CNLA Newsbrief: Spring 2013 by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

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COPF moves into the CNLA office

New Secretary General of AIPH

Green Industry News Spring 2013 Vol. 22 Issue 2

What’s inside: • Reforms announced to Temporary Foreign Worker Program • To 3D or not to 3D • Import and export of nursery product associated with bamboo stakes • National Plastic Recycling Event just around the corner • Industry research update

Canada brand respected overseas This January, Canada’s wholesale nursery sector attended the IPM Essen trade show, wowing delegates with CNLA’s Canadian Grown booth. Once again, visitors reported that the Canada brand was very strong in the areas of hardiness, quality and environmental concern. Delegates observed continued interest in new varieties and edible ornamental plants. Of particular note was the strong interest in Canada’s new rose breeding program. The Canadian representatives also noticed that the most interest in Canadian-grown product came from countries such as Russia, where hardiness is an important factor. This year’s Canadian representatives included John Bakker, Bakker Nurseries, ON; John Verbinnen, Verbinnen Nurseries, ON; Michel Touchette,

Jeffries Nurseries, MB; Sylvia Mosterman, Mosterman Plants, BC; Todd Boland, MUN, NL; and Lana Culley and Rumen Conev, VRIC, ON. This was a fantastic opportunity for delegates to network and make connections with potential buyers. Here’s what Todd Boland, Research Horticulturist at Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Gardens had to say of the experience: “These past few years, Essen, Germany has hosted one of, if not the largest, plant trade shows in the world. This year saw over 1,500 booths representing over 45 countries. The show receives about 60,000 visitors during the four days of the show. Scattered over 12 halls, the booths are arranged either by country or by product. Plant material shown includes annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, bulbs, orchids and other

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Christene LeVatte, CLP - NS Bill Stensson - ON Rene Thiebaud, CLP - ON Gerald Boot, CLP - ON

Treasurer Bruce Hunter, CLT, CLD, CLP - BC

DIRECTORS: LNS Representative LOHTA Representative BCLNA Representative Human Resources Chair Public Relations Chair Research Chair Government Relations AQPP Representative NAPPO Chair LNB Representative Garden Centre Canada Chair Certification Chair Landscape Canada Chair LA Representative LM Representative Growers Canada Chair LNL Representative SNLA Representative

Robin Godfrey - NS Alan White - ON Michael Kato - BC Harold Deenen, CLP - ON Bill Hardy, CLP - BC Vic Krahn, CLT - SK Michael Murray - NL Pierre Lavallée - QC Bruce McTavish - BC Darrell Nameth, CLP - NB Anthony O’Neill - NL Jeannette French, CLP - NL Phil Paxton, CLT, CLP - AB David Hinton, CLP - MB John Byland - BC Krista Russell - NL 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 rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Growers Manager Rita Weerdenburg rita@cnla-acpp.ca Landscape and Garden Centres Julia Ricottone, EP Priorities Manager julia@cnla-acpp.ca Certification Services Crislane Ackermann crislane@cnla-acpp.ca Certification Coordinator Laura Brinton laura@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 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

tropicals, cacti and succulents, bonsai, seasonal pot plants…and the list goes on. They also include the cut-flower and floral arrangement industry as well as a huge hall devoted to technologies related to greenhouse and landscape operations. The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has had a booth at the IPM Essen for the past three years. The booth provides an opportunity for CNLA to advertise new plant selections being developed in Canada, with the hopes of setting up marketing opportunities between Canada and Europe. This year, I was invited to attend the IPM Essen through a partial grant provided by AAFC. This provided an unprecedented opportunity to show the world some of the new plant selections being developed through Plant Atlantic by the MUN Botanical Garden. As it happens, our Philadelphus ‘Starbright’, which is currently being sold in Canada through Sheridan and Byland Nurseries, will be released in Europe this coming spring. Overall, the IPM Essen trade show was mind-boggling; I am sure I only saw half of the booths that were present. The Garden is indebted to CNLA for the opportunity to attend this prestigious show and I’m sure the benefits to the Garden will become evident in the near future.” CNLA’s participation in the IPM Essen trade show is made possible through funding support from AAFC’s AgriMarketing program. All companies interested in participating in future export market development initiatives are requested to contact Rita Weerdenburg.

Working side-by-side, while retaining their separate identities, the associations will be able to streamline resources in order to better serve the industry. COPF is a non-profit organization that helps fund new ornamental plant development by providing royalty administration. To learn more about the association please visit www.copf.org.

Join CNLA in the fight against cancer For the second year in a row, CNLA is participating in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. We are very excited to have a team again this year because every step we take in the Relay raises money to help the Canadian Cancer Society save lives. Join us in the fight against cancer by supporting our team now. It’s easy - just follow this link to make a donation, www.relayforlife.ca and search team name “Canadian Nursery Landscape Association”.

Best of luck Barb!

COPF teams up with CNLA Last month, the CNLA office space expanded to include the Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation (COPF). This is the third association to join the CNLA workspace, with the Canadian Nursery Certification Institute (CNCI) and International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) also operating out of the office.

The CNLA staff wishes Barbara Blackadar, CNLA Commodities Assistant, best of luck as she begins her retirement this month. Barb was with CNLA for three years, serving as an invaluable support to the landscape, garden centre and grower commodity groups. Chelsea Ten Broek will assist the commodities staff moving forward.

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Reforms announced to the Temporary Foreign Worker Progam At the end of April changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were announced by the Federal government. These changes will impact all users of the TFWP although at this time the exact impact is unclear. It appears that the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) will remain largely unaffected. Below is a short summary of the announced changes. For more detail please see the full release at http://news.gc.ca (search “TFWP”).

Gerry Ginsberg (1948-2013) Gerry Ginsberg, general manager of the Canada Blooms trade show, passed away at his Naples, Florida home on May 3. He was commended across the industry as someone who was both a really hard worker and a really nice guy.

In the last several weeks there has been increasing public pressure to reform these programs with many negative stories dominating the news. As always, we will continue to advocate for industry in the days and weeks to come and advise of any further news as it become available. If you have good news stories you wish to share in regards to your experience please send them to CNLA, attention: Joel Beatson (joel@cnla-acpp.com).

The CNLA staff and board of directors offer their condolences to Ginsberg’s family and loved ones.

“He put his heart and soul into everything he did” - Barbara Ginsberg

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must pay temporary foreign workers the prevailing wage. This removes the flexibility for employers to pay within a range. • Effective immediately, the Accelerated Labour Market Opinion process is temporarily suspended. • Increased authority to suspend and revoke work permits and LMOs if the program is being misused. • New fees for processing LMOs and increasing fees for work permits so that tax payers no longer subsidize the costs. • Additional questions on LMO applications to ensure TFWP is not being used to facilitate the outsourcing of Canadian jobs. • Ensure firms that rely of TFWP have a solid plan in place to transition to a Canadian workforce over time. • Identify only English or French as a job requirement.

Ginsberg is credited for turning around the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, as well as being a valuable member of the Canada Blooms team.

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The horticultural trades associations across the country promote the phrase ‘green for life’, below are some members who are reflecting this motto by promoting the joys and benefits of plants and landscapes.

Ross Traverse receives Lifetime Achievement award from LNL Owner of Traverse Gardens in Torbay, NL, Ross Traverse was awarded the inaugural Landscape Newfoundland & Labrador Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this spring. During his career with the provincial government as the Crops Coordinator with the Newfoundland & Labrador Departments of Fisheries, Food and Agriculture, Ross became widely known for his expertise in horticulture, providing advice to established commercial greenhouse growers, new agrientrepreneurs and home gardeners alike. During his early career, Ross was instrumental in developing methods for the production of landscape sod on peat soils and helped establish the province’s first commercial peat turf farm at St. Shotts. Based on systems he studied in Scandinavia, he also developed methods for the commercial excavation of peat for use in the production of peat based soil mixes. Ross has also provided consulting services for the private sector in areas related to horticulture production and industrial uses of peat moss. His book, Ask Ross Traverse about Gardening: Practical Advise for Gardeners in a Cool Climate, first published in 2006, is now in its second printing.

His early retirement from the provincial government provided Ross with an opportunity to devote more time to his own ornamental greenhouse business, Traverse Gardens, in Torbay, which he established in 1978. Ross continued to provide advice to home gardeners and commercial greenhouse growers encouraging many residents of the province to become more engaged in ornamental horticulture, landscaping, and fruit and vegetable crop production. Ross’s affiliations have also included the Agriculture Institute of Canada, Canadian Society of Horticulture Science, Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. He was a founding member of Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador in 1992, and was recently nominated to the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Enviroscape For over 35 years Ian Payne BLA has been creating healthy, sustainable and beautiful spaces for life, work and play. As a founding director of Enviroscape Incorporated (1976), he enhances the outdoor experiences of people all over the South Central Ontario. Not content to rest there, he started the Not So Hollow Farm—cultivating a niche producing trees and shrubs native to Ontario. Located in the idyllic Purple Hills of Mulmur township, Ian has constructed a truly forward thinking home-base utilizing innovative green construction methods by integrating recycled shipping containers and reclaimed materials. The perfect headquarters for Enviroscape and Not So

Hollow Farm. Farmer, Innovator, Music lover, Techie, Vegan and Landscape Architect: Ian Payne is multifaceted. His lifestyle informs his creativity, which fuels his designs.

Harmony Gardens Harmony Gardens Landscaping Inc. is a sponsor and a judge of their local village associations landscape and garden contest held annually. The Richmond Village Association (RVA) promotes the residents and businesses of the village of Richmond (part of the city of Ottawa now) to beautify the village. Harmony Gardens Landscaping has always been a judge for this landscape garden contest; applying their expertise in Horticulture and sharing their knowledge. As a sponsor of this contest Harmony Gardens Landscaping offers a prize of free garden soil, compost, or mulch delivery to the winning home-owner. Promotion of environmental awareness has always been a goal of this contest and in 2010 the first environmental award was given out as part of the contest. Harmony Gardens Landscaping developed the “children’s garden” at St. Andrew’s church in Richmond, On. They provided the labour and materials to turn over the sod and install a perennial flower garden as well as a vegetable garden plot. The Sunday school children of St. Andrew’s plant and maintain the vegetable plot annually incorporating organic gardening principles taught by Jeannette of Harmony Gardens Landscaping Inc. This children’s garden won the first environmental award in the RVA landscape and garden contest.

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National Tree Day is happening September 25, 2013 and we want to hear how you’re celebrating. In past years, CNLA members have generously donated their time and resources to lead planting demonstrations at local schools or community groups. If this is something you are planning to do or if you are celebrating National Tree Day another way, let us know! CNLA is committed to notifying national media about participating members, as well as posting a map on our website of member events across the country. Simply register with CNLA at www.cnla-acpp.ca/nationaltreeday or email CNLA Communications Coordinator, Anne Bowering. By registering, CNLA will also enter you into Tree Canada’s 2013 contest.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS Landscape New Brunswick apprenticeship program JIM LANDRY It is hard to imagine that it has been over three years since Landscape Horticulture was designated as a Red Seal apprenticeship trade in New Brunswick. Landscape New Brunswick was quick to develop an education program, and the infrastructure needed to deliver the block training. The Landscape Horticulture Training Institute (LHTI) set up shop in Sussex, where two instructors were hired and lesson plans were developed. In January of 2011, the first block of students entered the classroom, took their seat, and instruction begun. In 2012, the program was expanded to deliver blocks one and two for 12 students. In 2013, all three blocks were delivered to 21 students. Now in the spring of 2013, the first group has written their interprovincial exams, and three apprentices simultaneously became New Brunswick’s first program graduates.

qualified professionals around the province who have always acted as mentors, not only to their own employees, but they also step forward when asked to provide training for colleagues and competitors. Karen Carrier, owner of Kutting Vine Gardening & Lawn Maintenance and one of the lead instructors for the program states, “Being in the front lines rolling out the landscape program has been thrilling. Whether it’s been behind the scenes with fellow colleagues, in the classroom with apprentices, or spreading the word to industry and public sectors alike, the

So, you might say it had the makings of a perfect storm, although these trades people might prefer to think of it as a well laid out landscape design and a well executed job. Congratulations to all those who participated in the program and a huge thank you to those who have made it possible. Jim Landry is the Executive Director of LNB and of LPEI.

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Darrell Nameth, chair of the LHTI board of governors says, “I think it is quite a remarkable feat for an industry to pull this off in such a short time frame, and all of those who took part in the various committees are to be commended. Although it’s been a great deal of work, there is a real keen sense of accomplishment.” It has not all been easy! Most landscapers have not had experience running a school. There were several circumstances that worked to their advantage. The first one being that the industry provides a three month downtime during the winter for those who do not have a winter component to their business, like plowing snow. Another factor is that the landscape industry is already well organized when it comes to providing training to its members. Also, there are very tight connections between Landscape NB and the landscape industry associations in other provinces, with a long history of sharing best practices as well as other resources. From yet another angle, the industry seems well suited to the apprenticeship model considering there has always been a mentoring philosophy within. There are a large number of highly

enthusiasm has been contagious. While this year has been especially inspiring, the momentum pushing this green industry forward is growing with leaps and bounds.”

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INDUSTRY NEWS TD Green Streets grant program. But it’s the communities we have to thank for planting the first seeds. Their submissions demonstrate our country’s growing commitment to environmental advancement and improvement, at the local level,” said Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

The Garden of the Year Award was given to Kingsbrae Gardens, member of Landscape New Brunswick, at the 2013 Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto. CNLA’s PR Chair Bill Hardy (right) helped hand out this year’s awards.

CNLA Sponsors Canadian Garden Tourism Conference CNLA President Christene LeVatte, CNLA PR Chair Bill Hardy, and CNLA staff Victor Santacruz and Rebecca Doutre attended the 2013 Garden Tourism Conference March 1819th at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto as a Presenting Sponsor. The conference was well attended by Tourism Groups, Botanical Gardens, Festival Organizers and Educators from across Canada and six other countries, and the event focused on matching gardens and tourism for success. As part of CNLA’s sponsorship, Bill Hardy helped present a number of Garden Tourism Awards, recognizing excellence within the garden tourism industry. Garden tourism is growing, and we have an opportunity to engage the next generation through this trend – some of the highlights that were covered at the conference that we should look towards incorporating into our garden centres, botanical gardens, parks and any other garden tourism destination include:

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To 3D or not to 3D JOE SALEMI, CAE After an extremely busy trade show and conference season, the number one question we are getting about 3D drawing is, “when is it appropriate to spend the extra time to take our designs from 2D CAD (or dare I say hand drawn) to 3D?” The best answer? Well, it really depends. It depends on how big the project is, it depends on the proficiency of your designer, and it largely depends whether or not the market in your area will bear the additional cost to produce a 3D rendering of their project. The biggest reason to start rendering your drawings in 3D is because of its remarkable ability to translate a bird’s eye view to a dramatic three dimensional concept of the project you are proposing. Common feedback from landscape design/build companies is that their potential customers traditionally have a very difficult time understanding what their project will look like from a 2D CAD drawing. The move to converting the 2D drawing to 3D is, for the most part, to help the homeowner understand what their new outdoor living space will look like. Ultimately, it’s another tool in your sales tool box. Presenting the homeowner with a 3D image and video walkthrough of their new landscape instantly allows them to visualize what they are about to move forward with. Glenn Curtis of Plantenance Landscape Group near Montreal, QC says “every customer is now getting a 3D render of their project.” Curtis also notes “you know they’re impressed with the 3D work when their jaw drops and gives the go head to move forward with the work within minutes of seeing the 3D walk-through.” There are many 3D software solutions on the market, however, Trimble SketchUp is the best in breed solution for 3D modelling and rendering. Through the use of plugins and content you will produce incredible and sellable landscape projects. There is a free version available so you can start 3D modelling right away (www.sketchup.com). Joe Salemi is the Marketing Manager at DynaSCAPE Software.

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New Secretary General of AIPH At the end of March, the Executive Committee of the International Association of

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Lawn Care Technician Exam The launch of the Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician has seen people challenging the test, and there are two newly certified Lawn Care Technicians in the country. The Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician exam is the newest exam available to individuals across Canada and the USA. This credential is directly linked to the practice of the profession and reflects what you should already know as a lawn care practitioner. Like all of the Landscape Industry Certified designations, this exam is based on the principles of validity (how close it relates to the job), reliability (how objective the test is) and defensibility (how well it holds up to scrutiny). The first step in this is always development of an occupational standard. Using a panel of subject matter experts, from as wide a cross-section of industry as possible. Exams will be available across the country as part of scheduled written test dates. Please visit www. landscapeindustrycertified.org to find a test date near you and to download an application form.

Horticulture Producers (AIPH) appointed Tim Briercliffe as the new Secretary General of the association. Working closely with association members, this full-time position was created to drive a new phase of activity focused on meeting the needs of growers worldwide. Briercliffe will support the existing committees in strengthening the impact of the association as the voice for the ornamental horticulture industry around the world. In a press release, AIPH President, Vic Krahn, said, “I am delighted to welcome

him into AIPH and look forward to working closely with him. Tim has just the range of experience and expertise that we need to work with the members in developing and implementing a strategy for the future... The work of approving and promoting horticultural exhibitions worldwide remains a key part of what AIPH does as we promote the sector to the world’s consumers.” Based out of the Horticultural Trades Association offices in the UK, Briercliffe will begin his role in June 2013.

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

WRITTEN AND HANDS ON TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS: July 12-13

Langley, BC

July 18-19

Milton, ON

September 26-27

Kemptville, ON

Landscape Design Manual Launched at Landscape Ontario Congress in January, the new Landscape Design Manual has been an instant success. This manual can be a preparation tool for candidates taking the Landscape Industry Certified Designer exam and portfolio review, but it can also be a great resource for anyone interested in landscape design. The manual comes with a DVD, which includes photos, and sample designs. It can currently be purchased through Landscape Ontario. Visit www.horttrades.com/certified or call 1-800-265-5656 to order copies.

Recently Certified Bryce Anderson, CLT Ian Mackenzie, CLP Dwayne Jones, CLT Terrance Coffin, CLP Scott Rynberk, CLP Lee Davies, CLP Shea Odland, CLT Trevor Ross, CLT Raymond Runka, CLT Chelsea Roman, CLT Jamie Kiffiak, CLT David Klassen, CLT Emil LeBlanc, CLT Jourdain Pajot, CLT Don Arsenault, CLT

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Growers Corner Import and Export of nursery product associated with bamboo stakes CNLA has received a number calls from growers this spring to report problems encountered at the border related to the import and/or export of nursery product associated with bamboo stakes. Because there is a mis-match in fumigation requirements between Canada and the US, as well as differences in paperwork and documentation requirements, this is a very complex issue and unfortunately, many growers have found themselves facing unexpected labour and transportation costs when forced to remove bamboo stakes before product is able to enter Canada. Upon entry to Canada, those stakes must again be replaced to make product saleable. Visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/growers for a summary of the processes that are required for the import of product associated with bamboo stakes that was forwarded to CNLA grower members earlier this spring. This information was provided by CFIA after consultation with USDA-APHIS. If you believe you have been in compliance with these procedures and have had shipments delayed or otherwise impacted regardless, you are requested to submit details to the CNLA office. These instances will be summarized and submitted to CFIA in aggregate form (company information will not be identified without your consent.) Be aware that if you wish to export product with bamboo to the US an Import Permit is required. Further, bamboo that is a Product of the US (grown in the US) requires proof of origin documentation. Bamboo that is Product of China, and has passed through the US (is being re-exported to the US) requires a copy of the US fumigation certificate. Bamboo that is Product of China but has not passed through the US (and therefore has not received further treatment) is prohibited. Split bamboo stakes are allowed entry to the US. Again, if you believe you have been in compliance with these regulations and still experience problems at the border, you are invited to provide details to CNLA.

More detailed information on importing and exporting product associated with bamboo stakes will be posted to the Growers’ section of the CNLA website under “Plant Health and Regulatory Issues”.

Final NAPPRA ruling posted CFIA HORTICULTURE (horticulture@inspection.gc.ca)

The United States Department of Agriculture has published its Not Authorized Pending Pest Risk Analysis (NAPPRA) rule, which will be implemented on May 20, 2013. The purpose of the NAPPRA rule is to mitigate pest risk. As a result, the United States (U.S.) has implemented a new list of prohibited plant taxa from specified origins that are not authorized for importation into the U.S. without the completion of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA). There are cases where genera from a certain origin are approved for entry into Canada, but cannot be re-exported to the U.S. from Canada. According to the U.S., in these cases, plants entering Canada after the May 20, 2013 implementation date will not be able to be considered as Canadian origin regardless of how long they have been grown in Canada. This determination also applies to all progeny. Exporters are required to declare the origin of their product when applying for a phytosanitary certificate, and may be asked to provide documentation to verify the origin of material that is destined for the U.S.. If origin cannot be verified to the satisfaction of the inspector, a phytosanitary certificate cannot be issued. Exporters who obtain material from a domestic source, and who may want to export the product to the U.S., should ask for origin information/documentation when purchasing the product in order to support the phytosanitary certification process when they wish to export. You can view the NAPPRA Final Notice at: http://www.aphis. usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_ imports/Q37/nappra/index.shtml.

Asian Long-horned Beetle eradicated from Canada On April 5, it was announced that the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) has been successfully eradicated from Canada. Not native to Canada, the ALHB was first detected in the cities of Vaughan and Toronto, Ontario in 2003. Its victims were broadleaf trees, such as maple, birch, elm, poplar and willow. Since there are no natural controls for this insect, the best way to eradicate it was to remove all susceptible trees within a defined area. That order has now been lifted. The full release is available on the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca.

FloraCulture International FloraCulture International has teamed up with CNLA to offer members early access to their electronic magazine. Providing the latest news in the floraculture sector, this magazine is a valuable resource. Links to the latest version will be made available in the monthly Growers’ and Garden Centres’ Update e-bulletins. (Not available in French).

Changes to BRM programming now in effect Under the new Growing Forward 2, which came into effect on April 1, 2013, growers will notice a number of changes to both business risk management and non-BRM programming. Growers are encouraged to refer to the appropriate website for more details on the following programs: AgriStability Under the former Growing Forward 1, the AgriStability program provided agricultural producers with income assistance based on declining reference margins. The new

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AgriStablity program is intended to be focused on larger disaster situations and is targeted to assist producers against large income declines. Under GF2, the AgriStablity will provide assistance once a producer’s margin falls below 70 percent of their historical reference margin. This new formula results in less monies being paid than under GF1 under the same circumstances.

AgriStability is managed provincially in BC, AB, SK, ON, QC, PE and federally in all other provinces. Application dates also vary by province. AgriInvest AgriInvest was introduced under the GF1 as a tool to help producers manage small income declines. AgriInvest is designed as a savings account with matching

government contributions. Farmers can deposit up to 1.0 percent of allowable net sales (ANS) to a maximum of $1.5 million dollars (to a maximum of $15,000). This is a reduction from the former 1.5 percent or a contribution of $22,500. AgriInvest is delivered by the federal government in all provinces except Quebec, where it is delivered by La Financière agricole. Links to the appropriate websites are provided through the CNLA website Growers’ Page.

Coin de producteurs Importation et exportation de produits de pépinières associés aux bouchots de bambou Ce printemps, l’ACPP a reçu un certain nombre d’appels de la part des producteurs. Ces appels visaient à signaler des problèmes survenus à la frontière relativement à l’importation et à l’exportation de produits de pépinières associés aux bouchots de bambou. En raison de l’écart des exigences de fumigation entre le Canada et les États-Unis ainsi que des différences dans les exigences de la documentation, il s’agit d’une question très complexe et malheureusement, plusieurs producteurs ont dû faire face à des coûts de maind’œuvre et de transport inattendus lorsqu’ils ont été obligés de retirer les bouchots de bambou avant que les produits ne puissent entrer au Canada. À l’entrée au Canada, les bouchots ont dû être replacés afin de rendre les produits aptes à la vente. Visitez le site www.cnla-acpp.ca/growers afin de prendre connaissance d’un résumé des procédures requises pour l’importation et l’exportation de produits de pépinières associés aux bouchots de bambou qui a été acheminé aux producteurs membres de l’ACPP plus tôt au printemps. L’ACIA a fourni ces renseignements après consultation auprès du USDA-APHIS. Si vous croyez que vous avez été en conformité avec ces procédures et que des livraisons ont été retardées ou autrement touchées, nous vous demandons de soumettre les renseignements détaillés à ce sujet au bureau de l’ACPP. Les renseignements obtenus seront résumés et soumis à l’ACIA globalement (les

renseignements des entreprises ne seront pas identifiés sans votre consentement).

d’une analyse des risques phytosanitaires », qui sera mis en œuvre le 20 mai 2013.

Nous vous prions de prendre note que vous devez détenir un permis pour exporter des produits contenant du bambou. De plus, le bambou qui est un produit des États-Unis (cultivé aux États-Unis) requiert des documents prouvant son origine. Le bambou qui est un produit de la Chine et qui a passé par les États-Unis (étant réexporté vers les États-Unis) requiert une copie du certificat de fumigation américain. Le bambou qui est un produit de la Chine et qui n’a pas passé par les États-Unis (et de ce fait, n’a pas subi de traitement) est interdit. L’entrée des bouchots de bambou divisés est permise aux États-Unis.

La liste du matériel NAAARP des ÉtatsUnis (É.-U.) a comme objectif de réduire les risques phytosanitaires. À cette fin, les É.-U. mettrons en place une nouvelle liste de taxons végétaux en provenance d’origine spécifique dont l’importation est non autorisée jusquà ce qu’une analyse du risque phytosanitaire soit complétée. Dans certains cas, un taxon végétal qui est sur la liste NAAARP d’une origine spécifique peut être admis au Canada, mais ne pourrait pas être réexporté vers les É.-U. Selon les ÉtatsUnis, dans ces cas, les plantes qui entrent au Canada après le 20 mai 2013 ne pourront pas être considérés comme étant d’origine canadienne indépendamment du temps qu’ils ont été cultivés au Canada. Cette décision s’applique également à toute la descendance.

Une fois de plus, si vous croyez que vous vous êtes conformé à ces règles et que vous avez tout de même eu des problèmes à la frontière, nous vous invitons à en fournir les détails à l’ACPP. Nous présenterons des renseignements plus détaillés au sujet de l’importation et l’exportation de produits de pépinières associés aux bouchots de bambou à la section Producteurs du site Web de l’ACPP sous l’onglet « Santé des plantes et questions réglementaires ».

Mise en œuvre de la liste du matériel végétal NAAARP aux États-Unis

HORTICULTURE ACIA (horticulture@inspection.gc.ca) L’Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) du département de l’Agriculture des États-Unis (USDA) a publié la décision finale pour le NAAARP « non autorisé - en attente

Les exportateurs sont tenus de déclarer l’origine de leur produit lorsquils font la demande d’un certificat phytosanitaire et ils pourraient devoir fournir des documents prouvant l’origine du matériel à être exporté vers les É.-U. Un certificat phytosanitaire ne peut être délivré si l’origine du matériel ne peut pas être établie à la satisfaction de l’inspecteur. On recommande aux exportateurs qui obtiennent leur matériel d’une source canadienne et qui souhaitent exporter ces produits vers les É.-U. d’obtenir des documents prouvant l’origine du produit qu’ils achètent afin de faciliter le processus de certification phytosanitaire. L’avis final NAAARP est disponible à l’adresse: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ import_export/plants/plant_imports/ Q37/nappra/index.shtml.

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Les changements de la programmation GRE sont maintenant en vigueur

référence historique. Cette nouvelle formule entraînera une baisse des sommes versées en vertu du programme CA1 dans les mêmes situations.

le gouvernement fédéral dans toutes les provinces à l’exception su Québec, où il est administré par La Financière agricole.

En vertu de la nouvelle politique Cultivons l’avenir 2, les producteurs remarqueront un certain nombre de changements apportés aux programmes de gestion des risques de l’entreprise ainsi qu’aux autres programmes. Nous invitons les producteurs à consulter le site Web approprié pour obtenir plus de détails sur les programmes suivants :

Agri-stabilité est géré au niveau provincial dans les provinces de la Colombie-Britannique, de l’Alberta, de la Saskatchewan, de l’Ontario, du Québec et de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard alors que le programme pour les autres provinces est régie au niveau fédéral. Les dates de demande varient également selon la province.

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Dans le cadre de l’ancien programme Cultivons l’avenir 1, le programme Agristabilité offrait aux producteurs agricoles de l’aide au revenu selon la baisse des marges de référence. Le nouveau programme Agri-stabilité est destiné à être davantage axé sur les situations de désastres plus graves et vise à aider les producteurs à se protéger contre les baisses importantes des revenus. Dans le cadre du programme CA2, le programme Agri-stabilité procurera de l’aide lorsque la marge des producteurs chutera sous les 70 % de leur marge de

Agri-investissement a été lancé pendant le programme CA1 en tant qu’outil pour aider les producteurs à gérer les légères baisses de revenus. Agri-investissement a été conçu comme un compte d’épargne avec des cotisations égales du gouvernement. Les agriculteurs peuvent déposer jusqu’à 1,0 % des ventes nets admissibles jusqu’à un maximum de 1,5 millions de dollars (soit jusqu’à un maximum de 15 000 $). Il s’agit d’une réduction par rapport à l’ancien 1,5 % ou une cotisation de 22 500 $. Agri-investissement est géré par

On a annoncé le 5 avril dernier que le longicorne asiatique a été éradiqué du Canada. Non natif du Canada, le longicorne asiatique a été observé d’abord en 2003 dans les villes de Vaughan et de Toronto en Ontario. Les arbres à feuilles larges comme l’érable, le bouleau, l’orme, le tremble et le saule en étaient les principales victimes. En raison de l’absence de contrôle naturel pour cette insecte, le meilleur moyen de l’éradiquer consistait à enlever tous les arbres concernés dans une zone définie, l’ordre a maintenant été levé. Visite www.inspection.gc.ca pour lire l’article en entier.

The Innovation Report A national strategy for ornamental horticulture research and innovation The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, along with their partners, have set out the research and innovation strategy for the ornamental horticulture industry. This project was funded through the Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The report outlines nine innovation and research priorities: • Efficient water use and effective nutrient management • Market and consumer research • Environmental best practices • Efficient use of energy • Development of green infrastructure • New product introductions • Integrated pest management practices

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(FIHOQ), CNLA and Flowers Canada Growers (FCG), based on the nine priorities identified in the recently released National Strategy for Ornamental Horticulture Research and Innovation. Projects were then grouped into three themes: water and nutrient management, market opportunities including green infrastructures, and sustainable production. 21 projects in total were chosen out of the submitted 61 proposals.

The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA), with the collaboration of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC), have applied to Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s AgriInnovation Program for research and innovation funding to develop a new ornamental horticulture research cluster over the next five years (2013-2018).

The anticipated value of the new cluster is $10.2 million, with Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC) being asked to provide $7.5 million, with COHA and its partners CNLA, FIHOQ, and FCG, along with some 60 private enterprises and associations, promising to invest over $2.6 million (in money and time) over the next five years.

Submitted research and innovation projects went through a rigorous screening process by COHA, Fédération interdisciplinaire de l’horticulture ornementale du Québec

Given the importance of research and innovation for the ornamental horticulture industry, CNLA and its partners hope AAFC will consider its proposal favourably.

worker productivity • Post harvest technologies and handling

Visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/research to read the full report (available in French and English).

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Landscapers Corner Green Cities of the world CNLA representatives will be heading to Germany this May for the European Urban Green Congress to discuss strategies for the green city of the future, hosted by the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA). The Green City movement has been a hot topic for CNLA and its provincial associations in recent years. Last year, the issue was the focus of the Atlantic Green Forum in Newfoundland, which provided recommendations to city planners on how to include green space in their plans. Ideas are shared each year through the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) and it seems that there is a lot to learn about how to bring the Canadian horticulture industry to the forefront of this movement. ELCA has been forward thinking on this issue, developing research projects and publications focused on the benefits of plants to the urban landscape. The international perspective from the ELCA Congress will be valuable for CNLA to help develop effective strategies for Canadian cities.

ELCA Study Trip to NYC When will you get a chance to see the gardens of New York City with a local Landscape Architect, and industry participants from around the world? You can do so in October with the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA). On the tour, you will look at the High Line project (abandoned railway tracks that are being turned into a park), tour of the gardens of the Kykuit Rockefeller Estate, the green piers of the Hudson river, and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. The tour will take place from October 19-25, 2013. Pricing for CNLA members is 2,900 euro (per person, double occupancy). It

is less than the posted price through ELCA, due to the fact that we have removed the cost of flights from Frankfurt. You can submit your forms to CNLA to ensure you receive the special pricing. Please visit http://www.elca.info/en/ invitation_new-york.aspx for more information and to download the registration form.

Landscape OnSites Tips

How can we help you? The Landscape Canada Survey is currently open for responses. This survey will help CNLA determine projects and initiatives to work on that will benefit our members. Survey responses can help us see if employees are working longer hours, and how rates of pay are changing for different positions. We want to know what the main challenges are facing the industry, and determine if those challenges are changing over the years. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor our programs to help your business. To fill out the survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LCC2012 all responses will remain anonymous.

Training tips and tricks There are many options for training available through your provincial association, but there are also other ways to effectively train your staff. Everyone learns differently, so try to offer a blended learning approach and take advantage of the different options available. This can include in-class workshops, self-paced e-learning, one-on-one training, etc. Focus your training on the important skills that you want your employees to walk away

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with and be able to use that day. CNLA’s OnSites manual is perfect for this. Take 20 minutes a week and focus your training session on all of the technical, safety and operational skills involved in one task. Take advantage of the next On-the-Job Training (OJT) session near you to ensure that the individual running your company’s training can improve efficiency and learn how to engage employees in the learning process. Social media, such as LinkedIn could be another avenue to take to diversify your training. CNLA and many provincial associations have LinkedIn groups where you can reach companies across the country. Ask your peers about innovative training tools. Let your employees contribute online and ask questions to solve problems. When you develop a training program, stick to it. Keep track of the sessions your staff attend and have them sign off on the training. Documenting this allows you and your staff to develop goals and track progress. Having this information on hand is also helpful for your Landscape Industry Certified staff to earn, and keep track of, their Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for recertification. Speaking of certification. Keep in mind that Landscape Industry Certified designations, and apprenticeship are great goals to work toward. They can encourage learning and professionalism. It’s never too late to take action and ensure your employees have the skills they need to succeed.

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Garden Centres Corner Buy & Grow Local According to the 2011 and 2012 Garden Centres Canada Surveys, the garden centre industry in Canada sees great opportunity in the buy or grow local movement. There are many groups across the country promoting local products, and this trend is growing more and more. The idea stems from environmentally conscious individuals who believe that locally sourced products have less of an environmental impact due to less fuel used to transport goods. Consumers are also recognizing the importance of supporting local businesses. How can you tap into this market? The bulk of the movement is about local food. Show your customers the benefits of growing their own food. Give them options on how to set up their vegetable garden. Edible gardens are a great way to integrate food into a beautiful garden display. Partner up with community garden groups to show your support of their projects. Host a seed exchange event at your store and attract those locally-minded individuals! Put together seed starter kits, information sheets, highlight the locally sourced products in your garden centre. These are just some examples to help you take advantage of this growing opportunity. Remember, your responses to the Garden Centres Canada survey help us understand trends and create projects that address issues facing independent garden centres. View the survey results at www.cnla-acpp.ca/retailers.

National Plastic Recycling Event June 21 - July 1

Be sure your garden centre signs up for this year’s National Plastic Recycling Event. Even if you already have a recycling program in place, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of the PR that comes along with this national program. If you don’t have a recycling program set up for your garden centre, try it out during this 11-day period and see if it will work for your garden centre. You can then choose to continue your program throughout the year, or run at the same time each year during this annual event. Why should you participate?

• It gives your customers one more

reason to return to your store • Demonstrates that the industry is aware of the environmental issues • Continues to raise awareness of the issue to promote better, low cost solutions How to participate: 1. Register your participation with CNLA. This can be done on the CNLA Website, or by contacting the CNLA office. You will be added to the map of participating garden centres, and listed in press releases about the event. 2. Print off some promo pieces to let your customer know you are participating (a kit is available on the CNLA website)

3. Contact a recycler of your choice to arrange the logistics of collecting plastic and having them picked up. A list is available on the CNLA website. 4. Take photos of the plastic you collect and send them to CNLA 5. Ask your recycler to track the amount of plastic you collect (by weight) and provide this information to CNLA after the event so we can publicize an accurate total of plastic diverted form the landfill. For questions, or to register, contact Julia Ricottone at the CNLA office: julia@cnlaacpp.ca, 1-888-446-3499 x 8615.

The results are in! Thank you to all of the garden centres that participated in this year’s Garden Centres Canada survey! We had a total of 108 respondents contributing valuable information for garden centres across the country. The information gathered in this survey includes: hourly rates of pay by position, average retail sales, popular products, advertising mediums, number of certified staff and so much more. View the results at www.cnla-acpp.ca/retailers. A special thanks to Canadian Garden Centre magazine (now with Greenhouse Canada) for helping to create and market the 2012 survey.

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Industry events NORTH AMERICA May 21-22: Grey to Green Conference: Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ON www.greytogreenconference.org June 5-8: Skills Canada National Competition: BC Place, Vancouver, BC www.skillscanada.com June 12: Nursery Growers Group - BC Educational Tour: Abbotsford, BC www.landscape-alberta.com July 13: LNS Annual Softball Tournament: Enfield Legion, Enfield (TBC), NS July 20: Landscape SK Softball Tournament and Social: CanLan Ice Sports, Jemini Saskatoon, SK. www.snla.ca

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