Canada by Globe Printers.

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Landscape & Retail News

Interior Chapter Explores Wall Failures With increased residential development taking place on Okanagan hillsides, the potential for failure of poorly designed and constructed retaining walls is a growing concern. Anthony Krakau, Interior Chair, believes that many landscapers don’t realize what they’re getting themselves into, and “Seeking professional expertise before you build a wall is money well spent, considering the consequences if it fails.” An Interior Chapter meeting in Kelowna last month brought together more than 70 landscapers, developers, suppliers and regional district staff to learn from the experts. Ron Campbell, P. Eng. of Cascade Geotechnical Ltd., showed dramatic photos and reviewed the geotechnical challenges and soil conditions that must be considered when designing and constructing retaining walls: • Drainage, drainage, drainage, • How different aggregates react when used as backfill, • How surcharge loads affect a wall’s stability, • The importance of using good quality stone with adequate surface contact. He also explained the misconception that tiered, four foot high walls do not need to be analysed by a professional engineer, if the walls are separated by a horizontal distance of four feet. Higher walls can add a surcharge load to the lower walls, and all the four foot high walls together can act as one high wall, from a global stability standpoint. Phil Galonski, Technical Service Rep for Nilex, emphasized the necessity of stabilizing slopes, walls and foundations with the proper materials, and installing

Landscape standards were in the spotlight at both an Interior Chapter meeting addressing wall construction and at the BCLNA’s AGM where ‘Protecting Consumers and the Environment from Poor Landscapes’ was the hot topic presented by BCLNA and BCSLA. geo-grid behind any wall more than three feet high. He cited the following as reasons walls fail: • Drainage, drainage, drainage, • Lack of/improper installation of geo-grid, • Failure to meet compaction specs of backfill and base material, • Improper embedment depth of wall, • Lack of necessary engineering and field monitoring. Clay Williams, a lawyer with Berge Horn highlighted ways in which landscape contractors can limit their liability. The number of contractors doing high-priced, high-risk jobs based on mere verbal agreements continually surprises him. “Contractors can be liable for a failure for up to 30 years,” said Williams, adding the following advice: • Develop and implement quality contracts, • Incorporate your company to protect personal assets, • Ensure your company has adequate liability insurance, • Get engineering reports, which are instrumental for proving no fault. “This meeting was a good start in raising awareness and the need for better standards,” said Krakau. “We need to expand the dialogue with builders, developers, city council, inspectors, realtors and homeowners. I’d also like to see some intensive local training provided for landscapers.”

Special thanks to the following sponsors, who were keen to support this event: Basalite Concrete Products Berge Horn Lawyers & Trademark Agents Cascade Geotechnical Ltd. CCI Industries Ltd. / Allan Block Checkmate Geosynthetics Nilex Geosynthetics Inc. OK Builders Supplies Ltd. Okanagan Rock World

Upcoming Expo a Must for Landscapers This winter’s Landscaping Expo (January 23-24 at BC Place Stadium) promises some post-Christmas joy for BC landscapers and contractors. The show, presented by Big Feats Management & Logistics, has been co-located this year with the Contractors Show to enable an expanded try-and-buy area. The feature, which allows visitors to test-drive small equipment indoors under rough terrain conditions, has proven to be extremely popular because it gathers multiple vendors together into one large “demo day”. This year also debuts the show’s exciting new “Big Tree” feature. Landscapers can participate in pruning, planting, hazard tree and root barrier systems demos, surrounding a live, 30’ tree on the show floor. A full slate of seminars offering

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Continuing Education Credits has been scheduled to complement the “Big Tree” sessions. A significant audience for the BCLNA, the association will again have a booth at the main entrance, and will showcase the Landscape Awards of Excellence. The show’s success has been evident, and the BCLNA’s Landscape Executive continues to explore ways it can promote industry development at this key event. Opportunities to partner with the show in future are under review, with the association’s role possibly expanding to include staffing a Certification Standards kiosk, providing title sponsorship of headlining events such as the skills competition, and participating in seminar presentations. For more information see the ad on page 14 and this issue’s Extras for tickets, or visit www.landscapingexpo.net. ■

Members took a tour of Kwantlen University College’s botany lab as part of the recent landscape commodity meeting hosted by the Horticulture Department. Barbra Fairclough of FarmHouse Gardens was elected as the new Landscape Chair, while Linda Berkyto of Idiosyncratic Landscaping was elected Vice Chair. The meeting was also the first opportunity for industry to provide input into the proposed Pest Management Accreditation Program.

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Growers Notes

PST Charges on Freight

A wholesale nursery generally sells its nursery stock to companies that re-sell the products and thus does not charge PST. Where freight is a separate line item, PST is not charged either, as it is to move an exempted agricultural product.

This rule applies whether or not delivery, transportation and other charges are listed separately on the invoice. Where an item is itself exempt from PST, then transportation and delivery charges are exempt regardless of the structure of the contract.

However, if a nursery sells to end users who must pay PST, is that freight PST exempt, or should they be charged PST even though it is an agricultural product?

Accordingly, where a nursery sells a non-exempt agricultural product to an end-user, PST should be charged on the freight and delivery charges. If the nursery sells an exempt item to an enduser, then PST is not collected on the freight and transportation charges.

Social service tax (PST) applies to the total cost to the purchaser up to the point where ownership is transferred, including charges for delivery and transportation.

Ministry of Small Business & Revenue

Environmental Farm Planning • Protect the Environment - Protect your Business • Workshops tailored to specialty horticulture • Access funding for P. ramorum initiatives Contact the BCLNA office for workshop details Phone: 604-574-7772 Fax: 604-574-7773 E-mail: info@bclna.com

For program information go to http://www.bcac.bc.ca/efp_programs.htm

Registration Extended Emergency registration of Subdue Maxx and Alliette has been approved for use until September 2007 in order to prevent the movement and sporulation of P.ramorum.

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2006 Member Awards Winners

Member of the Year

Young Member of the Year

For outstanding service or contribution to the association and the industry. Sponsored by Northwest Landscape Supply & Stone.

For outstanding service or contributions to the association and the industry by an individual who is 35 years old or younger. Sponsored by VanBelle Nursery Inc.

RUTH OLDE, CLD Co-Owner, Landscape Designer Blasig Landscape Design & Construction Ltd.

MICHELLE PAIN Sales Representative, Supervisor of Consumer Products TerraLink Horticulture Inc.

If you ask Ruth when she began volunteering with the BCLNA, she would tell you it all started about five hundred years ago, co-chairing the landscape committee with Don Fraser. While 500 years may be a bit of an exaggeration, her 25 years of active involvement in the garden industry have been jam-packed with volunteer tasks. Ruth is a frequent speaker to landscape groups and the gardening public. She has been on the landscape awards committee for about a decade, and chair of it for five, in addition to being the 1st Vice-Chair of the BCLNA Board of Directors. Ruth is an Industry Development Council representative, an Inside BC committee member, the Certified Landscape Designer rep for BC, a member of GardenWise’s editorial advisory panel, and is frequently called upon for assistance with a variety of other committees and events. Quips Ruth, “Volunteering is a selfimposed life sentence. But like all selfimposed activities, it is rewarding and well worth the effort. Ours is one of most exciting industries there is, and the development I have witnessed in the association and the value and power of our membership spurs me on to continue to serve my sentence.”

growers, retailers and landscapers to the association, and referring them to the BCLNA for industry resources. When asked for her perspective on volunteering, Michelle comments that it’s “a fantastic way of staying up to date on the issues facing our industry”. She believes young members should make a special effort to volunteer in some capacity each year, because it is beneficial in learning about horticulture’s success and challenges. Michelle adds that, “the more young members get involved, the more educated and influential their voices will be as the industry evolves. They’ll be better equipped to manage the industry to secure its healthy future.”

Educator of the Year For outstanding performance by people whose primary focus is educating the industry and/or the gardening public about the industry’s products, issues or services. Sponsored by Specimen Trees Wholesale Nursery Inc.

Terra Link Horticulture staff, Michelle Pain and Gary Hunt, accepted awards for Young Member and Supplier of the Year respectively.

HEATHER EDWARDS Manager of Parks Design & Development City of Burnaby Parks, Planning, Design and Development

When Michelle Pain took an interest in working with the BCLNA, she launched into involvement with all-heart, quickly taking up assignments with the CanWest Hort Show committee (which she chairs), Communities in Bloom, the Garden Image Committee, participating in Island Chapter activities, and becoming a member of the BCLNA board.

Heather Edwards, Burnaby’s Manager of Parks Planning, Design and Development, finds creative ways to strengthen the public’s appreciation and recognition of horticulture. Her efforts have been instrumental in the success of Burnaby’s Eco-Sculpture program, Communities in Bloom, and ACE-IT, an Industry Training Authority pre-apprenticeship program for high school students.

With support from her employer, Michelle has also co-hosted landscape events and provided samples for shows. She has become a one-woman BCLNA membership-drive, recruiting new

Heather initiated the Eco-Sculpture program to instill excitement in Burnaby’s horticulture department and to increase politicians’ and residents’ awareness of horticulture’s value. The program has >>

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2006 Member Award Winners are front and centre, and participants’ contributions result in their greater understanding of horticulture in their communities.

Communicator of the Year

Heather Edwards (right) presented the Environmental Stewardship Award to Kate Davis-Johnson, Park Development Manager of the Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation, for that city’s Jerricho Beach Park rehabilitation. Edwards, who received the ESA on behalf of the City of Burnaby last year, was herself the winner of the Educator of the Year Award. achieved both of these objectives, while adding to the beauty of the city’s landscape and giving the public more reasons to visit the city’s parks and cultural facilities. The Eco-Sculptures’ popularity was such that a training program was developed to teach other municipalities to create their own. When Heather got 40 Burnaby Mountain Secondary School students involved in building an eco-sculpture, the school’s interest was piqued, and a partnership with Kwantlen University College began, bringing the ACE-IT program into play. Burnaby Mountain Secondary, the City of Burnaby, and Kwantlen University College have since come together to explore the possibility of horticulture apprenticeship at the high school level. This ACE-IT program holds enormous potential for promoting horticulture to young people as a career option. Also an active supporter of Communities in Bloom, Heather considers these initiatives to be invaluable for bringing communities together, beautifying our surroundings, and inspiring environmental awareness. The benefits of horticulture

For outstanding communication to the public on garden and landscape topics. BC writers, radio or television commentators, artists or communications specialists are eligible for nomination. Sponsored by Clearview Horticultural Products. Conway Lum was recognized for his dedicated efforts to educate the gardening public through his work and frequent volunteerism as a speaker, media contributor and writer. CONWAY LUM, CHT, P. AG. Information Booth Associate Gardenworks@Mandeville A long-time volunteer at the CanWest Hort Show and CHT Test Days, Conway spends his work-days trouble-shooting garden problems for retail customers. In his spare time, he is a frequent and much requested guest speaker at garden club meetings and at garden events. Conway’s co-workers, and the numerous gardeners who seek his expertise, can vouch that his garden advice is always well founded, practical, and up to date. In efforts to keep abreast of current pest and disease issues, Conway actively participates in the European Chafer committee, and takes full advantage of education seminars. His commitment to continued learning means that he is always prepared to educate his customers and his audience

on the most effective and environmentallysensitive methods of garden pest and disease control. A testament to his whole-hearted belief in Integrated Pest Management, Conway was awarded the City of Burnaby’s “Environmental Star” award in 2005 for his extensive work in promoting chemical free lawns and gardens, and for his work with “Plant a Row, Grow a Row”. Conway’s diverse and in-depth range of gardening know-how is not only communicated on a one-on-one basis. In addition to being an excellent customer resource, often performing in-person consultations on his own time, Conway has become a sought-after writer, speaker, and media personality. He currently writes a Q & A segment for GardenWise Magazine, has had a regular gardening column in Common Ground Magazine, is a contributing author of Michael Lascelle’s A Place in the Rain and the CHT Study Guide, and has appeared on several television and radio spots speaking on gardening topics.

Marketing Innovation of the Year For a marketing program, campaign or tool used to promote a horticultural related product or service designed to increase sales, improve profits, gain new customers or keep existing customers happy. Sponsored by Canada Wide Media / GardenWise Magazine. ROCK STARS® Valleybrook Gardens Ltd. Rock Stars® was introduced by Valleybrook Gardens to promote fun but tough perennials for rock gardens, alpine troughs, small gardens, rock walls and other nooks and crannies. High-impact merchandising, consisting of brochures, posters, and bench wrap, helps drive sales, while a unique pot with an unusual finish distinguishes the >>

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2006

Landscape Awards of Excellence

2006 Winning Entries This year’s best

in the business of building the garden dream!

line from other potted perennials. Some plants are sold with a rock mulch to create a specialized look. Like Valleybrook’s signature “blue pots” and its Jeepers Creepers® line, Rock Stars® attract a higher wholesale and retail price than similar plants in generic packaging. Since they are not sold to mass marketers, this provides better margins for both retailer and grower. Once Valleybrook has two years of production and distribution of this product line, growers in the USA will be signed up as licensees to provide a stream of licensing fee income. Retailer enthusiasm has been high, and in certain markets, this program has attracted new customers for the entire range of products. Marketing success has been proven through: • Displays at trade shows, which have generated enthusiasm from buyers • Retailers reports of good sales and an interest in purchasing more next year • Requests from three major US perennial growers to become licensees for this program • An introduction by the editor of Green Profit at the recent Ball Perennial Conference in Indiana as an example of innovative marketing suited to younger generations of gardeners. The Rock Stars® program will be expanding to over 150 varieties in 2007. ■ Karen Foss, publisher of GardenWise Magazine, presented John Schroeder with the Marketing Innovation Award, sponsored by Canada Wide Media.

ANNE TALBOT-KELLY GARDEN DESIGN www.gardenhabitats.ca • 604-732-0336

CAREY’S GARDEN DESIGNS LTD. www.careys.ca • 250-390-0527

Making over this home’s modest patch of grass achieved big results, softening the blunt fence line, and adding plantings that, with maturity, will block alley views. This two-level flagstone patio, large enough for outdoor entertaining, will soon be nestled in a leafy refuge. A dramatic Westcoast landscape!

An unused stretch of lawn was transformed into this airy kitchen, which overlooks the ocean. Complete with gas fire pit, and Pennsylvania Blue Stone prep counters and dining patio, the alfresco kitchen is supported by stabilizing retaining walls and accented with subtle garden plantings.

BLASIG LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION www.blasig.com • 604-462-9144

DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPES 604-985-0092

A swimming pool, hot tub, waterfall, and outdoor shower bring a resort-like feel to this backyard, and a patio large enough to host numerous guests (or a pickup basketball game) fits this family’s active lifestyle. Ribbons of granite retaining walls reduce unmowably steep slopes, allowing for more recreation and less maintenance.

French nuance reflected in the driveway gates, and the garden’s understated symmetry, lend refinement to this formal landscape. The old-world drive leads visitors past a knot garden, a custom-designed beech arbour, and a bed of cascading white roses. This landscape quietly complements the home and its elegant architecture.

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m! THE GREAT CANADIAN LANDSCAPING CO. LTD. www.canadianlandscaping.com 604-841-1592 2T CONSTRUCTION LTD. www.2tconstruction.ca 604-240-8697 Originally housing a bocce lawn and single street lamp, this garden’s ground-up renovation incorporated a semi-covered eating area, pond and water feature, natural gas fireplace, a new lawn, and an irrigation system. Accent lighting allows evening use and views of the garden, and basalt walls add dimension and continuity from the lowest level to its vertical elements.

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PACIFICA LANDSCAPE WORKS www.pacificalandscapes.com 604-312-7572 Immersed in lush surroundings, this home’s lower patio visually floats over the pond and landscape, allowing unrestricted views of the installation’s many features. Two stream systems and a waterfall, basalt planters, dense ornamental plantings, Koi pond, and a covered upper patio for barbequing, each have a place in this tranquil, small-space garden.

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Landscape Awards of Excellence

2006 Winning Entries

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PINK LOTUS DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES www.pinklotus.ca • 604-469-1997

WATERMARK GARDENS www.watermarkgardens.com •604-323-1448

This garden awarded its owners instant privacy with the addition of large bamboo plants and a custom-built, raised teahouse for relaxing and stargazing. Although small in size, the structure’s height and clear roof lend spaciousness; copper gutters and rain chains transformed the retreat from ordinary to outstanding.

This garden’s owners, an architect and an avid gardener, had a distinct vision for their space, creating sketches of the elements on their ‘wish list’. A waterwall, post-andcable fence, and plantings, are the result of a combined effort between owners and landscapers, who sourced materials, worked out construction details, and completed the installation.

This home’s architect and consultants produced a concept plan to ensure that the property echoed the house’s style—that of an established country estate. Its swimming pool, spa, driveway, port-cochere, parterre, arbours and patio, complete with plantings, lighting and irrigation, were installed to exacting standards.

SERENITY LANDSCAPES WITH SHELL BUSEY’S HOUSESMART RENOVATIONS www.serenitylandscapes.ca 604-946-7275

WATERMARK GARDENS www.watermarkgardens.com • 604-323-1448

NORTH BY NORTHWEST VENTURES INC. 604-538-7887

This deck, dining patio, and spa, are but three elements in a 9,000 square foot garden renovation, which also includes a formal entry area, classical parterre, and lawn. Although visually and physically linked by rustic stone walls and walkways, each area has a distinct character, complementing the newly renovated home.

A 100-acre commercial area, Glenlyon Business Park requires impeccable maintenance. Plantings are refurbished five times annually to keep beds in blossom all year long. The park’s 33 feature beds, native plantscapes, pond, observation deck, paths, boulevards and trees, are manicured to show-garden standards.

Created in tandem with the home’s full renovation, this landscape was designed with the subtlety of nature in mind. Handmade stone benches, collected driftwood, and birdhouses crafted from 100-year old barn wood are gentle accents to the plantings. Custom irrigation and low voltage lighting nestled in wood and rock, provide unobtrusive modern convenience.

WATERMARK GARDENS www.watermarkgardens.com 604-323-1448

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PARA SPACE LANDSCAPING INC. 604-291-2800 Maintenance of Quilchena Green, an 85-unit townhome complex, includes all aspects of lawn care, pruning, garden bed work, designing and installation of prominent flower displays at the entrance, fountain and clubhouse, and general site clean-up. All plant health needs are carried out with an Integrated Pest Management approach.

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Assistant Supervisors (Field & Landscape) Responsibilities include the supervision and monitoring of daily activities of work crews. Candidates should have a two year degree in Horticulture or related field. In-House Sales Representative This position requires an up-beat, self starter, professional person with a very good knowledge of plant material with experience in computers, accounting and inventory control.

Laborers Physically fit people who enjoy working outdoors are always in demand. For more information on these or other possible employment opportunities, please contact Laurie Wright at admin@parklandnurseries.com or fax 403-340-8755. Reputable Lower Mainland garden design company is looking to hire designer With minimum 5 years experience & completion of minimum 2 year related education. Please email resume to design.resume@shaw.ca. Propagation Manager Van Belle Nursery located in Abbotsford, B.C. produces over 2 million plants annually. We are growing fast and looking for a Propagation Manager to lead our propagation program and staff. Are you committed to building an effective team in a fast paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment? Do you bring a positive attitude, a commitment to continuous improvement, and an eagerness to embrace new challenges? Do you have a horticultural degree, three years industry experience, including propagation, and two years leadership experience? We want to meet you! Please go to www.vanbelle.com for more details and application instructions.

For Sale Earth Friendly Pest Control Company Asking price: $65,000 Contact: biobus@telus.net As municipalities restrict the use of pesticides gardeners are desperate for a solution. Step into a business that provides the alternative to chemical pesticides by providing beneficial insects. This wholesale business has shown rapid growth by targeting the most successful of nursery retailers in BC and AB. The market, the product and the infrastructure is all in place for an individual or company to take it to the next level. See Extras for more classifieds.

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Industry Notables

Industry Bits

WaFlorA Cup Awarded to Ed Hume

JVK Acquires Crofton

Bob and Marianna Metke, last year’s recipients, turn over the WaFlora Cup to Ed Hume.

Ed Hume, a longtime horticulture industry supporter and media personality, was presented with the perpetual ‘WaFlorA Cup’ at the Greenhouse Management Institute in Everett, Washington. Sponsored by Pacific Coast Nurseryman Magazine, the WaFlorA Cup is given in recognition of many years of outstanding service and contribution to the Washington Floral Association. The WFA consists of floral growers and allied trades people from the northwest U.S. and western Canada.

GPN Magazine wins Eddie Award GPN Magazine was the Gold Award winner at the 2006 Eddie Awards presented annually by publishingindustry magazine Folio:. The Eddie Awards recognize overall editorial excellence in magazines and are open to all publications (consumer, business-tobusiness and association). GPN Magazine serves the floriculture industry, including growers, retailers, dealers, wholesalers, brokers, extension agents, educational institutions, researchers, suppliers, manufacturers and others allied in the field.

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ 2007 Perennial of the Year Introduced in Europe in 1988 and named for a garden rather than its habit, Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ was selected as the Perennial Plant Association’s Perennial Plant of the Year. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Stock plants are easy to maintain and stem cuttings may be taken just about any time of year from actively growing plants. Plants root in about a week in light mist at a soil temperature of 70°F.

Jack Van Klaveren Ltd. (JVK) announced the acquisition of Crofton Grower Services Ltd. early last month. The two companies plan to integrate over the next six months; Neil and Clayton Crofton will continue to manage the overall BC operations. “We look forward to this transition. Our team is excited to offer our customers the broader product line and enhanced service that results from having access to the resources of JVK,” said Clayton Crofton, General Manager. Added Neil, “Jackie and I are extremely happy that JVK has seen our company as a solid performer in this market. We are also pleased that JVK has chosen to keep and build our existing organization, and we will be working closely with the JVK team to serve growers over the coming years.”

All-America Selections Released BCAC Appoints To commemorate New Manager 75 years of selecting superior bedding and vegetable plant varieties, All-America Selections released its 2007 Award Winners, plus a collection of Classics that have withstood the test of time. This year’s AAS winners include Celosia ‘Fresh Look Gold’, Vinca ‘Pacific Burgundy Halo’, Petunia F1 ‘Opera Supreme Pink Morn’ and Pepper F1 ‘Holy Molé’. For more information on the AAS winners, visit www.all-americaselections.org. ■

BC Agriculture Council announced the appointment of Christine Koch last month. Koch took on a managerial position (Policy and Member Relations), joining the Abbotsford-based council on December 1. Her related experience most recently included a 13-year stint as Senior Manager for Horticultural Industries in the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. BCAC Chair, Dick Klein Geltink, noted, “we are pleased to have Christine join us. Her work will strengthen our policy development and ability to serve our members in an increasingly complex and changing environment. We are confident that this decision will assist in moving the Council forward in a positive and proactive manner, and will pay long term dividends for our investment.”

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IAF Hires New Manager, Seeks Executive Director The Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC also announced the hiring of a new manager. Bill Henderson has joined the IAF as Manager of Program Development. IAF works to administer federally and provincially funded programs that benefit the agri-food industry. “Bill has a flair for unifying diverse stakeholders and balancing competing demands to achieve priority goals,” said Al Helmersen, IAF executive director. “These qualities are vital to the success of Focus on the Future as it moves further along the implementation curve.” Henderson succeeds Al Helmersen, who was appointed executive director earlier this year. With Al set to retire soon, the search for a new executive director is also in progress. ■

BCLNA Fundraising Auction 20th Anniversary Party Where: United Flower Growers’ Auction When: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Time: Preview begins at 2:00 pm; Auction begins at 3:30 pm Plan your donation for this annual event in support of BCLNA market development for Inside BC, export development and scholarship awards. Look for detailed information in this issue’s Extras.

P. ramorum Certification & Environmental Farm Planning Workshops Various dates and locations. Contact BCLNA for details. BC Landscaping Expo January 23-24, 2007 BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC www.landscapingexpo.net Interior Environmental Plant Management Conference January 25-26, 2007 Kelowna, BC Contact Mario: 250-488-0899 or iepma@yahoo.com Genetically Engineered Plants February 2, 2007 VanDusen Floral Hall Vancouver, BC www.vandusen.org

Growers’ Short Course February 14, 2007 Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre Abbotsford, BC www.horteducationbc.com National Awards of Landscape Excellence February 15, 2007 Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver, BC BCRPA Spring Training Langley Coast Hotel & Convention Centre Langley, BC www.bcrpa.bc.ca mwallace@bcrpa.bc.ca Tel: 604-629-0965 ext. 29 February 19, 2007 BCRPA Playground Safety Awareness February 20, 2007 Horticulture Day Presenters February 21, 2007 Maintenance Day Presenters

BC Home & Garden Show February 21-25, 2007 BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC www.bchomeandgardenshow.com

WCTA Conference & Show February 25-27, 2007 Victoria Conference Centre Victoria, BC www.wctaturf.com BCLNA Auction February 27, 2007 United Flower Growers Auction Burnaby, BC www.bclna.com

Out of Province Events Landscape Ontario Congress January 9-11, 2007 Toronto Congress Centre Toronto, ON www.locongress.com Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show January 17-19, 2007 Lakeside Centre at McCormick Place Chicago, IL www.midam.org CGTA Gift Show January 28-February 1, 2007 Toronto Congress Centre Toronto, ON www.cgta.org ANLA Management Clinic January 31-February 3, 2007 Galt House Hotel & Suites Louisville, KT www.managementclinic.org Canadian International Turfgrass Conference March 1-6, 2007 Palais des Congrès Montreal, QC www.golfsupers.com Canada Blooms March 7-11, 2007 Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, ON www.canadablooms.com

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New BCLNA Members FINAL APPROVAL

The BCLNA welcomes the following new members: Arnisa Farm Ltd., Arnold Henhapl, Cobble Hill, Active Grower Bedford Landscaping, Gord Bedford, Pitt Meadows, Active Landscaper Budd’s in Focus/Raising The View, Donna Budd, Maple Ridge, Associate (Interim) Darshan Nursery (2005) Ltd., Inderpal Randhawa, Abbotsford, Active Grower (Interim) Envisage Landscape Design, Andrée Chan, Coquitlam, Active Landscaper (Interim) HarkAway Botanicals, Lyle Courtice, New Westminster, Active Grower Karn Enterprises Ltd., Lakhbir Khakh, Abbotsford, Active Grower L & W Landscaping, Wojciech Lenartowicz, North Vancouver, Active Landscaper Line X Spray-On Truck Bedliners, Tim MacDonald, Langley, Associate (Interim) New Image Contracting Ltd., Lance Carlsen, Surrey, Active Landscaper Sierra Landscaping Ltd., Chuck Robertson, Winfield, Active Landscaper Solomon Living, Jonathan Yao, North Vancouver, Associate (Interim) SoundGarden Landscape & Design Ltd., Leslie Garbutt, Whistler, Active Landscaper Summerfield Landscape Company, Michael Anderson, Burnaby, Active Landscaper Urban Habitats, Lorraine Locherty, Victoria, Active Landscaper Western Grounds Maintenance Ltd., Bernie & Pauline Faulkes, Langley, Active Landscaper W.I.G. (Western Independent Greenhouses), Alfred or Dan Kwan, Burnaby, Active Retailer Heide, Normajean, Langley, Student Merrick, Philip, Coquitlam, Student

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TENTATIVE APPROVAL

The following companies will become BCLNA members at the next board meeting unless a member provides a valid reason for not accepting the application:

Baldwin Landscape Construction, Stephen Baldwin, Kelowna, Active Landscaper Blue Pine Enterprises Ltd., Mike Lalonde, Surrey, Active Landscaper LawnPro Landscapes, John Eckhardt, Chilliwack, Active Landscaper

Oasis Waterfalls, Dan Davis, Abbotsford, Active Landscaper (Interim) Wilkinson Construction, Dennis Wilkinson, North Vancouver, Active Landscaper Susan Fisher, Nanaimo, Student Julie Mills, Nanaimo, Student

Sumas Gro–Media Ltd.

• Raw materials purchased in advance helps to ensure product consistency and availability. • Multiple computers control the dosing equipment, increasing accuracy and speed. This makes it easier to offer competitively priced products.

Sumas Gro–Media specializes in the production of specialty crop mixes for the nursery, bedding plants, perennial and blueberry crops. We also have seedling and propagation soils.

• Non-invasive mixing equipment protects the structure and consistency of the media. Premium raw ingredients produce a consistent end product every time.

• Fast, reliable delivery.

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604.823-6688

Take a risk, don’t take a risk…

With your input, we can take the guesswork out of risk management. The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Flowers Canada Growers are working together right now to help you manage risk. Our risk management research study was designed to determine how to improve success and reduce risk for all ornamental horticulture producers. It cannot succeed without the firsthand knowledge and experience of growers like you. Thanks for your input! Thanks to all those growers who have participated in the focus groups, we appreciate the time you took to provide your unique perspective. Watch for the results. We’ll share the results with the industry in early 2007. Look for them online at www.canadanursery.com or www.flowerscanadagrowers.com and at upcoming tradeshows and events.

This project was made possible by funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through its Private Sector Risk Management Partnerships (PSRMP) Program. AAFC is pleased to participate in this project and is committed to working with its industry partners to increase public awareness of the importance of the agri-food industry to Canada.

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NATIONAL AWARDS LANDSCAPE

Excellence

CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST AT WORK The National Awards of Landscape Excellence is a way for Canada to recognize those companies that have significantly raised the l e v e l o f p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m i n t h e l a n d s c a p e i n d u s t r y.

To register: BCLNA Tel: 604.574.7772 Fax: 604.574.7773 Email: info@bclna.com

Hosted by:

Westin Bayshore Hotel February 15, 2007 Reception begins at 5:30 pm Vancouver, BC