Spring Newsbrief 2019 by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

Green Industry News Spring 2019 Vol. 28 Issue 1

What’s inside:

• Class action suit against lawnmower makers reaches settlement • Provincial shows throughout the year • Snow and Ice risks • Program update: General Motors • Supporting women in trades conference • Update on certified landscape technician tests • CNLA joins stakeholder group in fight against box tree moth

VOLUNTEERS IN THE INDUSTRY L

andscape professionals are dedicated to enhancing the urban environment. Through the design, installation and maintenance of residential, commercial or industrial landscape projects, landscape and grounds maintenance contractors enjoy the satisfaction of knowing their work will also have a beneficial and lasting impact on people. For many, the enjoyment of a park or playground, for instance, and seeing all the beauty of nature can brighten up an otherwise gloomy day. Many CNLA members go above and beyond the call by volunteering their time and services to different places and organizations. One such

company is Para Space Landscaping Inc. of Burnaby, BC. Para Space has completed at least one volunteer project each year since 2011, with the most recent being a return to Yaletown House, a non-profit complex-care facility for seniors, to beautify the landscape after the completion of their building remediation work. The inspiration for the first volunteer project in 2011 was held in conjunction with the annual National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Day of Service in celebration of Earth Day. Understanding that landscapes provide many benefits to the planet and all its inhabitants, Para Space Landscaping

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EXECUTIVE BOARD:

President Past President First Vice President Member Services & Insurance Chair Second Vice President Treasurer & Communications Chair

Phil Paxton, CLT, CLM - AB Bruce Hunter, CLT, CLD, CLM - BC Gerald Boot, CLM - ON Anthony O’Neill - NL Bill Hardy, CLM - BC

DIRECTORS:

BCLNA Representative Michael Kato - BC Landscape AB Representative Jeff Oudyk - AB Landscape SK Representative Aaron Krahn - SK MBNLA Representative David Hinton, CLM - MB Landscape ON Representative Paul Brydges - ON Climate Change Adaptation Chair Alan White - ON Landscape NS Representative Robin Godfrey - NS & Garden Centres Canada Chair Landscape NB/PEI Representative Kevin Nauss, CLM - NB Landscape NL Representative Peggy Head - NL Human Resources Chair Harold Deenen, CLM - ON Landscape Canada Chair Leslie Cornell, - SK Research Chair Vic Krahn, CLT - SK Government Relations Chair Michael Murray - NL Professional Development Chair Jeff Foley, CLT CLM - BC Growers Canada Chair Anita Heuver - AB Green Cities Foundation Chair John Zaplatynsky - BC

STAFF:

Executive Director Victor Santacruz, CAE, CLM victor@cnla-acpp.ca Executive Assistant Cheryl Gall Office Manager cheryl@cnla-acpp.ca Deputy Executive Director Rebecca Doutre, CAE rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Growers Manager Rita Weerdenburg rita@cnla-acpp.ca Industry Human Resources Leslie Sison & Government Relations leslie@cnla-acpp.ca Communications Andrew Dmytrasz andrew@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services & Teagan Giddings COPF Administrator teagan@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services Administration Megan Farias megan@cnla-acpp.ca Professional Development Edith Oyosoro edith@cnla-acpp.ca Professional Development Lauryn Mullan lauryn@cnla-acpp.ca Minor Use/IPM Coordinator Peter Isaacson, B.Sc., MPM peter@cnla-acpp.ca Landscape & Anne Kadwell Retail Sector Specialist AKadwell@cnla-acpp.ca COPF Coordinator Sandy Trickey sandy@copf.org

wanted to help those with limited resources to be able to enjoy beautiful, healthy spaces by donating their expertise. Since then, they have made this an annual company tradition, as there is a need to give back to the community throughout the year, not just on or around Earth Day. They hope that the projects will impact people who see them by making them want to spend time outdoors in the gardens and by doing so, improve their overall health and wellness. Furthermore, they hope that the gardens encourage more people to visit the residents/patients at the various facilities and inspire others to take up an interest in gardening and volunteering. Their dedicated staff and their families look forward to these projects each year, so much so that they decided to do two last year and would be willing to do two again this year if they find suitable projects.

The selection process to determine which community volunteer project to tackle each year is based on the need of the charitable organization, as well as the degree of technical expertise required for the project. It is Para Space’s objective to take on those projects that will allow for participation from all staff, family and friends, with perhaps a little training. At the same time, skilled staff are always willing to provide their own expertise in areas such as landscape design and irrigation installation and more. Projects that can fulfill these needs, as well as be of benefit to the community, meet the selection criteria.

Para Space have completed two projects at Yaletown House to date and are planning on a third. The building had recently undergone renovations both inside and out, resulting in the construction damaging the landscape. The first project was to create a rooftop therapy garden with an irrigation installation incorporated. The project included installation of soil, movement of planters, planting of new plants and pressure washing some older pots. The second project involved working with a landscape architect to restore the ground level garden and adjacent city park. This project required the planting of new groundcovers, shrubs and trees as well as installing fresh topsoil. With a total of 30 enthusiastic volunteers, the actual work (not including prep time) was completed in just half a day!

Yet to be completed is an upgrade to the courtyard where the residents spend most their outdoor time. This third phase will include creating a landscape design, installing fresh plantings and possibly repairing or installing new hardscape elements. Some of the praise they have received for their work are, from Carol Crichton, the ED at Yaletown House – “It is hard to put into words the gift Para Space has given to our seniors – please know you made a big difference to many.”

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From Lynn Parkin at Yaletown House. “Thank you for volunteering to support our garden project. What a gift for us to have so many generous individuals to help make our outdoor space a place to call home.” When asked why they are members of BCLNA, Para Space Executive Vice President Jennifer Portsmouth notes that “It is important to be a part of BCLNA and CNLA because it helps us to stay in tune with issues affecting our industry and provides numerous benefits such as access to education and discounts. It also provides us with opportunities to network with others as well as to have our voice heard since the organization will lobby for the needs of their members.” If you or know of someone who has done some volunteer work in the industry and want to share your story, email Andrew in the office at andrew@cnla-acpp.ca.

A letter from the President

responsibility. I am indebted to Bruce Hunter for his steady hand and guidance during his presidency, which has left CNLA in a respectable position. I also would like to thank you, our steadfast membership across the country, for your support and commitment to your provincial association, and the profession as a whole. Having been on the Executive Committee for the past four years, I recognise the amount of volunteer work required to keep the boat of CNLA afloat and on course. Their experience and dedication to the industry helps us to move forward to try and do our best. The CNLA Board is made up of a representative from each provincial association, the Chairs from each of the CNLA standing committees, and the Executive committee members. We meet together face-to-face twice a year to review activities and budgets. If you would like to get more involved, contact your local provincial association to see what volunteer positions are available. There is a lot on the go at CNLA constantly and tough to cover everything in one letter. That is why I encourage you to read through the CNLA Newsbrief, and sign-up for the monthly electronic Membership Updates.

On behalf of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), I want to wish you a belated happy new year and a prosperous 2019! Entering into my first year as CNLA President, I am reminded of the core mission of the association to develop programs, undertake initiatives and form alliances in order to achieve sustainable prosperity for members and stakeholders. At a recent CNLA Board meeting, the Executive Committee and committee chairs met to review our priorities. As a group we remind each other of our mission and vision to maintain focus as the association continues to grow and increase its offerings. Helping to set the direction and hold the course for CNLA over the next two years is both an honour and a position of great

Finally, as a member of CNLA, you have a wealth of resources at your fingertips. Connect with your provincial association to ensure that you are getting the most out of your membership. Highlights include the valuable member savings programs, access to training and certification, information on human resources, and so much more. I look forward to this new term as your President and encourage you to get involved in the many things happening around the country. If at any time you wish to reach out on a specific issue I encourage you to do so at pp@wheatlandtrees.ca. Wishing you the very best in all things that this year has to offer. Sincerely,

Industry Events NORTH AMERICA

March 8-17: Canada Blooms: Toronto, ON www.canadablooms.com March 20-24: Chicago Flower & Garden Show: Chicago, IL www.chicagoflower.com March 20-24: San Francisco Flower & Garden Show: Daly City, CA www.sfgardenshow.com April 4-5: Grey to Green Conference: North York, ON www.greytogreenconference.org April 25-28: New Jersey Flower & Garden Show: Edison, NJ www.njflowershow.com June 11-12: The National Lawn & Garden Show: St. Louis, MO www.nlgshow.com June 18-20: International Floriculture Expo: Miami, FL www.floriexpo.com

INTERNATIONAL March 6-7: Royal FloraHolland Seasonal Trade Fair: Naaldwijk, The Netherlands www.royalfloraholland.com March 12: FLORALL: Waregem, Belgium www.florall.be March 17-19: China International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair (Flower Expo China): Guangzhou, China www.flowerexpochina.com March 27-31: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show: Melbourne, Australia www.melbflowershow.com.au June 5-7: International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX): Nairobi, Kenya www.iftex.org

Phil Paxton, CLT, CLM

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Preparing for the season

The weather is unpredictable and can turn for the better or worse overnight. While you can’t predict when the season will start, some simple planning will help you be prepared. The winter season is the ideal time to take an inventory of your equipment. What needs to be repaired or replaced? Is your equipment lineup adequate to handle your contract commitments for the coming season? Equipment breakdowns are not always avoidable, but preventative maintenance will go a long way to help you reduce expensive downtime in the busy spring season. Your winter preparation should also include a review of your staff and their training; there are numerous study opportunities available in the off-season. If you are considering the purchase of new equipment this winter, remember that through your provincial association membership, you have access to a whole host of member savings programs that are specifically designed to help you run and manage your business smoothly. Great equipment savings are available to you through ECHO and CAT. Through our programs with FCA and GM, there are huge savings on brand new vehicles. With gas prices rising, our Esso and Petro Canada programs can provide you with discounts on fuel to keep your vehicles running. Don’t forget about your insurance needs. Through the HortProtect program, you have access to great employee benefit packages as well as property and casualty insurance. And finally, if you are wondering about what courses you and your employees can take to further your knowledge, contact your provincial association to see what courses or seminars are available to you. These are only a few of the CNLA member savings program that you have access to by being a member of your provincial association. For any questions on the these or for more information on all our member savings program, contact Megan at megan@cnla-acpp.ca or 1-888-446-3499.

Class action suit against lawnmower makers reaches settlement

ost households buy a single lawnmower and it lasts them anywhere from five to 10 years. In our industry, they are a vital tool that are used almost daily for some companies, which makes this case so important. A settlement has been reached in a $7.5 million class action lawsuit against eight major lawnmower manufacturers. The suit alleges that these companies conspired together to make the lawnmowers sound more powerful than they actually were in order to charge more money from customers. The suit is against Briggs & Stratton, Electrolux, Honda, Husqvarna, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, MTD, Tecumseh and Toro which claims that the companies purposefully labeled their products to show a higher horsepower rating than what the lawnmower actually had.

The lawnmowers in question include thousands that were sold, 39 brand names that were purchased in Canada between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2012. People and companies have until May 22, 2019 to file a claim ranging from $15 to $55 per lawnmower by filling out the form on lawnmowersettlement.ca. For more information on the lawsuit, you can go to cbc.ca/news/canada/london/lawnmowerlawsuit-class-action-settlement-1.4987042.

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Canada Blooms 2019

anada Blooms presented by Mark’s Choice takes place at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, March 8-17, 2019. The Flower and Garden Festival, co-locating with the National Home Show, is traditionally the first sign of spring for Canadian gardenlovers. Come discover a paradise bursting with glorious gardens, green-thumb shopping, magnificent floral creations by Ontario’s best professional florists as well as the wondrous displays in the Toronto Flower Show competition which sees entries from both Canada as well as world-wide and hours of seminars and demonstrations from industry professionals.

Garden by J Garfield Thompson Landscape, Photo by Shoot Photographic

Pantone colour of the year

antone has announced Living Coral (Pantone 16-1546) as their colour of the year for 2019. Easily incorporated into any floral or landscape design for added elegance, some corresponding plant selections include amaryllis, bouvardia, calla lily, camellia, Dutch tulip and gerbera daisy. Any design can pop with the creative use of colour, so consider the use of Living Coral if you are feeling a creative block! Others with a keen eye and flair for good design will sit up and take notice of your creative use of this exciting new colour.

Grey to Green Toronto is less than 2 months away. You can look forward to hearing experts from green infrastructure, policy, architecture, and business give keynote addresses, take part in a number of classes, and sit in on some interesting panel discussions. Register at: greytogreenconference.org/registration

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Provincial shows throughout the year It can be challenging to keep track of all the trade shows that occur each year. We encourage you to mark your calendars now with the dates of these upcoming trade shows and conferences that are hosted by your provincial associations.

January

Landscape Ontario Congress

This show put on by Landscape Ontario in early January at the Toronto Congress Centre is a great way to start off the year. You can plan ahead by checking out what equipment you might need for the upcoming season or connect with different suppliers. Congress is the annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. Rated as one of North America's top-rated show for the green industry it features: • 600+ multinational vendors • 1,300+ exhibit booths covering 10 acres • 14,000+ attending green professionals • 60+ professional development sessions Next year’s event is scheduled for January 7-9, 2020 – be sure to mark your calendars now! Registration will be open in September. Go to locongress.com for more information.

February

everyone wants. This one-day event is jam-packed with everything you need to get excited about the upcoming season – education, awards and a fun evening! Everything is included in the registration including food, seminars, inspiration and a great opportunity to mix and mingle with peers and industry suppliers.

care industry. It is the largest trade show of its kind between Toronto and Vancouver with over 140 exhibitors located in one convenient location. With a relatively new tradition of rotating between Edmonton and Calgary, the 2019 GISC will be held November 14-15 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary.

No date has been set yet for next year, but we will be sure to announce it when it becomes available. For more information go to grow.mbnla.com.

November weather may be tough to predict, but you can count on the wealth of knowledge and expertise you will acquire at the GISC. To find out more about what you can expect, check out greenindustryshow. com.

September CanWest

In 2019, CanWest will be held on September 25th & 26th at Tradex in Abbotsford, BC. With the season for landscaping still underway, this is the perfect opportunity to find any tools, equipment, or supplies you may need to complete your projects. With a lot of work already completed, you can also use this show to think ahead for next year and see what changes you can make and how to better prepare yourself. CanWest is Western Canada’s premier horticultural trade show, connecting buyers and sellers throughout Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are exhibiting or attending, the website will provide you with all the information you need about CanWest. We look forward to hosting you at this year’s show. For more information, you can go to canwesthortshow.com.

Grow

November

GISC (Green Industry Show & Conference) Grow is hosted by the Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park in Winnipeg. The date for this year’s event was February 13, 2019. Building on the tradition of the Manitoba Green Show, Grow delivers more of what

The Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC) is Alberta's premier trade show for the landscape, greenhouse, nursery, garden centre, turf and tree

HortEast

The HortEast trade show, traditionally held each year in November, rotates between NS (Truro, 2018) and NB where Moncton will be the host city for 2019. HortEast is billed as the annual trade show for those who have an interest in the landscape industry in Atlantic Canada and surrounding areas focusing on seminars and exhibits for: • Landscape Design and Maintenance • Greenhouse and Nursery Operators • Tree Specialists • Garden Centre Operators • Lawn Care Specialists • Turf Producers Network with new and old friends at social events (welcome reception and kitchen party), learn at pre-show workshops and conference sessions, participate in industry exams and visit over 50 exhibitors from across Canada. To keep track of all the updates, go to horteast.com. Regardless if you attend one or all the tradeshows produced by your provincial associations, there is always something to be gained. Each of the shows strive to have something for everyone including landscapers, retailers, growers and suppliers. Contact your Provincial association to see what other events they have planed in the next couple of months.

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Member Services

Snow and Ice Risks

Program Update:

iven the challenges the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and associate provincial members face related to snow and ice liability, and obtaining cost-effective and sustainable insurance, the need for standardized Snow and Ice Operations Risk Management Guidelines has long been recognized. In October 2018, Marsh Risk Consulting worked together with the Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Committee to complete the first iteration of the CNLA Snow and Ice Operations Risk Management Guidelines document (‘the Guide’). For more information on the CNLA Snow and Ice Risk Management Guide, please contact the CNLA/Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Committee or go to cnla.ca/uploads/ pdf/snow-and-ice.pdf to read more. For business insurance, please contact Marsh Canada Limited at 1 888 949 4360 or cnla. hortprotect@marsh.com.

General Motors

As of December 1, 2018, members wishing to use the GM rebate program will be required to sign, along with their sales representative, a statutory declaration. This change in process has been put in place to protect the integrity of the program and each sale will now need to be accompanied by this form.

ave 15% on the lowest internet advertised price at participating Choice Hotels worldwide, on an available-room basis. To give you some background, Choice Hotels includes Comfort™, Quality®, Clarion® and a few others like the upscale Ascend Hotel Collection®.

The statutory declaration can be accessed on our website at cnla-acpp.ca. Once logged in, go to the member benefits section, then look under GM. For further assistance, feel free to contact Megan, at our member services department to obtain a copy. megan@cnla-acpp.ca

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Industry Human Resources December 2018 Day on the Hill

This past year, the CNLA Government Relations Committee put a concentrated effort into planning and executing a Day on the Hill to address topics of concern with several federal government agencies. A pre-meeting summit was held to determine the main topics that CNLA wanted to bring to the government’s attention for this round of meetings. The topics that were prioritized were: • Environment & Climate Change • Health – Research Air/Water/Heat/ Temperature • Heritage – National Garden • Public Services and Procurement – Professionalization / Canadian Landscape Standard / National Master construction Specification and Procurement Policy • Infrastructure and Communities

Seven CNLA delegates travelled to Ottawa to attend a total of six meetings over two days in December. While there, they were able to meet with five separate departments and 19 officials, including Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

The Departments that were visited include the Public Health Agency of Canada, National Capital Commission, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment Canada and the National Research Council of Canada. This was a successful and busy two Days on the Hill, providing the CNLA delegation with the opportunity to meet with key government officials who were able to provide great insights and contacts to move us further in the right direction. Many of industry’s priorities are not only shared but supported and we look forward to keeping communication open with them. CNLA has already planned the next Days on the Hill for February 12th and 13th. The Government Committee will be meeting with Employment and Social Development, Health Canada, Heritage Canada, Small Business and Export Promotion, Public Service and Procurement Accessibility to name a few. We will be joined by two new delegates to bring the views of industry to the meetings and we hope for these upcoming meetings to be just as successful and productive as December turned out to be. The CNLA Government Relations Committee continues to bring our message to the ears of government, to move forward on initiatives that have been planned, and to try to create changes for the betterment of not only our industry, but the health and lives of our country.

Participate in CNLA's 2018-2019 wage survey

NLA will be conducting their wage survey again beginning Nov 1, 2018 through to the end of March. The wage survey is an important tool which can help understand our industry across Canada. The information can be used to inform potential employees, potentially influence government and provide useful data to our member firms. As this wage survey is a continuation of the original project completed in 2014/15, we have the unique ability to start to analyze trends as well as provide solid business intelligence to help keep our member companies thriving and growing. For this survey to be successful, we recommend that the following information be prepared in advance of starting the survey to ensure the process is as painless as possible. The information you will need to prepare is as follows: •Average Base Hourly Wage: Total the number of employees working within a specific job description and divide that total by the average base hourly wage of those employees. Base Hourly Wage is the straight time pay not including overtime, shift premium, bonuses, benefits, profit sharing, payroll deductions, etc.

•Converting Salary into Base Hourly

Wage: Divide the total gross salary/week by 40 hours.

•Average Number of Hours Worked

Annually: Total the number of hours for all employees that do the job presently and divide by number of employees.

•Average Years of Employment within

Business: Total the number of years of employment of all the present employees that do the job and divide by the number of employees.

•Total Number of Employees: Total number of employees for that specific job.

Type in the link below to take the survey. surveymonkey.com/r/wage-survey2018 (left to right) Bill Stensson, Leslie Sison, Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Victor Santacruz, Bill Hardy, Ron Ross

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Supporting Women in Trades Conference

On November 6th and 7th 2018, CNLA staff Leslie Sison attended the Inaugural Supporting Women in Trades Conference in Halifax, developed and hosted by the Canadian Agriculture Foundation (CAF). The capacity for this event was originally set at 300 attendees, but due to overwhelming demand, it was extended to 350 and even then, people were turned away. The two-day event brought together a large gathering of women from all trades, young and old, who were interested in speaking about situations they face every day. What their hurdles are, what barriers they face and what can be done to make changes to improve the trades for women in general was the overall focus of the conference. The event was also attended by a number of men and government representatives interested in learning how they can support change. The conference started on a strong and positive note with keynote speaker, RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winner Mandy Rennehan. Mandy herself is a self-made, successful business owner and a strong female tradesperson who spoke about being a woman in the trades in an open, honest but also humorous way, which set the tone for the next two days. The objective of the conference was to address issues that women face in the trades and to work toward a way to create change. According to Statistics Canada, in 2016

there were 417,202 apprentices. Of these, only 51,576 were woman. This is just 12 percent representation. Over the two days, there were meetings, seminars and breakout groups to tackle the issues that women endure in the trades, as well as discussions on how to improve inclusivity and how to attract women to the trades. The stories of women in the trades are ones that need to be told, good or bad, if change is going to happen. What was learned from the focus groups? • Tradeswomen do not want to be singled out. • Most worksites need significant improvement. • Stereotypes, inappropriate language and abusive behaviour are all still commonplace. • Few forepersons or supervisors have the adequate training to support a respectful and harassment-free workplace. • Change is occurring, but slowly. • Worksite culture is a barrier to greater gender inclusion. Respectful workplaces have: • Committed leadership and a clear statement of respectful and inclusive principles. • Clear policies and procedures for reporting and mitigating issues. • Adequately trained site supervisors and forepersons on policy and procedures. There are a number of companies out there that are already making strides to enforce change and to provide tools to help train towards a positive and inclusive environment. Many trades are falling in numbers and women and underrepresented groups are the answer to many labour issues. The time has come to make these changes happen. The presentations from the conference and reference material can be found at caf-fca.org/presentations The popularity of the event was so great that proposals started during the event to plan the next one.

Supporting Women in Trades Conference June 17-18, 2019 Westine Bayshore Hotel Vancouver, BC

The decision was made to make this an annual event. Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum Canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has determined that they plan to hold it twice a year. The next conference will take place in June 17-18, 2019 in Vancouver, BC.

Mental Health Information As mental health becomes more recognized and understood, we wish to encourage people break the stigma and take care of themselves if they need help. In that effort, we wish to provide you with a list of mental help lines and websites.

What to expect when you call: The hardest part of asking for help is making the decision that you need help. If you reach out to a help line, you can expect some of the following: • All aspects of your conversations will be kept confidential. • There is no judgement. • You will be helped to understand what you can’t change and of what you can control and change. • Your concerns, worries and feelings will be listened to and understood. You will be allowed to speak freely. • You may be asked questions about your specific situation and and about your support systems (friends, family, professionals). • Help line support workers will help you prioritize your issues and will help determine what needs to be addressed and what can wait. They can problem solve with you and help you look at things from a different angle. • They can problem solve with you and help you look at things from a different angle. • Support workers will help you assess what has worked and what has not worked to deal with issues.

Mental Health Help Lines

British Columbia: 1-800-784-2433 Alberta: 1-877-303-2642 Saskatchewan: 1-800-667-4442 Manitoba: 1-866-367-3276 Ontario: 1-866-531-2600 Quebec: 1-866-277-3553 New Brunswick: 1-800-667-5005 Nova Scotia: 1-888-429-8167 Prince Edward Island: 1-800-218-2885 Newfoundland and Labrador: 1-888-7374668

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landscape industry

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Recently Awarded Landscape Industry Certifications Landscape Manager Hayley Chan, CLM

Technician-Hardscape Installation Josh Batchilder, CLT PEI Technician-Lawn Care Adam Elliotson, CLT

Technician-Ornamental Maintenance Troy Burke, CLT PEI

Professional Development Update on Certified Landscape Technician Tests

Since the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announcement to eliminate hands-on testing for the Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Technician exam, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and provincial nursery and landscape associations have dialogued with industry stakeholders and established that the majority of practitioners support a Canadian certification that includes hands-on testing.

Consequently, the decision was taken to Technician-Softscape Installation launch a new, Canadian certified landscape Victor Kulla, CLT BC technician test by January 2020. Technician-Turf Maintenance In keeping with CNLA and partner Breton Redmond, CLT NS associations’ commitment to excellence Written testing opportunities are in professional development, the new available on a monthly basis. Contact CLT test will preserve hands-on testing, your provincial office for more maintain and align tests with Red Seal information. Occupational Standards (RSOS) for the five sub-specialties; namely softscape and hardscape installation, turf and ornamental maintenance, and irrigation. We are also aiming to create a test that is streamlined with improved accessibility.

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Notably, the decision to launch a new CLT test will not affect other LIC designations; namely certified landscape designers, managers and company accreditation. Similarly, LIC members are still required to maintain their certification by submitting 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years. For information on Recertification, visit: cnla.ca/training/recertification Meanwhile, current CLT tests will continue to be offered for the remainder of 2019 as follows: • BC: June 14/15, October 4/5 • AB: Spring and summer dates TBD • ON: June 22, September 21 • ARCC: April 26/27, November 1/2 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to prove your professionalism. Take advantage of upcoming tests to become certified! Equivalency tests will be developed to ensure in-progress candidates transition seamlessly, from the current test, to earn

their designation when the new test is implemented. Periodic status updates will be provided on the new CLT test development. More information on CLT exam registration is available here: landscapeindustrycertifiedtechnician.ca/ certification/exam-registration.

Last call!

If your certification has lapsed, we want to give you one last chance to renew. Landscape certification will continue and is currently being revamped: • Becoming Canadian owned and controlled • Being aligned with the Red Seal Occupational Standard • Streamlined to be more convenient and accessible The new test will be launched in the beginning of 2020. Equivalency tests will be developed to ensure in-progress candidates transition seamlessly. CNLA has always and will continue to be the administering body for landscape certification in Canada. If you were certified in Canada and kept up your certification, you will automatically be grandfathered into the new program. Recertify now to avoid having to take the new test. Why must we recertify? • Many credible accreditation programs include recertification (e.g. Health Care, Accountants, Lawyers, HR Professionals, Arborists, Landscape Architects). • It is important to keep current with emerging information and technology. This is especially important in an evolving industry such as ours. • Recertification fees are directly invested back into the certification program and go towards promotion and continual upgrades. Please recertify to help build the critical mass of certified landscape technicians and increase public recognition towards our profession. For the recertification form, visit: cnla.ca/ uploads/pdf/Recertification-Form-2018. pdf. If you have any questions or want help with the form please contact Professional Development at CNLA; certification@cnlaacpp.ca, 1-888-446-3499 ext. 8620.

CNLA Newsbrief

Winter 2018

Growers Canada

CNLA joins stakeholder group in fight against box tree moth

The first finding of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Canada (Toronto) in the summer of 2018 has been confirmed by CFIA. Native to China, the box tree moth has since made its way to Europe and the UK, where it is a very destructive pest, quickly defoliating entire plants. CNLA and Landscape Ontario will work with stakeholder groups, including CFIA, OMAFRA and the City of Toronto, to determine the extent of spread and available control and/or eradication options. As it is an economically important plant to the nursery and landscape sectors, early control of this pest will be critical to maintaining consumer confidence in boxwood. Further details on this emerging issue will be made available to the grower industry as they become known, through your provincial and national trade association newsletters. Grower members have been requested to participate in a short survey. Contact Rita Weerdenburg (rita@cnla-acpp.ca) for more details.

Horticulture tour of South Africa

A three-day luxury safari caps a horticultural tour of South Africa, led by John and Kelly Schroeder of Valleybrook Gardens, this coming October. The 13 day itinerary includes visits to innovative and award winning garden centres, the beautiful, world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, spectacular Babylonstoren Garden, exclusive private gardens and much more. Having led three previous tours to South Africa, the Schroeders know first-hand what this incredible bucket list destination has to offer. Cape Town’s beautiful setting, historic wine regions and diversity of plant life all add to the appeal, as does the opportunity to travel with other nursery industry colleagues. For more information, contact John Schroeder at js@valleybrook.com, or call 1-800-824-1120.

Growers’ Canada PA, TN approve announces appointment CNLA’s boxwood blight certification program of Jamie Aalbers as boxwood blight is not a federally new Growers’ Manager Although regulated pest, several US departments of

After 15 years as the CNLA’s Grower Manager, Rita Weerdenburg has informed the Association of her intent to retire effective the end of April 2019. Growers’ Canada chair Anita Heuver (Eagle Lake Nurseries, AB) is pleased to announce that Jamie Aalbers has accepted the position of Growers’ Manager, a role he will assume on a full-time basis on May 1, 2019 following Rita's retirement. Rita was always willing to help out in any way that she could to those that asked and is a fountain of knowledge and expertise. Rita will be missed, but we wish her all the best. Jamie has an extensive background in the ornamental horticulture sector, primarily in the greenhouse floriculture industry, as a grower, mini-rose breeder, research director, trials manager and consultant. For the past 14 years, he has worked for both Flowers Canada and Landscape Ontario managing a portfolio that included research, business risk management and government relations. Jamie’s work experience also includes the management of greenhouse trials and SR&ED claims for a Niagarabased floriculture greenhouse. Noted Anita, “We extend our thanks to the hiring sub-committee members John Byland, Owen Vanstone, John Bakker and Joe Sturgeon for their assistance in the hiring process. Jamie and Rita have worked together on numerous industry projects over the years and we are confident that the transition will be a smooth one.”

agriculture, including PA and TN imposed separate state regulations requiring extra certifications of boxwood entering their respective states. As CFIA is not able to inspect or certify to state (as opposed to federal) regulations, suddenly Canadian boxwood producers found themselves unable to export boxwood plants to those states. After studying several options, CNLA submitted a formal proposal to PA’s Dept. of Agriculture, requesting they consider a CNLA-CNCI developed program and with third-party audit services to be provided by the Canadian Seed Institute (CSI). A confirmation was received from both PA and TN in early January. All growers of boxwood that wish to pursue the CNCI’s boxwood blight certification program so that they can access the PN and/or TN marketplace should contact Rita Weerdenburg (rita@cnla-acpp.ca)

Updates from CFIA Apple maggot

CFIA’s 2018 apple maggot survey in the BC interior found that no apple maggots were detected in 2017 or 2018 and the regulatory measures that CFIA put in place in 2015 in West Kelowna will be lifted this spring following three years of negative trap catches. The regulatory measures that were put in place in Kelowna in 2016 will remain in place for one more year, but will be lifted prior to 2020 if no apple maggot is detected in this area again in 2019.

Eastern filbert blight

It has been determined that both Anisogramma anomala (causal agent of eastern filbert blight) and Cydia latiferreana (filbertworm) are widespread in BC and that phytosanitary measures intended to prevent the introduction of the pests to BC are no longer justified. The CFIA has concluded that deregulation is the most appropriate course of action. Comments will be received by CFIA on or before March 15, 2019.

CNLA Newsbrief

Winter 2018

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CNLA Newsbrief

Winter 2018

Garden Centres Canada Canadian Business Sector Spotlight – Garden Centres

Canada’s garden centre retailers continue to face many challenges, including competition from mass merchandisers and box stores. Weather and (especially in Canada) seasonality are significant factors contributing to profitability as well. According to an article from gardencentermag.com, 90 percent of Canadian garden centres are single independent owners and most them have been in business for more than 15 years. The garden centre industry in Canada employees 10,138 people nationally. These garden centres are one of the largest distribution channels for nursery products, garden tools and supplies bringing in a total of 19.6 percent of total sales in their category according to a June 2018 article from ibisworld.ca titled “Nursery & Garden Stores - Canada Market Research Report”. Garden centres have managed to compete with large super-market chains and other competitors that are selling to consumers by way of convenience. They are fighting for those consumers by offering and selling specialty items in their gift shops and trendy outdoor décor, along with offering personalized professional advice that the other competitors cannot offer. They have industry knowledge and can give a more in-depth service by being able to talk to all aspects of what they are looking for which adds value to the consumer, where a large box store might send you to a different department.

External competitors challenge the garden centre industry to adapt to new selling strategies that distinguishes themselves.

This includes: hiring experienced workers, offering landscape design services, selfserve container creation stations, and even having a café on site for consumers for a distinct buying experience. People who may not be experienced but want to learn, is a great opportunity to promote green values and knowledge so they can use that in their own homes. With the cost of living on the rise, people have opted more for ‘staycations’ as opposed to travelling. This means revenue for garden centres that offer the products for households to upgrade their gardens or buy more household plants instead of taking a vacation. Garden centres have their challenges and are always facing competition. These circumstances are what independent owners use as motivation to be more creative with their business and aware of the top of trends to bring in the most revenue possible.

Retail Horticulturalist Online Training Program- GCC

For a limited time, CNLA and the Garden Centres Canada committee, will be offering the online training at no cost. Candidates that are looking to enroll, will also receive a hard copy of the retail horticulturalist manual, for the cost of shipping. You can access the registration form at: landscapeindustrycertifiedtechnician.ca under the certification tab, click on Retail Horticulturalist Exam and download the form at the bottom.

Preparing your store for the spring season

Spring is retail garden centres busiest season. Consumers are excited once spring arrives to get outside and start gardening, but is your garden centre ready? Here are some ideas to get you ready. Your fixtures are important. You should inspect them to fix or replace now, as opposed to when the store is busy and you don’t have an employee to pull away. Try and properly plan out where you will place plants, pots, and flats so you have the appropriate fixtures. Sturdy weather resistant displays are the ideal fixtures for garden centres.

Retail certification training continues to be offered online through the Retail Council of Canada, administered by CNLA. This program is designed for study at your own pace, allowing companies to register their employees to take the course at their own convenience and when they feel they are ready. This online training will help better prepare candidates wishing to take the Retail Horticulturalist exam, which is currently under review.

Your displays are vital. They should highlight your popular items and have your consumer base in mind. Always have the displays changing to introduce the latest gardening items and plants to attract new customers. Keep in mind, displays should be simple and arranged by colour, size, and shape. Your garden centre should be clean and have an organized layout. Try to plan your layout so customers pass through as many categories and displays for maximum exposure to your store.

There are 12 modules, within the online program: 1. Basic Plant Morphology 2. Basic Plant Needs 3. Customer Service Etiquette 4. Lawn Installation & Maintenance 5. Making the Sale 6. Pests and Diseases 7. Plant Hardiness 8. Plant Nomenclature 9. Planting & Design Principles 10. Pruning Methods and Techniques 11. Soil & Soil Nutrients 12. The Garden Centre Environment

Let your signage do the talking. Once your busy season starts, you may not have enough staff to be able to help every customer that comes through the door. When preparing signs, include the items price and some background to help consumers know what they are buying. This is providing assistance to consumers for a convenient shopping experience. Also, signage outside your garden centre is important, you want the consumers that pass by your location to know your open and ready for spring. We wish you a busy and successful season.

CNLA Newsbrief

Winter 2018

Landscape Canada

Pesticide regulation across Canada CNLA’s IPM and Minor-Use Coordinator,

Peter Isaacson, recently worked with the Landscape Canada Committee to create a summary of pesticide regulations across Canada (federal, provincial and municipal). This review paper, (Pesticide Regulations across Canada) available on CNLA’s website, outlines how the various levels of government regulate the pesticide industry in Canada and details how the provinces and municipalities restrict their use cosmetically. The regulation of pesticides in Canada is a complex process, involving various Acts, regulations, guidelines, directives and bylaws from all three levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal. The end goal is to ensure mitigation of risks associated with the use of pesticide products. While the involvement of federal and provincial governments is fairly straight forward, the added influence of municipalities further complicates this. Provincial/territorial jurisdictions may allow cities, towns and municipalities to enact by-laws which set further conditions on the use of pesticides, such as when and where certain types of pesticides (usually lawn, turf and garden products) may be used. This can make the job of green industry members who are responsible for the health and safety of clients’ urban landscapes very complicated when it comes to the selection and use of pesticide products. It is important that green industry companies familiarize themselves with both federal and provincial pesticide legislation and how they affect them as potential pesticide applicators – this is generally accomplished through provincial pesticide applicator certification and training. This training does not encompass municipal pesticide bylaws so companies must also ensure they are compliant with local municipal cosmetic bylaws where they operate. This becomes particularly important in those provinces without blanket restrictions such as British Columbia. Members are encouraged to review the summary document which includes information on provincial laws prohibiting non-essential pesticide use as well as municipal by-laws summarized by province.

National garden of Canada Update There have been some recent updates to the progress of the National Garden of Canada. On October 30th, CNLA staff attended the National Capital Commission Symposium “Gardens and Healthy Cities.” A day-long series of speakers addressed various topics about the importance of green in urban environments. Speakers from various botanical gardens in Canada, the Public Health officer for the City of Ottawa and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission spoke on the benefits and all agreed that Canada’s Capital City required a National Botanical Garden. A request for proposal has been issued for the creation of a permanent horticultural tourism attraction. CNLA in collaboration with Canadensis, The Canadian Tulip Festival, The Canadian Garden Council and the Canadian Garden Walk have formed a group that have submitted a proposal in early January of 2019. CNLA is actively following up and taking the necessary steps to make this a reality. More updates to come as developments become available.

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