CNLA Newsbrief - Feb/March 2007

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CNLA News brief

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February / March 2007

The CNLA winter board meeting was held in BC last month, electing new officers and evaluating and assigning portfolios. Among this year’s changes to the board are the designation of the Environment Portfolio to BCLNA past president, Peter Levelton. In addition, Bruce Hunter, CLP became the Landscape Canada Chair, and Bill Hardy, CLP and Harold Deenen, CLP now share the Human Resources portfolio.

Here are some highlights from the meetings:

• Michael Murray began his two-year term as CNLA President on the second day of meetings. Paul Olsen passed on the gavel and is now CNLA Past President and Succession Chair.

Directors: Harold Deenen, CLP - ON

Jim Wotherspoon - AB Bill Hardy, CLP - BC Bruce Hunter, CLP, CHT, CLD - BC Vic Krahn, CHT - SK Geraold Boot, CLP - ON Doug Conrad, CLP, CHT - NS Yvette Forget - QC Bruce McTavish - BC Anthony O’Neill - NL Philip Ronald, Ph. D - MB Rene Thiebaud, CLP - ON Peter Levelton - BC Darrell Nameth, CLP - NB John Zaplatynsky - BC Phil Paxton, CHT, CLP - AB

• Christene LeVatte, CLP passed along her duties as CNLA Treasurer to Cary van Zanten and is now 1st Vice President and Member Services Committee Chair.

• Bill Stensson was named 2nd Vice President and now sits on the CNLA Executive Committee, Growers Canada Committee as Chair, and Standards Committee as Chair.

• Gerald Boot, CLP is now the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Representative and Anthony O’Neill is now the Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador Representative, and Peter Levelton is now the BC Landscape & Nursery Association Representative and Environment Committee Chair on the CNLA Board.

Staff: Victor Santacruz, CAE

Lydia Couture-Comtois

victor@canadanursery.com

lydia@canadanursery.com

Executive Assistant

Joseph Salemi

Michelle Gregory

joseph@canadanursery.com

michelle@canadanursery.com

Member Services Manager

Joel Beatson, CLP

Professional & Business Development Manager joel@canadanursery.com

Member Services

Julia Ricottone

Certification Services

julia@canadanursery.com

Peter Isaacson, B.Sc., M. P.M. Rebecca Wetselaar Minor Use/IPM Co-ordinator peter@canadanursery.com

Rita Weerdenburg Growers Manager

rita@canadanursery.com

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Atlantic Region Co-ordinator rebecca@canadanursery.com

Sergio Diaz

• CNLA is moving forward in bringing Project Evergreen Canada, which will draw on the marketing resources of its established US affiliate and use its slogan “Because Green Matters”. The aim of both organizations is to promote the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of green spaces. Project Evergreen Canada will be independently run from Project Evergreen in the US. • Landscape “OnSites” are close to completion. The program will provide tailgatetraining tools to CNLA members, and will be available through the association by summer.

• CNLA dropped its membership in the Canadian Hort Council, and has joined the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) instead. COHA is a new alliance between the CNLA, Flowers Canada, and Fédération Interdisciplinaire de l’Horticulture Ornementale du Québec (FIHOQ), created to address governmental issues affecting the ornamental horticulture industry.

• The hiring of an Insrance Marketing Co-ordinator was approved in order to increase member participation in the HortProtect insurance program. This program is responsible for providing CNLA with significant funding to support industry initiatives without raising membership dues. CNLA is currently conducting interviews for this position.

Finance Co-ordinator

sergio@canadanursery.com

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CNLA Meets in Vancouver, BC

Executive Board: Michael Murray - NL Christene LeVatte, CLP - NS Paul Olsen - ON Bill Stensson - ON Cary van Zanten - BC Victor Santacruz, CAE

Executive Director

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Green Roofs - Making Big Progress CNLA Greenlink Launched Caterpillar Continues to Support Industry Member Satisfaction: An Atlantic Perspective William “John” Higgins

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National Awards of Landscape Excellence VanDusen Botanical Gardens Receives “Because Green Matters” Award Grower’s Update with Rita Weerdenburg

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February - March 2007 CNLA News brief sponsored by: CNLA and John Deere Ltd. Continue to Offer Valuable Savings to Members!

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, in partnership with John Deere Ltd., are proud to announce another year of savings for CNLA members. In 2006, CNLA members purchased over $3 million in equipment through the discount program. CNLA is forging ahead offering members discounts on John Deere equipment again for 2007.

Below you will find a list of equipment, the discounts attached to them with a brief description and photo (for a complete list of discounts, visit www.canadanursery.com): Discounts are off Suggested List Price

Equipment

Discount Description Available

Lawn & Garden Tractors, 25% LX Tractors (Excludes all 100 & L100 series and G110)

Select SeriesTM X700 UltimateTM Tractors are designed and built heavy-duty to meet the needs of both homeowner and commercial users. X700’s are well-suited for homeowners who mow up to 7 acres of grass, have many landscape features, challenging terrain, or heavy-duty tasks. They will appeal to the customer who needs or desires a more versatile and heavier-duty tractor.

2210, 2305 and 3203 Tractor

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Compact Excavators

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Zero tail swing, independent-swing boom, 360-degree rotation allow maximum flexibility and exceptional maneuverability for work in tight spaces. Standard quick coupler and boom mounted auxiliary hydraulics accommodate a wide variety of buckets and Worksite PRO attachments such as rakes, breakers and augers.

3000 Series Compact Utility Tractors & Equipment (excluding 3203)

20%

“This tractor offers the customer a high-quality, cost-efficient and productive tractor in the ‘’mid’’ chassis compact utility tractor market (22-35 PTO horsepower).”

110 Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)

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“John Deere’s 110 TLB provides customers a new level of power, productivity, and versatility on farm, landscape, and construction sites.”

Four Wheel Drive Loader

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Skid-Steer (SSL)

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Z-Trak Mowers

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790, 990 Utility Tractors

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The 790 Compact Utility Tractor is designed for customers who need the size and power of a compact utility tractor but are valued-oriented and price-conscious. It is ideal for the rancher or farmer customer who wants an economically priced tractor, loader, and rotary cutter package. The 790 can tackle heavier jobs such as loader/backhoe operations as well.

Commercial Front Mowers & Equipment

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Featuring advanced safety technology and long-life components like heat-treated, cast-iron axles and advanced self-reinforcing frames, the 1400 and 1500 Series II combine highcapacity mowing, superior durability and all-year versatility.

Wide Area Mower (WAM)

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Intended for customers with large areas to mow and hills to climb, the 1600 Turbo Wide-Area Mower features a 57.3, turbocharged, overhead-valve, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled Yanmar diesel engine with on-demand or full-time mechanical rear wheel drive. Mow up to 68 acres in an 8-hour day with a nearly 11-foot cutting width

2000 Series Compact Utility Tractors & Equipment (excluding 2210 & 2305)

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The 2320 Tractor is designed for the customer who desires the power and productivity of a compact utility tractor, yet is value-oriented and price-conscious. It offers the valueminded customer a high-quality, versatile, and cost-efficient tractor from John Deere.

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CNLA News brief

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CNLA News brief Spring is for Hiring!

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The following is an example of a comprehensive employment advertisement

Spring is upon us and it is the time of the year when companies add new employees. So often the hiring process can seem like a real craps shoot. The following excerpt from the Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) Human Resources training manual.

In order to carry out effective external recruiting, most companies will need to run job ads in local, regional, or national newspapers or post job ads on various Web sites that have been developed for this purpose. It is important that a job analysis has been completed in order to target your external recruitment campaign to those individuals who have the skills, training, and education you desire — this reduces the overall cost of the recruitment campaign.

Job Ads

The basis for the job ad will be a good job description of the position to be filled. Therefore, if a job description does not exist, one must be carefully written. Wherever possible, it is also important to run the ad well in advance of when the new employee is needed and to carefully determine in which publications you will run the ad. If you are looking for a senior manager, an ad might be run in major newspapers throughout the region. However, if the company is looking for entry-level labor, the job ad might run in local newspapers or be posted on bulletin boards in local high schools and colleges.

An effective ad must inform, promote, and screen! a) Inform: It is critical that the job ad provide sufficient information to inform the potential recruit of the true nature of the job. This generally includes a brief description of the job, the job title, responsibilities, wages, and how the applicant should contact you. It is often best to state in the job ad that interested persons should come to your place of business and complete an application; however, this may be dependent on the size of your business, your operating structure, and on what extent you use technology as a tool in the administrative process of the recruitment campaign. b) Promote: The job ad needs to attract only those who are qualified for the position. If your company offers specific benefits that will help attract potential employees, make sure they are placed in the ad. Examples could be a car allowance, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. c) Screen: An important feature of the job ad is to screen out people who might apply but not have the qualifications the company is looking for. Include qualifications such as education, experience, physical requirements, and any requirements that are specific to the job.

Certification Renewal Update As reported in the last edition of Certification Corner in December of last year, the renewal process would be delayed by the introduction of the new Passport to Certification. At press time, over 50% of certified individuals passports had been issued, with the remaining estimated to delivered within the month. The process for accurately assembling each passport is time consuming in the large volumes required for this first batch. If you have not received your passport by the end of March 2007, please contact the CNLA office.

Spring CHT Exam Dates With dates fast approaching and registration deadlines looming, make sure you register right away.

Alberta

March 27-28th, 2007 Olds College Olds, AB (Installation, Maintenance, Retail)

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Atlantic Canada New Brunswick March 27th, 2007 Price Landscaping Services Moncton (Lutes Mountain), NB (Retail – Written only)

Job Opportunity To start immediately: The Westhover City Garden Club is seeking applicants for the following position in the Westhover Children’s Garden.

HORTICULTURIST: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and one to two years of experience, preferably in public horticulture. Applicants must possess excellent written, oral, and organizational skills and enjoy communicating with the public.

Programming is directly related to the garden exhibits, so a background or experience in performing educational activities is a plus. Mastery of computer technologies (state which types of programs) and the ability to handle a challenging workload is a must.

Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the garden is expected. Must work well in a team setting. As with the majority of our positions, the successful applicant will be required to work one weekend day, some holidays, and an occasional evening.

Applicants should forward a letter of application, their resume, a writing sample, and three references to — Westhover City Garden Club 5 Summerside Drive Anytown, Anyprov Postal Code

Nova Scotia April 20th-21st, 2007 Nova Scotia Agricultural College Truro, NS (Installation, Maintenance)

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CNLA News brief sponsored by: Green Roofs in Canada - Making Rapid Progress By: Steven W. Peck

Green roofs are not a new idea – in fact, they have been around for centuries in both Europe and North America but they are just now beginning to gain support from policy makers on a local level. The concept of “greening rooftops” has brought together researchers, architects, landscape architects, developers and politicians from across North America to further the green roof infrastructure movement. But, what has caused this “sudden” interest in putting plants on rooftops?

A green roof system (aka vegetative roof or roof garden) is an extension of an existing roof, and involves a high quality waterproofing and rootrepellant system, a drainage system and a filter layer. A light weight growing medium is placed on a filter cloth, followed by the green roof plants.

Plant selection varies according to climate, type and depth of growing medium, loading capacity, height and slope of the roof, and the presence (or absence) of an irrigation system. Some green roof systems are “modular” with all or some of the elements combined in one product, while others are “loose laid” with layers placed on one at a time.

There are three types of green roofs: intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive. Intensive green roofs have a growing medium depth greater than six inches with greater plant diversity, weight, investment and maintenance, and provide accessible recreational space for the building occupants and/or the general public. Extensive green roofs have less than six inches of growing medium, low plant diversity (mostly sedums and some grasses), involve the least amount of maintenance and investment, and have the lowest weight requirements (as little as 12 pounds per square foot at maximum moisture density). In between, are semi-intensive systems that have at

least 25 percent of the covered area above or below six inches of growing medium. Unlike intensive systems, semi-intensive systems provide greater plant diversity without the need for significant loading capacity across the entire roof.

Green roofs have a multitude of benefits – both private and public. Building-owner benefits include reduced energy costs due to the ability of green roofs to virtually eliminate summer heat gains and reduce winter heat loss; increased life expectancy of the waterproofing membrane with the reduction of environmental stresses such as heat and ultraviolet light; noise reduction and a host of project-specific benefits. Project-specific benefits must be part of the design process, and may include the attainment of six or more LEED credits and can provide usable space for building occupants ranging from community gardens to lawn bowling facilities.

Public benefits focus on stormwater management – quality and quantity; and the reduction of the urban heat island – the overheating of our cities relative to the neighbouring countryside by as much as 10 degrees Celcius. A one-degree Celcius reduction in the urban heat island, according to a study undertaken by Environment Canada’s Adaptation and Impacts Research Group, can reduce summer peak load demand by approximately four percent. This means of hundreds of millions of dollars in savings. A recent study lead by Hitesh Doshi of Ryerson University in Toronto concluded that Toronto could generate approximately $400 million in capital cost savings and $40 million in annual savings primarily related to energy and stormwater infrastructure.

In Canada, green roof projects such as the War Museum in Ottawa and the Island House (winner

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of the 2004 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Green Roof Award of Excellence) in Kingston, Ontario demonstrate a growing interest in implementing green roofs across Canada. Vancouver’s new harbour front convention center will boast a six acre green roof when completed. These projects are important and innovative but they remain only the beginning in terms of the potential to convert our wasted rooftops into a powerful force for more healthy and sustainable communities.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is the industry association promoting green roof development throughout North America, delivering training courses on green roof design and implementation, and policy development, across Canada and the United States – already more than 3000 individuals have participated in our training courses. These courses supplement our Professional Accreditation Program being developed for full roll-out in 2009 to address the barrier of lack of knowledge and professional standing in the industry.

Our 5th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities, Conference, Awards and Trade Show will be presented in Minneapolis on April 29, 30 and May 1. As the only national green roof conference in North America, bringing together international experts to make presentations on policy, design and research and an industry trade show will feature more than 75 exhibitors promoting the latest in green roof products and services. All of the training courses will be offered at the conference, including the presentation of two new courses: waterproofing and drainage, and green (living) walls. One thousand people (architects, landscape architects, engineers, horticulturalists, roofing contractors and consultants, researchers and policy makers) are expected to attend and network with green roof friends from around the world. Registration is available on the website at www.greenroofs.org.

CNLA Greenlink Launched The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has just launched “CNLA Greenlink”, a listserve discussion forum for CNLA members only.

CNLA members can subscribe to the CNLA Greenlink via www.canadanursery.com. Simply click on the link and enter your email address. You will receive a welcome email and tips on how to use the CNLA Greenlink to your advantage along with some listserve etiquette for those that are new to this type of service.

This is another value added service that CNLA is offering to members only. CNLA members will not be billed to use this service.

If you’re facing a quandary, want to share a successful business tip, or need to bounce an

idea off others, this is the place for you. CNLA GreenLink gives you instant access to others in the industry who work on the same challenges that you do. Whether you are dealing with staff recruitment struggles, or are looking for a more efficient way to track your inventory, CNLA GreenLink generates learning experiences and advice instantly.

CNLA GreenLink welcomes any conversations, general or specific comments, or questions about your business and your industry; only CNLA members have access to this resource. We encourage you to contribute and respond often.

This is your online community! To post a message, simply send an email to: cnlagreenlink@lists.canadanursery.com.

To comment on a posted message, just reply as you would any email. You will automatically receive any new messages or replies from CNLA GreenLink. You can unsubscribe to this service at any time.

Learn, share, and think Green!

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CNLA News brief Caterpillar Continues to Support Members of CNLA

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February - March 2007

Caterpillar and the Canadian CAT Dealers have supported the Landscape industry and CNLA for several years in many ways including the sponsorship of the National Awards of Landscape Excellence as well as participation in provincial association events. Caterpillar continues to support the industry by offering attractive discounts on Compact Construction Equipment exclusively to CNLA members.

Move rocks with a company that moves mountains.

Below are the 2007 discounts offered by CAT to CNLA members only: Skid Steer Loaders Discount 216B $600.00 226B $600.00 232B $600.00 236B $700.00 242B $700.00 246B $700.00 248B $800.00 252B $800.00 262B $800.00 Multi Terrain Loaders Discount 247B $800.00 257B $950.00 267B $1,200.00 277B $1,200.00 287B $1,200.00 Compact Wheel Loaders 904B 906 908 914G IT14G

Discount $1,100.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00

Whether you’re moving flagstone or trees, you can do it all with the experience of Caterpillar. With Multi Terrain Loaders featuring the lightest footprints in the industry and a full line of work tools, Cat compact equipment handles all the specific needs of landscapers. Be part of the legacy. See your Cat Dealer or visit cat. com/legacy to learn more. ®

Mini Hydraulic Excavators Discount 301.6C $650.00 301.8C $650.00 301.5 $650.00 301.6 $650.00 ©2005 Caterpillar All rights reserved.

301.8 $650.00 302.5C $800.00 302.5 $800.00 303.5CCR $1,000.00 13278 ROCKS Sngl.indd 1 304CCR $1,000.00 304CR $1,000.00 305CCR $1,400.00 305CR $1,400.00 307C $2,200.00 307CSB $2,200.00 308CCR $2,200.00

For more information please contact the CNLA Office or visit your local Caterpillar dealer!

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February - March

Member Satisfaction: An Atlantic Perspective By: Rebecca Wetselaar, CNLA Atlantic Region Co-ordinator

A Member Satisfaction Survey was recently administered to the members of Landscape Nova Scotia Horticultural Trades Association (LNS), Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador (LNL), and Landscape New Brunswick (LNB). The survey was available online and it involved a number of aspects regarding membership satisfaction. Members were asked to provide their reasons for joining their respective association, what they value from their membership, as well as which benefit programs they are taking advantage of.

Members of LNS, LNL and LNB stated that they joined their provincial associations for a number of reasons. A common reason for joining these associations was to be kept informed and up to date with industry news and events, including training and educational sessions. The communications that are sent out by the provincial associations as well as the CNLA allow the members to keep up with provincial and national trends and gives the members a Canadian perspective of the industry.

Through their membership with LNS, LNL and LNB, members said that they are able to network with others in the industry at meetings and events, which provides them with the ability to share and gather information with others. This ability to network is invaluable as members are able to benefit in many ways from the partnerships that they have made through the association. The relationships that are formed, the camaraderie and the social events that are held bring significant value to their membership.

Members can also use their connections to help promote and make others aware of their business and the products and services that they are offering. Membership in general leads to the promotion of the industry in their communities, and throughout the Atlantic Provinces in general. Members felt that it is important to take part in the growth of the industry and to help develop improvements for the horticultural industry as a whole.

Many businesses joined LNS, LNL and LNB to be part of a professional association. As a member of one of these associations a business is able to prove their reputability in the industry as LNS, LNL and the LNB have established high industry standards to ensure that their members are qualified individuals.

As there is a standard of professionalism that must be maintained to be a member, consumers know that when they employ a member of LNS, LNL or LNB they are dealing with a business that sets high standards. Businesses in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick and PEI became members to support an organization that works towards the betterment of the industry.

Membership with LNS, LNL and the LNB ensures that there is continuous support from the industry and a way for each of their voices to be represented by one group. By being a member of one of the Atlantic provincial associations, members feel that they are raising the standards of the industry and are adding a level of legitimacy to their business and credibility to the work that they do.

Another benefit of membership with LNS, LNL, and LNB is the Business Management Programs and the Equipment and Asset Programs that are offered by the Atlantic Provincial associations and the CNLA. The most popular member benefit programs that are being used by members in the Atlantic Provinces are Caterpillar, John Deere, National Car Rental, Chase Paymentech (Merchant Services), MBNA Canada MasterCard, General Motors, Fuel Savings with Irving Oil, Esso and Petro-Canada, NEBS Business Forms, and the CNLA HortProtect Insurance Program. On average members who are using the General Motors, Fuel Savings, and CNLA HortProtect Insurance programs alone save over $1,600 a year, which more than covers the cost of membership!

The information gathered in this survey will help LNS, LNL and LNB to make changes and improvements to the programs and services that are currently being offered. We appreciate those members who have taken the time to fill out this survey. A huge thank you to Atlantic CAT for generously donating the prizes for the survey draw. Congratulations to “LM Landscape Services” in Waverly, Nova Scotia, to “Service Master Lawn Care” in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and to “Mayfield Gardens and Landscape” in Charlotte County, New Brunswick as they were all the winners of this great prize!

Do you know someone who isn’t a member of LNS, LNL, or LNB but should be? Would you like more information on the benefits programs that are offered through LNS, LNL, LNB and the CNLA? Please contact Rebecca at 1-866-383-4711 or rebecca@canadanursery.com for more information.

Special thanks to Atlantic CAT for generously donating the prizes for the draw!

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CNLA News brief sponsored by: William “John” Higgins (1946 - 2006)

February - March 2007

By: Jackalyn Murray

William John Higgins of Richmond Settlement, Carleton County, New Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Carleton Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, New Brunswick.

quickly relaxed with his gentle questioning.

He was particularly interested in the fact that I loved to draw and loved the outdoors and plants even more.

John attended Mount Allison University in 1968 and received his BSc (Biology and Chemistry).

He received his MS (in education, Botany and Education) in 1978 from Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY. He also attended Conway School of Landscape Design in Conway, Mass. and Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

John was one of those rare people who could use both sides of their brains equally well. He was excellent at drawing and painting, but was just as efficient at math and chemistry and carpentry. He could do it all. He disliked tardiness or laziness but had tons of patience with those who were. After working with him for 14 years, I never once heard him raise his voice, even though he might have had every reason to do so. And just like Bob Stokes says- ‘he was a perfect gentleman‘. He was just as dedicated to his teaching as he was to his growing family. I remember Josh, Zach and Abram coming into the office with him on numerous occasions and Zach playing ‘with my big eraser’ on my desk. He was always generous to his students and would invite them all out for a big feast at Christmas and at the end of the school year for the graduating class. He was just as demanding on his students as he was on himself, and often the students would fill me in on their ‘all-nighters’ to get their assignments done on time.

The last five years John was employed as an Instructor at the NBCC Woodstock as an instructor in the Landscape and Landscape Design programs.

Prior to Woodstock, John worked for the following organizations; In 1978 -98 with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College as an Associate Professor of Landscape Horticulture, teaching landscape plants, landscape design, construction and maintenance.

From 1999-2000, he developed the landscape design for the Fox Harbour Developments in Wallace, Nova Scotia and subsequently oversaw the installation of the design.

John was one of the founding members of the Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers (AALD). He also played an integral role in the development of the first Landscape Design Certification program in Canada for the AALD. ‘Big Shoes...’

I knew I’d have big shoes to fill when I stepped into his office last August. John Higgins had been involved in the Landscape Industry for over 30 years, most of it at teaching institutions. I first met John in 1980 at the NSAC during my interview for a teaching technician position. He was surrounded by 6 men at a large table, all there just to interview me. I was intimidated at first but

When I was offered a new job ‘back home’, John gave me a very large painting of a woman on horseback in a snowy field beside an old house.

It now sits over the mantle piece in the old house where I now live in Woodstock. He knew where my heart was.

Last summer while working at Scott’s nursery in Fredericton, N.B., John came to visit me. I had seen him on numerous occasions over the years at HortEast and AALD functions and meetings.

Although he appeared healthy and hearty in July, I knew about his illness. I gave him a big hug but felt dwarfed by his size even then. He needed someone to take his place in Woodstock. I found

out later that he had been teaching two courses simultaneously- Landscape and Landscape Design with a course load of 7 courses the first term and 11 courses the second. I asked him ‘How did you do it?” He replied, “Well, I just ran from class to the office to class.” And he must have.

John helped me get started last August for classes before his treatments left him too weak to walk and talk. I expected him to be able to help out for the spring term but that was not to be.

I found out that his shoes were too big to fill.

I needed help. Another colleague and friend of John’s, Peggy Wright, who was also a former student of his, came to join me this week to take over some of the course load.

I imagine him to be ‘Director of Operations’ at the big Arboretum in the sky and teaching young fledgling horticulturists how to train a standard fuchsia or how to build that deck. But he would leave time to go fishing in the afternoons.

Till we meet again...

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NATIONAL AWARDS LANDSCAPE

The Honourable Pat Bell, BC Minister of Agriculture and Lands, addressed the Canadian ornamental horticulture industry at the National Awards of Landscape Excellence, a gala event held at the Westin Bayshore on February 15, 2007.

The Minister highlighted the contributions of government and industry partnerships, designed to help achieve sustainable, economically and environmentally sound Canadian communities through horticulture.

Said Paul Olsen, President of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), “These days everyone is talking about the environment, and it is clear that we need to minimize our collective ‘footprint’. Working toward sustainable communities is one way we can effect change. I am proud of the green industry’s contributions to this goal—Canada’s nursery and floral growers, garden centres, landscape trades, turf experts, arborists, parks boards, and landscape architects, all have important roles to play.”

The National Awards of Landscape Excellence, presented by the CNLA, honoured two landscape companies, whose superior work represents businesses that enhance Canadian communities’ beauty and environmental health. The award

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winners were selected from 29 entries submitted from seven provinces. This is the first year British Columbia has hosted the annual event.

The winner of the Caterpillar Award of Excellence for Landscape Construction/Installation is Juergen Partridge Ltd., of Caledon, ON. The John Deere Ltd. Award of Excellence for Landscape Maintenance went to International Landscaping Inc. of Hornby, ON. Both winners are members of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association. Congratulations!

The evening also included government announcements about upcoming projects that will contribute to achieving sustainable landscapes, and Project EverGreen presented an award to VanDusen Gardens, which has implemented environmentally conscious practices in their daily operations.

Honourable Patrick Bell Minister of Agriculture and Lands, BC

The National Awards of Landscape Excellence was co-hosted by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and BC Nursery & Landscape Association (BCLNA). Go to www.canadanursery. com and click on Landscape Canada to see a photo gallery of the nominees’ entry projects.

A very special thank you to parnters: Caterpillar Canada & John Deere Ltd. and to supporting sponsors: General Motors of Canada, HortProtect, Echo Power Equipment (Canada), Stihl Ltd., and Buraby Lake Greenhouses.

Landscape Construction Winner!

International Landscaping Inc.

Juergen Partridge Ltd.

Santo Gucciardi, Gerry Lindsay (John Deere Ltd.), Randy Price

Jason Becker (Caterpillar), Juergen Partridge

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International Landscaping Inc. (Member of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association)

Juergen Partridge Ltd. (Member of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association)

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CNLA News brief sponsored by: VanDusen Botanical Gardens Receives “Because Green Matters” Award!

February - March 2007

During the fourth annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence Project EverGreen Canada presented the first ever “Because Green Matters” Award to VanDusen Botanical Gardens.

The “Because Green Matters” Award will only be presented to a worthy organization should Project EverGreen Canada feel they are worthy.

Based on the criteria that Project EverGreen US has provided, Project EverGreen Canada was able to select an organization that best personified those criteria. The CNLA Board of Directors also visited the VanDusen Botanical Gardens last year and noted some exemplary work being done.

VanDusen Botanical Garden’s passion for green spaces; concern about the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of green spaces; having a history of promoting well-maintained green spaces; and understanding the benefits of green spaces and how they effect the community around you makes you a very worthy recipient of the first ever Project EverGreen Canada “Because Green Matters” Award.

Korina Houghton (VanDusen), Harold Deenen, CLP (Project EverGreen Canada), Chris Woods (VanDusen)

Project EverGreen Canada is currently in its forming stages as the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has taken the lead in creating the infrastructure required to bring Project EverGreen to Canada. The mission statement is as follows, “To raise the awareness of the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of landscapes and promote the significance of those who preserve and enhance green spaces at home, work and play.”

Both the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Project EverGreen Canada feel that VanDusen Botanical Gardens are most worthy in receiving this prestigious award and absolutely exude the mission statement.

Grower’s Update with Rita Weerdenburg, CNLA Growers Manager Importation of PPV-susceptible trees from Hilltop Nurseries After consultation with both the nursery sector and the tree fruit industry, the CFIA have determined that they will allow the importation of PPV host trees from Hilltop Nurseries of Michigan although these imports will be subject to specific post-entry requirements. In brief, these post-entry requirements will require that trees be shipped only to end users so that their location can be determined if required by CFIA. This post entry requirement will be in effect for one year only and was made necessary by the detection of a positive tree at a nearby research centre.

All growers that wish to import fruit trees from Hilltop Nurseries are required to complete and return an Import Information Form to CFIA. PPV Eradication Update As of the writing of this article, there have been no decisions made by CFIA on how to proceed with the PPV eradication program for the 2007 season. It was determined by the Expert Science Panel that eradication of PPV in the Niagara area was still possible, although the time frame to eradication would be extended as a result of the 2006 moratorium. At a January 17th 2007 meeting held with representatives of CFIA, AAFC and OMAFRA, the nursery industry expressed their desire for continued eradication efforts as this represents the only alternative for growers in the quarantine area to resume production of host varieties, and especially Prunus cistena.

Additionally, discontinuation of the eradication program is likely to result in increased quarantine zones, thereby putting at risk those nurseries that have incurred considerable expense in relocating their propagation facilities and lining out production outside of the quarantine zone.

An extension to the eradication program will require full support from the Ontario Tender Fruit Marketing Board, as well as increased funding support from the federal and provincial governments.

CNCI Annual General Meeting An annual general meeting of the Canadian Nursery Certification Institute was held on Saturday, February 17th, 2007 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, in conjunction with the CNLA meetings scheduled for earlier that week.

Updates on all matters related to DPCP and P. ramorum certification were presented at that time. All companies currently certified under the BCLNA’s P. ramorum program are automatically members of the CNCI and were invited to attend this meeting. Further details are available from Lydia Couture-Comtois (lydia@canadanursery. com)

areas of Newfoundland. A closely related nematode, Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis), has been detected in Newfoundland, Vancouver Island and in a small area of Quebec. As a result, strict movement restrictions have been placed on host plants (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and other solanaceous plants) as well as soil, plants and plant products in association with soil, farm machinery, vehicles and any other products that may be contaminated with soil originating from regulated areas.

CFIA has requested stakeholder comments on the attached document, which outlines the proposed requirements for the production of non-PCN host plants for planting within a PCN regulated area, and the subsequent movement and exportation of those plants outside of the PCN regulated area. Comments to CNLA must be received by Thursday, February 8, 2007. Comments made directly to CFIA must be received by Friday, February 9, 2007.

To download a copy of the document “Proposed PCN Movement Restrictions”, visit the CNLA website.

Comments required on Potato Cyst Nematode Movement Regulations document.

Two species of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) that are considered quarantine pests have been found in Canada. Globodera pallida, commonly known as Pale Cyst Nematode, has been found in limited

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CNLA News brief

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February - March

2007

Marketing Co-ordinator The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is a national trade association that represents 3400 plus companies in the ornamental horticulture industry. CNLA provides value to members by offering programs and services that help individual businesses prosper.

We are seeking a Marketing coordinator with an entrepreneurial spirit to work with CNLA’s HortProtect insurance programs.

The position will work with the program brokers to grow plan participation with a focus on establishing and implementing a national marketing/ advertising plan. The position would include creating advertisements and other promotional materials, coordinating campaigns with provincial association partners, scheduling and attending local trade shows, providing leads to broker sales reps, and producing related educational materials.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Marketing, with 2-3 years of relevant experience and is able to travel regularly. French is an asset but not required. Starting salary range: $35,000 $45,000 per year plus benefits. For more info please see the full job description at www.canadanursery.com. Send cover letter including salary expectations along with resume to hortprotect@ canadanursery.com. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their submissions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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