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B.C. LANDSCAPE & NURSERY ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION • APRIL 2007
The Victoria Home & Garden Show was a great success, due largely to the hard work of Island Chapter Chair Reuben Butterfield (Helios Landscaping Inc.) and Treasurer Brian Russell (Russell Nursery), and their team of dedicated volunteers.
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PHOTO: MAC DALLMAN
Betty Murray (Betty Murray Garden Design Ltd.) assisted with staffing of the BCLNA booth at last month’s Nanaimo Spring Home & Garden Show, one of two events that brought Island Chapter members together under one roof to communicate with the gardening public.
Island Chapter Excels at Victoria Home & Garden Show Colonist reporter, “it might be more aptly named a ‘Garden and Home Show.’” The Victoria Home & Garden Show moved to a downtown location this year, bringing a whole new level of sophistication to the show. The show, previously held in Saanich in a rustic setting, took place in the centrally located Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena, which successfully attracted an increased number of visitors due to its convenient access. The Island’s horticulture industry, which showcased an array of well-presented displays, earned the admiration of the Victoria press. Said Joanne Hatherly, Times
The stellar impression was arguably the result of the Island Chapter’s arrangement to purchase a section of the show, and promote participation to local members and other industry participants, giving the group a vested interest in its image and success. More than 20 BCLNA members took part in the annual event, led by organizing committee members, Reuben Butterfield, Brian Russell, Ann Rankin, and Suzanne Johnston. Special thanks and congratulations to the committee, and its many volunteers.
4 HortEducationBC 5 BCLNA News Bulletins 7 On Display: Retail Merchandising Tips 11 BCMAL Report 13 Landscape & Retail News 14 Industry Bits 15 Grower Notes
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Message from the President
Accountability Through Action Spring has arrived, growers are shipping, landscape companies have long client lists and garden centres are responding to gardeners’ spring needs. We all hope that favourable weather arrives to deliver a strong spring season. But in the midst of our spring work, we need to think about the connection between our industry and the continual ‘environmental’ headlines. We are key players in Earth’s overall health. Plants and trees remove carbon from the atmosphere and the benefits to our industry are obvious, but there is a
broader role for us in using and promoting sustainable horticultural practices. I recently heard that some of our wholesale suppliers and garden centres are voluntarily removing products from inventory that cause harm to the environment when misused by inexperienced gardeners. Their actions have been noticed and admired by customers and community groups. In the past, this effort might have put them at a competitive disadvantage; now, if they advertise their leadership, it will earn customer loyalty. Everyone in the industry has a part in improving our environment. Ask your suppliers what Best Management Practices they employ, and what they are doing to improve our environment.
The BCLNA board, through the Environment Committee and commodity groups, is increasing its focus on specific actions that will support members in implementing environmentally responsible actions. You can participate by emailing suggestions to kmanton@bclna.com (Krista Manton, landscape and retail support) or hdyck@bclna.com (Hedy Dyck, grower and supplier support).
Fred Giesbrecht, President, B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association
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BCLNA Board Highlights
Monday, March 19, 2007 Growers: BCLNA is supporting two members, whose Maple Ridge nurseries were flooded, by ensuring the Provincial Emergency Program is aware of the precedent set in 1997 when PEP included nurseries damaged in snow storms (a particular clause in the program can be interpreted to exclude nurseries). Richard Desmarteau is BCLNA’s representative on the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s and Fraser Valley Regional District’s Agriculture committees. Thanks to Bruce Peel who previously served on the Fraser Valley Committee. Sandy Mathies has been appointed to the BC Agriculture Policy Framework Committee, which provides industry input in the joint federal/provincial agriculture programs.
HortWest APRIL 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.
Interior: A workshop on retaining walls is being planned for July. Anthony Krakau is representing the industry at a City of Kelowna forum on landscape and water sustainability. Labour: A national Red Seal meeting will be held in April; it is possible that horticulture will be a Red Seal trade in BC in 2008, which will make horticulture employers eligible for federal tax credits. Education and Certification: Anne Kadwell has been hired as President of HEBC on a part-time basis. HortEducationBC’s 2007-08 business plan includes initiating the process of incorporating utility arborists and urban forestry. Increasing the numbers of horticulture-related trades in HEBC will provide it with increased operational stability.
Safety / WorkSafeBC: BCLNA had four representatives at the FARSHA and WorkSafeBC event that launched Canada Farm Safety week. The Board is concerned about public perception that farmers disregard contract worker safety. Discussions will be held with BCLNA growers and BC Agriculture Council to determine whether there are additional actions that need to be taken in our own industry or within agriculture as a whole. Inside BC Market Development: Barbra Fairclough volunteered to sit on the Communities in Bloom Board of Directors. AGM 2007 will be held November 1-2 at the Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre in Abbotsford. AGM 2008 will be held in Whistler with Olympic venue tours to be included in the program. ■
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Kadwell Joins HortEducationBC
expansion as HortEducationBC takes on new initiatives and explores possibilities with other trades. Bill Hardy, Chair of that board, commented, “We are extremely happy to have Anne join the team. Her energy and passion for the industry is evident, and we are confident that she will continue to build on the strong foundation that PJ Burns established at HortEducationBC’s inception.”
Following an extensive candidate search and brief transitional period, the HortEducationBC board announced the hiring of Anne Kadwell, CHT, as the organization’s President. A Niagara Parks School of Horticulture and Brock University graduate (Communication), Kadwell has extensive experience in interior and exterior horticultural design, corporate sales and training. Said Kadwell, “I am excited to have this opportunity to work with the people and organizations involved in horticultural education, training, certification and apprenticeship. I am looking forward to meeting with members of the industry to find ways we can work together to
New ITA Officer promote education in the trade to the benefit of BC businesses. When we plant a seed, we plant our future.” The President’s position will be part-time in the immediate future, with likely
The Industry Training Authority recently announced the appointment of Kevin Evans to the new position of Chief Operating Officer. Evans joins the ITA’s senior management team to provide strategic input and direction, leaving his
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BCLNA News Bulletins
New Show Features Refresh CanWest introducing an expanded Green Garden component, an Urban Deck Showcase, Plans are in the works to add new features to the CanWest Hort Show, giving BCLNA members exciting new reasons to attend. The show is booked at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 12 to 13, with tours slated to follow on September 14. Mark your calendars now, and check www.CanWestHortShow.com often for more on these highlights:
District of North Vancouver Field Arborist, Kerin Matthews, instructs one of five small groups of students at a hands-on pruning workshop in February. Thanks to Pacific Arborist Supply for sponsoring the lunch and providing a chipper safety demo.
March rains didn’t deter members from attending Finning (Canada)’s Commercial Vehicle Safety seminar, held at their Port Kells shop.
recent position as Vice-President of the Retail Council of Canada (Western Canada region), and having been Chief Journalist for CBC television in British Columbia. Commented BCLNA Executive Director, Jane Stock, on the appointment, “Kevin Evans really knows his ‘stuff’ and was a very successful media person before moving to the retail association. I’ve always been so impressed with his ability to get a high profile for their group.” ■
Wow! Retail Road Show – Visit Seattle’s best garden centres with retail guru Robert Hendrickson after attending his seminar on the Really Good! and the What were they thinking? approaches to garden centre merchandising; Wow! Mike Lin Graphic Workshop – don’t miss this world-famous designer, whose energetic attitude will give you all the confidence and artistic ‘tricks’ you need to wow your clients; New! Bookstore – Load up on books and relax at the coffee bar; New! Silent Auction – place your bid at this exciting event; New! Happy Hour – from 4 to 6 p.m. on the show floor. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, or to book your booth at CanWest, contact Karen deJong or Barb Nelson at (604) 574-7772.
The Vancouver Sun and Miracle-Gro container gardening competition, outreach programs and displays, displays, displays.” Brown encouraged BCLNA members to join in the excitement and support gardening by participating in the event— North America’s largest outdoor garden show—which attracts more than 20,000 enthusiasts each year. She added that, “[Fireworks] is particularly looking for more of BC’s world-class specialty growers and designers to participate.” Exhibitors can take advantage of the opportunity by booking booth space, designing a 10’ x 10’ feature garden, creating an 8’ x 8’ urban deck, speaking, volunteering, or simply telling a friend. Display space is free, and comes with complimentary retail space. For more details, contact The Vancouver Sun Garden Show at (604) 687-4780 or email gardenshow@fireworksgroup.com.
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20th Annual Auction a Success This year’s BCLNA Auction raised over $32,000 to fund scholarships for Kwantlen University College and Capilano College, an exam fee for one lucky CHT candidate, as well as market development efforts
Garden Show Gets Back to its Roots The Vancouver Sun Garden Show 2007 is shaping up to be the strongest yet, given organizers’ efforts to emphasize its core values and re-dedicate it to its horticultural and gardening roots. Said Borja Brown of Fireworks Marketing Group Inc., “Our partnership with The Vancouver Sun promises to bring the show, the exhibitors and its garden displays unparalleled exposure, and we are
Stephan Helsloot of Crofton Grower Supplies volunteers his arm to Hedy Dyck as she measures out 50/50 tickets during the fundraising auction. Tracy Loewen (Cannor Nursery) took home the 50/50 draw prize.
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BCLNA News Bulletins both within the province and for the local export industry. The auction committee thanks all the volunteers who helped put on the event, the members who donated a variety of products for purchase, and United Flower Growers for allowing the BCLNA to use its facility. Particular
thanks go to Sandy and Janet Mathies of Cannor Nursery, who were the biggest spenders of the evening. The Mathies earned themselves a night at the Pan Pacific Hotel, brunch, and the Golden Fork Award to display in their office for the next year.
Schroeders Host NZ Hort Tour Following successful tours to Chile, Italy and South Africa, John and Kelly Schroeder of Valleybrook Gardens Ltd. recently announced their fourth guided horticultural tour, destination: New Zealand. Renowned for its scenery, friendly people, and remarkable flora, the November 2007 trip will showcase the country’s progressive garden centres, botanical and private gardens, and innovative nurseries during that country’s late-spring season. New Zealand’s beauty is a certain highlight. Said Kelly Schroeder, “While the trip will provide significant educational and business benefit, we have included a wide range of sightseeing activities including a home-stay with a New Zealand farm family, an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, and several backcountry adventures. It will be an exceptional experience.” The Schroeders, accompanied by local guides and experts, will lead the tour. John commented on previous trips, noting, “South Africa had to be the most memorable. The scenery was great, and our three-day safari was a lifetime highlight. The plant life in that country is spectacular. Of course, the food, wine and cultural experience in Italy was also outstanding. Ah heck, they were all great—and very well received by participants.” He added that the average group size is about a dozen, and industry members from anywhere in the world are welcome; “Most participants are Canadian, but we’ve enjoyed the company of Americans on our trips too. Trekking in an industry-specific, small group tour is one of the most pleasurable ways to visit a country. Even those who insist they would never travel in a group have found that it is actually the best way to explore.” To learn more, visit www.valleybrook.com ■
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On Display
Ian Baldwin’s Retail Merchandising Tips RETAILERS TOOK A REFRESHER COURSE on effective merchandising with Ian Baldwin, then showed off their creative talents during the hands-on workshop that followed. These are just some of the participants’ displays.
CUSTOMERS AVOID DARK SPACES AND DEAD ENDS. Open up aisles and use the vistas at their ends to tempt people with colour, light, noise, water, seats, shade or a bargain! Create a single focal point from 15 meters, make displays wide, use themes and suggest collections.
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On Display
EIGHT END-CAP ESSENTIALS: • Make it shopable and inviting. No Flower Shows! • Keep it simple. One theme, three SKUs, one tie-in. • Volume sells volume. Never display fewer than ten of one SKU. • Block color together. No one-sy, two-sy mixing. • Space costs money. Minimum price for items should be $9.99. • Keep it quick. No browse or educational items. • Keep back stock behind for easy refills. • Use colour trim or fixtures to grab attention.
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FOR LONG TABLES OR BEDS, always use height to break up the monotony (at least half a meter above bed or table). Use colours and textures to catch the eye, and add tie-ins to surrounding product. Face tables toward the main traffic flow.
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Out of Province Events ANLA Retail Roadshow June 20-24 Seattle, WA www.anla.org OFA Short Course July 14-17 Columbus, OH www.ofa.org Perennial Plant Symposium August 5-12 Columbus, OH www.perennialplant.org CGTA Fall Gift Show August 12-15 Toronto, ON www.cgta.org Farwest Show August 23-25 Portland, OR www.farwestshow.com
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BCMAL Report
Research Snippets Propagation of Sciadopitys verticillata by Stem Cuttings (HortScience 41(7):1662-1666) – Methods to increase rooting by minimizing coagulation of the latex-like sap at the basal cut were tested. Cuttings averaged 15 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter. Before treatments were applied, a fresh basal cut was made and the cuttings were laterally scored 3 cm from the basal end. The treatments included soaking for 24 hours in either water or a 0.5% solution of the detergent Tween-20. The cuttings were dipped in a 1:5 dilution of Dip-N-Grow for one minute before sticking to a depth of 7 cm in a 1:1 mixture of peat and perlite. Rooting success was scored six months after planting. The water soak treatment resulted in 44-50% rooting of hardwood cuttings (collected in March) and 28-38% rooting of softwood cuttings (collected in June). The control and detergent solution treatments had only 20-23% and 13-15% rooting of hardwood and softwood cuttings, respectively. Cutting the basal end under water before the soak treatment increased rooting by 14-36%. Cuttings collected from shade-grown trees had greater rooting efficiency (86% for hardwood and 25% for softwood cuttings) than from sun-grown trees. The size the tree did not have a significant effect on rooting.
Nursery Production of Helleborus x hybridus: Management of Nitrogen and Substrate pH (J. Environ. Hort. 24(4):207-212) – The study investigated the effects of different rates of dolomitic lime in a pine bark media (0, 1.4, 2.7, 4.1 and 5.4 kg/m3) and of nitrogen fertigation (10, 20, 40, 80, or 160 mg/L) on the growth of Helleborus x hybridus. The study was conducted in a greenhouse with 50% shade and day/night temperatures of 24±3C/18±3C. The plants were fertigated every other day. At the lowest rates of nitrogen (10 and 20 mg/L), the lime rate did not have a significant effect on shoot dry weight. However, at 40 to 160 mg/L nitrogen, the addition of lime significantly increased shoot growth. Increasing the lime rate above 1.4 kg/m3 did not have a significant effect on shoot growth. A similar trend was observed for root dry weight. Lime significantly increased root growth, but root dry weight of plants grown with 1.4 or more kg/m3 lime were not significantly different. Increasing the nitrogen fertigation rate had no effect on root growth, but did decrease the root-to-shoot ratio as a result of increased shoot growth. The authors concluded that a dolomitic lime rate of 1.4 kg/m3, which resulted in a media
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pH of 5.4, is sufficient for top and root growth of Helleborus x hybridus when grown in a pine bark substrate. Adequate nitrogen nutrition can be attained by fertigation at 40 to 160 mg/L nitrogen using a 4:1:2 N:P:K formulation. Postemergence Liverwort Control in Container-Grown Nursery Crops (J. Environ. Hort. 24(4):230-236) – Gentry 25-WP (quinoclamine) provided good postemergence control (>90%) across all four experiments. When liverwort infestation was high, control improved by using higher rates of Gentry or by using a surfactant. Gentry provided 96-100% control up to 14 days after application at the highest labeled rate. TerraCyte (sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate) provided poor-moderate control and BroadStar (flumioxazin) provided unacceptable postemergence control. Cool temperatures (18 to 22ºC), low UV light levels, and abundant precipitation improve liverwort vigor and make it more difficult to control with postemergence herbicides. Gentry (formerly Mogeton) is not registered for use in Canada, but the CNLA continues to work with the registrant on a label for nursery crops. ■
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Final Approval Absolute Landscaping Ltd., Dean Ogden, Vancouver, Active Landscaper Avalon Gardens, Heath Bunting, Victoria, Active Landscaper b. jegard landscaping, Brian Jegard, Vancouver, Active Landscaper (Interim) Bella Terra Landscape Ltd., Robert & Nathan Douglas, Langley, Active Landscaper (Interim) City of Abbotsford, Dave Van der Put, Abbotsford, Individual City of Parksville, Peter Crawshaw, Parksville, Individual Coligny Hill Farms Ltd., Garnet Etsell, Abbotsford, Active Grower (Interim) Como Lake Garden Centre Ltd., Bill Pastorek, Port Coquitlam, Active Retailer Curb-Ease, Warren & Denise Kinney, Parksville, Active Landscaper (Interim) Ferrier’s Waterscapes, Rick Ferrier, Invermere, Active Landscaper Garden Décor & Design Group, Catarina Van Vliet, Delta, Active Landscaper Garden Xscape, Ardath Breton, Coquitlam, Active Landscaper Green Spirit Landscape Arts, Hilde Neustadter, Abbotsford, Active Landscaper Higher Ground Landscaping and Design, Mike Vandergugten, Surrey, Active Landscaper (Interim) Kwantlen University College, Eve Mix, Surrey, Individual New Landscapes, Janice New, Duncan, Active Landscaper Outside Contemporary Garden Design, Lalieth White, Vancouver, Active Landscaper (Interim) Park’s Plants & Pots, Graham Park, Coal Harbour, Active Retailer (Interim) Premier Tech Biotechnologies, Simon Martineau, Rivier-du-Loup, Quebec, Out of Province Pure Landscapes Ltd., Nate Begin, Vancouver, Active Landscaper (Interim) Sequoia Landscape Services, Tyler Parke, North Vancouver, Active Landscaper Siji Gardening, Jianxin Qian & Yingmore Yao, Vancouver, Active Landscaper (Interim) Symbiota Horticultural Services, Jacob Kerkhoff, Rosedale, Associate True Earth Gardening, Kit St. John & Tobin Brown, Victoria, Active Landscaper (Interim) The Urban Lumberjack, Scott & Natalie McConkey, Maple Ridge, Active Landscaper Whitebeach Garden Service Ltd., Tom Shirahama, Burnaby, Active Landscaper Lynne Christmas, North Vancouver, Individual Herve Bedard, North Vancouver, Student Colin Black, Richmond, Student Sarah Delaney, Vancouver, Student Ryan Donohoe, Burnaby, Student Ryan Herbstreit, Surrey, Student Eva McFadyen, Delta, Student Raegen Olmstead, Vancouver, Student Kuriakos Pawchuk, Nanaimo, Student Geoff Petrie, North Vancouver, Student Neil Pretty, North Vancouver, Student Helen Sebelius, Parksville, Student Sarah Verstraete, North Vancouver, Student
Te n t a t i v e A p p r o v a l Aileen Enterprises Inc., Aileen Feng, Richmond, Associate Curb-Ease #15, Lorraine Sood & Stu Boschman, Delta, Associate (Interim) Farm Credit Canada, Diane Murphy, Abbotsford, Individual Groundworks, Marek Kociolek, New Westminster, Active Landscaper K&C Silviculture Ltd., Brad Powell, Oliver, Active Grower Ladybug Landscaping & Services, James von Broembsen, Surrey, Active Landscaper Living Gardens Ltd., Grant Rampton, Burnaby, Active Landscaper (Interim) Mooie Exotic Plants Ltd., Regan Tourond, Delta, Active Grower (Interim) Mumby’s Tree Services Ltd., Verna Mumby, Comox, Active Landscaper (Interim) Sylvan Vale Nursery Ltd., Iola Elder, Black Creek, Active Grower Valley Lowbed Services, Gianni Testini, Langley, Active Landscaper (Interim) Workman Enterprises, Ron Workman, Kelowna, Active Landscaper
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Tree Canada Foundation has put its “ReLeaf” program into action, to the benefit of BC’s storm-damaged landscapes, and BCLNA’s member garden centres. The non-profit organization will be providing residents who lost trees greater than 30 cm in diameter with an $80 coupon towards the purchase of trees valued at $150 or more. The coupons are valid only at BCLNA member retailers, and residents living in the Fraser Valley to Hope area, the Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island may apply for their vouchers online. Residents must describe the damage and location of replanting in order to receive their vouchers. Retailers can send collected coupons to Tree Canada Foundation for reimbursement (we recommend that garden centre staff attach a duplicate receipt to the redeemed voucher at point of purchase). To learn more about the program, visit www.treecanada.ca and click on “BC Coast ReLeaf Fund”.
BuyersGuide Updates A-Class Landscape Name change: Hampton Landscape Email: tim@hamptonliving.ca Website: www.hamptonliving.ca Abacus Gardening & Landscaping Box 5025, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3 Tel/Fax: 250-595-6677 Email: abacuslandscaping@shaw.ca Arnisa Farm Ltd. Tel: 250-743-1560 Website: http://web.mac.com/arnisa Augustine Bark Mulch Name change: Augustine Trucking Ltd. Bamboocanada Email: bamboocanada@hotmail.com Bevo Farms Ltd. Email: info@bevofarms.com Bobcat Country Email: bobcat@bobcatcountry.com Bylands Nurseries Ltd. Email: reception@bylands.com C-Scape Garden Maintenance and Landscape Tel: 250-743-2948
Plant a Billion Trees Campaign The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a major worldwide tree planting campaign. Under the Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign, people, communities, business and industry, civil society organizations and governments are encouraged to enter tree planting pledges online with the objective of planting at least one billion trees worldwide during 2007. Bailey Nurseries in St. Paul, Minnesota recently pledged 100,000 trees, which they are distributing through the Minnesota Public School system to get children involved in the effort and to help provide learning experiences about greener environments. “We are excited to be an official partner of the UN and a Gold Sponsor of this globally important campaign,” said Pat Bailey, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The UNEP website has materials useful for promoting the Billion Tree Campaign within retail garden centres and nurseries. Visit www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign for all the details.
Tree Bylaw Reminder As a result of the recent weather, landscapers and arborists have their hands full with tree pruning and removal. Paul Buikema of Progress Landscaping reminds members that, “many bylaws now have guidelines for pruning methods, classification of hazard trees and have stiff fines for those who do not comply. The City of Surrey has also added a conflict of interest guideline which states that ‘An arborist or arboricultural firm that declared a tree to be hazardous under Part 7, Section 29(a), or any arborist or arboricultural firm that submitted any report to the City as a requirement of this Bylaw, cannot also cut, remove or damage that same tree that the arborist or firm assessed.’” For information and BMPs on tree care, check out the BC Landscape Standard and the ANSI-A300 documents available from the International Society of Arboriculture. Most city websites have a searchable section for bylaws. For more information, refer to: • www.treesaregood.com • www.natlarb.com/content/laws/a-300.htm • www.bclna.com/bclna_publications.htm
Please note the following revisions to the 2007 BCLNA BuyersGuide: Canadian Valley Growers Ltd. Box 1330 Email: cvgrowers@cvgrowers.ca City of Surrey Parks Department Gerhard Vandenbosch 14645-66 Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 5M2 Tel: 604-502-6335 Fax: 604-501-5177 Cypress Landscaping Ltd. Contact: Michelle McEwen Earthwise Gardening / Delta Recycling Society Email: garden@drcsociety.bc.ca Farmhouse Gardens Name correction: FarmHouse Gardens Freeway Cedars Contacts: Mel and Prit Sidhu Friesen Equipment Ltd. 339 Sumas Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 8E5 GardenWorks – Victoria Contact: Paula Masyk
The Greenehouse at Farmington Email: llgreen@xplornet.com Gro-Tec Greenhouse Systems Name correction: Gro-Tec Equipment Division 464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford HortEducationBC Contact: Anne Kadwell Tel: 604-575-3239 Le Coteau Farms Ltd. Contact: Patricia Aspa Luxor Lawn & Gardens Ltd. Peter Steinfort 1, 3888 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC V5J 5H6 Email: peter@luxorlawn.com McEwen, Michelle 1530 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1V5 Cell: 604-417-3167 Email: mcewenmichelle@hotmail.com M.Z. Landscape Design Ltd. Website: www.mzlandscapedesign.com
Morgan Creek Tropical Plants Ltd. Email: sales@mctropicals.com Website: www.mctropicals.com Old Rose Nursery Email: oldrose@telus.net Precision Landscaping Ltd. Fax: 604-476-9972 Premium Garden Esthetics Email: premium@gardenesthetics.com Pride of Place Plants Inc. 6110 Old East Road Victoria, BC V8Y 1V6 Tel: 250-652-6713 Fax: 250-652-5408 Rosebank Island Nursery Fax: 604-794-3489 Sage Green Projects Inc. Email: colleen@sagegreenprojects.ca Sumas Gro-Media Ltd. 42481 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BC V2R 4H8 Fax: 604-823-7206 T&G Nursery Email: tg_nursery@yahoo.ca
Terra Nova Landscaping Services Cell: 604-786-9797 Fax: 604-460-8776 TFG Landscaping & Maintenance Name correction: TFG Landscaping & Maintenance Ltd. Urban Environments Garden Management Contact: John Sloss Vista Landscaping 16242 90th Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 9L4 Fax: 604-582-4744 Email: vista.landscaping@shaw.ca Watertec Irrigation Ltd. Contact: Steve Taylor Email: steve@waterteccanada.com Works of Earth 2172 Bluff View Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 5G2 Cell: 250-392-0944 Email: worksofearth@shaw.ca
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Industry Bits
Industry Winners at Historic Half Marathon Following a week of intensive CNLA meetings, Growers’ Manager Rita Weerdenberg gathered up enough energy to speed walk to a first-place finish in her division at Fort Langley’s Historic Half Marathon, taking three minutes off her personal best time. Said Rita, “Funny thing—in the Men’s 50+ category, the announcer was excited about a guy who was celebrating his birthday, had a fantabulous run, and took 11 minutes off his own personal best. Turns out it was Paul Reimer!” Reimer, who owns Reimer’s Nurseries Ltd. in Yarrow, placed first in his category and second over-all, with a time of 1:17:11.
Birth Announcement
Tara and Dave Schroeder welcomed their third child to the family on January 3. Baby Katana Dawn, new sister to Kerris (age 4) and Kyran (age 7), was born weighing 6 lb 4 oz, and arrived just in time to help out in the family business. Their Okanagan Plant Ranch reopened for the spring on April 2 following a busy off-season that found Tara coordinating the BCLNA Interior Chapter’s information needs, and making Okanagan Valley members aware of coming events and programs. ■
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Grower Notes
CIDA Supports Micro-Credit Aid What do Cambodian green beans, a Tajikistan greenhouse, and the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize have in common? Each was made possible through micro-credit— small loans extended to people who have no collateral and little access banking.
Bangladesh, Mozambique, Rwanda, Vietnam, and Cambodia. As a result, clientele who are ignored by traditional banks have gained access to financial services that benefit their families and communities.
“Micro-credit is allowing farmers to develop and gain ownership of their activities, from production and natural resource management to processing and marketing,” Bob Friesen, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, said.
Mil Saveourn and her family live near Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Saveourn found it difficult to buy materials needed to produce crops. There was barely enough to feed her family and nothing left to sell in the market. With her first loan of only $20 through Credit Cambodia, she was able to buy fertilizer and stakes, produce a crop and pay back the loan. Subsequent small loans have allowed her to sell the produce at the Phnom Penh market, pay her children’s school fees and produce food for her family.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has long supported finance projects in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Through World Relief Canada (WRC), CIDA also supports projects to provide micro-credit to the poor in
PHOTO: WORLD RELIEF CANADA
Cambodian farmer Mil Saveourn developed a prosperous bean-growing business through a World Relief Canadasupported micro-credit program.
CIDA also supported efforts to set up the First Microfinance Bank of Tajikistan. The bank has helped launch thousands of micro-enterprises, including greenhouses, and has loaned input costs for farmers. The value of micro-credits was recognized when Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize for his unconventional financing approach. Initial loans were as little as $9 to the very poor for income-generating activities. Today his Grammen Bank has lent $5.72 billion to 6.61 million borrowers with a 98% repayment rate. ■ Printed in part from Laura Johnston Monchuk, Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
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