Spring 2013
The newsletter for members and associates of Landscape Nova Scotia
greeNScene Landscape Nova Scotia Horticultural Trades Association
Highlights Inside this Issue... p 2 - Presidential Corner...
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Program! Our Work Isn’t Done. As many already know, the Provincial Government had it’s first sitting of the Red Seal Exam for our industry earlier this year. We had members from all over Nova Scotia come to write in Halifax. Not only did our industry write the exam for the first time, they had a pass rate of over 95%, which apparently is outstanding!!!
p 2 - Winners of 2013 Award of Excellence
It proves that this industry is knowledgeable and should be very proud of it’s future. You should all be proud.
p 4 - Hats off to Down to Earth!
But our work isn’t done... We need to get Apprentices registered with the Government. We NEED to keep the momentum going!! The squeaky wheel gets the grease when it comes to the government. And we’ve already shown that we are serious with this initiative.
p 4 - LNS Has Been Challenged p 5 - Start Saving with your Membership p 5 - Welcome New Members p 5 - Christene LeVatte as new CNLA President p 6 - 2013 National Tree Day p 6 - TELUS Fleet Complete p 7 - Advertising Opportunities for LNS Members p 8 - 9 - Recent Photos p 10 - Landscape Industry Certified “Recertification Reminders” p 10 - Plant the RIGHT Tree in the RIGHT Place Program p 11 - What to do with all that Plastic? p 12 - 2013 HortEast Scheduled for Nov 18-20, 2013!
Is there an employee that you can see potential in as a landscaper? The LNS office will be having an open house (date TBA) for apprentices and employers to come in for more information or to register their apprentices. You will be contacted by Pam at LNS to book a time. There are some great incentives to the employer and employee to registering an Apprentices. Don’t miss out on the financial opportunities for you and your employees. Employers / Journey Persons will be contacted soon by the LNS office.
Below is the list of Nova Scotia’s first Landscape Horticulturist Journey persons!!! Kari Hjelkrem, Down to Earth Gardening & Landscaping Darren Loner, Down to Earth Gardening & Landscaping Jamie Lowe, Down to Earth Gardening & Landscaping Jeff Morton, Dalhousie Lenny McIsaac, LM Landscaping Vernon Mingo, Edmonds Landscaping David Stenhouse, Highland Landscape for Lifestyles Doug Conrad, Conrad Lighting & Landscapes Stewart Morrison, Highland Landscape for Lifestyles Bryon Allum, Elmsdale Landscaping Ltd Troy Benedict, Elmsdale Landscaping Ltd George Coupar, Elmsdale Landscaping Ltd Gary Mescis, Sydney Landscaping & Nurseries Russ Beakhouse, Groundcover Landscape Services Emily Fisher, Garden of Weedin’ Stan Kochanoff, Maritime Landscaping Services Kirk Fletcher, GreenScape Chris Poole, Terra Nova Landscaping Paul MacPhee, MacPhee’s Landscaping Services Joe Bidermann, Joe Bidermann Landscape & Design Kyle MacDonald, Joe Bidermann Landscape & Design Graham Oldreive, Ducke’s Lawn Care Services Bonnie Levy, NSCC Congratulations and well done everyone!!!!!
Don’t Miss out on Financial Opportunities!!!! Sites on some of the benefits of registering apprentices and Journey persons. http://nsapprenticeship.ca/financial_assistance/ http://nsapprenticeship.ca/employers/start_program.asp http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns206-236/229/trds/menu-eng.html
Presidential Corner... The View From Here....
~ by Peter Bugden, President, LNS
Mader. The glue that holds the crew together, of course, is your Executive Director, Pam Woodman. HortEast was held in Halifax last fall and was a big success, as always. In addition to being a excellent source of education and information, HortEast is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with new and old industry associates. This fall HortEast will be held in Moncton.
By now everyone is getting into their respective seasons and hopefully business is going well. The weatherman has been his regular fickle self, but luckily Nova Scotians are a hardy breed and begin to think summer before Mother Nature finally relents and gives us warmer weather and sunny days. Before we get too deep into the season I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what has been happening here at LNS since last fall. We have a new executive including me (Peter Bugden) as President, Laura Cooper as Vice President, and Mike Fralik as Treasurer. Robin Godfrey is our CNLA Rep and Paul MacPhee moves into the sometimes comfortable role of Past President. Our Directors include Andrew Palmer, Russell Beakhouse, Carol Goodwin, David Thompson, and Grant
Our Annual Landscape Awards of Excellence were presented on March 26th at Ashburn Golf Course. Winners included Joe Bidermann Landscaping Design, Down to Earth Gardening and Landscaping, Elmsdale Landscaping, Heritage Landscape Services, Andrew MacDonald Landscaping, and Dalhousie University. The Awards of Excellence program is a way for Landscape Nova Scotia to applaud professionalism and excellence in the Landscape and Horticultural Industry. I am sure you join me in congratulating the winners and thanking our committee members and judges for their work on this event. We hope to see a growing number of entries for 2014. Hats off to Russell Beakhouse, Paul MacPhee and the entire committee for once again working hard to ensure that this year’s Garden and Patio Show was a success. Thanks to those who exhibited this year, most of you have indicated that the show was a success. Hopefully we can draw more exhibitors for the 2014 show.
representative on the provincial Apprenticeship Committee. After endless meetings and negotiations with the NS Government, they agreed to a special sitting of the Red Seal exam and waived all fees. We had a great turnout for our special sitting of the Red Seal Exam and outstanding pass rates of over 95%. Nova Scotia now has 23 Journey persons. This is a big accomplish of our industry and I would like to personally congratulate them all. Finally, now that the promised good weather is nearly here, don’t forget our two biggest social/sporting events of the season. The 4th Annual Softball Tournament is scheduled for July 13th and the Grant Mosher Memorial Golf Tournament is slated for August 8th. Both events offer a great chance to relax and have fun with your industry associates. Have a great summer everybody. We’ll talk again soon. Best Regards,
Peter Bugden LNS President
I’d like everyone to join me in thanking Carol MacCulloch who has worked tirelessly as our Landscape Nova Scotia
Winners of the 2013 Awards of Excellence! On March 26th Landscape NS hosted it’s 2013 Award of Landscape Excellence at the Ashburn Golf and Country Club in Halifax. This event gives our members an opportunity to showcase their landscaping expertise from around Nova Scotia. The Awards of Excellence program is a way for Landscape Nova Scotia to applaud professionalism and excellence in the Landscape and Horticultural Industry! Breathtaking design and master craftsmanship in landscape construction, maintenance and design projects will be recognized at Landscape Nova Scotia’s Awards of Excellence Ceremony. Over 70 industry professionals, educators and associations representatives were present to recognize landscape excellence. Awards of Excellence for Construction, Maintenance and Design and 7 Specialty Categories, including Environmental stewardship, Lighting Design, Water Feature, Natural Stone, Wood Construction, Plant the RIGHT Tree in the RIGHT Place, Interlocking Concrete Pavers are judged by industry experts according to specific criteria.
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Check out photos from the evening and the amazing entries on the Landscape NS web site. Congratulations to our 2013 Award of Excellence Winners!!! Heritage Landscape Services Installation Residential - $0 - $10K Joe Bidermann Landscaping Design Installation Residential - $10 - 25K Installation Residential - $25 - 50K Installation Residential - over $50K Design Residential Lighting Category Elmsdale Landscaping Ltd. Installation Commercial - Over $50K Wood Category Natural Stone ICP/SRW Dalhousie University Installation Commercial - Under $25K
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Down to Earth Gardening & Landscaping Installation Commercial - $25K - $50K Maintenance Residential - under $5K Environmental Stewardship Water Feature Category Andrew MacDonald Landscaping Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place Don’t forget to enter your favourite project in the 2014 Awards of Excellence Gala. Deadline Nov 1, 2013!!! So take lots of pictures!
Coming Soon... Mark your Calendars!!!! LNS Annual Softball Tournament Date: July 13th, 2013 Location Change: Lion’s Den, Enfield Join Landscape NS and the industry on July 13th for our Fourth Annual Softball Tournament in Enfield. This event just keeps growing. We hope this annual event will be another great way to network and have some fun with other LNS industry members. 2013 Annual Grant Mosher Golf Tournament Date: Aug 8th, 2013 Location: Sherwood Golf and Country Club, Chester, NS This event just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Join industry in a round of golf and a BBQ dinner in one of the most beautiful courses in NS. Landscape NS members have the course reserved Space is limited, Register today! Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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Contact Pam at Landscape Nova Scotia to register a team (or individuals) or if you want to sponsor the event. P, (902) 463-0519 or pam@landscapenovascotia.ca.
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Recent News... Hats off to DOWN TO EARTH GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING!! They are the 1st landscapers to join Pink Days In Bloom! Doesn’t the crew look awesome in their new tees?! Down to Earth has donated a portion of their revenues during the month of April directly to CBCF-Atlantic! Initially, Down to Earth agreed to run the campaign for one month, but because they’ve received such great feedback they have decided to extend it until the end of May! It must be all those great gals and guys in pink showing up on the job that just makes you feel so good - It’s a beautiful thing!
THANK YOU ALL! YOU ARE TRULY DOWN TO EARTH! What a shining example, people, of “Together, ‘Growing’ a future without breast cancer!” Members of Landscape NS have been challenged by Landscape NL to make the commitment to become involved in the Pink Days in Bloom fundraising initiative! To learn more of how your business can become involved call Brighid Langill, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Atlantic Region at 902.423.2017 or blangill@cbcf.org.
Landscape NS has been Challenged!!!!! Recently Landscape NL has challenged Landscape NS members to participate in the Pink Days in Bloom!!
PINK DAYS IN BLOOM
Well it’s on! Background... Garden centres across Atlantic Canada are supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Atlantic Region this summer with Pink Days in Bloom. With special events ranging from barbeques to tea parties, Pink Days in Bloom brings the beauty of flowers to the forefront of raising funds. This unique fundraiser was the brainchild of Linda Ryan, a breast cancer survivor from Newfoundland and Labrador. Linda enjoys gardening, and finds her time spent in the garden to be healing. So while on medical leave from work undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Linda focused her energy on building a gardening fundraising. Working with Pat Puddester and the staff of Pat’s Plants and Gardens, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, the first ever Pink Days in Bloom was held last year in Newfoundland and Labrador. Featuring fun, flora, and fundraising, Pink Days in Bloom is now popping up all over Atlantic Canada! For more information or to find out where you might find Pink Days in Bloom in your community, visit http://www.cbcf.org/atlantic/. If you want to host your own event please contact Brighid Langill, Development Officer (Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Atlantic Region) at blangill@cbcf.org or call 902.423.2017 / 1.866.273.2223 for information on how to participate.
Pink Days in Bloom is a new way for you to add a fundraising component to your everyday business and/or hobby. Whether you own or work at a garden centre, greenhouse, or are a garden enthusiast, you can fundraise and make a difference.
Getting involved is easy! Here are a few simple ideas to help you get started: • Host a garden party • Sell raffle tickets
• Put on a barbeque
• Donate a portion of your sales of a pink plant
Contact us today about hosting your own Pink Days in Bloom event or fundraiser. For more information, please call toll-free 1-866-273-2223, or email cbcfatl@cbcf.org.
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Start Saving with your Membership... As a member of Landscape Nova Scotia, you are automatically a member of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and as such, are eligible for the many savings programs available. The CNLA Member Services Team has been busy at work generating new ways to help you save. Did you know that with your membership, you have access to over 19 ways to save on equipment, vehicles, fuel, business materials, uniforms, merchant processing, telecom services, staff training and more! In addition to the great programs you know and love, CNLA is proud to offer some new ways to promote your business and save. Read below for more information on these programs or visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits and start using your membership to its full potential. casaGURU CNLA and casaGURU have partnered to offer members a FREE business listing on casaGURU.com and its partner sites. It is a great way to promote your residential landscaping services or garden centre to homeowners actively searching for Landscaping Pros using the Find a Pro service on top industry sites like HGTV.ca, which reaches 3.4 million Canadians. This opportunity is exclusive to CNLA Members as HGTV will not list any businesses other than those from its partner casaGURU and casaGURU will only list CNLA members in the Landscaping Pro category. Cat Rental Store CNLA members receive 10% off the List or Book Rate for anything rented through the Cat Rental Store. The Cat Rental Store operates dozens of branches across Canada, with locations in each province that support customers with high quality rental equipment, used equipment sales, safety training services and asset management programs. CNLA members can also receive up to $2,000 off purchased equipment of new qualifying Cat machines, more information online. Contact CNLA for a membership confirmation letter to access the programs. General Motors Canada Currently, members can save up to $12,000 off the ticket price on select new 2013 GMC and Chevrolet vehicles. The 2014 vehicle discount list will be available soon, check the CNLA website for updates. To take advantage of these significant savings, contact CNLA for a membership confirmation letter. * *Because of the additional paperwork associated with this benefit, there is a $100 administration fee payable to CNLA by the member for this letter. These are just three out of 19 savings programs available to Landscape Nova Scotia members through CNLA. The other programs are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
As a member of LNS you have the opportunity to become actively involved in guiding your industry. You will be kept informed of training opportunities, Certification (Landscape Industry Certification) training and testing. Also by becoming an active member of LNS you automatically become a member of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), which entitles you to a number of benefits such as: • The Annual Atlantic Canada Landscape Directory • Landscape NS’ newsletter (GreeNScene) • Monthly FYI’s - Regular updates on the industry
• The Annual CNLA Membership Directory • Discounts on training initiatives hosted by LNS • Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock. • Bi-monthly CNLA Newsbrief • A complimentary subscription to Landscape Trades magazine. • CNLA maintains a real presence in Ottawa advocating federal government on the issues that affect the green industry in Canada.
Contact the CNLA Member Services Team at 1-888-446-3499 or memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca and start saving today! For more program details, visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits.
• Lobbying of provincial governments by your provincial Associations on issues that affect your industry on the more local level. • Landscape OnSites: A series of 10-15 minute training sessions for crews of all skill levels on the job site.
Christene LeVatte as New CNLA President!
• Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock: The Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock is a set of minimum professional standards for the nursery industry.
These meetings are always very intense and much of the discussion this week was about branding Green for Life, the EI reforms, industry certification and provincial office administration. There was also plenty of opportunity for social networking. Congratulations Christene!!!
Landscape Nova Scotia would like to take the opportunity to welcome the following new companies to our association; Par 3 Landscaping Pepiniere Dominique Savio The Blooming Gardener BTN Landscaping Ltd Michael Gillespie Horticultural Services YFT Enterprises Ltd Telus Sculpt Ur Terrain Dream Green Landscapes Personal Care Landscaping Z Tracker Property Management Ocean Green Property Management Ltd Samuel Landscaping
• Reduced rates for exhibitors at the Ideal Garden & Patio Show
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The board of Landscape NS would like to congratulate our own, Christene LeVatte of Highland Landscapes for Design of Sydney as the new president of CNLA. Christene will take over from outgoing president Bill Stensson. Christene has been active with CNLA (and LNS board) for many years and offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at CNLA.
Landscape Nova Scotia Welcomes New Members
• Member discounts on training opportunities – Hort East, ACES, extensive winter training sessions. • Assistance in promoting professionalism through the use of brochures and certificates. • Member discounts through a wide variety of Member Saving Programs offered through the CNLA • Most importantly – the opportunity to have a participatory role in the guiding of your “Green Industry”
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News...
Celebrate National Tree Day!!! In 2011, the federal government sanctioned a day for Canadians to celebrate one of Canada’s greatest natural resources, the tree. Since its inception, CNLA members have participated in National Tree Day by donating trees and/or leading planting demonstrations in their local schools and communities. Last year, some of the members that led events were Down to Earth Gardening and Landscapes, Blomidon Nurseries, Highland Landscapes for Lifestyle, Lakeland Plant World, MacPhee’s Landscaping and Elmsdale Landscaping. The events were a big success, with the students at Port Williams Elementary and the Sherwood Park Education Centre eager to learn and have some fun getting their hands dirty. It’s important the industry registers with CNLA tor receive full promotional benefits. Last year there were more schools than industry participants! National Tree Day is a great opportunity to connect with your community and show your company’s care for the environment. Not only will it bring you attention locally, it will also bring the power and publicity of a national event to your area.
Not only is National Tree Day a way to promote your company, it is an excellent tool for getting youth excited about our industry. Past participants have noted that for some students, the planting demonstration was their first exposure to gardening and landscaping. If you are planning on getting involved this year, we want to know! Whether you are leading a planting or celebrating in another way, let us know by registering your event so that we can recognize you. The CNLA website has lots of resources to help you lead a successful demonstration, including teaching points for different age groups, sample press releases, a draft proposal letter to give to the school principal/teacher, and much more. Visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/nationaltreeday for more information and to register. Let’s celebrate National Tree Day and be Green for Life!
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Throughout the months leading up to National Tree Day, CNLA will be actively promoting our participating members by including their company name in national press releases and posting the events on a map on our website.
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Education...
Congratulations to our Latest Certified Group... The Atlantic Region Certification Committee Newly Certified People in the Atlantic Region Karen Carrier, CLT Lawn Care NB Andrea Snow, CLT Ornamental Maintenance NB Scott Christensen, CLT Turf Maintenance NS Heather Roth, CLT Ornamental Maintenance NS Ryan Bursey, CLT Hardscape & Softscape Installation NB Roger Babineau, CLT Turf Maintenance NB Alexander Roy, CLT Turf & Ornamental Maintenance NB Mark Porter, CLT Hardscape Installation NB The next Landscape Industry Certified Test date is November 1-2 2013 in Truro, NS. All Designation Written Tests, and Exterior Technician Hands On Test available on this date. Register early for special pricing, and preparation time! For more information go to http://www.landscapeindustrycertified.org/ or contact Laura Brinton, Certification Coordinator at laura@cnla-acpp.ca Check out the Landscape Industry Certified Video How Pro Are You? Follow us on twitter @ldscpcertified
Clintar Celebrates 40 years!! Advertising Opportunity for LNS Members From News 95.7 and Lite 92.9! Landscape NS has begun a spring advertising campaign with Roger Radio and for the Cape Breton area (CJCB Radio) promoting the benefits of hiring a Landscape NS member! As an extra value to our members, Rogers Radio has offered our LNS members reduced advertising rates for 30 second ads! These ads are subject to availability. So don’t miss out!!!! NEWS 95.7 & LITE 92.9 If any member of Landscape Nova Scotia wishes to received additional branding and name mentions without a long term commitment, New 95.7 is offering the following opportunity: • • • • •
Target a mature affluent audience Traffic and weather report sponsorship on News 95.7 Occur during peak drive times. (Mon-Fri) 20 x :10 second messages read live adjacent to traffic and weather reports weekly Investment: $350/week
Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your company at a reduced rate! If you are interested please contact Natalie Duggan at 902-493-7161 or Natalie.Duggan@rci.rogers.com
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Recent Photos... 2013 Awards of Excellence AMD Landscaping
Joe Bidermann Landscaping Design
Dalhousie University
Elmsdale Landscaping
Down to arth Gardening & Landscaping
Christene LeVatte
Christene LeVatte, Karen Verbroom, Jim Landry
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Bergman Concrete & Halifax Seed
2012 Annual General Meeting
Paul MacPhee & Stan Kochanoff
Clarence Talbot & Stan Kochanoff
2013 Ideal Garden & Patio Show
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Education...
Landscape Industry Certified “Recertification Reminders” It’s time to recertify!!! Don’t let your Certification become inactive, if you are due recertification since December 2011, you need 24 CEU’s and a payment of $113(HST included) to update your status. Let us know if you need help with your form!! If your recertification was due in December 2012, please be aware that the grace period is coming to an end June 30, 2013 and after that a late penalty of $28.25(HST Included) will be applied to the recertification fee. Please contact us if you have any questions about recertification at certification@cnla-acpp.com or call 888446-3499 ext.8645 or ext.8620. It is important to update your contact information, we will keep you informed of your Recertification deadlines. To update your information contact Crislane. Crislane Ackermann Tel: 905.875.1399 ext 8645 Toll Free: 1.888.446.3499 ext 8645 Email: crislane@canadanursery.com
Congratulations to Mike & Vineeta Fralick! The Board and Staff of Landscape Nova Scotia would like to congratulate the LNS Treasurer, Mike and his wife, Vineeta Fralick on the birth of their baby boy Nayan Fralick. Baby Nayan was born on May 21th. Mom and baby are doing great.
Resources...
Plant the RIGHT Tree in the RIGHT Place Program Before you start your next landscaping project, make sure you plan before you plant. Taller trees and power lines don’t mix well together. Choosing the right tree benefits your family, your property and the environment: You’ll help prevent safety hazards and power outages. You’ll also reduce the need for tree maintenance around power lines. Trees have a direct effect on the environment by removing carbon dioxide, generating oxygen and capturing dust and smog particles. Trees have a cooling effect by providing shade during the hot summer months and they reduce energy costs for air-conditioning and water use. Large trees promote wildlife habitats in our communities. To help you choose the right tree, visit nspower.ca/trees.
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If you have followed any of these guidelines, don’t forget to enter your project in the Plant the RIGHT Tree in the RIGHT Place category for our 2014 Awards of Landscape Excellence.
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What to do with all that plastic? Mark your calendars for this year’s National Plastic Recycling Event, taking place from June 21 – July 1, 2013. Participating garden centres will be accepting plastic pots and trays back to their stores to divert waste from the landfill. Last year, over 56 garden centres participated in the event, and collected over 91,000 lbs of plastic - almost double from the year before. We hope to increase that number this year. This is a great opportunity for garden centres to take advantage of some PR. The recycling event has been featured in many newspapers, and magazines over the years, as well as lots of promotion through social media. Let the public know that we are keeping our industry green! You can sign up as a drop off point by contacting Julia Ricottone at the CNLA office, julia@cnla-acpp.ca, 1-888446-3499 x 8615.
Help us learn about your business’ needs
The Landscape Canada Survey is currently collecting responses for the 2012 calendar year. We urge you to take some time to answer these questions. Your responses will help us determine how to prioritize our projects to provide the most benefit to our members. It is important that we receive responses from across the country. Take the survey today: http://www.cnla-acpp.ca/Page.asp?P ageID=122&ContentID=2273&SiteNodeID=1015
Upcoming Events... 2013 HortEast Scheduled for November 18 - 20, 2013! Reserve your booth and Sponsorship! 2013 HortEast is scheduled for November 18 - 20 at the Moncton Coliseum Complex. HortEast is an annual trade show for industry members in Atlantic Canada and surrounding areas focusing on seminars and exhibits for: It’s the only one of it’s kind in the Maritimes! Landscape Design, Maintenance and Construction Professionals, Greenhouse and Nursery Operators, Municipalities, Tree Specialists, Garden Centre Operators, Lawn Care Specialists, Turf Producers, Golf Course Professionals! HortEast is your show - organized by industry, for industry - take advantage of this annual show right in your own backyard!
Visit.... www.horteast.ns.ca for more details on exhibit space, sponsorship or to register a delegate. Currant Exhibitors... Atlantic Region Certification Committee, General Seed Company, Nova Tree, Ball Horticultural Company , Greenstar Plant Products, Pro-Power Canada Inc., Bishop Seeds, Halifax Seed Co. Inc., Sheridan Nurseries, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) , HortProtect Insurance, STIHL Ltd., Communities in Bloom , Jolly Farmer Products, Techniseal, Connon Nurseries - A.V.K. Nursery Holdings, Landscape New Brunswick/ PEI, Vanhof & Blokker Ltd., Dummen USA , Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador, Vermeer Canada Inc., DynaSCAPE Software, Landscape Nova Scotia, Wallace Equipment Ltd., North Shore Imports.
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2013 LNSHTA Board of Directors EXECUTIVE
STAFF:
Grant Mader, Director Shaw Brick P: (902) 468-7429
Peter Bugden, President Nutri-Lawn P: (902) 468-8101 Laura Coupar, Vice-President Elmsdale Landscaping P: (902) 883-2291 Mike Fralick, Treasurer Fralick Financial P: (902) 293-6400 Paul MacPhee, Past President MacPhee’s Landscaping Service P: (902) 483-5283 Robin Godfrey, CNLA Rep. Atlantic Gardens Inc. P: (902) 865-7195
Pam Woodman Executive Director pam@landscapenovascotia.ca P: (902) 463-0519
Carol Goodwin, Director Dalhousie University P: (902) 384-2090 David Thompson, Director Weedman / Christmas Decor P: (902) 468-9333 Russell Beakhouse, Director Groundcover Landscaping P: (902) 430-5263 Andrew Palmer, Director Blomidon Nurseries Ltd. P: (902) 542-3346
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IMPORTANT DATES • HortEast 2013 November 18 - 20, 2013 Moncton, NB www.horteast.ns.ca • LNS Grant Mosher Annual Golf Tournament August 8, 2013 Sherwood Golf and Country Club, Chester NS www.landscapenovascotia.ca • LNS Annual Softball Tournament July 13th 2013 Lion’s Den, Elmsdale, NS www.landscapenovascotia.ca