Spring Newsbrief 2017 by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

Green Industry News Spring 2017 Vol. 26 Issue 2

What’s inside: • 150 garden experiences highlighted • How the CPP will be enhanced • Getting in 'the zone' for certification tests • Garden Days and Pink Days in Bloom

"Nature is incredibly resilient. The inability to green the urban environment is not nature’s fault."

• Greening the Canadian Landscape • ELCA goes to Bulgaria

his May, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities hosted the Grey to Green Conference, featuring the latest research and industry developments in green infrastructure. Keynotes touched on a variety of topics, from Shaping Livable Cities presented by Herbert Dreiseitl, Director of Ramboll Liveable, to Landscape Ontario’s Tony DiGiovanni on creating jobs through green infrastructure, to the Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change discussing oceans, forests and local food. Besides the highlevel keynotes, the day was jam-packed with informative seminars, all with the aim of educating for better infrastructure decisions.

Jeffrey Bruce, Chair of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, opened the conference by showing an image of a forest on a slide. Then, after getting the room to close their eyes for a few moments, he said, “Do you feel that? The calm that comes when you just look at this picture?”. It was a physical reminder of what many of the architects, landscape architects and designers in the room knew: the calming effects of green – that as soon as we connect to the living environment, there are positive effects, health benefits. Bruce went on to say that undisturbed / natural green space is only about three percent of the total environment. He urged action, stating that waiting to develop metrics, seeking ‘regulatory

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EXECUTIVE BOARD:

President Bruce Hunter, CLT, CLD, CLM - BC Past President Rene Thiebaud, CLM - ON First Vice President Gerald Boot, CLM - ON

Member Services & Insurance Chair

Second Vice President & Phil Paxton, CLT, CLM - AB Climate Change Adaptation Chair Treasurer Anthony O’Neill - NL

DIRECTORS: BCLNA Representative Michael Kato - BC Landscape AB Representative Anita Heuver - AB & Growers Canada Chair Landscape SK Representative Aaron Krahn - SK MBNLA Representative David Hinton, CLM - MB Landscape ON Representative Alan White - ON Landscape NS Representative Robin Godfrey - NS & Garden Centres Canada Chair Landscape NB/PEI Kevin Nauss, CLM - NB Representative Human Resources Chair Harold Deenen, CLM - ON Landscape Canada Chair Cable Baker, CLT, CLM - BC Communications Chair Bill Hardy, CLM - BC Research Chair Vic Krahn, CLT - SK Government Relations Chair Michael Murray - NL Professional Development Chair Jeff Foley, CLT, CLM - BC

STAFF: Executive Director Victor Santacruz, CAE, CLM victor@cnla-acpp.ca Executive Assistant Cheryl Gall Office Manager cheryl@cnla-acpp.ca Growers Manager Rita Weerdenburg rita@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services & Rebecca Doutre, CAE Landscape Priorities Manager rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Industry Human Resources & Stacey Porter Government Relations Coordinator stacey@cnla-acpp.ca Professional Development Claudia Santos & Commodities Manager claudia@cnla-acpp.ca Member Programs Coordinator Christine Finn christine@cnla-acpp.ca Communications Specialist Anne Beifuss anne@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services Teagan Giddings teagan@cnla-acpp.ca Professional Development Jason Young jason@cnla-acpp.ca Professional Development Edith Oyosoro edith@cnla-acpp.ca Minor Use/IPM Coordinator Peter Isaacson, B.Sc., MPM peter@cnla-acpp.ca

Industry Events NORTH AMERICA June 17: Landscape Industry Certification Exam: Milton, ON https://cnla.ca/training/exam-info June 19-23: American Public Garden Association Conference: Hamilton, ON 2017.publicgardens.org July 7-8: Landscape Industry Certification Exam: Langley, BC https://cnla.ca/training/exam-info July 15-18: Cultivate '17: Columbus, OH www.cultivate17.org July 23-28: Perennial Plant Symposium: Denver, CO www.ppadenver.com August 16: National Awards of Landscape Excellence https://cnla.ca/events/national-awards August 18-19: Landscape Industry Certification Exam: Olds, AB https://cnla.ca/training/exam-info August 23-25: Farwest Show: Portland, OR www.farwestshow.com September 13-16: 2017 Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards: Ottawa, ON www.communitiesinbloom.ca September 17-22: IGCA Canada 2017: Niagara Falls, ON www.igcacanada2017.ca September 27-28: CanWest Hort Expo: Abbotsford, BC www.canwesthortshow.com September 28: Landscape Ontario Snowposium: Milton, ON www.snowposium.ca

INTERNATIONAL August 23-26: Plantarium: Hazerswoude-Dorp, the Netherlands www.plantarium.nl September 11-13: Glee Birmingham, UK www.gleebirmingham.com September 20-21: Green Surge: Malmö, Sweden www.greensurge.eu

New CNLA website launched

he national CNLA trade website has undergone a much-needed update to make it a better resource for members. The website (www.cnla-acpp.ca) is the go-to resource for members looking for information on the member savings programs, national events, business resources and more! Designed specifically with members in mind, each member company received an email with directions to set up their login to the “member’s only” section of the website. This is where you will find information exclusive to members of the provincial horticulture trades associations. If your company did not receive a login, or is a new member since May 2017, please contact Anne Beifuss at the CNLA office to get set-up.

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Rail Deck Park Project

compliance’, can slow down acceptance and application of green infrastructure. Bruce’s advice? “Just start!” A theme throughout the conference was architecture’s new buzz word, ‘resiliency’. Dr. Wendi Goldsmith, Director for the Center for Urban Watershed Resilience in Boston, noted that ‘resiliency’ comes from a Latin word meaning ‘to spring back’. She defined it as the ability to recover after an impact of misfortune and the ability to adapt to the consequences associated with an instance of failure or systemic breakdown. Herbert Dreiseitl notes that we can learn resiliency from the environment – that green infrastructure is more than just financial benefits, it is connecting on a personal and social level with the environment. Resiliency leads to the thought process that the urban environment, the concrete jungle, needs to be intentionally reclaimed and in the process, reinvented. Mr. Murray suggested that we need to re-think the purpose of buildings, stating that green buildings are not for humans alone, they are built for all ecological species, for more than one purpose. Dr. Goldsmith tackled another green buzz word ‘sustainability’. Sustainability means water is retained, soil is improved, materials are reused, impacts and benefits are distributed equitably, nutrients are recycled, contaminants are degraded/assimilated, entropy is minimized. This definition illustrates a mantra that many landscape designers adhere to. Fitting designs into the sustainability model forces creativity and a sense of responsibility. Water was a prime example throughout many of the seminars: too much water, too little water, water in the wrong spot. It was said that the current planning model is “remove water”, instead of “treat water as the treasure that it is”: save it, filter it, redirect it. Beyond the rhetoric of green infrastructure, and why it is so important to the future of mankind, were a myriad of examples. Below are just three highlights, out of an entire day (not including a second day of tours and workshops).

In February, 15 graduate students from Carleton University's architecture & urbanism programs began a six-week term at the Toronto studio of DIALOG to develop concepts for Rail Deck Park, a project being investigated by the City of Toronto for implementation in the downtown core. The City has invested $2M to form a task force to explore the feasibility of the Rail Deck Park, a 23-acre park running from Spadina to Bathurst, acting as a giant green roof over the rail corridor. Separately, DIALOG funded the Carleton Studio to support the initiative and mentor the students, with curriculum for the program developed by DIALOG with regular counsel from the City, developers Concord Adex, Allied, Concert Properties, and other city builders. The City will take under advisement what the students produce, whose structural, planning, and design ideas may be explored further should the feasibility study recommend the Rail Deck Park project move ahead. Each team of students came up with unique designs to meet the various needs of this park – from shifting platforms, to ventilation, to storm drainage, to retail, to feasibility – the sheer imagination involved in this project is inspiring. Lowline Park

Signe Nielsen, Principal at Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, presented on the Lowline, an idea to create an underground park. Making use of an old trolley turnaround, a large group of collaborators and visionaries want to use innovative solar technology to support an underground park on the Lower East Side of New York City. The Lowline Lab was a long-term open laboratory and technical exhibit designed to test and showcase how the Lowline will

The benefits of living architecture are extremely complex. This complexity contributes to a number of barriers to the realization of living architecture performance benefits. The focus of the LAPT is to develop consensus-based performance criteria and metrics for all major types of living architecture. The program’s mission is to ensure that living architecture projects will achieve certain performance benefits, so that they can be funded and incentivized with confidence. Check it out at greeninfrastructurefoundation.org/lapt

grow and sustain plants underground. This unbelievable project is not only seeking to create park space in a community that desperately needs it, but has no space – but it is also providing new research and community engagement around an area of horticulture that is just being explored. Learn more about this project at thelowline.org Iowa Green Streets The state of Iowa gives out grants based on a set of environmentally friendly criteria. David Yocca, Senior Partner at the Conservation Design Forum, spoke about the Iowa Green Streets projects, all funded by grants through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). After creating two pilot communities to implement, evaluate and promote sustainable community practices, the IEDA opened up the Green Streets grants to municipalities across the state. It is to be used for community facilities, housing or a sustainable community demonstration. The state provides technical consultation and guidance to implement the green streets criteria for projects seeking funding. A map of completed projects can be found on the IEDA website, along with the 89 page Green Streets Criteria booklet. iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/green The idea of creating a resilient city may sound like preaching to the choir for an audience of landscape designers, architects, and municipalities; however, gathering together to discuss innovations, best practices and the nitty-gritty science behind it, is crucial to the advancement of this field. For those interested, conference recordings can be purchased for $59 on the Grey to Green Conference website: www.greytogreenconference.org

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150 Garden Experiences highlighted for Canada's 150th

I Pink Days in Bloom Pink Days In Bloom is a way like no other for garden centres and businesses to connect with their customers and communities in creating a future without breast cancer. Here is a letter from founder, Linda Ryan.

Glorious Day, Dear Friends! Many of you know that Pink Days In Bloom is in memory of those whose spirit will continue to bloom long after they’ve gone from this place, like that of my beloved mom-in-law, Ethel, who passed from breast cancer in November, 2009. I was diagnosed just three short months after Ethel's death. I carried her photo pinned to the lining of my purse to all my chemotherapy treatments back then. When I was done, I vowed that I would do something – anything - to help fight this insidious disease in honour of Ethel's beautiful soul. She was my best friend and kindred spirit who inspired in me her love of gardening and taking tea. Ethel was an angel on earth with the widest wings of hospitality I have ever known. Her door was always open to anyone and the tea kettle was always at the ready. She was a good listener. We shared many long talks over a cuppa, pouring over our favourite gardening magazines together. Whenever I pick up a teacup, or put a spade in the soil, I think of Ethel. I miss her dearly every day. And, today, I carry Ethel with me in my heart every step of the way along this amazing journey that is Pink Days In Bloom. I am grateful that you are here to travel along the path with me. I hope you know that you are a huge part of the success of Pink Days In Bloom and The Pink Tree Project in helping it to blossom and grow, for which I am eternally grateful. I wish I could find the words to adequately express that somehow. Please be assured that it really means so much to many people and especially to me, personally. You really are the best bunch of pollinators ever! I am crossing my green thumbs that as more and more garden lovers across this gorgeous country become aware of Pink Days In Bloom and The Pink Tree Project and the cause for which we are fighting, that more fundraising/awareness events will burst forth this season in support of breast cancer research. “The dream” is one day to have pink-tree lined streets and a world where breast cancer is no more. “I Believe.”

Linda

HAPPY SPRING! HAPPY CANADA 150! THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL, BLOOMING LOVE AND SUPPORT ALWAYS!

Pink Days In Bloom

n March, CNLA sponsored the Canada 150 Garden Experience awards, that were given out during the North American Garden Tourism conference in Toronto, Ontario. Each of the 150 experiences were highlighted as "garden ways" to celebrate Canada's birthday year. CNLA encourages everyone to view the list and take part in as many as you can! “Canada has a long-standing garden culture,” said Alexander Reford, President of the Canadian Garden Council at the awards ceremony. “From First Nations gardens that were here long before settlers arrived, to the enormous variety of gardens that every culture has brought to this country since Confederation, gardens – from modest kitchen and community gardens to celebrated botanical and public gardens – have played a role in defining and developing our Canadian aesthetic and quality of life.” Included in the 150, were Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre (Landscape Alberta member in Red Deer, Alberta), the International Peace Garden in Manitoba, Sheridan Nurseries (Landscape Ontario member with locations across Southern Ontario), the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Pink Days in Bloom fundraising events, and 145 more. You can view the whole list at www.gardencouncil.ca CNLA would also like to extend a sincere congratulations to all of the winners of the 2017 Canadian Garden Tourism Awards. “Our research shows that visiting the country’s spectacular gardens is something that large numbers of inbound tourists to Canada are very interested in adding to their itineraries,” said David Robinson, Vice President, Strategy & Stakeholder Relations of Destination Canada. “That the Canadian Garden Council is the North American leader on the subject of garden tourism is something about which we can build on.”

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Volunteer Corner I n a release for National Volunteer Week, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said, "Every year, almost 13 million Canadians across the country volunteer their time, energy, and talent to help improve the well-being of others and make Canada an even greater place to live." CNLA has the honour of working with over a hundred volunteers in the ornamental horticulture sector alone.

Living in Harmony Tips on working successfully with your co-workers and employees Based on Customer Service Blog: 'Surviving Friendly Fire' by Jeff Mowatt http://www.jeffmowatt.com/surviving-friendly-fire

mong the variety of customer service articles you will find on Jeff Mowatt’s online blog, you will find this great information resource that gives you helpful tips on working within your organization and interacting successfully with your coworkers and employees. This article points out five main tips to ensure you and your team are seen less as interruptions, and more as value adding assets within your company.

Talk in Person, this approach uses

more of a face-to-face communication with co-workers and less electronic communication between departments. So often we get mixed signals and misunderstandings between departments; if we spent less time sending e-mails and playing telephone down the hierarchy chart, we would be more receptive of the ask. Communicating face-to-face gives each person a better understanding of the dialogue and interacting versus the perception of the intent.

Be a straight talker, this tip

encourages you to be personal with your communication in writing the way you would if you were speaking to that person, with humour, not a generated e-mail with unidentified work jargon and legalities. If you need to send communication in writing, try to make it as friendly as possible and take the time to re-read before you deliver it as sent.

Make your communications,

take the time to identify in advance how the communication structure will be handled. The idea is to communicate

with workers who are directly involved with a specific project and include them on all correspondences in a structured format. This reduces confusion or potential conflict from lack of communication and misunderstanding.

Nix the self-promoting, veer away boasting or bragging about an accomplishment directly reflecting yourself, as it can cause tension and jealousy among co-workers. Instead, use a more generous approach by announcing others who have helped accomplish this success or goal, and recognize it would not have been achieved without them. You will receive more respect and gratitude by lifting others up before yourself and in return the appreciation will follow. Forget becoming a BFF, this one

One of these outstanding volunteers is Kevin Nauss of Price Landscaping Services in Moncton, New Brunswick. Besides owning a successful landscape business, Nauss has been involved with Landscape New Brunswick (LNB/PEI) for a few decades, making his way up through committees to the board, as well as serving as LNB/ PEI representative on the CNLA Board of Directors. This spring, LNB/PEI presented Nauss with the Honorary Lifetime Member Award in recognition of his leadership, passion, support, and commitment to the landscape horticulture industry in New Brunswick. Here is what LNB/PEI Executive Director, Jim Landry had to say: "We [LNB/PEI] have a reputation at the CNLA for sending strong personalities, who, once they are fully engaged, bring a lot to the national table. I say it this way because the engagement process is onerous and lengthy. There is so, so much going on both in the provinces and nationally, that it is a big job to get up to speed.

pretty much speaks for itself. The need to “fit-in” with fellow co-workers is prominent among new employees and with some existing ones. The lesson here is to be yourself and respect your fellow co-workers. You don’t need to try hard to fit in with your department, be comfortable with who you are, work hard, make an effort and respect who you work with, you will have acceptance among everyone you work with.

If I could make one wish for LNB/PEI, it would be that every single member, nay, every single potential member and stakeholder in the landscape industry, could know and understand the efforts put into their industry by people like Kevin. He comes to every meeting prepared and leaves with the determination to complete what is heaped on his plate.

The main topic in these tips seem to be predominantly surrounding communication and perception. Build on strengthening your communication skills and continuously provide support to co-workers and employees. This will not only benefit you as an individual, but also the company as whole.

To speak personally about Kevin, I consider him a generous man, a business person who is deserving of the utmost respect, a colleague without whom this industry in NB and PEI would be much less, and a valued friend and confidant. I could not and would not do what I do in my capacity as administrator of LNB/PEI without people like Kevin in our midst."

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Industry Human Resources Skills Canada National Competition

Apprenticeship

hank you to all the volunteers who have been working towards harmonization. The Red Seal Occupational Standard workshops have been extremely valuable and the consensus on the levels and hours will allow apprentices to move easily from province to province. Visit the Red Seal website for more information, publications and reports: http://www.red-seal.ca/ resources/p.5bl.3c.1t.3.4ns-eng.html

EXCITING NEWS!

andscape Gardening has been chosen to show the world what we are all about. This is the first trade to take part in a series of episodes that will provide an inside look at what is involved at getting this far. They will share their personal stories, while being followed during the competition in Winnipeg, MB, which will then be presented through a six-episode series for television and web. Viewers will experience the ups and downs of the competition; will get the a look at the inside track and see what is at stake for the teams from across Canada competing for gold. The goal is to encourage others to see themselves capable of achieving the same level of accomplishment and to promote skilled trades to youth. Landscape Gardening is on track to have eight teams compete at the RBC Convention Centre May 31st – June 3rd, 2017 Keep posted on their progress by visiting the CNLA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/canadanursery

Green Careers Canada

reen Careers Canada recently added new video’s. Continue to engage youth and encourage everyone to join the discussions, network, share, and keep growing at www.greencareerscanada.ca. “Students can look at schools, careers and scholarships, industry can participate in looking for students and sponsorship opportunities. Secondary schools can connect with colleges and then as an educator we can actually post material that we can share.” ~ Michael Pascoe NPD, ODH, CLT, M.Sc. Program Coordinator, Horticulture Programs at Fanshawe

As a member of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, numerous reports are also available upon request, please visit http://caf-fca.org

Commissioner (employers)

NLA’s strong alliance with the Commissioner for Employers sees action quickly. Recently, members have been dealing with some of their employees who have been denied access to employment insurance. The Commission continues to support CNLA strongly, so please bring any issues to Stacey Porter’s attention if you require assistance: stacey@cnla-acpp.ca To Access the Commissioners reports visit: https://cnla.ca/business-intel/ government-and-statistics-info Click on "Access Resources".

Most Popular Resources T

he Canadian Apprenticeship Forum analyzes issues of interest to the Canadian apprenticeship community issues including employer engagement, youth perceptions of trades careers and apprenticeship completion. Combining research with insights from the apprenticeship community, they create reports and resources to help address identified challenges. While the catalogue is extensive, here are the most popular on www.caf-fca.org. The Future of Apprenticeship in Canada More than 300 stakeholders from across Canada gathered as a part of CAF-FCA's biennial conference to discuss eight "big issues" in apprenticeship training. The issues

were ones largely common across trades, sectors and the country. This report is a reflection of that conversation, forming a high-level action plan for vocational education and training in Canada.

in fields with lower earning potential. A new report provides a snapshot of existing research and data on women's participation in the trades, as well as future considerations.

Employer Handbook This handbook highlights the best practices for recruiting, retaining and mentoring apprentices based on strategies and practices employers tell us are successful. Learn from their experience and take advantage of tried-and-tested approaches.

Tax Credits & Grants This comprehensive guide digs into the financial supports available to the skilled trades community both federally and in each province and territory. For businesses and organizations that work in different jurisdictions, this invaluable guide will help ensure you are aware of all available resources. Updated annually.

Women and Apprenticeship in Canada Women represent close to half of the Canadian workforce yet their participation in the trades remains low and primarily

Visit https://cnla.ca/business-intel/ apprenticeship

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Member Services How the CPP will be enhanced By: The Investment Guild

hile many details have not been officially announced, we know that the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancements will increase the target income replacement from approximately one-quarter to one-third of pensionable earnings. This enhancement will be introduced through a seven-year gradual phase-in completed in two phases: January 1, 2019 through 2023 A higher contribution rate on earnings below the YMPE (Yearly Max. Pensionable Earnings) ($54,900 in 2016) will be phased in over the first five years. Beginning January 1, 2019, CPP contributions for employers and employees will gradually increase by an estimated 1% each, raising the contribution rate for employers and employees to 5.95% by 2023. It is estimated that the YMPE will be $67,800 in 2023. January 1, 2024 through 2025 Beginning in 2024, a separate contribution rate (estimated to be 4% each for employers and employees) will be applied to earnings above the YMPE at that time. In 2024, 4% would be applied to earnings between

$70,100 (the estimated YMPE for 2024) and $74,900. In 2025, 4% would be applied to earnings between $72,500 (the estimated YMPE for 2025) and $82,700, when the seven-year phase-in is complete. The contributions for the enhanced portion of the CPP will be accounted for separately and will be tax deductible for employee – unlike current CPP contributions, which are treated as a non-refundable tax credit. The federal government will also enhance the federal Working Income Tax Benefit to offset the impact of increased contributions on low-income workers. It remains to be seen though how the expanded CPP contributions will interact with the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), a government social program aimed at lowincome seniors and whether more generous CPP payments could result in greater claw backs of GIS. It is worth noting that to earn the full CPP enhancement, a person needs to contribute for 40 years at the new levels once the program is fully phased in by 2025, which means the main beneficiaries will be the youngest employees in the workforce today and those who follow them. Teens today will be the first generation to receive the full increase by 2065. Others will benefit, albeit to a lesser degree, depending on how close they are to retirement.

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Professional Development

Recently Awarded Landscape Industry Certifications Landscape Designer John van Roessel Scott Wentworth Andrea Weddum

AB ON ON

Landscape Manager Tom Sheardown Cody Zahradnik

ON BC

Technician - Lawncare Jacky Gao

Technician - Ornamental James Duncan Easton Klaudi Zora Miller

ON ON ON

Technician - Turf Cassandra Deenen Devon Morine Shawn Sowten Nikolas Weiler

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Designations as of May 1, 2017

Practical Exam Dates Langley, British Columbia Kwantlen Polytechnic University July 7/8 October 27/28 Olds, Alberta Olds College August 18/19 Milton, Ontario Landscape Ontario Office June 17 October 21 Truro, Nova Scotia Dalhousie Agricultural Campus November 3/4 Written testing opportunities are available on a monthly basis. Contact your provincial office for more information.

Steps to preparing for the Practical Component of Certification

Plan Out Your Time Prior to Testing Depending on the region you live in, most exam dates are set anywhere from one year to six months in advance of the actual test date, which means that you have plenty of time to prepare. In order to accommodate the schedules of working staff, all tests are offered on weekends. If you would like to challenge the August date for your regional exam, there are a few things that you want to bear in mind. The first is that early bird rates are offered up until a month before the exam – so if you would like to register at a lesser fee, then you will want to register by July. The second thing, is that once you register, you will be sent a test registration package that gives you a clear idea of what the expectation is at each of the stations you will be challenging, and where you can find all pertinent information in the Landscape Technician manuals. This means, that if there are any sections you are not as comfortable with (like lateral repair for example), you can slowly but surely start getting some practice time in, and give yourself a deadline of when you would like to feel fully competent at that section. The exam doesn’t have to be daunting, but planning out your time in advance means that the process will go more smoothly.

Don’t Leave Your Studying to the Last Minute The worst thing that anyone who is taking part in any kind of testing can do, is cram all studying in at the last minute. You’ll be more likely to forget what you reviewed, you’ll be more nervous going into it, and you won’t feel prepared. Space out how you decide to review your content, and to

revert back to point number one, if there are any sections where you feel like you are not as familiar with what you need to be, make sure do yourself a favour and take your time reviewing all aspects that you need to. Equipment lists go out two weeks prior to test day, so if there are any models of equipment that you are not particularly used to working with, you have 14 days prior to the exam to either go to a supplier and test it out, watch instructional videos online, or review the links to the manual that are included within the equipment list.

Most Importantly, Stay Calm It is rare to find a person who actually likes taking exams – especially when it has been a while since you have found yourself in a setting where you are being tested. There are quite a few factors that come into play on any given test day: you are being timed, and there is someone judging you, so of course it is normal to be nervous. Your job, career path, or raise might be dependent on how well you do on this exam. Going into your test day, try to stay calm and keep nerves at bay. Don’t be intimidated by the judges because they want to see you succeed, and they have been in the same position as you at some point or another. Remember that you receive all of the details of each station ahead of time so there won’t be any surprises. Review the material, have confidence in your abilities and you will do well. You have plenty of time to perform the task at hand at each station, so take a deep breath, read the instructions you have been given, and don’t feel the need to rush what you are doing. Don’t let stress get the best of you. And good luck!

Spring 2017

Nursery worker certification program

fter years of development, and a pilot test in BC, the Nursery Worker Certification program is moving forward. The Nursery worker program has been developed to address a need in the Horticulture Nursery Industry to recruit, and retain skilled nursery/greenhouse employees. Landscape Alberta held a successful bootcamp seminar with Arnold Heuver in March. There has been a lot of interest in the program, and they are excited about the prospect of a full Nursery Worker Certification test day this fall. With the progress made so far, we hope to be able to offer this certification in other regions as well in the near future. The exam has both written and practical tests, including the following topics: • • • • • • •

Plant Sensitivity Pest Management Staff Management Equipment Operations & Maintenance Maintaining Nursery Structures Irrigation Shipping & Receiving

Why did I become Landscape Industry Certified? I worked in the landscape field for a long time before I received my certification, but once I became certified it really confirmed for me that what I was doing in the landscape industry would now become improved. Having a certification gave me more confidence and an ability to share with others the standards for which we want to be practicing out in the field. I feel that going through the certification process helps to set a standard for building a culture and a community within the industry, which we as professionals can all relate to. - Drew Cotton, CLT

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To apply, candidates submit details of relevant education and work experience, and letters from two sponsors validating their professional experience. The Review Board approves applications to proceed under the grandfathering provision. Approved candidates are invited to discuss pertinent details from three landscape design projects they played a primary role in creating. The review assesses presentations to determine whether the candidate’s level of competence is equivalent to or higher than that established by the normal CLD Certification program.

Contact certification@cnla-acpp.ca to order the Nursery Worker Certification manual. It is not only helpful in preparing for the exam, but it is also a great reference and training resource for Nursery Workers.

Under this provision, candidates circumvent the written exam and rigorous portfolio submission required for normal CLD certification and, rather, present their body of work as proof of expertise as landscape designers. When you achieve your designation through the grandfathering process, it validates your competence in site engineering and design, affirms your proficiency in a modern industry driven by credentials and assures clients that they can invest in you.

• Pruning • Field Harvest Techniques

growing awareness that hiring a landscape professional is the first step to securing and increasing the investment value of a residential or commercial property, is boosting the demand for certified landscape designers (CLDs). The grandfathering provision is an alternate path for candidates, with extensive landscape design experience or membership in landscape design associations, to obtain CNLA’s prestigious Landscape Industry Certified Designer designation.

For more information, please visit certifiedlandscapedesigner.com or listen to this online webinar at www.cnla.ca/ learn/professional-development. If you have questions or are interested in applying for CLD under the grandfathering provision, you may contact Edith Oyosoro at the CNLA by telephone at 1-888-446-3499 ext. 8650, or via email at edith@cnla-acpp.ca.

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Recently Awarded Landscape Industry Accredited Companies ParaSpace Landscaping BC Hank Deenen Landscaping ON Thornbusch Landscaping ON Designations as of May 1, 2017

Accredited companies focus on certification as a cornerstone of their business practices, conduct their business affairs responsibly, value community and customer relations, and maintain high standards of workmanship and environmental stewardship in residential and commercial settings. If you are interested in applying to be a Landscape Industry Accredited Company, complete the application and follow its instructions: www.cnla.ca/training/landscapeindustry-accreditation Any questions can be directed to Jason Young (jason@cnla-acpp.ca or ext. 8620). This spring, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, in partnership with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (USA), approved the international Landscape Industry Accredited Company designation. This program recognizes lawn and landscape companies for their commitment to excellence.

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Garden Centres Canada staff. The opportunities are endless! Then you can register your activity on the official Garden Days website, and get some help promoting the event. There's still time to set up an event. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to contact Claudia at the CNLA offices at claudia@ cnla-acpp.ca, or by telephone at 888-4463499 extension 8635.

arden Days, the 10-day national celebration of the role of gardens in our lives and communities, is back! This year, from June 9-18, garden centres can host a variety of activities and programs that promote gardening on a local, national and international basis. However, June 16 is the signature day of Garden Days celebration activities across the country. Garden Days works to engage garden enthusiasts, youth and schools, as well as communities, by demonstrating the value of home and community gardening, the health and lifestyle benefits of gardening experiences, as well as its environmental benefits. The 10 day celebration doesn't necessarily mean that events have to take place for all 10 days - unless you'd like to. But instead, it serves as an opportunity to meet the popular demand established by the event, to offer activities on either one or both weekends. It also gives schools more opportunities with which to engage youth, and allows communities to engage with residents over a longer stretch of time. If you’d like to participate and hold Garden Days events, you can visit the gardendays.ca website for inspiration. Events don't need to be complicated, we are celebrating the love and importance of gardening after all. It can be as simple as creating a fairy garden for children, to hosting a chef that can demonstrate great garden-to-table recipes, the clean up of a public space, or even setting up an “Ask the Expert” booth - a great way to show off the skills of your Landscape Industry Certified

An invitation to have your garden centre listed on the Armitage App By Dr. Allan Armitage

f we as an industry are ever going to reach out to our customers, our websites, QR codes and Facebook pages are not enough. We must “take us to them”, and where they are – is on their smartphones. The smartphone has become the main tool people use for all communication, and not just young people. Dr. Armitage has developed a smartphone App, useful for anyone who touches plants. The Armitage App has quickly been recognized as an important resource for landscapers, designers and gardeners, but even more so for the staff of independent garden centers (IGC), and the IGC itself. The App provides easy-to-read information on hundreds of plants sold at IGCs, and can be used as an educational tool for staff as well as a useful resource for a kiosk in the spring. The App is also the only tool that will bring your neighbours or neighbour’s friends - and other decorators (most are not gardeners) to your store. They will get there because the App takes them to your IGC. If they click on “garden centers”, they will see description, photos, contact information, website and even Google maps for individual IGCs. The App provides plant information for your staff and customers, but equally important, tells them where to go to find those plants, and how to get there.

The only IGCs now listed are those who have approached Dr. A to be on it. It works well on Apple and Android phones and iPads. If you are listed on the App, you will be more high-tech than most of your competitors. It has become the bridge between the customer and the IGC. It has also become a valuable, inexpensive educational tool for the garden staff. A book in their pocket: easy to access and easy to read. If you have no idea what the Armitage App is – well - it is time. Simply download it from your App store or Play store – search Armitage, and it will come up. It costs all of $6.99. What to do to be listed: 1. Send 2-3 photos of your garden center. Photos with people and plants are better than 3 acres of greenhouses. 2. Send a short description of who you are and why people should visit you instead of someone else down the street. 3. Send your contact info – Name, address, phone, etc, and your web site. People can access your place from anywhere, and your website will be available immediately. Everything can be sent to Dr. A. at amarmitage123@gmail.com What does this cost to be listed? This costs nothing. All IGCs under the Garden Centres Canada (GCC) umbrella are listed free of charge and their affiliation with GCC is also noted. However in return, you are expected to tell your customers via e-notes, website, e-letters, etc that you are on the App - and that it is the greatest thing a gardener can have. Since you are on the App, why would you not want to tell everyone? Be creative, but if time and creativity are lacking, we can send you a sample intro for your customers. My colleague will send marketing, so providing something for your customers will take no time at all. You can spread the word on your Website - Customer e-mails -Facebook, Twitter and other social media used. It is tough enough to let people know we are better than the boxes, letting your customers know that you are progressive and knowledgeable by being listed on the best App out there definitely will not hurt. There is no downside!

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Growers Canada

Greening the Canadian Landscape Submitted by: Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

ineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is investigating improved turf grass cultivars in combination with new pest management tools to provide lawn care practitioners with the tools to grow healthy turf in residential areas. Growing a healthy lawn means selecting the correct type of grass and using good cultural practices including cutting, feeding, aerating, seeding and watering. This turf will be less susceptible to pests and diseases and more resilient in the face of weather events such as drought and extreme heat and cold. “New grass varieties are coming onto the market that are better adapted to our changing environment,” said Michael Brownbridge, PhD, Vineland’s Research Director, Horticultural Production Systems. “New perennial ryegrass and tall fescue cultivars exhibit different growth habits from traditional fescues and ryegrasses, and are similar to the popular Kentucky bluegrass offering a more aestheticallypleasing appearance. Newer varieties also have superior root systems allowing them to access water and nutrients more efficiently from the soil.” In addition, some new cultivars harbour naturally-occurring endophytic fungi that produce alkaloids conferring higher levels of resistance against pests including two of the most prevalent, hairy chinch bug and European chafer (commonly known as white grubs). “Several of these new grass varieties have performed well in research trials evaluating resistance to pests. The high alkaloid ryegrass, Natural Knit perennial ryegrass, Natural Knit tall fescue and insect-resistant mixes incorporating high alkaloid ryegrass, were found to be the most resistant against chinch bugs while European chafer grubs avoided feeding on the insect-resistant mixes,” said Brownbridge.

Using the correct grass variety is only the first step in maintaining a healthy lawn. Since pesticide bans took effect in many residential areas across the country, biocontrol agents are more frequently used. For instance, nematodes are the standard for grub control in turf. The Vineland team found that when applied in late August/early September, two nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and Steinernema glaseri, consistently provided about 50 per cent control of European chafer. Later applications or those made in the spring were relatively ineffective. A new nematode, Steinernema scarabaei, is even more effective. Although challenging to produce, it is a robust nematode that survives in the soil for several months and can potentially provide extended control of white grubs. The nematode Steinernema carpocapsae, rosemary oil and a sprayable formulation of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae are also effective against chinch bugs when used in July. Lawns and gardens can be healthy without the use of pesticides. It is important to use a combination of approaches – the right type of grass and proper lawn care practices with the use of effective biocontrol agents, as needed – to achieve best results. This research was supported by the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation, the Quebec-Ontario Cooperation for Agri-Food Research, Agricultural Adaptation Council, the Cosmetic Use Pesticides Research and Innovation (CUPRI) program, Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Research and Innovation Cluster (COHA). For more information, please contact: Michael Brownbridge, PhD Research Director, Horticultural Production Systems 905-562-0320 x798 michael. brownbridge@vinelandresearch.com

Biosecurity Standard and Nursery Producer Guides now available from CFIA

he Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), has released the sector-specific biosecurity guides for nursery producers. The guide supports the National Voluntary Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard for the Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Sectors that was released in March 2016. The Standard was developed by the Greenhouse, Nursery and Floriculture Biosecurity Advisory Committee (GNFBAC), which includes members from sector associations, producers, academia, and federal and provincial specialists. After the 2016 release of the Standard, the members of the GNFBAC formed three separate subcommittees to each develop a voluntary, sector-specific biosecurity guide to assist producers in achieving the target outcomes described in the Standard. The nursery sector Biosecurity Guide, in combination with the Standard, will assist producers by: • Raising awareness of biosecurity risks and the measures that can help reduce the risk of pest introduction and spread. • Providing a nationally consistent approach to develop and implement a biosecurity plan in the nursery sector. The Standard and nursery sector Biosecurity Guides are voluntary and can be adopted in their entirety or can supplement existing on-farm biosecurity programs. Funding to develop the Standard and producer biosecurity guides was provided under the Growing Forward 2 Agricultural Policy Framework. CNLA extends their sincere thanks to the Biosecurity Subcommittee for sharing their time and expertise on behalf of the nursery sector in the development of the Standard and Producer Guide.

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The Standard and Producer Guide are available as on-line www.inspection.gc.ca

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Landscape Canada More than a garden T

he CNLA Board of Directors has approved "Working towards a National Garden” (a Horticultural Centre of Excellence and Research; an Outdoor Living Museum; Canadian Smithsonian) as part of the CNLA Tactical Plan, which was created at the recent CNLA winter board meetings. The Landscape Canada Committee has taken this exciting project on and created a sub-committee, with leadership from Tim Kearney of Garden Creations of Ottawa Ltd., as well as a working group of volunteers from the Ottawa region will be meeting regularly to discuss the project.

Our Vision: A National Garden in

Canada’s Capital, showcasing living green infrastructure and Canada’s rich gardening heritage.

Short Term Committee Goal: To have the Government of Canada support and recognize that a national garden in the Capital Region of Ottawa would benefit all Canadians.

Canada is the only G7 Nation without a national garden so this is an opportunity to establish one that includes building a centre of excellence, which educates youth on living green infrastructure and provides a public gathering place to introduce all ages to Canada’s rich garden heritage. By including a research component it will be a showcase to the world as Canada’s first national garden.

Long Term Committee Goal:

The Government of Canada supports, both morally and financially to launch the plan and funding process. Long-term effort is required from city councilors, senior officials, key influencers and the mayor of the chosen city. The national gardens will belong to all Canadians. It would be

beneficial to ensure that the stakeholders involved continue to work towards the same goal and present a bill to parliament for the gardens.

Ottawa grey infrastructure and connect to other green spaces. For more information on this project please contact rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca.

The National Garden of Canada will: • Be the Centre of Excellence where all can experience the art and science of horticulture; • Be a cultural - living museum for horticulture (e.g. historical link to tulips and Dutch Royalty, woody ornamental research history, etc.); • Be a place to enhance human beings’ relationship with the Earth through education and experience on the value of plants, horticulture agriculture and landscape technologies; • Offer unique programming and interactive experiences; • Promote environmental sustainability and living green infrastructure • Establish partnerships with: • • • • •

Government Corporations Non-profit organizations Research institutes Regional communities

• A gathering centre for national horticulture events for both industry and the public; • The Centre of Excellence and national garden will be key in the education of all people with a focus on how important plants are in the mitigation of the effects of climate change; • Will highlight the abilities of the horticulture industry, government agencies and those who have made significant contributions that have had an impact around the world; • To be the lungs and storm management reservoir for the 25, 50, 100 year storms to support existing

ELCA goes to Bulgaria

osted by the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA) and the Association of Professional Landscapers, Landscape Canada Committee (LCC) Chair Cable Baker, and LCC staff Rebecca Doutre, attended the Spring ELCA Presidium, Conference and Professional Excursions in Sofia Bulgaria from May 11-13, 2017. At the Presidium, a half day of meetings with presentations from each participating country member, lots of information was shared and common issues were explored. Of interest to CNLA was the development of the young landscapers exchange program, a GreenPass software program developed out of Austria that provides analytics for green infrastructure, and “GreenYear 2020”, where Europe will be focusing on the promotion of a “Green Culture” in the year 2020. Following the Presidium, a half day of technical presentations were made to the ELCA participants and members of the Bulgarian association. Two days of tours followed, visiting commercial and residential landscape sites as well as municipal parks. Cable Baker noted, “I was impressed with their green roofs and living walls and the technology they are using, following the same international standards as Canada. There is money here to invest in gardening, and it is apparent around Sofia that money is being spent on infrastructure”. During our tours, we learned that residential landscape maintenance in Sofia, on average, costs 350 Euros a month, for two people to visit every week. We looked at a residential property that would have cost $80,000 Canadian to install, and it was 15,000 Euros for the softscape elements. Most residential properties did not have much landscaping, and we saw lots of farmer’s market style plant stores, not the

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Spring 2017

Battery Box is proof of our commitment to explore new solutions that merge innovation and sustainability, benefitting the homeowner, the community and our distribution network,” says Pavel Hajman, President of the Husqvarna division.

traditional garden centres that we are used to in Canada. Supply is an issue, and landscapers often are propagating their own plant material for jobs. “It is impressive what they have done in a short period of time since the communist era”, Baker says. “Their landscape design and interior work was quite superior, and in particular their stone work was done very well”. CNLA is an Affiliate member of ELCA – CNLA member companies are eligible to join ELCA directly under their “Committee of Firms” membership for 175 Euros per year – benefits include: international personal contacts and exchange of information with colleagues and experts, participation in professional excursions in Europe, the right to display the ELCA logo and use it in advertising, and participation in the ELCA young landscapers exchange program. ELCA was founded in 1963 to promote the cooperation and exchange of information and experience between landscapers as well as the representation of professional interests within the European Union. Countries outside of Europe are permitted to join ELCA as Affiliate members, and CNLA has found great value from sharing information, networking and the educational tours. The next meetings will take place during World Skills in Abu Dahbi this fall, as well

as in Brussels, the new office headquarters. A tour is also being planned in the spring of 2018 to Japan, with Presidium meetings taking place in Switzerland. For more information on ELCA and how to get involved, contact Rebecca Doutre at rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca.

Husqvarna pilots pay-per-use and the sharing economy

his spring, homeowners in Stockholm can access pay-per-use power tools for the garden, eliminating the need to maintain and store hedge trimmers, chainsaws and other tools that are used less frequently. The project is a pilot, and part of Husqvarna’s commitment to explore innovative and sustainable solutions for taking care of gardens and green spaces.

How it works After completing registration in the iPhone app (also called ”Husqvarna Battery Box”), the customer can reserve one of the 30 available battery powered products (chainsaw, hedge trimmer, trimmer or blower). The app guides the user on how to open and close the door to the particular locker where the product they want to rent is kept. The app also includes “how-tofilms” to explain how the product works. The Box, powered by solar cells, will be serviced by Husqvarna staff daily, ensuring that products are in good condition and that the batteries are fully charged. The connection between the Husqvarna Battery Box and the customer is enabled via Bluetooth. For identification purposes, the customer uses the Swedish ID app “BankID”. Payments are charged to the registered credit card at the end of the month. Husqvarna Battery Box is the result of a partnership that includes Telenor, Flex, Zuora and HiQ. Flex builds the connected Box and reports its status on events handled through a cloud solution with Telenor Connexion. Zuora supplies the subscription payment solution and HiQ builds the app and the system needed to bring everything together. The shopping centre Bromma Blocks provides the space for the test.

The Husqvarna Battery Box, is a "smart", 8x3 meter, unattended container with 30 electronic lockers that store battery powered garden care products. Via an iPhone app, homeowners can reserve tools, get instructions, pay, and open the locker to pick up their pre-booked power tool. Renting a garden care product will cost 350 SEK a day ($50 CAD). “People are already sharing homes and cars. To share products that are only used occasionally, like a hedge-trimmer, makes a lot of sense for some users. Husqvarna

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NEW STIHL FS 91 R Brushcutter

The NEW FS 91 R is the environmentally friendly successor brushcutter to the FS 90 R that is ready to deliver all of your trimming demands. With its larger fuel tank, the FS 91 R is able to run 30% longer than its predecessor. Every landscaper will be amazed by the performance and reliability that the FS 91 R has to offer. When you’re out in the field all day, you require a starting system that is dependable and ready to go. Well look no further…the 3-2-1 starting procedure and the stop switch with “standby” mode of the FS 91 R has got you covered. It also features an improved filtration system that allows an extended service life. • Engine is always ready to start - Engage Choke, Pull, Open Throttle & Go! • Stop switch with “standby” mode - Always ready to go! • Large 710 ml fuel tank enables longer running times

FS 91 R

28.4 cc 0.95 kW 5.5 kg/12.1 lb

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• Efficient filtration system that delivers an extended service life • Improved loop handle design to offer added comfort with fewer vibrations • Redesigned guard to reduce weight

NEW PRO-FLEET COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE PROGRAM STIHL’s NEW Pro-Fleet Commercial Landscape Program is designed to provide commercial landscapers a volume discount on major purchases of 8 or more landscaping power tools per sales transaction. Visit your STIHL Dealer today to find out more and take advantage of the savings!

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