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Message from the President
Diligence, dedication, determination strengthen the industry A lot of welldeserved awards were presented recently at our 56th Annual President’s Banquet. Kudos to all who received them; they are much deserved and well earned. In these pages, you will read who the winners are. Some awards — landscape and environmental stewardship are granted for being judged worthy of accomplishing excellence. Other awards are given for recognition of service to the association and the industry. All acknowledge diligence, dedication, determination, sacrifice and just plain hard work, often in spite of
great odds, and with the permission of supportive families who vie for equal time and attention.
And there are far more people who care and support the organization, than the number who get awards.
The names of the winners change every year, but there is never a shortage of prospective candidates, and making the choice is always a challenge.
But for a variety of reasons, and often at the request of their colleagues, some stand out for special thanks. And we are happy to give it.
A volunteer is a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. There are constant jokes about the craziness of this concept. And yet the volunteers are all there, meeting after meeting, usually year after year. Willingly and without pay.
So congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all of the award winners. We are better for your time and talent.
Every association gives awards. They should. Associations are built on the efforts of people who are concerned, and are willing to give for the betterment of all.
Keep up your good work.
Ruth Olde, President, B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association
HortWest DECEMBER 2009 / JANUARY 2010
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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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Board Synopsis
November 12, 2009 Scholarships The board received cor-
respondence from Kwantlen Polytechnic University indicating that two scholarships will be awarded to horticulture students with strong academic achievement and career potential in 2010; BCLNA’s endowment fund at Kwantlen contains about $62,000 at present. BCLNA’s 2009 fundraising auction contributed scholarships to Kwantlen, Thompson Rivers University, and Vancouver Island University.
Vancouver Island Chapter will once
again take part in the Victoria Home & Garden Show. To reserve your space, contact Annika Ingram: aingram@bclna.com or call 1-800-421-7963, toll-free in BC. BCLNA is presently looking for an Island Chapter chair; if you are interested, contact
Krista Manton at kmanton@bclna.com.
New board members BCLNA is pleased to welcome the following new directors to the board as of this meeting and the AGM that followed on November 13: Len Smit (Growers Chair), Bradner’s Growing Concern; Jeff Foley, Para Space Landscaping; and Sylvia Mosterman, Mosterman Plants Inc.
Governance / Personnel BCLNA
contracted Jean Meeks of The Positive Eye to assist the board and staff in identifying the needs and expectations of the association in a successful executive director; the exercise was deemed necessary given the rapidly changing environment of BCLNA, and its many challenges and demands. A second session was held to address strategic planning frameworks.
Retail Commodity Garden Centres
Canada has just completed its strategic plan with participation from across the country. The top priorities identified were: recycling of plastic containers and alternatives, training and resources for staff, garden centre inspection program, improved member communications, “week of gardening” program for schools, and political action.
The 52nd IGCA Congress will be hosted by Japan for the first time ever in Asia. For those booking before May 2010, the cost will be of 280,000 Yens for double occupancy or 350,000 Yens for a single room (at the current exchange rate, this is between $3,300 to $4,100 Cdn). Visit the IGCA website to download your registration form or to view the Congress brochure: http:// www.intgardencentre.org/en/kongress.php.
September 29 & 30, 2010 Vancouver Convention Centre Show theme: Masterpieces
Reserve your exhibit space today! Call Barb Nelson (604) 574-7772 or email: bnelson@bclna.com
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BCLNA Member Awards
Garden Centre Association. He has been president of the Vancouver Executives Association, a Retail Council member of both Hines Nursery and Monrovia Nursery, served as a director of Armstrong Garden Centers, Contech Industries, and SunGro Horticulture, as well as a variety of other companies. He is also a founder and principal of Pender West, a private equity group focused on mid-market private companies.
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His colleagues say that John has been consistently generous in his willingness to share the knowledge and resources he’s gained for the good of the industry. His keen insight into effective organizational structures and his ability to see the big picture and craft a realistic long-term vision and strategy for achieving it, have benefitted Canadian garden retailers immeasurably.
It’s been almost 26 years since the company John Zaplatynsky formed with two other partners, Canada GardenWorks Ltd., acquired its first garden center. Today, the company is recognized by customers, suppliers, and competitors as an industry leader in merchandising and marketing.
His employees at GardenWorks were delighted to learn of this honor and wanted to express what a joy he is to work with. They respect his quiet “lead by example� approach and celebrate his honesty, fairness, and genuine caring about all the company staff. “He inspires and empowers us,� they say.
John joined BCLNA in 1985 and became an active participant immediately. He served as president from 1991 to 1992. On the national scene, he assumed the CLNA presidency for the 1997 term, and later was its treasurer. A strong supporter of Retail Certification and growing valuable programs, he has pledged countless dollars to BCLNA, CNLA and community events.
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John’s broader volunteerism has expanded the brain trust of the industry. He has been chairman of the Retail Merchants Association; he served on the Board of Governors of VanDusen Botanical Garden; and he serves on the board of the International
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members and staff know him for his ready assistance, unquestioning commitment, and his behind-the-scenes attention to matters affecting nursery growers— friends and competitors alike. Len has worked as the production manager for Kato’s Nursery for 19 years. He has co-owned and operated Bradner’s Growing Concern with his wife Denise for the past 12. He makes time to volunteer for Bradner and Jubilee Halls, and is a director and treasurer of the Abbotsford Soils Conservation Association. He volunteers at the Bradner Flower Show, giving gardening seminars to members of the community. Len was recently elected Growers Commodity Chair, a role he’ll fill with ease. He sits on BCLNA’s environment committee, the Invasive Plant Committee, Special Events Committee, S.O.D Task Force, and is a board member of the Industry Development Council. Len ensures BCLNA’s annual fundraising auction operates smoothly, toils with the CanWest Hort Show team each year, and participates in countless grower events.
Nurseryman Magazine, are pleased to celebrate John Zaplatynsky for his service and contributions to the horticulture industry at home and internationally; both are proud to have presented the Pacific Coast Nurseryman Outstanding Member Award to him in thanks and recognition.
“This is a great industry to work in,� says Len. “We have many friends who are our competitors, yet we share our knowledge and ideas for the greater good of our industry. Our association does a tremendous job in bringing us all together to achieve our common goals. We feel privileged to be part of the BCLNA and volunteering is a big part of why our association is able to deal with so many issues.�
Member of the Year: Len Smit Sponsor: Northwest Landscape Supply Ltd.
Young Member of the Year: Jeff Foley Sponsor: Van Belle Nursery Inc.
The quiet support that Len Smit has offered the industry during his 28 years in the business has been staggering. BCLNA
Para Space Landscaping has long encouraged and supported their staff in pursuing advanced training to improve their skills
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and hone their knowledge, along with volunteerism in the industry and the community. And Jeff Foley makes himself an example, rain or shine. A Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) and a Certified Horticulture Technician, Jeff is often called upon to assist with handson exams to certify CHTs. He helps with set up, judging, and serves as Vice Chair of the Certification Committee. In addition to his work with Certification, Jeff serves on BCLNA’s Landscape Executive, sits on the PlantHealthBC Steering Committee, the HortEducationBC Apprenticeship Review Committee, and has been part of the team to develop Red Seal testing, which will certify landscaping as a nationally recognized trade. He’s been a Communities in Bloom judge too. Jeff’s contributions, says the selections committee, are even more laudable knowing that he fulfils all these roles in between being Vice President of a multiaward winning landscape company, and will continue to do so as one of BCLNA’s newest Directors-at-Large. Educator of the Year: Deborah Henderson -° È Å\Ñ/iÅÅ> Ñ ÅÓ VÞ ÓÞÅiÑ Vµ The educational reach of Dr. Deborah Henderson is broad. As Director of the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture, her role contributes educational advancement to horticulture students, industry professionals, the general public, and young, budding gardeners alike. Deborah is dedicated to
discovering the potential for integrating conservation, biological pest control and sustainable landscaping. Her efforts have led to the establishment of a biological control trial garden, or “Bug Garden,” a valuable living lab for students to practice horticulture and study plants, pests, and beneficial insects and the relationship between them. Under her direction, the Institute also established a lab and pre-commercialscale production incubator for microbial insect pathogens, which will provide growers and landscape care providers with biological solutions to pest problems. This incubator facility is a first for Canada, and has the potential to put B.C . in the forefront of development of new microbial biocontrol products. In addition to developing these agents, ISH will also work with small and medium sized companies to commercialize the materials developed. With Dr. Henderson’s help, PlantHealthBC was established to provide an accreditation program that assures consumers that their landscape professionals operate—in accordance with IPM practices—on an educated and preventative basis to keep gardens pest free, using pesticides only as a last resort. Guided by Deborah Henderson, we know that the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture will prove to be an even more valuable source of research, knowledge, and professional development of our industry as it grows and flourishes.
Garden Communicator of the Year: Brad Jalbert Sponsor: Clearview Horticultural Products Inc. When the Vancouver Rose Society was offered the opportunity to host the 2009 World Rose Festival & Convention, Brad Jalbert immediately set to work to promote the event, the industry, local growers, and VRS rose enthusiasts. He wrote articles for newsletters and event press releases on demand, and provided informational support to both GardenWise Magazine and Gardens West Magazine. He gave interviews to the press for Tamara Taggart, Steve Whysall, ShawTV’s Studio 4, and a rash of other journalists to promote the event. He initiated a festival and convention blog, launched a Twitter account to tweet the news, contributed to event and society e-newsletters, ramped up his already exhaustive speaking engagements with garden clubs throughout the Lower Mainland, and allowed himself to be booked as a headlining speaker at both the festival and convention, wherever and whenever organizers requested it. Then he set about helping public gardens get in shape, providing time, plants, and expertise to rose garden staff at UBC, the City of New Westminster, City of Burnaby, Queen Elizabeth Park and Stanley Park. There he offered advice on varieties best suited to the sites and ease of maintenance, then talked up their improvements to 600 international delegates of the World Rose Convention. It’s his policy to never say no when public gardens ask for help.
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As owner-operator of Select Roses, Brad says, “Roses and gardening are my life.” And he doesn’t hesitate to share his passion and expertise to anyone who is interested. Brad hosts free seminars at his nursery throughout the growing season that are always filled to capacity, and he opens his rose farm to any tour that comes along. If you ask him why he does all this, Brad will tell you he’s just sharing the fun. Supplier of the Year: Denbow Sponsor: Greenbridge Horticultural Advantage In just five years of BCLNA membership, Denbow has had a hand in nearly all of this association’s main events; and as an active member of the Composting Council of Canada, BC Recreation & Parks Association, International Erosion Control Association, Canadian Land and Reclamation Association, and the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses—we know they’ve had a hand in a great deal of others.
Jason Stower and the Denbow team often speak at industry and association tradeshows, seminars, and company “lunch-nlearns”. Denbow is a generous donor of products, services, and volunteer time to worthy charities and organizations, and over the past year has participated in Soils for Salmon, the Vancouver Convention Centre grand opening, home and garden shows in Vancouver and Abbotsford, the CanWest Hort Show, Landscapers & Contractors Expo, the BCLNA golf tournament, BCLNA’s landscape awards, the AGM, and other various commodity meetings. Says Stower, “Volunteering is not only a great way to build your own business but it provides a great deal of satisfaction and well being. In terms of charity work, nothing beats the feeling of helping others in need. In terms of industry work, volunteering is a good way to stay knowledgeable and abreast of current events. It’s
also a great networking tool.”
Special thanks to the following for their support of this year’s AGM: Breakfast Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Keynote Speaker Canada Wide Media Centrepieces David Hunter Garden Centers Banquet Wine Eddi’s Wholesale Garden Supplies Entertainment Huckleberry Landscape Design President’s Reception Kato’s Nursery (2007) Ltd. Management Symposium Schmunk Gatt Smith & Associates
Corporate & Environment Awards
Business Park was acquired by CLC from Canadian National Railway. Given the property’s City of Surrey, Corporate Award Canada Lands Company Ltd., Corporate Award sensitive ecological location, CLC was City of Surrey, Corporate Award an average of 4,000 street trees have been faced with the challenge of developing it It is the goal of the City of Surrey to planted annually over the last five years, to meet the exacting standards of busiand an additional 1000 shade trees are beautify arterial and collector roads ness, while respecting and protecting the installed in city parks each year. by planting an extensive array of trees, environment. Landscaped medians, ponds shrubs, grasses and groundcovers, in a and creeks, curvilinear sidewalks, large Canada Lands Company Ltd., Corporate set-backs, and an extensive path system all palette that provides year-round interAward Located on 133 acres bordering est. Through Council policy, every street combine to create the park-like setting of the Fraser River in Burnaby, Glenlyon receives trees at the time of development; Glenlyon.
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Boundary Bay Earthwise Garden, Environmental Stewardship Honourable Mention
Earthwise Garden, Environmental Stewardship Honourable Mention Earthwise transformed an historic but dilapidated farm into a welcoming and accessible public garden that demonstrates ecological gardening design concepts, plant uses and maintenance techniques. The garden demonstrates to homeowners, students and professionals alike pesticide and herbicide free gardening; use of native plants; how to group and choose plants to conserve water, attract wildlife and beneficial insects; and how to integrate recycled building materials into a garden. Respect for its historical land use and existing wildlife communities was taken into consideration when designing the new garden. Heike Designs, Environmental Stewardship Honourable Mention Heike Designs is focused on creating attractive landscapes while being dedicated to an environmentally friendly vision, with the ultimate aspiration of having zero impact on the environment. Heike Designs’ goals are close to the steps outlined in the Whistler 2020 sustainability plan, which uses the “Natural Step” framework as a conservation agenda. Natural objects such as logs and stumps are not removed from the landscape, but are incorporated as design elements and turned into new features in the landscape. Gardens are integrated into the natural landscape through the use of native plant material to Whistler.
Heike Designs, Environmental Stewardship Honourable Mention
Kwantlen Community Garden, Environmental Stewardship Award
Kwantlen Community Garden, Environmental Stewardship Award In the spring of 2008, Kwantlen’s School of Horticulture partnered with Douglas Park Community School to create an outdoor classroom that provides an opportunity for learners from kindergarten to grade five to explore their connections to food systems and engage in vegetable gardening in an urban setting. The design and construction of the garden area was genuinely collaborative and included Kwantlen students in the Horticulture Technology Diploma and Landscape Apprenticeship programs, as well as the faculty and staff of the School of Horticulture. Members of the Douglas Park Community School are encouraged to visit the garden at all times of the year to discover the abundant possibilities of growing food in the Langley area.
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Pacifica Landscape Works, Unique or Special Feature This piece of streetscape was overgrown, and had zero curb appeal. The solution was to create a series of walls and translucent screens that provide a backdrop for striking architectural foliage, and come alive at night with unique silhouettes. Pacifica Landscape Works, Small Space Garden The ambience of a high end rooftop lounge fills this patio space. Custom designed and pre-constructed for light weight, all materials were craned into place. A glowing bar creates a central gathering point; a fire pit cut into the surface of the deck provides warmth and leads your eyes out toward spectacular views.
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SoundGarden Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance over $7,500 This one-acre property is located in the beautiful Pemberton Valley facing Mount Currie. Landscape debris is re-used: leaves are mulched and incorporated into soils; branches are chipped for compost when possible. Only organic based fertilizers are used and when the lawn stresses they dig out weeds as they arise. Natural horsetail area on one side of the property creeps into the beds from time to time, but SoundGarden has learned to embrace it in one area and cultivate it into the soil in another. Krol Construction, Landscape Installation - $35,000 to 60,000 This L-shaped backyard presented numerous design
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challenges, being dominated by a two-car garage and surrounding houses on higher ground. A representational creek-bed was constructed with feather-rock. With trees for privacy, and central plantings representative of running water and marginal aquatics, this strong, idealized feature offsets the dominance of the garage. Designed by Geoff Woods. Lyons Garden Centre and Landscaping, Landscape Installation - $60,000 120,000 An uncompromising respect for the natural mountain terrain, native grasses and pine trees underscores the landscaping for this residential property in Kamloops. Inspired by their passion for golf, the clients engaged the design team to create a resort-style landscape. As part
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of its commitment to high landscape standards and environmental sustainability, the company was able to provide lushness this arid climate by introducing xeriscape techniques, an efficient drip irrigation system, plants suitable to the environment, soil amendments and artificial turf. Acacia Landscape, Landscape Installation over $120,000 This narrow site featured a 12 foot grade change over 50 feet. The property had no direct access, which meant negotiating an easement through the neighbor’s property to facilitate machine and material portability. The setting and architecture of the house have a Mediterranean feel, which directed the design, material choice and colour
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scheme. The end result has been successful not only from an aesthetic point of view but also from a functional one, offering spaces for small and large gatherings, and magical places for children to explore and play. Pacifica Landscape Works, Landscape Installation over $120,000 A true West Coast resort, this installation assures a gathering of family and friends. A naturalized swimming pool and waterfall, an outdoor kitchen, fire-pit, and a large patio space were incorporated. A dramatic waterfall was designed to cascade down the hill and under a curved viewing bridge before plummeting into the pool below.
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Lewis joins PPA board
BCLNA member, Gary Lewis, has been elected to the Perennial Plant Association’s board of trustees, representing Canada at the organization. The owner of Phoenix Perennials & Specialty Plants, Lewis is an avid plant collector, who brings “botanically intriguing” selections to gardeners at his Richmond-area nursery. His enthusiasm for promoting unique plants will translate to the promotion of the 2013 Perennial Plant Association Symposium, which is scheduled to take place here in BC. Perennial plant enthusiasts interested in getting involved should contact Gary Lewis, and plan to attend next year’s symposium from July 18 to 24 in Portland, Oregon.
Evergro consolidates The Evergro Group of Companies announced it will consolidate its four operating companies into a single corporate entity known as Evergro Canada Inc. The companies known as Westgro Sales Inc., Westgro Horticultural Supplies Inc. and Evergro Products Inc., will now become Evergro Canada Inc. The people, facilities and products will remain the same. Evergro Canada Inc. is a privately held Canadian company with six facilities and 104 employees in BC and Alberta.
Training Pays
Wheels of professionalism turning HortEducationBC has two big announcements to wrap up 2009. As an Industry Training Organization, HortEducationBC has been busily developing three arboriculture Certificates of Qualification. These will include Arborist, Climbing Arborist, and Field Arborist trades. For two years, the steering committee has been working aggressively to develop learning resources, and an exam bank. Anne Kadwell, CEO of HortEducationBC is over-the-top at the progress that has been made with this group, and is anticipating the launch of the Arborist trade in fall of 2010. Another fantastic achievement for HortEducation and the industry is the granting of Certificates of Qualification to 61 landscapers throughout BC. A Certificate of Qualification allows an individuals to become a provincially recognized Landscape Horticulture tradesperson. What does that mean to our horticulture industry? These C. of Q. recipients will have a leading edge as professionals with proven skills within the industry. They will also be recognized as mentors who can provide a productive practical and educational workplace for up-and-coming apprentices. These are the leaders of the industry and they are generating momentum for the continued professionalization of horticulture. Way to go! For more information on these achievements or other services of HortEducationBC please contact Anne Kadwell at 604-575-3239 or visit www.horteducationbc.com.
Horticulture Basics 2 The next Horticulture Basics course starts on January 28 and runs for six weeks; the topics combine industry specific and essential skills for entry-level employees, and are offered free of charge to eligible candidates: Sustainability within the Industry
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January 12 BCRPA Parks & Grounds Spring Training Langley Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Langley www.bcrpa.bc.ca 12 - 14 Landscape Ontario Congress Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto www.locongress.com 19 BCLNA / BCMAL Growers Short Course Ramada Hotel Abbotsford For info, contact Hedy Dyck: hdyck@bclna.com 19 - 20 Invasive Plant Council BC 5th Anniversary Celebration and Public Forum Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca 27 Agriculture and Food Industry Gala www.bcac.bc.ca 31 - February 3 ANLA Management Clinic Louisville, KY www.managementclinic.org 31 - February 3 WCTA Conference & Show Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, BC www.wctaturf.com February 9 BCLNA Fundraising Auction United Flower Growers, Burnaby www.bclna.com 9-10 Manitoba Green Show Victoria Inn, Winnipeg. MB www.landscapemanitoba.com 17-18 Landscapers & Contractors Expo Tradex, Abbotsford www.landscapingexpo.net 17 - 21 PLANET Leadership Meeting & Executive Forum Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada www.landscarenetwork.org March 3 BCLNA Landscape Commodity Meeting Location TBA www.bclna.com 17 - 21 Canada Blooms Direct Energy Centre, Toronto www.canadablooms.com April 7 BCLNA Executive Committee Meeting BCLNA Office, Surrey 10 – 17 California Spring Trials (Pack Trials) Various locations, schedules online: www.ngb.org 15-18 BC Home & Garden Show BC Place Stadium, Vancouver www.bchomeandgardenshow.com 21 BC Skills Competition Tradex, Abbotsford www.skillscanada.bc.ca
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recommends significantly greater volumes. Where the area available at a tree exceeds 2/17/05 7:57 AM Page 1 See Section 9 Plants and Planting. The soil 13m2 (140ft2) the depth may be reduced to volume should reflect the severity of com45cm (18in) for that area that a soil volume paction and grading at the planting site. of 6m3 (212 ft3) is achieved.�
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nounce that beginning January 2010, all certified individuals will be Landscape Industry Certified. “CNLA has worked tirelessly to align the certification programs with national standards and follow a robust strategic planning initiative,� says Terry Nicholson, Landscape Industry Certified Technician, and committee chair. The new brand consolidates specialties of green industry certification under one umbrella. “Our ultimate goal is to create demand by consumers for Landscape Industry Certified individuals,� explains Nicholson. “This rebranding effort demonstrates growth in our industry and in our careers.�
For more about Certification’s new brand visit www.landscapeindustrycertified.org, or call the CNLA office at (888) 446-3495. Please note the following correction to the 7th edition of the BC Landscape Standard.
Correction On page 72 (Table 6-5 Minimum Depths of Growing Medium under ‘Tree Planting Areas’) the text states, “Recommended area 10m2 (108ft2) or greater. This volume is a minimum, ISA recommends significantly greater volumes. See Section 9 Plants and Planting. The soil volume should reflect the severity of compaction and grading at the planting site.� The text should state, “Recommended area 10m2 (108ft2) or greater. The resulting volume of 6m3 (212ft3) is a minimum; ISA
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Growers Updates
Final 2008 AgriStability Applications If you have not already submitted your 2008 AgriStability form, it’s not too late. Send it in as soon as possible as the final deadline is approaching. The initial deadline was September 30 2009, but late applications will be accepted until December 31, 2009. Your AgriStability benefit will be reduced by a fee of $500.00 each month (or part month).
Forms will not be accepted after the final deadline of December 31, 2009. The Harmonized forms can be downloaded from the AgriStability website at www. agr.gc.ca/agristability under “Publications and Forms” or AgriInvest website at www. agr.gc.ca/agriinvest under “Publications
and Forms” or call Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) toll free at 1-866367-8506. Send your form to Winnipeg Tax Centre, 66 Stapon Road in Winnipeg MB, R3C 3M2. For more information, please call AAFC toll free at 1-866-367-8506.
BCMAL Report
Research Snippets David Woodske, Industry Specialist BCMAL
Bare Root Liner Production Can Alter Tree Root Architecture (J. Environ. Hort. 27(1):99-104) – Six commonly used street trees were used in the study. Four were propagated from seed and two were propagated asexually. The plants were grown in a seedling/cutting bed for 1 or 2 years prior to harvest and storage. The roots were pruned during storage. The following spring, the plants were lined out in the field and grown for 3 years. The number of lateral roots decreased during production for all plants. At harvest, the whips and branched liners usually had 2 or 3 lateral roots on the
upper 10 cm of the primary root. The root systems were dominated by adventitious roots that formed at the cut end of the primary root. There were 5 to 10 adventitious roots per plant and they were 2 to 4 times larger than the lateral roots. These adventitious roots developed into an adventitious root flare that is deeper in the soil than a natural root flare. The authors suggest that the deep adventitious root flare may influence the ultimate depth of structural roots, which may be detrimental for trees planted on heavy, poorly drained soils. Mulch Depth Affects Weed Germination (J. Environ. Hort. 27(1):85-90) – This paper presented the findings of 4 experiments that investigated the effectiveness of a pine
bark mini-nugget mulch to control weeds in #3 containers (#5 containers were used in experiment 3). Nugget sizes ranged from 0.64 to 5.08 cm, but 68% were between 1.27 to 2.54 cm. Mulch was applied at a depth of 1.27 or 2.54 cm in experiments 1 & 2, and 3.81 or 7.62 cm in experiments 3 & 4. Pine bark mini-nuggets significantly reduced weed growth in each experiment, and there was a direct relationship between weed control and mulch depth. The 1.27 and 2.54 cm mulches reduced spotted spurge by 45% and 74%, respectively, relative to the control at 60 days (Expt. 1). Mulching provided significant weed control at 150 (Expt 3) and 170 days (Expt. 4). Mulch did not have a deleterious effect on growth of loblolly pine, holly, and buddleia.
In Memoriam
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It is so easy to celebrate Jane’s life. There is so much to celebrate. Jane Stock was dear to all of us, but the woman whose loss we mourn has left a great, multifaceted legacy.
Her ability to fit various projects to our needs, procure the funding for them, and keep it all straight in her mind was phenomenal. She told me on many occasions that she saw everything in boxes, and how they 19 47-2 0 0 9 Jane grew our associainterconnected and tion into what it is today. overlapped where and Jane took an organization with a good heart when it was appropriate. I often had a and strong volunteers and turned it into vision of her brain being like a mail room an extremely professional association that with people shuffling boxes back and takes a back seat to none. Jane brought logic forth, knowing when they had to be held and good old common sense to complex back, and when they had to be delivered. discussions on complex issues. No idea or task seemed too large. We are all familiar Jane didn’t accomplish all this alone. She with her personal and professional credo: wouldn’t want us to think she did. But she “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at inspired us to believe it was the best thing a time!” for us and for the future. She had vision, and encouraged and motivated us to work Jane included people. She had the ability harder for the bigger good. And because to draw people together. She knew who she did, we did too. And we will continue needed to be at the table for any particular to be inspired by her care and attention; issue, and she was always sure that they her level headedness; her thoughtfulness; felt included, encouraged and heard. She her stoic nature; and her refusal to see insisted on it. And she was right. anything but the good in anything, or anyone, at any time. This is her legacy. She was patient with the process. Being ever determined, and having her eyes and At the surprise party the BCLNA held brain firmly focused on the big picture, in honour of her 10th anniversary with Jane could place people with opposing the association, Jane was delighted and opinions and interests in the same room and surprised to see that so many were there get them to work together. She could put a to honour her. When it was her turn to spin on issues that had many heads going speak, Jane said that her goal was to make in many circles, and repeat that spin until a difference in this life. there was eventual agreement that it would be best to do it her way. Again, she was We all know she did. Thank you Jane. right. And it always worked out, just like she said. – Ruth Olde, President, BCLNA.
Jane Stock