CNLA Newsbrief December 2012 by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

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What’s inside: • Staff changes at CNLA • What’s an OJT guy? • Apprenticeship: a solution to EI changes? • AALD “Rock and Stroll” tour • Certification 2012 retrospective • Wanted: your opinion!

High school programs assist in meeting future labour shortage needs Many high schools throughout Ontario are involved in a senior high school ministry initiative entitled Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM). This initiative was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Education over the past seven years to assist in raising the secondary student graduation success rate. This specialized program also integrates academic subjects by delivering curriculum that ties in specifically with a variety of subject areas. One resounding benefit to industry is that students are graduating from high school with advanced industry specific skills and are more prepared to enter the work force or continue to post secondary education.

Craig Kielburger High School in Milton, Ontario is one such program and is delivering a very effective Landscape/Horticulture program to a group of Grade 11 and grade 12 students. This off campus facility provides practical training to include industry certification in areas of First Aid/CPR, Chain Saw Awareness, Fork Lift and Skid Steer operation, Fall Arrest Training and industry specific certifications in Safety, Landscape Construction and Maintenance. Students are involved in specialized training in Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance, Horticulture including Nursery and Greenhouse Production and Plant Care. Continued page 6...

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Bill Stensson - ON Cary van Zanten - BC Christene LeVatte, CLP - NS Rene Thiebaud, CLP - ON Bruce Hunter, CLT, CLD, CLP - BC

DIRECTORS: LNS Representative Robin Godfrey - NS LOHTA Representative Gerald Boot, CLP - ON Member Services Chair BCLNA Representative Michael Kato - BC Human Resources Chair Harold Deenen, CLP - ON Public Relations Chair Bill Hardy, CLP - BC Environment Chair Research Chair Michel Touchette - MB Government Relations Michael Murray - NL AQPP Representative Pierre Lavallée - QC Planning & Government Bruce McTavish - BC NAPPO Chair LNB Representative Darrell Nameth, CLP - NB Garden Centre Canada Chair Anthony O’Neill - NL Certification Chair Cable Baker, CLT, CLP - BC Landscape Canada Chair Phil Paxton, CLT, CLP - AB LA Representative LM Representative David Hinton, CLP - MB Growers Canada Chair Owen Vanstone - MB LNL Representative Doreen Layman, CLT - NL SNLA Representative Aaron Krahn - SK

STAFF: Executive Director Victor Santacruz, CAE, CLP victor@cnla-acpp.ca Manager of Industry Human Resources Joel Beatson, CAE, CLP and Professional Development joel@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services Manager Rebecca Doutre, CAE Garden Centres Priorities Manager rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Growers Manager Rita Weerdenburg rita@cnla-acpp.ca Landscape Priorities Manager Liz Klose, B.Sc., (Agr), CLP liz@cnla-acpp.ca Landscape Priorities Co-ordinator Chris Andrews chris@cnla-acpp.ca Certification Specialist Julia Ricottone, EP julia@cnla-acpp.ca Certification Services Crislane Ackermann crislane@cnla-acpp.ca Minor Use/IPM Co-ordinator Peter Isaacson, B.Sc., MPM peter@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services and Christine Finn Provincial Relations Co-ordinator christine@cnla-acpp.ca Communications Co-ordinator Anne Bowering anne@cnla-acpp.ca Executive Assistant Cheryl Gall cheryl@cnla-acpp.ca Administrative Assistant Barbara Blackadar barbara@cnla-acpp.ca Office Assistant Chelsea Ten Broek chelsea@cnla-acpp.ca Printed on recycled paper using vegetable based inks by: Harmony Printing 50 Woodbine Downs Boulevard, Toronto, ON M9W 5R2

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Staff changes at CNLA

Anne Bowering will continue on as Communications Coordinator, releasing most of her member services responsibilities and assist with public relations activities.

At the end of November, CNLA staff wished Joseph Salemi farewell as he embarked on a new adventure as DynaSCAPE Software’s Product Marketing Manager. Joe was with the association for ten years serving in many areas, most recently as Member Services Manager. He will be greatly missed, but we wish him the best of luck in his new role!

Christine Finn will take on member services and continue to provide support for Landscape New Brunswick/PEI and Landscape Saskatchewan.

During this time, CNLA has made the following changes to some of our staff’s roles:

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Rebecca Doutre will be taking on both the Member Services and the Public Relations committees. She will continue working with Garden Centre’s Canada until February 2013. Joel Beatson will be taking on the role of Human Resources committee staff and Government Relations committee staff. Joel is working on the Landscape Canada committee until February 2013.

The staff are excited to begin their new roles and we thank you for your support in this time of transition.

CNLA staff and volunteers have been as busy as Santa’s elves this season preparing grant applications. With over $1.2 million in potential funding applications, there is a great opportunity for an influx of investment in our industry. Below is a brief summary of the project applications at the point of publication we are still awaiting confirmation on all applications.

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Liz Klose will be taking on both Garden Centres Canada and Landscape Canada committees in February 2013. Julia Ricottone will continue working with the Canadian Nursery Certification Institute and Certification, but will take on the responsibility of day-to-day certification committee management. Julia will continue to support the Environment committee.

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OJT Master Trainer Certification: Development of a certification program to help identify and create a network of master trainers across Canada. Wage survey: A cross commodity survey to determine wage rates across demographics and positions, which will result in a web tool for members to be able to access data based on demographic criteria.

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Nursery Technician Certification: Development of a technician/foreman level certification for the nursery sector that aligns with our existing Landscape Industry Certified programs. Career Focus wage subsidy: A 50% wage subsidy for employers to hire youth (18-30) into non-traditional roles in specific NOC codes. There are a variety of positions that would apply that vary slightly from region to region. Two of the most common are for garden centres and jobs in shipping and distribution. Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation: A grant to determine the current gaps in between the various new environmental standards (LEEDS, SSI, etc) and current installation practices. We will be working with the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects on this project.

that are then entered into the national awards. In provinces that do not offer an awards program, members may apply to CNLA directly. CNLA is excited to be hosting its 10th annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence on January 30th in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Register now at: www.cnla-acpp.ca/awards The awards are a way for Canada to recognize those companies that have actively participated in significantly raising the level of professionalism in the landscape industry. Each province nominates members

CNLA will be handing out awards for the following categories: landscape design, landscape construction (commercial and residential), and landscape maintenance (commercial and residential). CNLA will also be handing out awards for grower of the year, garden centre of the year, Green for Life Award, and the President’s Award.

Stay tuned in the coming year for confirmation of projects and the exciting results.

Member Benefits RBC advice based seminars The Royal Bank of Canada is offering to hold advice based seminars for CNLA members, but first they need to know what you are interested in! Take a moment to fill out the form on our website to let us know (www. cnla-acpp.ca/rbc). RBC will provide lunch at your seminar, so include preferences in the comments section (pizza, sandwich, etc). Fax the completed form to 1-866-833-8603 or email it to info@cnla-acpp.ca.

Fuel Savings CNLA members can benefit from significant fuel savings with Esso and Petro-Canada. Simply complete the application forms available on our website at www.cnla-acpp. ca/benefits.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS the cause. Member companies in both associations have been provided with Mark’s Work Wearhouse Imagewear discount cards that generate a donation worth 2% of every purchase.

Is your company green for life? The horticultural trades associations across the country promote the phrase “green for life”, but what does it mean? Being green for life goes beyond the act of landscaping, growing or selling plants, it refers to a way of life that actively engages with our natural surroundings to improve the world we live in and promotes the joys and benefits of plants and landscapes. CNLA, along with the provincial associations, would like to recognize our members who represent this lifestyle. Below are some examples of CNLA members that truly symbolize being green for life. The Grounds Guys teams across North America participated in Monika Day by finding ways to give back to their local communities. The team in Abbotsford, BC did some fall cleanup and planting at Life Recovery, a non-profit women’s residential recovery program. The team in Barrie, ON helped Hospice Simcoe with some landscape work. Visit www.groundsguys.ca for more Monika Day stories. Horticulture students at the Nova Scotia Community College’s Kingstec Campus created an innovation garden dedicated to the late Tim Tregunno of Halifax Seed Company. He was seen as an icon in the industry and this garden commemorates his legacy. It will be available to students at the college, who will be able to research new and innovative techniques in the garden. Halifax Seed Company will assist with the materials needed to maintain the garden. This is not the first time the company has assisted the college, for example, they donated all the materials needed for its retail certification program. Tim Amos, faculty of Horticulture in the School of Trades and Technology, said of Tregunno, “He was always there when we needed him”.

Van Belle Nursery in Abbotsford, BC is targeting a new generation of reluctant gardeners with their line of foolproof plants in blue pots called ‘Bloomin’ Easy’. All of the plants in this line are virtually foolproof, guaranteed to produce the desired results, being improved varieties that bloom longer or rebloom, have great disease resistance and are easy to look after. The nursery has also set up a support website for the Bloomin’ Easy consumers to assist throughout the whole planting process. DeVonne Friesen, Van Belle’s sales and marketing manager said to the Vancouver Sun, “Our goal is to work with [the consumer] and offer trusted, productspecific information both at the time of purchase and planting and later for ongoing product success. We basically want to remove the fear of purchasing a shrub and the idea that they can’t do it.” Does your company reflect the green for life lifestyle? Let us know! Send an email to anne@cnla-acpp.ca or call 1-888446-3499 and share how your company is promoting the joys and benefits of plants and landscapes.

Landscape Alberta members supporting Ronald McDonald House A cheque for over $5,000 was recently presented to Ronald McDonald House from Imagewear (a division of Mark’s Work Wearhouse) on behalf of Landscape Alberta and the Alberta Construction Safety Association. This program is a successful partnership that raises funds to support Ronald McDonald House facilities across the province and, to date, has provided over $15,000 for

This year, the cheque was presented by Nigel Bowles from Landscape Alberta and Frank Wilson from Imagewear, and accepted by Marla Cohen on behalf of Ronald McDonald House.

Provincial updates Landscape Saskatchewan Many of you have been looking for better communication with us. Landscape Saskatchewan’s e-newsletter will come to you in the middle of each month and will share member and industry news, professional development opportunities, and other items that we think you need to know about. We promise that Landscape Saskatchewan’s e-newsletter will take up a small amount of your time and will always have valuable information. If you would like to be added to the mailing list or have news that would be of interest to Landscape Saskatchewan members, please contact Christine Finn at christine@ cnla-acpp.ca. BC Landscape & Nursery Association The BC Landscape Standard 2012 edition is now available! This is an essential reference for growers, landscape installation and maintenance companies, municipalities and anyone buying their services or products. Developed by the BC Society of Landscape Architects and BCLNA, it establishes Best Management Practices to minimize variation in production, manufacturing and/or use. Visit www.bclna.com for more information. Landscape Ontario Registration is open for Landscape Ontario’s Congress. Landscape Ontario will once again offer a FREE job board during the show! This is a great opportunity for members, exhibitors, job seekers, students and teachers to match talent with rewarding green industry careers.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS The Landscape Designer Conference is being held in conjunction with Congress on January 7. This is a must-attend for landscape designers! For more information check out www.locongress.com. Landscape New Brunswick / Landscape PEI Landscape Management Network’s landscape estimating workshops and business management training are the hottest events in the landscape industry for three good reasons: • They are taught by real, successful contractors - just like you • They use your numbers to ensure you leave with results you can use the very next day • They are hands-on Next workshop is January 17-18 in Moncton, NB. Contact Landscape New Brunswick for details: 1.866.752.6862 or lnb@nbnet.nb.ca.

Landscape Alberta It is no secret that Alberta is facing a labour shortage. Landscape contractors must build training programs and take advantage of the educational opportunities available in Alberta for our industry. The Landscape Gardener Apprenticeship program offers an abundance of hands-on learning. Landscape Alberta has prepared an information package for employees and employers that will help you and

your workes understand what LGAP is all about. Let’s get going and develop the skilled workers you need to succeed. More information available at www.landscapealberta.com. Association Québécoise des Producteurs en Pépinière Stay up to date with the latest news from AQPP at www.aqpp.org.

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Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador Call for nominations for the LNL board of directors! If you are interested in a volunteer position with an extraordinary organization, we want to hear from you. You will play an integral role in shaping the future direction of this progressive, dynamic and growing association. Visit www.members.landscapenl.com to download the nomination form. Landscape Manitoba Landscape Manitoba is proud to host and manage the Manitoba Green Show, Manitoba’s leading horticultural trade show and conference. It is a GREAT place to do business! Interested in learning more about our 2013 program? Visit www.landscapemb.com to download the brochure for a schedule of speakers and exhibitors.

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What’s an OJT guy? JOEL BEATSON, CLP, CAE I was recently referred to as ‘the OJT guy’ at an industry network event. This was from someone whom I had recently taught the OJT program and was now introducing me to her peers after having been regaled with how awesome OJT was. Well, let me tell you it wasn’t the second glass of wine that put the bounce in my step on the walk back to the hotel that evening, but much rather this great interaction with somebody that was as enthusiastic about this program as I am. This isn’t an uncommon experience, almost every former student I run into has great things to say about OJT. The problem at this point is there are just too few of these zealots out there. Too few of the OJT workshops happening. Too few people who even know what OJT stands for... OJT is On-the-Job Training. It is where most of the learning in our industry happens. It isn’t in classrooms or in company meetings or even at association events. It happens every day on your customers properties. OJT at it’s simplest is a train the trainer program. This industry is full of so much knowledge, skill and experience, but very few people have ever been taught how to teach. OJT does that. OJT will improve the efficiency of your training by 50-100%. OJT is a simple structured way to train. OJT is continuous improvement and engaging every employee in how to do things, better, faster and safer. We teach OJT in a workshop scenario over 12 hours (usually 1.5 days, but other splits work as well). They are run all year but focus on a late winter/early spring schedule, as that is when the majority of people can benefit the most. Every province is planning workshops, if you’re interested please contact them for details or to get on the list for date and location. Or call me with any questions, as you can tell I’m really into OJT. Joel Beatson: joel@cnla-acpp.ca or 1-888446-3499 ext 8610.

Apprenticeship: a solution to EI changes? The changes to Employment Insurance have to be the hottest topic in industry right now, and not in a good way. The uncertainty about how these changes will impact your businesses is the really difficult part. There are many strategies to help deal with these changes. Apprenticeship just might help in some situations. First, apprenticeship is now available across Canada thanks to our new Red Seal status. Second, while an employee is enrolled in apprenticeship and on EI they are not going

to be required to find other work as they are currently enrolled in a federally recognized training program. Third, this is only a bridge solution. After an apprentice has completed their program they will be a greater asset to the company and possibly advance to a non-seasonal type position that will no longer require them to apply for EI. Of course once they are a journeyman they can begin training and a new cycle begins. While this solution isn’t for everyone it is worth considering for those employees with a few seasons of experience that are considering making landscape horticulture a career. For more information on apprenticeship check out our four part feature ‘What’s the Deal with Red Seal’ archived online at www.cnla-acpp.ca/ redsealFAQ

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INDUSTRY NEWS Cover story continued... This program provides a concentrated focus of learning over a two year period. In the final semester of grade 12, the SHSM students will receive specialized training in their areas of interest and have a unique opportunity to work full time in the industry, refining their skills and preparing for their post secondary destinations. Cooperative Education is one major component of this program The unique timetable allows grade 12 students to participate in full day co-op from April to June leading to summer or full time employment.

The key is to have qualified instructors with a passion to effectively educate our youth, and to have industry involvement to support the growth, delivery and practical learning of our students. These students are our future work force and business owners. Solidifying the development of such programs across Canada will empower the growth of our industry and meet the growing need for skilled labor. If you would like further information about this program please contact Wendy Peters, SHSM instructor at the Halton District School Board, petersw@hdsb.ca

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There are many teaching environments in which these SHSM programs are offered with a variety of emphasis focus areas, depending on the industry needs in that region. Although this program is hosted at an ideal facility which features extensive grounds and a greenhouse environment, it should be noted that delivery of a Specialist program in Landscape / Horticulture can take place in a wide variety of school and workplace settings.

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The success of this program is highly dependent on industry involvement, not only to assist in training students through co-op but also in visiting the class during the winter as guest speakers and to assist in specific aspects of skill development. Many industry partners also assist in providing discounts on materials and equipment, as well as through donations.

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INDUSTRY NEWS trees were evident in many of the gardens. Clean up was well underway and we hope that the damaged plants will rebound for next season.

AALD “Rock and Stroll” tour

The AALD Rock & Stroll Tour to Newfoundland was a professionally valuable and fun event enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us with true Newfoundland hospitality!

(contributed by Tour Coordinator, Ellen Ruddick, CLD, Price Landscaping Services, Lutes Mt, Moncton, NB, and AALD Chair, Cora Swinnamer, Under The Arbor Landscape Design, St. Margaret’s Bay, NS) The Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers (AALD) embarked on a tour to St. John’s, Newfoundland at the end of September. The 12 AALD members were thrilled with the wonderful hospitality of their Newfoundland colleagues and industry associates. We were welcomed to their garden centres, landscape projects, botanical garden and homes. The warm sunshine and double-digit temperatures matched the hospitality on the Rock! The tour started with a visit to Signal Hill to view the beautiful St. John’s Harbour at sunset. The next morning we were on the road to tour Murray’s Garden Centre in Portugal Cove. Michael Murray discussed his integrated approach to the landscaping industry, including construction, propagation and retail sales. From there it was on to Spaniards Bay to visit Anthony O’Neill at O’Neill’s Gardenland. Their newly renovated retail space was extensive with a broad range of garden décor and garden themed products in addition to a huge selection of lush annuals, herbs and flowering baskets. Jeannette French, landscape designer and AALD member met us the next morning to lead us on a tour of properties that she designed in St. John’s. The Daffodil Place Healing Garden was of particular interest and will provide a restorative outdoor space for cancer patients during their stay at the residence. Before finishing the day of touring we visited Pamela Pippy’s private garden,

which contained an interesting mix of well-maintained evergreens, flowering shrubs and perennials. A stroll through her interconnected paths highlighted with sculpture was a pleasure. Pamela has worked as a landscape designer in Newfoundland and invited us to a neighbouring property to view a sample of her design work. After a day of walking on the hiking trails of St. John’s and Cape Spear we were treated to a reception at Liz Klose’s home followed by dinner out featuring traditional Newfoundland dining.

Background on AALD: The Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers was formed in 1996 with a founding group of 40 members. AALD unites individual designers while promoting excellence in design services among its members through industry support, networking and professional development. Members include: practicing landscape designers, landscape architects, horticulture students, and people or companies with an active interest in landscape design and horticulture. www.aald.ca

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Certification 2012 retrospective It has been a great year for the Landscape Industry Certified Program in Canada!

As Director at the MUN Botanical Garden, Liz welcomed us at the Botanical Garden for a guided tour, joined by staff members to view the gardens, their Plant Atlantic research projects, wooded trails, Alpine collections and Crevice Garden. We finished our tour with a networking luncheon at the Garden with members of Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador. Hurricane Leslie had struck the area just a couple weeks before our arrival and the damage left in its wake was extensive. The trees and shrubs in many areas were desiccated by the salt winds and many greenhouses were destroyed. Uprooted

The Irrigation specialty, new to Canada, was piloted with great success in BC. As well, the new Retail Horticulturist exam was released with 11 candidates going through the test at Sheridan Nurseries in Mississauga. Certification exams were held from coast to coast, in all types of weather. This year saw 16 test dates, 159 new candidates, and 82 certifications awarded. Congratulations to all the newly certified professionals! We want to kindly thank all volunteers involved in this process throughout the year, their dedication and commitment to the Certification Program is what makes it a success. continued...

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Certification Corner New Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist test day held at Sheridan Nurseries

Landscape Industry Certified continues to represent a level of professionalism within the industry and is in high demand. We are starting to see it appear more and more in job specifications and project bid requirements. Employers are beginning to recognize the value of having certified staff, as it provides verification of competency and continuous learning commitment.

Landscape Ontario held the first full test of the newly revised Landscape Industry Certified Retail Horticulturist test at Sheridan Nurseries’ Mississauga location on November 20, 2012. Thank you to all candidates, judges, volunteers and the Sheridan Nurseries team for a successful test.

Landscape Industry Certified Manager Online Training Program now available Register today for Humber’s Landscape Industry Certified Manager Online Training Program. This program is designed for the horticulture industry and allows owners to access the course at any hour of the day to develop the core business skills required to run a successful operation. The program is facilitated by certified instructors and has been developed in partnership with Landscape Ontario and CNLA. Visit http:// login.greatbignews.com/UserFiles/310/ Nov7.htm for more information.

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We encourage you to take part in this rewarding experience and become part of the prestigious group of Landscape Industry Certified professionals in Canada! Please contact us for more information at certification@canadanursery.com, 2013 test dates are now available online at www.landscapeindustrycertified.org.

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“The second edition of the retail certification test continues to raise the awareness of garden centre associates regarding retail horticulture standards by introducing new concepts and components. The changes made to the merchandising component and the completely re-written plant health component will continue to

The entirely new signage component will also raise the level of awareness around the importance of this tool to a garden retailer. Making the leap to a POS system will also introduce candidates that do not work with one in their own store to how easy, powerful and productive the system can be. All in all, the new test accurately reflects day-to-day life in a retail garden centre.” Bill Hardy, CLP

CERTIFICATION TEST DATES Plan ahead for upcoming certification test dates. The following locations will be holding exams for industry’s future Landscape Industry Certified Technicians, Designers and Managers. A few locations will also offer the new Retail Horticulturist exam. Visit www.landscapeindustrycertified.com for more information and links to exam applications.

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Garden Centres Corner Garden Centre of the Year Award to be presented in Niagara Falls this January The Chrysler Garden Centre of the Year Award is a part of CNLA’s National Awards of Excellence program. The 10th National Awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Wednesday, January 30th at the Hilton Hotel - Fallsview in Niagara Falls. While this is the first year for this award, Garden Centres Canada has handed out five awards over the past four years to garden centre members based on our inspection program. The new Garden Centre of the Year Award will help us recognize the professional work of our retail members based on a set of criteria. Awards will also be handed out to the top Grower of the Year, and for Landscape Maintenance, Construction and Design. Save the date and plan to attend the awards ceremony - registration now open! More information on the 2012 program can be found on the CNLA website at www.cnla-acpp.ca/awards.

centres and other horticulture sites, as well as network with other international retail garden centre experts during the five day tour. Register online here: www.igcacongress.com And check out some photo’s from our pretour on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/IGCAssociation

Have you registered for the next International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) Congress in Melbourne, Australia yet? The dates are October 6-11th, 2013 - this is always a popular event for many of our Canadian garden centre members, who take the opportunity to visit garden

All of Retail Council of Canada’s past webinars are recorded and available on their website (www.retailcouncil.org/ events/webinars) to view at no charge to CNLA members, including: Managing Generation Y - Bridge the generational gaps of the workplace. Explore the challenges and opportunities of hiring and working with younger generation employees. Discover techniques to motivate, engage and earn the loyalty of this generation.

BC Garden Centre receives merit award for best bathroom! Cedar Rim Nursery in Langley, BC has placed among the top seven stores in the 2012 Garden Centres of America (GCA) Best Bathrooms Award. Judges looked at the creativity and comfort of the room, along with the customer’s overall shopping experience.

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Hold this contest at your garden centre! CNLA is partnering with Canada Blooms, Via Rail and Intercontinental Hotel to offer a trip for two to Canada Blooms in March 2013. Offer this contest to your garden centre customers before January 31st! More information on the CNLA website.

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Cedar Rim Nursery’s bathroom represents the area’s farming roots. The sink sits on a piece of wood dating back to a 100-year old barn on the property that blew down in a wind storm a few winters ago.

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Novel grasses may be the answer to the next generation of home lawns New research at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is looking at how to further develop a truly sustainable and resilient home lawn. With issues of lawn care inputs such as fertilizers and water usage top of mind with homeowners, new varieties of tall fescues and perennial rye grasses may offer the solution. These grasses have long been valued for their drought tolerance, low maintenance, and the speed at which they establish, which also helps prevent weed encroachment. There is also evidence to suggest greater insect tolerance in some rye grass and fescue cultivars. Their utility however has been limited as they tend to grow in clumps leaving bare patches in a lawn. For this reason, fescues and perennial rye grasses are traditionally mixed with other species such as Kentucky bluegrass to compensate. Several new fescue and rye grass varieties coming to the Canadian market appear to have the characteristics and growth habits to overcome these limitations. ‘Creeping’ tall fescue and rye grasses for example, have growth habits that are very similar to Kentucky blue making them much more acceptable for lawns. These varieties are characterized by their development of extensive, deep root systems which increases access to water and nutrients, delivering enhanced drought and heat tolerance, and reduced need for fertilizer and supplemental water requirements. New varieties of Kentucky bluegrass are also emerging which have lower water demands. These grasses are demonstrating qualities that will form the foundation of a robust and sustainable home lawn. Trials are underway in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food

and Rural Affairs at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute to validate performance of the creeping tall fescue and perennial ryegrasses. Conditions presented in the 2012 season provided a good test for year one evaluation of grass performance. Research results will be shared at the 2013 Ontario Turfgrass Symposium or for more information contact Michael Brownbridge

at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre directly michael.brownbridge@ vinelandresearch.com Funding for this research was received in part from RTF Water Saver, Quality Seeds, Dufferin LawnLife and the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation.

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November-December 2012

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Growers Corner

BY RITA WEERDENBURG

WANTED: Your opinion! If there’s one thing nursery growers, retailers and landscapers have in common, it’s their love of plants and their excitement when great new varieties are introduced to the marketplace. Now, thanks to the new collaboration between CNLA and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, industry can go one step further and have some real input into the future development and introduction of some of these new varieties. A critical first step to new plant development is understanding the needs of the consumer and who better to share that information than those people – you – that deal with and understand the demands of your clients. These surveys require your input and expertise and will take just a few moments of your time but the end result will be worthwhile!

Assessment of Native Plants This survey is a part of a National Cluster funded research project to identify the commercial potential of a group of native cultivars and species. These accessions have been studied over two years in replicated trials for their landscape performance – survivability, growth, blooming characteristics and season of bloom, plant architecture and overall ornamental display. The aim of the survey is to get industry’s insight regarding the potential of these cultivars and species for commercial development as landscape plants. Furthermore, the survey will provide some understanding on driving forces, trends and opportunities in native plants production and marketing. Participate at www.cnlaacpp.ca/nativeplantssurvey.

Edible Ornamentals A recent consumer study conducted in both Canada and the US points to a strong and growing trend by the consumer to include plants with both edible and ornamental characteristics in their home gardens. Across North America and Europe, all indicators verify that this is not a fad but a trend that is here to stay.

Building on the successful model of their hardy rose breeding partnership, Vineland and CNLA are once again teaming up to take advantage of this gardening trend and are gearing up to embark upon an edible ornamentals breeding program. Step one of this exciting new undertaking will be to acquire a comprehensive and diverse collection of genetics that can be used as parent plants for this new breeding program. While Vineland scientist Dr. Rumen Conev is already busy scouring sources around the world, we recognize that there could well be good genetics right in our own - and especially your backyards! What are we looking for? In brief, Dr. Conev’s quest is to find plants with edible and ornamental characteristics - either plants that are currently underutilized and in need of further improvement or selections that are superior or unique to the straight species. For a more detailed list, go to www.cnla-acpp.ca/edibleornamentals

Lingonberry: “Cowberry” One of the suggested plants to be included in the edible ornamentals project

COP benchmarking study: Phase 2 survey now on-line COHA’s first Cost of Production survey for the nursery sector has been completed and participants have received a copy of the full report prepared by Deloitte. The second phase of the survey has been modified to include financial data only (the first version also included management data) and should therefore take considerably less time to complete. All growers across Canada are urged to participate in this survey so that results will provide a more accurate representation of the current financial state of the production sector. All survey results are treated in strict confidence and tabulated by Deloitte’s. Only those firms participating will be eligible to receive a copy of the final report. Participate at www.cnla-acpp.ca/COP2

Coin de producteurs RECHERCHÉ : Votre opinion! Tous les producteurs en pépinière, les vendeurs au détail et les paysagistes partagent la même passion et le même enthousiasme pour les plantes lorsque de nouvelles variétés sont introduites sur le marché. Maintenant, grâce à la nouvelle collaboration entre l’ACPP et le Centre d’innovation et de recherche de Vineland, l’industrie peut s’impliquer encore plus et faire connaître son point de vue dans le développement futur et l’introduction de certaines de ces nouvelles variétés. Une première étape cruciale dans le développement de nouvelles plantes est de comprendre les besoins du consommateur et vous êtes les mieux placés pour partager cette information parce que vous êtes en contact direct et comprenez les exigences de vos clients. Ces enquêtes à venir ne nécessiteront que quelques instants de votre part mais nous fourniront votre opinion et votre expertise qui sont essentielles à l’atteinte de notre objectif !

Évaluation de plantes indigènes Cette enquête fait partie d’un projet de recherche financé sous l’égide de la Grappe agro-scientifique pour l’horticulture dont le but est d’identifier le potentiel commercial d’un groupe de variétés et espèces indigènes. Ces acquisitions ont été sous étude depuis deux ans en essais répliqués pour leur performance dans l’aménagement – survie, croissance, caractéristiques de la floraison et saison de floraison, architecture végétale et présence ornementale. Le but de l’enquête est d’obtenir le point de vue de l’industrie quant au potentiel de commercialisation de ces espèces et variétés comme plantes d’aménagement paysager. En outre, l’enquête nous donnera une certaine compréhension des forces en jeu, des tendances et des possibilités dans la production et la commercialisation de plantes indigènes. www.cnla-acpp.ca/ nativeplantssurvey.

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Plantes ornementales comestibles Les résultats d’un sondage récent auprès de consommateurs canadiens et américains ont indiqués une tendance marquée et croissante vers l’inclusion de plantes à la fois comestibles et ornementales dans leurs jardins personnels. Tous les indicateurs nord-américains et européens sont d’accord pour confirmer qu’il s’agit bien d’une tendance durable et non d’une mode passagère. Forts de la réussite de leur le modèle de partenariat pour la sélection de rosiers rustiques, Vineland et l’ACPP s’associent de nouveau pour profiter de cette tendance jardinage et se préparent à s’embarquer dans un programme de sélection de plantes ornementales comestibles.

d’une gamme étendue et diverse de matériel génétique qui servira de parents pour ce nouveau programme de sélection. Bien que le Dr. Rumen Conev, scientiste de Vineland s’occupe déjà à fouiller les quatre coins du monde pour trouver les sources de matériel, nous sommes conscients qu’il pourrait bien y avoir de bons candidats génétiques directement dans notre - et spécialement - votre cour ! Que recherchons-nous ? En bref, le Dr. Conev est la recherche de plantes qui ont des caractéristiques comestibles et ornementales – soit des plantes qui sont présentement sous-utilisées et qui requièrent de l’amélioration ou des sélections qui sont supérieures ou uniques par rapport à leur espèce dominante. On peut obtenir une liste exhaustive en suivants les liens de l’enquête à www.cnla-acpp.ca/growers.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT The Greater Niagara Region will welcome the world to an International Horticultural Exhibition in 2017 which has as its theme “Wonders of Nature”. This world-class garden tourism attraction will draw tourists and business conventions from around the globe. We are expecting over 3 million people to visit the themed gardens that will be on display during the period May to October. This 150 day celebration will create over 6,500 jobs and will leave behind a legacy of infrastructure and buildings for the primary site on 63 acres of Niagara Parks Commissions lands steps from the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington will also host some of the events and benefit from the events legacy. Flora Niagara will also coincide with Canada’s 150th anniversary as a country, which is sure to bring additional tourists to the Niagara area and to our event.

How can you help? Flora Niagara Canada 2017 needs our industry to talk it up and to contact their local, provincial and federal representatives via phone, email, twitter or mail to show support for the event. This campaign will encourage the governments to support this exhibition. Please see www.floraniagara.com for more information on the event and how to get involved. The website also includes a short video of the last four AIPH Exhibitions.

Étude comparative des CDP : Phase 2 de l’enquête maintenant en ligne La première enquête de l’ACHO portant sur les coûts de production du secteur des pépinières est complétée et on a remis aux participants une copie du rapport complet préparé par Deloitte. La deuxième phase de l’enquête a été modifiée et réduite pour n’inclure que les données financières (la première version incluait également des données sur la gestion) et devrait prendre beaucoup moins de temps à compléter. On encourage fortement tous les producteurs canadiens à participer à cette enquête. Nous obtiendrons ainsi des résultats qui reflètent plus précisément la situation financière actuelle du secteur de la production. Toutes les réponses à l’enquête sont confidentielles et totalisées par Deloitte. Une copie du rapport final de l’enquête ne sera distribuée qu’aux entreprises participantes. www.cnla-acpp.ca/COP2

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We encourage you all to help provide awareness of and encourage funding for this great event which will provide a true economic stimulus to our industry. Please cc: m.gauthier@floraniagara.com when contacting your local government official.

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November-December 2012

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Landscapers Corner Landscape Horticulture Diploma Program Accreditation - Update A standardized curriculum benchmark was developed for landscape horticulture two-year diploma programs and recently was open to public comment from industry professionals. This draft benchmark was a minimum standard of excellence on mandatory learning outcomes upon which programs are accredited. The present public comment period is closed. The next step is to edit and review the comments prior to a final round of reviews. Colleges will be invited to have their respective landscape horticulture programs validated against the revised benchmark through an accreditation review process by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. (CTAB). Successful programs will receive accreditation. In the future, these programs will then be listed with the accredited programs in their province. For a complete listing of accredited programs please visit: http://www.cctt.ca > National and International Mobility > List of Programs National Accreditation Benefits: • Demonstrates to the community that an educational agency has achieved national academic requirements and benefits all stakeholders; • Evaluates an organization according to national benchmarks as defined by industry; • Allows management to develop a “road map” outlining current challenges and setting of future goals; • Provides a framework for continually improving the quality and efficiency of technology programs. This framework can then be clearly communicated to the agencies’ clients, encouraging continual progress and growth.

Canada-wide technology standards, a certified technologist can work and be professionally recognized in any Canadian province. The CCTT and its Constituent Members have developed a seamless system for member transfer that is compliant with the Federal/ Provincial Agreement on Internal Trade. • International Mobility: As a result of Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) participation in international relationships and agreements, Canadian certified technologists and technicians are recognized around the world. The objective of accreditation through Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) is to provide consistency among programs, raise the standards of education among colleges (internally for budgeting and externally for recruitment) and to have industry input into the development of the final benchmark standard.

Sustainable Sites InitiativeTM (SITESTM) - Update The (SITES™) 2009 rating system included 15 prerequisites and 51 additional, flexible credits to choose from that add up to 250 points. The credits address areas such as soil restoration, use of recycled materials and land maintenance approaches. One through four stars are obtained for achieving 40, 50, 60 or 80 percent of the 250 points. The recent open public comment period on the 2009 Rating System, as was published in the last edition of the Newsbrief, is now closed. Responses from the public comments will be used in revising the SITES™ 2013 Reference Guide, which will be released in mid-2013.

BY LIZ KLOSE BSC. AGR, CLP

For a complete list of landscape horticulture post secondary educational programs (apprenticeship, diploma and degree) please visit http://www.cnla-acpp.ca/ postsecondaryed

31st Perennial Plant Association will bloom in Vancouver, July 21-27 (Guest contributor, BCLNA member, Gary Lewis, Phoenix Perennials, British Columbia, Chair of the Canadian “PPeh” Symposium) The yearly Perennial Plant Association Symposium (PPA) is the only (and oldest!) annual symposium devoted entirely to perennials, held in a different location in North America each year. The first symposium was in 1983 and 10 years later, it was held on Canadian soil for the first time in Vancouver. Held in Canada only every seven years, the PPA was previously held in Toronto and Montreal.

The proposed 2013 credits will serve as the basis for transitioning SITES™ to open enrollment (not just restricted to pilot projects) in mid-2013. For more information visit www.sustainablesites.org.

Landscape for Life Landscape For Life (http://landscapeforlife. org) is based on the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™). The Landscape for Life curriculum includes a complete kit of teaching resources which can be used to conduct classes in sustainable home gardening. Materials available include a downloadable, illustrated teacher’s manual and four slide presentations that illustrate the curriculum. Check it out here: http://landscapeforlife. org/curriculum

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September-October 2012

The local site committee includes some familiar names! Site Committee Chair, Gary Lewis, with the help of the following on his committee: John Schroeder, Valleybrook Gardens Ltd, and 3 of his staff, Paula, Greg and Lovett; Brian Minter, Minter Gardens; Renata Triveri, Trice Farms Pond and Garden Centre; Leanne Johnson, Garden Works; Lambert Vrijmoed, Free Spirit Nursery; and the satellite contributors and PPA members, Beth Edney, Designs by the Yard and Liz Klose, CNLA. Who should attend and why? The PPA Symposium is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in or works with perennials. The Symposium is designed to address the diverse interests of retailers, growers, designers, landscapers, educators and garden writers with a range of different tours and lecture options throughout the week. It provides a means of enhancing your competitive edge with respect to growing, selling, designing, planting and or maintaining perennials. The seminars, diversity of tours, tradeshow and the opportunities for networking brings together a concentrated group of perennial aficionados from all over the world.

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Klosing comments To celebrate National Tree Day, MUN Botanical Garden reached out to all the National Tree Day registered schools in Newfoundland to share the ‘Trees are Terrific’ module found in the From the Garden to the Classroom Activity and Resource Guide. This guide, developed by MUN Botanical Garden, is available to all members who want to use it to promote gardening and nature programs to schools. It can be downloaded from the Teacher Resources section on the CNLA National Tree Day page: www.cnla-acpp.ca/nationaltreeday

A sneak peak at the agenda to date (with more details yet to come!): Tours: The tours are designed to give our delegates special experiences such as behind-the-scenes tours, interpretation from the designers of the gardens visited and other opportunities otherwise not available to the general public or even professionals! • •

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Vancouver Island Tour: Butchart Gardens and Abkhazi Garden; Green Roof and Living Wall Tour including the Vancouver Convention Centre, one of the largest green roofs in North America; West Coast Adventure Tour to take in some of the best sites in Vancouver; Fraser Valley Horticultural Tour divided into three different tracks for Growers, Retailers and Designers; A Vancouver Garden Paradise tour which will take in Phoenix Perennials and Southlands Nursery, UBC Botanical Garden and VanDusen Botanical Garden and lots of private gardens; Whistler Sea to Sky Tour lead by Dan Hinkley that will tour Whistler Mountain, visit wildflower meadows and take the astounding Peak to Peak Gondola.

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Industry events NORTH AMERICA January 8-10: Landscape Ontario Congress: Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON www.locongress.com January 25-29: Canadian International Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show: Toronto, ON www.golfsuper.com/ toronto2013 February 12: BCLNA Fundraising Auction: United Flower Growers, Burnaby, BC February 12-13: The Manitoba Green Show: Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB www.landscapemb.com

February 13: 20th Annual Green Trade Expo: Ernst & Young Centre, Ottawa, ON www.greentrade.ca February 26-27: LNB All Commodity Education Session (ACES) www.landscapenbmember.com

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