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PRESIDENT’s MESSAGE Learn from politicians By Dave Braun LO president
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e’ve survived the provincial election. This election was held after one of the harshest winters and during one of the latest springs in recent memory. While we were all working as hard as possible trying to maximize our productivity, Ontario provincial candidates were working hard to get our votes. After watching all of the political ads, I got thinking, what if we in the industry acted like politicians? I think there’s something to be learned by a few glaring examples of what NOT to
do on the part of those who aren’t spared the luxury of anonymity. What pitfalls can we try our best to avoid, in order to quite un-politically, under-promise and overdeliver? Our pitfall is lying to get the job. You could say that George H. W. Bush was simply being overly optimistic when he uttered the now-famous words, “Read my lips: no new taxes.” The fact remains that he couldn’t, or didn’t deliver on that promise. One of the biggest problems that landscapers have is everyone wanting the job done early in the spring. Nobody wants to lose a job to a competitor, but if you know you won’t meet the deadline, taking it on is usually a mistake. I know a great landscape company that exudes integrity in everything they do, and they simply don’t overextend themselves. They are immediately upfront with what they’re capable
of and do not set themselves up for future failure by knowingly committing to an unattainable deadline. Sometimes, however, circumstances outside of our control throw a wrench in our plans. Whether you’re faced with an Iraqi dictator invading Kuwait like Bush, or a particularly wet spring, leaving little room for obstacles, it makes it difficult to keep overly optimistic commitments. I think George Bush would now agree that it’s better to under-promise because when you don’t, you nearly always feel sorry. Bill Clinton was one of the most penetrating voices to criticize Bush’s blatant over-promise, under-deliver tax pledge. “The mistake that was made, was making the ‘read my lips’ promise just to get elected,” Clinton told Bush in mid-debate. “You just can’t promise,” he continued, “something like that…if you know there’s a good chance that circumstances may overtake you.” Clinton didn’t know it at the time, but his own decision to shirk the truth in order to keep his voters (or in our case, customers) onside, would lead to the loss of his reputation. Instead of immediately admitting wrongdoing in the wake of the Lewinsky scandal, Clinton stared right into the camera and denied involvement with “that woman.”
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Like the effects of Clinton lying to the American people, lying to cover up an error further erodes the trust of your current customer and your credibility with potential CONSUMERS’ customers. People tend to willing to forandbe TRADE MEMBERS’ LOGO (i.e. Garden Centres, Website give, and the quicker we admit wrongdoing, Print/Media, etc.) the sooner our customers are likely willing to forget. Rob Ford continuously denied ongoing drug use. It was not until the most recent video showing direct evidence of very recent bad behaviour that Ford decided to check himself into rehab. My take away from this sad tale is that sometimes the truth hurts. We can’t be so defensive that we become deaf to criticism. Feedback from customers, even when negative, can often create opportunity for improvement, which allows us the opportunity to improve. Sometimes the most TRADE ASSOCIATION LOGO glaring sources of inspiration for how to do better are from those who are supposed to be leading the way. If we can learn from the mistakes of public figures like politicians, even though it’s impossible to be perfect, we’re setting our sights in the right direction. Dave Braun may be reached at dbraun@landscapeontario.com.
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Chapter volunteers from the Ottawa Cancer Survivors’ Park maintenance attended the at the ceremony on Garden Days. Recipients are shown in photo, from left, Heidi McLaren, Lindsay Landscapes; Sarah Johnston, Greenlife; Andrew Burgess, Natural Impressions Landscaping; Chris Burns, Clintar Landscape Management Ottawa; Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Jim Curran, Lafleur de La Capitale; Ed Hansen, Hansen Lawn & Gardens; Janice Ife, Algonquin College Horticultural Industries Program; Ed Lawrence, Ken Stevens, Manotick Tree Movers and Martha Walsh, Ottawa Chapter coordinator.
City honours Ottawa Chapter on Garden Days By Martha Walsh
Volunteering time, experience and materials to beautify and maintain public gardens is a regular activity for members of the Ottawa chapter. On June 13, the Chapter received special recognition from the City of Ottawa, when Mayor Jim Watson officially proclaimed the day as the first official Garden Day in Ottawa, coinciding with National Garden Days. The ceremony was held at Ottawa city hall. Along with the Chapter’s long list of community projects, individual Landscape Ontario members were honoured by the mayor. The impressive list of Chapter projects contains man hours freely given Cancer Survivors’ Park, the Day of Tribute at the National Military Cemetery at
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Beechwood, the CHEO Dream home, the CHEO Healing Garden and The Ronald McDonald House. Along with giving their time to the gardens, members provided teaching opportunities to students in the horticultural industries program. Students were given the great opportunity to actively participate and gain valuable experience. Each member has his own personal reason for volunteering, but as a group, Ottawa Chapter members continue a tradition of volunteering time and resources to our nation’s capital public green spaces. National Garden Days is a three day, coast to coast Canadian celebration of activities and events for gardening enthusiasts, families, schools and tourists to enjoy public and private gardens and gardening experiences. It takes place yearly
on the Friday before Father’s Day. Ottawa’s official Garden Days celebrated the community’s garden culture and heritage, and the local horticultural industry in our nation’s capital. The public was encouraged to visit their favourite garden, their local garden centre or travel to a local garden destination to celebrate. Mayor Watson presented certificates to Ottawa Chapter President Ed Hansen, Canadian gardening radio personality Ed Lawrence and Canadian Garden Council executive director Michel Gauthier. The following Ottawa Chapter members were acknowledged and given certificates for their volunteer work to beautify Ottawa public green spaces: Hansen Lawn and Gardens, Lafleur de la Capitale, Greenscape Watering Systems, Clintar Landscape Management Ottawa, Natural Impressions Landscaping, The Professional Gardener, Lindsay Landscapes, Greenlife, Horticare Landscaping, Manotick Tree Movers, CityScape, Algonquin College Horticultural Industries Program, Geosynthetic Systems, Green Unlimited, Weedman Ottawa, Peter
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The Day of Tribute at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood is one of Ottawa Chapter’s most popular volunteer projects.
Smit & Sons, Zone 5 Landscaping and Property Maintenance, Surgenor Truck Centre, Garden Creations of Ottawa, A Cultivated Art, Jason Smalley Landscape Design, Janice Ife Algonquin College, Les Enterprises Prebbel Enterprises and Maple Leaves Forever. The following Ottawa garden groups were also recognized: Friends of the Central Experimental Farm, The Friends of the Maplelawn Garden, Ottawa FieldNaturalists Club/Fletcher Wildlife Garden, Barbara Harris and Ann MacDonald The Hope Garden, Nepean Allotment Gardens Association, Vanier Beautification, Vanier Community Gardens, Orleans Community Gardens, Bayshore Park Community Gardens, Michele Heights
Community Garden, Greely Gardeners, Osgoode Museum – Garden Committee, Kanata Research Park Family Centre, Kanata North Community Garden, The Children’s Garden, Brewer Park Community Garden, Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society, Canadensis Botanical Garden Society, Russell Avenue Gardens and Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club. The event also included the dedication of a native maple tree at Ottawa City Hall in the name of Maple Leaves Forever. It was donated by Ottawa chapter member Ferguson Forest Centre, to commemorate the inaugural Ottawa Garden Day. For more information on Garden Days including provincial and national celebrations visit www.gardendays.ca.
The 2nd Annual Canada’s Garden Days was extended to three full days this year, from June 13 -15. A Private Member’s Bill was introduced to the House of Commons in April to establish National Garden Day, to be held the Friday before Father’s Day of each year. Landscape Ontario’s director of public relations Denis Flanagan has been named provincial spokesperson for Canada’s National Garden Days. The event celebrated the importance of private and public gardens and the role they play in promoting good environmental stewardship, and all the benefits related to gardens and gardening. Garden Days was celebrated from coast to coast this year in nearly 75 venues. Events were held across Canada from Guelph, where the university celebrated its 50th anniversary, to St. John’s, Nfld. Appropriately, Ottawa hosted the most events, including the presentations at city hall honouring volunteers. To see all the Garden Days events, go to http://gfl.me/x29Z.
Volunteers who worked on the Ronald McDonald House Garden received congratulations from the Ottawa mayor. They are from left, Mayor Jim Watson; Tim Kearney, Garden Creations of Ottawa; Ed Hansen, president of the Ottawa Chapter and radio personality Ed Lawrence.
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Blitz team installs new plantings around the Bethell gazebo, to enhance an area planned to house memorial plaques. Volunteers from varied backgrounds worked efficiently with both specialized equipment and hand tools.
Caledon landscape blitz beautifies Bethell Hospice “The wind blowing in the grass reminds me of my childhood.” That simple statement was from a resident of Bethell Hospice in Caledon. She was talking about native gardens surrounding the hospice, located in the village of Inglewood. The MacDougall garden project at the hospice was designed with native plants and low maintenance as guiding principles. The gardens are completely naturalized, attracting birds, butterflies and wildlife. They were planned to be maintainable by volunteers, and to prevent the need for noisy power equipment. The garden was very successful at connecting residents with nature for several years. However, it came time for some professional help. Audrey Partridge, of LO member company Juergen Partridge, has been involved with Bethell for seven years, and is a leading volunteer on its landscape committee. On May
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31, she organized a massive landscape blitz comprised of area contractors, suppliers and volunteers. Combined, the Saturday morning effort enhanced the gardens with over $40,000 worth of work from about 30 volunteers. Landscape companies brought in so much equipment, it had to be staged at the library parking lot next door. The meadow gardens had become challenged by opportunistic invasive species. In addition to weeding, blitz participants created a shrub and mulch barrier. Others installed new plantings around the hospice’s gazebo. While blitz volunteers ranged from landscape professionals to their family members to community volunteers, all observed safety measures and worked together smoothly and efficiently. “This is very well organized. There is no standing around here,” said Ron Sikkema of Caledon’s B.P. Landscaping.
By mid-morning, work was ahead of schedule, and set-up for a thank you barbecue was well under way. Audrey Partridge believes in the gardens as a living expression of Bethell’s mission. But she has larger visions: “We could consider using this garden in WSIB return-to-work programs.” She also sees the project as an opportunity for industry to educate the public on native gardens. Area companies participating, or providing donated or at-cost product, included B.P. Landscaping and Snow Removal, Bolliger Landscapes, Brookdale Treeland Nurseries, CJ Blower Truck Services, G. Edick & Sons Landscape Contractors, Glen Echo Nurseries, Gro-Bark, Juergen Partridge, Ms Plants, Owens Shrub and Tree Care, Peel Landscape Depot, Riverdale Farm & Forest and Vanhof & Blokker. Audrey Partridge singled out Owen Goltz of Riverdale and Sheilagh Crandall of Ms Plants for special appreciation. On the industry level, the co-operation seen at Bethell on May 31 is inspiring. Equally inspiring is the thrill a resident reported at seeing seven orioles from his window.
Perry Molema garden opens to the public By Robert Ellidge
A memorial garden honouring the man who spent his life sharing his passion for water gardening was officially opened in downtown Chatham on May 31. The Perry Molema Memorial Garden, at the corner of King and William Streets, realizes Molema’s dream to one day beautify the downtown core while giving the local community, his friends and family a place to stop, relax, reflect and enjoy the type of water garden he traveled the world to create and promote. Molema’s family, friends, colleagues and local officials gathered to share stories of the man who was so influential on their daily lives. “This garden really is here for everyone,” said Sherry Molema, Perry’s wife. “The garden is a reminder of his life, and our life with him.” Chatham Mayor Randy Hope called the new park one of the most prestigious areas in the community. The mayor added the park is a good example of how great things can happen in the downtown area when volunteers and the business sector come together to make a positive change. Molema was 56 when he died in 2012 of injuries sustained in a car crash in Chatham. He was the owner and operator of Colonial Nurseries and Garden Centre, and president of Aquascape — Ontario. Aquascape’s Greg Wittstock from Chicago talked about visiting Chatham without Perry around. “This garden is here as a permanent, living testament to his love of water gardening and for living life.” Wittstock also acknowledged the work of Aquascape’s Sasha Hunter and Chuck Catton, who spearheaded the project with the help of many volunteers and businesses who donated their time, materials and money to complete the project. Landscape Ontario executive director Tony DiGiovanni shared Perry’s influence on his life and the landscaping industry. “Perry actually taught me how to perceive the world in a positive way,” says DiGiovanni, who then recalled a story Perry had shared about a client of Colonial Nurseries. “We are really in the business of enhancing people’s lives,” Molema told DiGiovanni, who now shares that realization with everyone and anyone he talks to. “Perry obviously practiced what he preached,” said DiGiovanni, “because he
enhanced many people’s lives.” Ernest Williams from Aquascape said, “A day like this just happens because of the folks who love Perry, love the industry and work together to beautify a community for everyone to enjoy.” Long-time friend and colleague Stuart Gilles, from New Brunswick, said, “I am sure he would say it’s a very peaceful and tranquil place where he would be proud to leave his spirit.” A plaque honouring Molema was unveiled by his wife Sherry, and daughters Melissa and Lindsay. Dan Garlatti from Garlatti Landscaping said Perry was the reason he got into ponds and gardens and is proud to say he knew Perry. Don Tellier, formerly of St. Clair College
and now president of Landscape Ontario’s Windsor Chapter, said Molema was a huge supporter of the Chapter’s events, the college and of the Windsor Essex Kent area in general. “He will be sorely missed,” said Tellier. Paul Rancourt, from Tydan Landscape, said Molema introduced him to rainwater harvesting and pond building to create beautiful water features 17 years ago. Rancourt contributed to the installation of the memorial garden. Joe Genovese from Genoscape, stated, “I owe everything to Perry for showing me what kind of passion he and others had about water.” Funding of the garden began with a $5,000 donation from Landscape Ontario that eventually became a nearly $250,000 memorial, all donated by friends, family and co-workers. The garden showcases large rocks and water features. It now serves as an attraction to the area, can accommodate weddings, or simply provide a place for someone to relax.
Past and current members of the Windsor Chapter attended the official opening of the Perry Molema Memorial Garden ion May 31.
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Trial Garden Manager Rodger Tschanz says some great new colours are featured in new petunias being trialed at the LO home office in Milton. See them for yourself on Aug. 21 at the open house.
See latest plants at Trial Garden open house The 2014 version of the Trial Garden at Landscape Ontario will be home to an open house on August 21. The garden features plants from major growers that haven’t hit the market, providing an opportunity to view up close how the the annual and perennials perform. Once again, new and tried and true annuals and perennials and roses will be
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on display for evaluation and perusal at jointly operated Landscape Ontario and University of Guelph trial beds at LO’s home office in Milton. The open house in Milton runs from 9 a.m. to noon and then at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute in Guelph from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. When coming to this year’s open
house, feel free to bring along your greenhouse grower or client, so you can discuss plant options and get new ideas. There will be a short speaker program in the morning. Tours of the trial garden will immediately follow the speaker program. The finalized schedule will be available in early August. Both trial sites are open during business hours to allow you to view plant performance throughout the season. This year displays include an extensive planting of New Guinea and hybrid impatiens and sample plantings of Rex begonias and other begonia types, to demonstrate the potential of these plants as alternatives for Impatiens walleriana in shade situations. There is also a a small sample planting testing three gerbera cultivars in the landscape, and a bed highlighting new releases of vegetables from Syngenta with potential for urban applications The Proven Winners display bed highlights new releases from this company, including new cleome, lobularia and euphorbia, while the Goldsmith Seeds display bed has new releases of petunias, violas, cuphea, gazania and pelargoniums. The Pelargonium bed is primarily a display of new, vegetatively propagated Pelargoniums (geraniums) and the petunia bed shows exciting new colours of both seed and vegetatively propagated petunias. There is also a perennial display with new additions from Jelitto Seeds and Proven Winners. The extensive calibrachoa display is featured in large planter boxes. There is also a drought tolerant annuals display bed. As part of the trial garden open house, an Ontario Parks Association competition will allow municipal parks staff to showcase their talents, and it won’t take a lot of effort or cost anything to participate. All you have to do is complete a form and submit a photo of your favourite median planting, container or hanging basket garden, small garden display, medium or large garden display, or floral art display. Stay tuned to the Landscape Ontario website or enews, or the Ontario Parks Association website or eblasts for details about the judging criteria and how to submit an entry for this contest, or alternatively contact Shelley May, OPA Office Manager, at 905-864-6182, ext. 6710, or shelley@ontarioparksassociation.ca. Contact Rodger Tschanz, Manager of the Trial Gardens, at rtschanz@uoguelph. ca with any questions about the open houses, or if interested in participating in some way with the trial garden program.
Van Dongen family business improves with each generation For three generations, the Van Dongen family has been in the business of enhancing people’s lives. It began in 1953 when Michael and Petronella Van Dongen arrived in Canada from Holland. Shortly after, the couple with their two daughters Helen and Suzanne and son Adrian, purchased their first nursery on Dundas Street, near Dixie Road in Mississauga. It wasn’t too long before the young lawn care business evolved into a complete garden centre. Over the next number of years, other nurseries were purchased in Newcastle, Caledon, Oakville and two in the Milton area. Landscaping services grew, as well. Adrian and his wife Agnes took over the Mississauga location in 1981, while Michael and Petronella moved to the Trafalgar Road location in Hornby. In 1987, the garden centre in Mississauga was uprooted and moved to the Trafalgar Road location, as the Mississauga site was sold for development. Today, Van Dongen Landscaping and Nurseries in Hornby has become a destination garden centre. “We have worked hard to make the garden centre a place where people can find quality plants, quality merchandise and everything else to make people’s outdoor living space the best that it can be,” says third generation family member Michael Van Dongen CHT. Visitors can spend a great deal of time browsing through the large areas and various floors in the store well stocked with plants and trees, high quality furniture, indoor and outdoor decorations and garden accents. Van Dongen’s also offers design and landscaping services. The company employs 60 seasonal and 20 fulltime employees. Michael Van Dongen says the heritage of his grandparents inspires him to keep improving the business. “We work to ensure that the original philosophy continues in all that we do.” Recently Michael’s schedule is even busier with the addition of a new baby and taking the chair of the Garden Centre Sector Group. “I have learned so much about our industry since my involvement with the sector group,” he says. This year the sector group has taken on the responsibility of overseeing Garden and Floral Expo. “When industry members leave Expo, we want them to take away great ideas on how they can improve their business,” says Van Dongen. “The sector group is working to maintain the many popular features of Expo, while listening to industry members on what changes they would like to see in order to improve the trade show and conference.” Right now Van Dongen’s is busy making up for a slow spring. “Spring was slow, but then May was a great month and we expect that to continue right on through the season,” says Van Dongen. He’ll then be ready with his secAdrian Van Dongen, president, tor group committee members to and Michael Van Dongen, focus on Expo set to go on supervisor, are leading the garden Oct. 22 – 23. centre into the future.
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The stone stairway is just one of the many new and renovated structures built by Dean McClellan and his crew at Saugeen First Nation, near Southampton.
Dry stone course completes inspiring project at Saugeen Dean McClellan, well-known by many LO members for his work on dry stone displays at the past few Canada Blooms, has held courses and special projects across Canada. He says the latest project at Saugeen First Nation, near Southampton, “is one of the most exciting things I’ve ever been involved in.” On May 22, the first of many phases
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to restore the stone and landscaping at the Saugeen First Nation #29 Amphitheatre was celebrated. Then on May 24 and 25, McClellan held a two-day introductory dry stone walling course similar to what he held at LO last summer. “About 20 members of the public attended the course, as well as all 10 of the Saugeen walling students. And, we even had other nearby reserves send
some folks down to take part,” says McClellan. He and Andrew Loudon, master craftsman and chief examiner for the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, were instructors. LO is the agent for the British Dry Stone Walling Association. They were joined by fellow professionals Patrick Callon, Kenny Davies and Menno Braam. All three took part in the certification course last year at LO and at the Willowbank School of Restoration Dry Stone Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake. At the unveiling of the amphitheatre, local dignitaries, elders, residents, students, traditional drummers and dancers all marveled at the new staircase that led them to the amphitheatre seating. Chief Randall Kaghee welcomed everyone to the celebration, noting it was a privilege to have guests join the Saugeen First Nation to acknowledge the hard work that has taken place over the past several months. Said McLellan, “There is nothing like this site anywhere. It is incredible and there are other stonemasons who are volunteering to come here just for the chance to work on it.” “The men of Saugeen are just learning this craft and I’ve rarely seen this level of craftsmanship for those just beginning.” Loudon. Young Saugeen First Nation men are very excited about the the project and learning a new skill that is almost an art form. “I am going to stay with this project as long as I can,” said Nathan Thompson. “I have learned so much and am honoured to be part of this.” Under the leadership of Dean McLellan, Canada’s first and only Master Craftsman, the crew trained from Nov. 18 to Feb. 14, when they began the restoration work. “The men have been great to work with,” said McLellan. “The winter was a long, hard one this year working under the tent with the amount of snow we had.” “It’s a privilege to be involved,” Loudon said at the unveiling. “I only got here yesterday, but I was following along with the progress online, and I was really impressed. Nothing could have prepared me for how good it actually is. I’m really proud of what they’ve achieved and what they continue to achieve... it’s absolutely fantastic.” Saugeen First Nation’s Program Manager and Employment and Training Officer, Jennifer Kewageshig, said the crew will continue to plant shrubs and flowers to showcase the staircase with colours that reflect the culture of Saugeen First Nation.
The new dry stone teepee is a memorial built by the men in remembrance of the missing First Nation women. It will be circled by a garden and planted.
“What’s great about this project,” she said, “is it started as a training program and has turned into an apprenticeship program. Many hope to do stonewalling as a trade,” Kewageshig added. It is
anticipated that it will take three to four years to complete the restoration project. Also present at Thursday’s celebration was Saugeen First Nation elder, Vern Roote who led the audience in prayer.
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The prayer was followed by drumming from the boy drummers of G.C. Huston and St. Joseph’s schools in Port Elgin, and Bruce Smoke and his family who make up the Smoke Trail drummers and dancers of Alderville First Nation. Upper Canada Stone from Barrie donated almost 50 tons of stone to the event. LO member Perry Hartwick, a coowner of the quarry, came to see the event and view the amphitheatre under construction. Five of the Saugeen wallers took their level 1 certification. “I’m happy to say that they all passed, which will allow them to try for their level 2,” said McClellan. The next showcase for McClellan is the Willowbank Dry Stone Festival, Sept. 15 -18 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. There will be courses open to the public, as well as vendors, carvers, live music, and great food. The first Canadian National Dry Stone Walling Championship will also take place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, along with another test day for interested wallers to try for their level 1 or 2 certification. For more information, contact Dean McClellan at 519-321-1586, or hlmasonry@ehtel.ca.
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Owner Jeff Ronhaar and his staff celebrated the company’s 20th anniversary in June.
Jeff’s Lawn Care celebrates 20 years of success The employees at Jeff’s Lawn Care in Binbrook have such high regard for company owner Jeff Ronhaar that they wanted to surprise him by celebrating the 20th anniversary of his company. “Jeff is low-key when it comes to cen-
tering himself, so we did it for him,” says Melanie Morris, Jeff’s Lawn Care’s office administrator. “He deserves a pat on the back once in a while.” Jeff’s Lawn Care was started by Ronhaar at the age of 21. After completing
a small business management course at Mohawk College in Hamilton, and continuing to work three other part-time jobs, the company was officially formed in June 1994. The original client base included family, friends and homeowners from the newspaper routes where Ronhaar delivered the Hamilton Spectator while in school. Many of these people remain loyal clients to this day. Now the company has 25 trucks and a Smart car, with 60 employees. Jeff’s
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Landscapers assist river
Over one week in April, landscapers Derek Lippert CLP and J.P. Bartle of Quiet Nature in Ayr took to the water to raise money for the Grand River Conservation Authority. The pair paddled their canoe for approximately 60 hours down the river to Lake Erie. The trip measures about 275 km. The duo’s efforts raised nearly $3,500. Lippert says, “That equals about 700 trees to be planted along the Grand River watershed. Awesome stuff!” Both Lippert and Bartle made the trip last year, but were not able to travel as far because of low water levels in the Grand, the result of a dry season. This year was a different story with lots of rain, resulting in a longer route and more challenging waters to work through. “Everything we have is dependent on the river, from agriculture to flushing toilets. We need to realize this and manage it properly, which is what the GRCA does. It’s an ideal partner,” says Lippert.
After a day of written exams, it’s on to the hands-on portion of the Landscape Industry Certified test sites.
Landscape Industry Certified exams begin this August at Landscape Ontario home office in Milton. The two days of exams include written tests on Aug. 12, and practical testing on Aug. 13. Following the August tests, the next opportunity to take the exam is on Sept. 25 and 26 at Kemptville College, followed by tests at Ridgetown College on Oct. 24 and 25. Writ-
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All snow and ice removal contractors and affiliated suppliers, save the date of Tues., Sept. 16, and attend the 2014 Snowposium — LO’s Snow and Ice Sector Group’s Snow and Ice Conference and Expo — at the Landscape Ontario home office site. This popular annual event features conference sessions from 8:30 a.m. until noon, then attendees are treated to lunch. After lunch, the outdoor trade show with 30-plus vendors features snow and ice removal equipment, technology and affiliated products and runs until 4 p.m. The conference topics include Contract Management, The Real Scoop on Insurance Claims, Rules of the Road, Health and Safety Issues, Material Supply Issues and Best Practices in Material Reduction. The outdoor trade show will also include a calibration and research demonstration. Conference pass includes morning sessions, lunch, trade show admission and outdoor demonstrations. Registration is now open and is $75 per member, and $100 per non-member if completed by Sept. 5. After that date, prices go up. The trade show is free to attend, but pre-registration is requested, and lunch may be purchased onsite for $16.95 per person. Details and registration can be found at www.snowposium.com.
Show your stuff at Awards of Excellence
This industry is literally bursting with exceptional talent and creativity. Each year I have the privilege of sitting in each of the judging panels for the Awards of Excellence programs; it is an educational and memorable highlight. The level of craftsmanship and creativeness continues to grow. Our members make us so proud. Now it’s time to show it off. Entries are now being accepted until Oct. 1 into LO’s Awards of Excellence Construction, Maintenance and Design programs. Take photos and start the online entry process now; don’t wait until the deadline. Last year I wrote this reminder and mentioned my appreciation for the inventive excuses for extension requests; thank you for your outstanding (and imaginative) replies. The best part of this job is getting to know our members better. Submissions can be made at www. loawards.com. You will find entry guidelines, eligibility requirements and categories of entry. To submit, you will require a user name and password. If you have not already created one with Landscape Ontario’s online system, you may create one when you start this process. You can work on your entry and log out and back in at any time before the Oct. 1 deadline. Until you have entered payment information, your entry is not officially submitted. When you login, you will need the following to complete your entry: • Contact information of person entering on behalf of company • .jpg photographs of the project, minimum of six and maximum of 15 • A point-form project summary, describing what you were trying to achieve with your project, including any quirks or conditions imposed by the property owner, conservation authority, etc. • You will be prompted to print an Authorization Signatures form during your submission. The client/property owner needs to sign this • Credit card information for payment If you have not entered before or need some help or have questions, let me know and I will be happy to walk you through the process. It’s kristen@landscapeontario.com, or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 321. — Kristen McIntyre CHT
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Inspired Design Day begins with a demonstration featuring the most popular new design trends and techniques for Winter Floral Arrangements. The demo will run from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Theatre. In the afternoon, join the floral-fun again from 2 to 2:30 p.m. as five floral designers battle against the clock — and one another— to claim the Inspired Designer title. Cheer them on as they create breathtaking bouquets in just 20 minutes! The Inspired Design Contest will be judged in co-operation with the Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA). More details on the 2014 Garden and Floral Expo schedule of events and registration information can be found at www. loexpo.ca.
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For many attending Expo, it’s all about design. Whether on the trade show floor or attending events such as Design Day, Expo has it all.
Get Inspired at Garden and Floral Expo’s Design Day
Landscape Ontario and Canadian Florist magazine are partnering to deliver a program tailored for retail florists at the 15th anniversary edition of Garden and Floral Expo in 2014. ‘Inspired Design Day’ will kick off Expo on Oct. 22, bringing retailers together with floral designers to learn about the most popular floral trends and techniques, and showcase the wealth of creative talent in the industry. “We expect plenty of excitement for
the new Inspired Design Day created through our new partnership with Canadian Florist magazine. Together we are committed to providing an outstanding experience for florists and garden centre retailers with floral departments.” comments Heather MacRae, Director of Events and Trade Shows at Landscape Ontario. “Design, in any aspect of retailing, from floral design to actual retail store layout, is a specialized discipline that inspires customers and motivates them to buy. The success of inspired designs can be measured in the activity at the cash register.”
How do you serve the needs of Landscape Ontario Chapter members within a district that encompasses a geographic area twice as large as all the other Chapters in the association? If you are the Georgian Lakelands Chapter, you hold meetings in three distinct areas. If you placed all other eight LO Chapter areas together and doubled it, it still would not come close to covering the vast expanse of land within the Georgian Lakelands Chapter boundaries. Most LO Chapters hold monthly meetings in the same location to allow for a comfort level of consistency. This year, Georgian Lakelands Board of Directors has decided to host meetings in three areas within the Chapter’s boundaries. It is one way to address the vast geographic expanse. Meeting locations will include Barrie, Collingwood and Huntsville. Another issue the Georgian Lakelands Board of Directors wanted to address
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was how to provide meetings for members who have to drive almost a day to reach the meeting site? This Chapter has a member in Fort Frances, which is 17.5 hours from Barrie. The solution was to use the latest information technology to benefit these members. The board of directors is working to create live streaming of meetings so that members from afar can actively participate. Also new to the Georgian Chapter is Communications Coordinator Martha Walsh. She adds her new position to her duties as Coordinator for Ottawa Chapter and Manager of GreenTrade Expo since 2010. Walsh will work with the Board and event chairpersons to support them in the planning, organizing, promotion and participating in Chapter events. Walsh is looking forward to working with the Georgian Lakelands board and members. Sponsorships are available for meetings and events. For more information, contact Walsh at mwalsh@landscapeontario. com, or call 1-800-265 5656, ext. 2368.
My name is Shawn Adams. I work for a landscaping company, which is a member of Landscape Ontario. I have bi-polar ll disorder, which has been quite a journey for me over the last 20 years. I am coming back for my fourth season with the same landscaping company. This is the longest I have been at one job in my life. Often times, individuals such as myself with a mental disorder find employment quite difficult. It is often hard to balance work and managing the symptoms that are often so prevalent. I have been through numerous other jobs and am proud I have been able to stay with the same job for this long. Landscaping offers me a great avenue to express my emotions through my work. Cutting the perfect line, shaping plants and pruning hedges are just some of the things that motivate me to push through whatever negative thoughts I am dealing with at the time. I get great satisfaction leaving a good finished product for the customer and I enjoy the interaction on a daily basis with them. The company I work for made me
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lead hand last year, and I seem to have a knack for leadership. I am proud of myself with how I carried out my duties. I still struggle with many aspects of bi-polar throughout the season, but I find a way to get through. Being outside in the fresh air and taking in the natural surroundings really helps maintain a balance in my life. I am so thankful to the company for enabling me to do something I love and to have success at a job. The landscaping industry has given me a sense of purpose and I hope to continue to grow as a professional. I wanted to share with others. I think it is important to spread mental health awareness and the positive impact landscaping can have. About 2.5 per cent of the population in Canada suffers from some form of bipolar disorder. The LO team is doing a fantastic job representing the industry as a whole. Keep up the good work. Shawn Adams
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ASSOCIATION NEWS ada Blooms Flower and Garden Festival. Canada Blooms takes place from Mar. 13 through to March 22, 2015 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. Canada Blooms showcases the best garden designers and builders in the nation and this will be your opportunity to create a space that will inspire, express and captivate the attention of over
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Ever thought about taking on the challenge of building a garden at Canada Blooms? A call has gone out for garden builders at Canada’s largest flower and garden festival.
Come join us and celebrate our 2015 theme ‘Let’s Play,’ ” says DiGiovanni. “We are currently accepting confirmation of intent to build a feature garden at Canada Blooms from recognized and respected landscape architects, designers and design/build firms. If you are interested in designing or building a garden in 2015 please complete the form found at http://gfl.me/x29X and return it to us by July 8, at info@canadablooms.com or via fax at 416-447-1567,” says LO’s executive director. DiGiovanni cautioned there is limited space available. By indicating your interest in early July, it will place your name on a short list to submit a proposal, which will take place between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15. “This will also help both garden builders and Canada Blooms connect with potential sponsors who can partner together to create an amazing experience for all,” says DiGiovanni. Successful eligible candidates will receive assistance, because just as the festival builds interest for your organization, it also promotes the entire industry. Successful candidates receive the following: • Complimentary space • Sand for construction • Mulch for garden beds • Access to volunteer labour • Access to environmentally friendly propane-powered machinery • Water for maintenance and water features • Forced plant material, at their visual peak, at wholesale prices • Up to 15 complimentary tickets • Promotion in the Canada Blooms magazine presented to all attendees • Link to your organization on the Canada Blooms Website, Canada Blooms.com, with over 11 million visits • Opportunity to participate in scheduled ‘face to face’ appointments with potential clients • An Awards Competition that includes exciting marketing campaigns for the best of the best! • Support in finding sponsors No other show in the world offers so much assistance. You can spend thousands of dollars paying for advertising space or other media and your message will only last a short time. Or, you can build a garden at Canada Blooms and create an emotional impression that will last a lifetime.
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VOLUNTEER PROFILE John Lamberink enjoys volunteer time while helping improve his industry A strong advocate of smart water control systems, it’s appropriate that John Lamberink CIT of Aquality Irrigation and Illumination in Acton is profiled this month for his volunteer efforts. Lamberink has been a volunteer member of the Landscape Ontario Irrigation Sector Group since 2007. This year the group is calling for irrigation companies to celebrate July as Smart Irrigation Month. Says Lamberink, “All industry professionals and businesses are encouraged to find creative ways to participate in Smart Irrigation Month by promoting irrigation
practices and technologies that can minimize peak water use, reduce demands on infrastructure and communicate the role that efficient irrigation plays in long-term sustainability of water resources.” Lamberink says he was encouraged by the late Mark Storey to become a member. “If you knew Mark, you know how assertive he could be and the language he used to talk me into getting involved.” Since then, Lamberink has been a director on the Irrigation Sector Group and the Environmental Stewardship Group, along with other focus groups that are created through the two groups he
belongs to. “I do as much as time permits,” he says. With many great memories of his time volunteering over the years, Lamberink says the networking and camaraderie of fellow volunteers are two areas he benefits from. He says discussing challenges he and his peers face is a huge benefit. Looking at the big picture for the industry, Lamberink says that Smart Irrigation Month is a way the LO sector group can increase awareness of the value of efficient water use and grow demand for water-saving products, practices and services. “We (Irrigation Sector Group) want to hear from contractors about what they are doing to make a positive impact through efficient irrigation and water use. We invite them to share their efforts by submitting an entry to Landscape Ontario. Basically, the intent is for contractors to tell us what they are doing big or small.” To enter the contest, fill out the following form http://gfl.me/x28q and email it to smartirrigation@landscapeontario.com. Along with time spent helping to improve his industry, Lamberink also is a director of a credit union and occasionally helps with his church’s youth groups.
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SNOWPOSIUM LANDSCAPE ONTARIO
SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO Hosted by the Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
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Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament 2014
ing projects and scholarship fund. Not a golfer? No problem! Join us for dinner for only $55. For more information please contact Sean Jordan at jordan.agronomics@rogers.com, or Myscha Burton at myscha@landscapeontario.com.
Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill The annual Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament is a great opportunity for LO members to enjoy some competitive fun on the ball field, a barbecue and good times in a relaxed setting. For more information on the event, contact Myscha at myscha@landscapeontario.com.
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Industry Auction 2014
Winkelmolen Nursery, 148 Lynden Rd., Lynden Bid on top-quality plant material and tour Winkelmolen Nursery’s farms, while helping raise funds for industry research and scholarships. There is no admission fee or RSVP required. Farm tours 10 to 11:30 a.m., lunch and refreshments are from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and the live auction is from 1 to 4 p.m. July 23
Waterloo Chapter Golf Tournament Rebel Creek Golf Course, Wilmot The annual golf tournament starts at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will be donated to KidsAbility, as well as the Waterloo Chapter’s school green-
Toronto Golf Tournament 2014
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Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, 125 Nobleton Lakes, Nobelton Registration for the Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament is open. A single round of golf is $240, which includes one round of golf, lunch and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available at http://gfl.me/x28G. For more information contact Chapter Coordinator Myscha at myscha@landscapeontario.com, or 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.
Armtec/Brooklin Concrete, 6760 Baldwin St. North, Brooklin You won’t want to miss this year’s event. We are gearing up to meet consumers and suppliers, as well as other Landscape Ontario member professionals. For more information, contact Myscha at myscha@landscapeontario.com.
North Landscape Contractors Bernie Vanhuisstede 1062 Joan Dr, Burlington, ON L7T 3H2 Tel: 905-639-9761 Membership Type: Active
Perfectly Planted Botanical Designs Tinka Magocsi 429 Brunswich Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2Z4 Tel: 416-809-9162 Membership Type: Interim
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Peter Pan Landscaping Frank Pandullo 131 Glenn Hawthorne Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5R 2K7 Tel: 905-507-0816 Membership Type: Active
NEW MEMBERS Durham Nicholson Bros Landscape, Excavating & Slinger Service Kenneth Nicholson 78 Tanner Ind Park, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Tel: 705-653-4700 Membership Type: Active Northscape Inc Simon Evans 175 Robirwin St, Stouffville, ON L4A 0V9 Tel: 416-520-6480 Membership Type: Active
Definitive Lawn & Garden Service Deborah Stevens 380 Victoria St, London, ON N6A 2C9 Tel: 519-709-6763 Membership Type: Interim
RW Contracting Ralph Woudstra PO Box 248, Orono, ON L0B 1M0 Tel: 905-983-5915 Membership Type: Active
Nes-Tech Sales & Service Mark Van Nes 4419 Perth Line 32, RR 3, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4 Tel: 519-393-8155 Membership Type: Chapter Associate
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Creek Valley Inc Frank Wyssen 415782 10th Line, RR 1, Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0 Tel: 519-599-7758 Membership Type: Active
Instant Lawns Adam Sarumi 24 Rossland Ave, Ottawa, ON K2G 2K4 Tel: 613-733-7253 Membership Type: Active
Kloosterman Heating Limited Allan Cameron 220 - 92 Caplan Ave, Barrie, ON L4N 0Z7 Tel: 705-728-2042 Membership Type: Associate
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Les Entreprises Loranger Roch Loranger 85442 Polyure Rd, Earlton, ON P0J 1E0 Tel: 705-563-2913 Membership Type: Associate Terry’s Concrete Services Terry Dunseith 22 Buckingham Blvd, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Y9 Tel: 705-441-2260 Membership Type: Associate
CORE Outdoor Power Megan Smithberger 36235 Kerr Dam Rd, Polson, MT 59860 Tel: 406-883-2673 Membership Type: Associate Cabana Landscaping Jaren Bourke 618 North Lake Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3C5 Tel: 416-859-6779 Membership Type: Active
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Multi Task Lawn Care Jason Brown 596 Timothy St, Newmarket, ON L3Y1R2 Tel: 289-221-3878 Membership Type: Active
BJF Contracting Ltd Bradley Fundytus 408 Freelton Rd, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Tel: 905-659-6291 Membership Type: Active
Oxy Tech Industries Inc James Riordon 307 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown, ON L7G 4X6 Tel: 905-877-1225 Membership Type: Associate
Turf Lawn Care & Maintenance Inc David Cormier 11224 5th Line, RR 2, Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0 Tel: 905-896-4016 Membership Type: Active Windward Contracting Inc Chris Vandebeek 6 Algonquin Cres, Aurora, ON L4G 3E5 Tel: 905-505-5025 Membership Type: Active
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Windsor King Homes & Development John King 101 - 898 Lakeshore Rd, Maidstone, ON N0A 1K0 Tel: 519-796-5450 Membership Type: Active
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tips on how to comply with new anti-spam law
Changes coming for Joint Health and Safety Committee Training The Ministry of Labour (MOL) is proposing changes to the Joint Health and Safety Certification Training Standard, with an implementation date of early 2015. Joint Health and Safety Committees are required in workplaces where 20 or more workers are regularly employed, while workplaces with fewer than 20 workers require a health and safety representative, but not a committee. The new standards and certification requirements would include Part One training, general to all workplaces, from an approved training provider; and Part Two training that would be sector-specific and be formalized with training programs
taken from approved training providers. Under the current standard, participants can become certified with Part One and Part Two in three days. Under the new standard, completion will take five days. The Ministry also anticipates that the Chief Prevention Officer will establish new requirements that all certified members take refresher training within three years of certification to maintain certification status. More information may be found at the ministry website http://gfl.me/x28E.
Any business or organization using e-mail, text messaging or social networks to promote products and services needs to learn about Canada’s new anti-spam law. Compliance with the law, which came into force July 1, will be mandatory. The federal government is recommending the following steps to ensure you are in compliance with the new law. Determine if your electronic messages are commercial in nature. The law applies to commercial electronic messages (CEMs) only. A CEM is defined as encouraging participation in a business transaction or activity, regardless of whether there is an expectation of profit. For all electronic messages you have determined to be commercial, you will need to obtain consent of your recipients, and keep records. The legislation requires obtaining express consent. Express consent means that a person has clearly agreed to receive a CEM before it is sent. Consent may also be implied in certain situations, such as an existing busi-
Dig Safe Expo coming to LO
Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) has announced a Dig Safe Fall Expo at Landscape Ontario’s home office in Milton. The Sept. 18 event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include information sessions, interactive demonstrations and even some friendly rodeo competition. The information sessions will cover getting around underground, a damage prevention technician’s overview, excava-
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tion project, and a mobile health and safety classroom. Demonstrations will include planning and design, One Call, locating and marking, excavation, mapping, compliance, public education and reporting and evaluation. There is also a free lunch available; and admission is free. To find out more about the event, go to the ORCGA website at http://gfl.me/x2a0.
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Canada Blooms names new general manager
The Board of Canada Blooms Horticultural Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Caddo to the position of General Manager of Canada Blooms. Caddo brings a wealth of experience in management, marketing and sales, communications, horticulture and trade shows to provide the leadership and strategic direction to enhance the continued sucTerry Caddo cess of Canada Blooms. As general manger of Canada Blooms, Caddo will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the world class festival that connects people to the joys and benefits of nature through experience with gardens and flowers, by promoting, educating, inspiring and celebrating all aspects of horticulture. Prior to joining Canada Blooms, Caddo spent three years as the Director of Operations at Royal Botanical Gardens. He was responsible for the RBG Christmas Train Show, the exhibit Battle of the Titans and the RBG Garden and Home Show.
Caddo also spent seven years as Director of Marketing and Communications at Ontario Place. While there, he developed the Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival and created the Canada Dry Festival of Fire. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Lakehead University and a Post Diploma Degree in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College.
Fines handed out for not registering with WSIB
On January 1, 2013, the Ontario Government passed a law that makes it mandatory for almost everyone in the Ontario construction industry to have Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage. As a landscaper, this could include you. For over a year now, nearly everyone working in construction in Ontario has been required to register with the WSIB, pay WSIB premiums, and have a valid WSIB clearance number in place before doing construction work. The year 2013 was treated as an education year. Even though contractors were required to be registered, the new legislation wasn’t enforced. Now, in 2014, if you qualify under the law’s Mandatory Coverage rules and you’re doing construction work without WSIB coverage, you, and whoever hires you, will face penalties and significant fines. The new mandatory coverage rules apply to landscapers who do what the WSIB refers to as Class G construction work, which includes work like: • Fence and deck installation, swimming pool installation, curb and sidewalk construction, golf course, park or sports fields construction • Finishing of concrete slabs for patios, private walkways and driveways
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INDUSTRY NEWS Kemptville Task Force ready to work with new government
Following the provincial election, Kemptville College Renewal Task Force says it is looking forward to putting its plan into action. Several proponents have responded to a formal Request for Expressions of Interest and the Task Force is now ready to take the next steps. “During the provincial election campaign period, Task Force activities were not on hold,” said Brian Carré, chair of the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force. “We forged ahead on discussions with interested parties so that we would be ready with a plan after cabinet ministers were sworn-in and the legislature was back at work.” The Task Force is focused on local solutions for Kemptville College that respond to the needs of the agriculture and agri-food industries along with skilled trades, while providing reasonable
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access to relevant and affordable postsecondary education for the people of Eastern Ontario. The Task Force will present options for a renewed Kemptville College at a public Town Hall meeting on July 16 at the W.B. George Centre. The Kemptville College Renewal Task Force was established following the University of Guelph’s announcement to close the Kemptville Campus. Members of the Task Force include representatives from the Kemptville College Foundation, alumni, agricultural and landscape communities and municipal governments. Landscape Ontario is represented on the Task Force by Sally Harvey CLP, CLT, Manager of Education and Labour Development.
Landscape Ontario, represented by Public Relations Director Denis Flanagan CLD, was among a number of organizations and businesses at a roundtable in Toronto to discuss the condition of the city’s tree canopy. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly held the meeting on the issue, saying the tree canopy is down to about 25 per cent coverage. Other groups taking part were Forests Ontario, Trees for Life, Scouts Canada, the Toronto District School Board, University of Toronto and others. Following the December 2013 ice storm, attention has been focused on Toronto’s urban forest. Kelly says, “On a go-forward basis, we must make sure that we put in place a process that will increase Toronto’s tree canopy coverage to 40 per cent.” In June, Toronto Dominion Bank published a report that estimated Toronto’s tree canopy is worth about $7 billion to the local economy. The TD Bank report stated, “Urban forests do more than beautify the scenery,” the bank’s chief economist Craig Alexander said. “They represent an important investment in
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Sports Turf manager of the year
Sports Turf Canada announced that Ray Stukas, Manager of Parks, Toronto and East York District, for the City of Toronto, is the 2014 Sports Turf Manager of the Year. The Sports Turf Manager of the Year award is a prestigious honour which recognizes an individual’s professional ability and contribution to the Canadian sports turf industry and shows appreciation for his or her proactive and progressive efforts within the profession. With over 30 years experience in parks operations and maintenance, including turf management involving
sports fields, Stukas has served in the leadership role organizing Toronto’s new Outdoor Sports Field Improvement Program involving more than 650 sports fields across the city. The award is sponsored by the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. “The GTI is honoured to partner with Sports Turf Canada in the creation of this award that will help promote and recognize outstanding sports turf managers in Canada”, said GTI director Rob Witherspoon. The nomination deadline for the 2015 Sports Turf Manager of the Year is December 1, 2014.
Registration in apprenticeship training programs up in 2012
In June, Statistics Canada reported that apprenticeship training programs across Canada received 104,280 new registrations and reinstatements in 2012, up 6.8 per cent from 2011. This marked the highest number of new registrations and reinstatements (individuals who were reinstated in 2012 after a year or more of absence) since the beginning of the economic downturn in 2008. New registrations in Red Seal trades
were up 6.8 per cent, but the number remained below 2008 levels. New registrations in non-Red Seal trades were up 11.5 per cent from 2011. Landscape and horticultural technicians are included in Red Seal. A Certificate of Qualification in a trade can be obtained by registered apprentices who have completed their training and successfully passed their examination. A Certificate of Qualification can also be obtained by individuals known as trade qualifiers or challengers. These individuals have extensive experience and knowledge in a trade, but have not completed a formal apprenticeship training program. However, they can write the examination and, if successful, receive their Certificate of Qualification. A horticultural technician is a nonrestricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act. On successfully completing the apprenticeship program, a person working in this trade is entitled to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and can challenge the trade examination to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.
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Margaret and Ivan Stinson are an inspiring couple, who organized the Garden Day event that celebrated the University of Guelph’s 50th anniversary.
Contribution, legacy and turning 60 Tony DiGiovanni CHT LO executive director
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hen my daughter was born almost 32 years ago, I was so overjoyed that I was compelled to write her a song. Her birth stimulated feelings I had never experienced. As I approach the age of 60, the same thing is happening as when my daughter was born. I now find myself reflecting on the past and looking towards the future. How did 60 years get here so quickly?
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Will the next 20 years come as fast? Have I accomplished enough? How can I best use the next chapter of my life to make a positive difference? In the past couple of weeks, I have observed that many people are motivated by a desire to make a positive difference; to leave behind a legacy of benefit; to make things better. This contribution ethic is a core value of our membership family. Every day your staff team at LO is inspired by the many members and friends of Landscape Ontario, who are driven by a desire to contribute. There seems to be an explosion of good will everywhere. I offer some examples. Mark Cullen and Michael de Pencier recently decided to personally fund the
organization, Trees for Life. Carla Grant has taken on the position of executive director. She will focus on promoting 40 per cent urban tree cover. Mark and Michael and many others in the Trees for Life Alliance understand the societal benefit of trees. They are driven by purpose and contribution. I was pleased to receive a hand-written card from Mark. He pledged to match up to $30,000 a year for three years for horticultural scholarships. If you are up to this challenge please let me know. Ed Lawrence is a well-known garden communicator for CBC Radio. He has this idea to develop a tree registry. He wants one tree planted for every person living in Canada in 2017, which is Canada’s 150th anniversary. He sees it as a gift to the future. What an amazing way to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial. Margaret and Ivan Stinson are professional volunteers, community builders
and legacy makers. You will have seen them at many LO events. Even in their 80s, they have more energy than many people in their 20s. They are the most inspiring couple I know. Recently, they organized the flagship Garden Day event that celebrated the University of Guelph’s 50th anniversary. Recently Joe Melo invited me to the Portuguese Wall of Fame induction ceremony in downtown Toronto. It was great to see Joe outside of his industry, contributing to the Portuguese community. Joe was on the original committee that founded the Wall of Fame project. His signature granite installations and water features reflect the importance of an event which honours those who have contributed to the growth of the community. Dean McClellan and Patrick Callon led a training and certification program at the Saugeen Shores First Nation Amphitheatre. In addition to restoring the unique dry stone amphitheatre, the students earned their certification from the British Dry Stone Walling Association. It is interesting how a dry stone walling project can inspire and build community. It will also leave a legacy for many generations. The students took a break from the restoration and certification activities to build a memorial dry stone tepee for missing First Nation women. What a powerful and profound statement this tepee makes. I recently joined the Maple Leaves Forever Board. I was inspired by founder Ken Jewett, who has created a foundation focused on promoting the planting of native maples. This octogenarian is another one of those contribution-oriented individuals who has more energy than those half his age. His passion is infectious. Earlier this month we attended the official opening of the Perry Molema Memorial Garden in Chatham. This project was inspired by Sasha Hunter and Chuck Catton. Many of our members participated. The garden spoke volumes about the core values of our industry. Perry’s comment, “We are in the business of enhancing lives,” is true. On the same day, Audrey Partridge organized members’ contributions for a garden at Bethell Hospice. In Durham, the members of the LO Chapter planted trees to enhance the new Centre for Food. Thank you to B. K. Baun Landscape, Lakeridge Contracting, HardCo, DLS Garden Centre, Arnts Topsoil, Battlefield Equipment Rentals, Dutchmaster Nurseries, Uxbridge Nurseries and Vissor Sod. Your contribution ethic inspires and reflects well on our entire industry. A few weeks ago, one of our members,
Bernie Wolfe from Crystal Lawn Care, took me to meet visionary Tony Trigiani. Tony has this amazing idea to create a ‘Never Forgotten National Memorial’ at the end of the Cabot Trail, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The memorial will be called Mother Canada. It will face a similar memorial known as Canada Bereft, built in Vimy Ridge to honour Canada’s war heroes who lost their lives during the First World War. Bernie is the national champion volunteer liaison to the landscape industry. These are just some of the ideas, projects and people with whom I have come across in the last couple of weeks. They are all connected by a contribution and legacy ethic, and a desire to leave something better behind. Contribution, legacy and enhancing lives is the heart of our Landscape Ontario family and life in general. Tony DiGiovanni may be contacted at tony@landscapeontario.com, or at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 304. Joe Melo at the Portuguese Wall of Fame induction.
This artist’s rendering depicts the vision of Tony Trigiani, who hopes to create a ‘Never Forgotten National Memorial,’ called Mother Canada.
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MEMBERSHIP Putting your member benefits to work By Myscha Burton Membership and Chapter Coordinator
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ell I don’t want to jinx it, but the temperature has finally warmed and the world is again full of colour and the sound of lawn mowers. Hurray! I hope that you are well and busy. We certainly have been active here at home office. On May 30, Denis Flanagan and I had the pleasure of visiting Lakeridge Contracting which is expanding its list of unique projects, following the indoor courtyard garden at the Peterborough Hospital. We caught Lakeridge’s ‘Hardscape Brotherhood’ hard at work beautifying a new fire hall in Toronto. The members were kind enough to take the time for some photo opportunities with LO’s mascot Grout. If you’re going to landscape a fire hall, what would the plant of choice be? Hint: what is the common name for a Euonymus alatus? We also had the pleasure to visit Energized Surroundings. Michelle and Mo’s work is of particular interest for me, based on their connection and work within the horse world. Bringing together a background in turf management and a background in horses, the dynamic duo, Mo and Michelle, have used these experiences to expand and grow their own company to a diverse group of clients, and provide a wide variety of services, including those specific to the equestrian community. The company is growing in size, with a new addition to the family, Nathan, whose current specialty is public relations (who can resist an adorable infant?), but it also showcases the development of a member company and the variety of ways in which member benefits can assist you. One of the first things I noticed when we drove to the site was the Professional Landscape Ontario Member license plate cover on the company vehicle. All active, associate and chapter associate members
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are entitled to use the Landscape Ontario and Green for Life logos and free marketing tools which showcase your professionalism and high standards of excellence to potential customers; people notice! These logos are available for download via horttrades.com where you can also order LO promotional material such as decals and bumper stickers. Energized Surroundings’ commitment to professionalism and education can be seen through both Mo and Michelle, who have pursued educational programs with the University of Guelph. Crew member Joseph Simon is pursuing further education with Durham College. This commitment to
professional excellence can be seen in the ways in which Energized Surroundings is maximizing its member benefits, such as discounts on certification testing, as well as the preparation seminars in the winter and educational materials. Remember, as a member, these discounts can also be applied to your employees. Mo and crew member Chris Beaumont are not only hard at work with the company, but are hittin’ the books in preparation for the upcoming hardscape installation technician certification exam later this summer. Since membership renewals are fast approaching, have a look at www.horttrades. com/membership/ to see what other benefits your membership entitles you to. Should you have any questions about member benefits, or if you are not sure which category of membership your company is in, please feel free to give me a call at 1-800265-5656, ext. 354, or email myscha@ landscapeontario.com. While you are visiting horttrades website, have a look at the great chapter events coming up this summer and register today.
The Energized Surroundings Team. From left, Joseph Simon, Erin Thompson, Chris Beaumont, Michelle Kent, baby Nathan and Mo von Roeder
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UNDERGROUND WORLD How to obtain prompt locates By Terry Murphy CLP
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ast issue we covered the fact that the locate request system was overloaded and locates in some areas were taking 10 to 15 days. We also reviewed the Bill 8 regulations and how the system will work when it is fully operational. There are still some ways that landscape contractors can assist with achieving five-day locates and avoid delays and fines. Any time you are excavating or digging in the soil, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act says you must call for markings on the ground to indicate where the underground utilities are located. Ontario One Call provides this service in Ontario. You must have markings on the ground and locate paperwork must be on the person who excavates. The utility company or locate firm will put markings on the ground from the street front into the building entrance. This is the extent of the locate obligation. But, what about back yards and side yards, where much of our landscape works takes place? Locates for back and side yard excavations are not covered by Ontario One Call. You as excavator must still obtain locates for digging in these locations. Calling a private locate company will probably cost $200 to $400. You can’t dig unless you have checked the area. If you proceed without locates and strike a line, it will cost you a $750 fine for not having a locate, $750 for Technical Standards and Safety Authority investigation and then a repair bill that could cost $2,000 to $4,000. It is not worth the gamble. Some contractors have their own locate equipment and are themselves doing back and side yard locates. This still requires a call to Ontario One Call. Again, the system covers only from the street into the building entrance, you are still required to obtain locates as part of the damage prevention procedure. You
firms involved in planting annuals, etc., because it does not require digging below the 11 inch depth. This again can save you time and money and avoid delays to your schedule. It also will free-up the locate company to do the front yard requests from Ontario One Call. We will have many of the utilities present at Congress 2015 and they will be signing up contractors for ALAs. These are some of ways that we as an industry can help speed up the locate process. Spring demand will always extend locate time, but if we can have ALAs and do some of our own back and side yard locates, it will greatly assist the damage prevention industry in delivering on-time locates for your projects. It will save everyone time, money and fines.
can purchase basic locate equipment for approximately $1,000 and receive some training on using the equipment. I had a meeting with some Toronto Chapter LO members. I asked them if we scheduled some training, would they be interested in doing their own locates. It was a resounding YES. The training could be done in a four-hour period and probably cost between $125 to $175. This would eliminate the wait for locates Contact Terry Murphy at and allow you to proceed on your own tvmurphy@ca.inter.net with your time schedule for back and side yard questions, comments and suggestions. excavations. This would also free up the locate company and allow them to do the regular front yard work through Ontario One Call. Another way to speed up locates is for the contractor to have an ALA agreement with the utility. The contractor and the utility sign an agreement, whereby the contactor agrees that he will not dig more than 11 inches into the soil. You will need a separate ALA for each utility in your area. Once signed, they last for life and do not need to be renewed. If you have ALAs signed with all utilities in your area and you request Ontario One Call for locates, the organization may give you permission over the phone to go ahead with the digging and no locate markings are required by the locate company. The paperwork is still necessary, showing that you have ALA approval to proceed. ALAs are very convenient for irriga- An ALA agreement with a utility involves the contractor agreeing that he will tion contractors and not dig more than 11 inches into the soil. WWW.HORTTRADES.COM  29
PROSPERITY PARTNERS Managing customer experience, Part 3 By Jacki Hart CLP Prosperity Partners Program Manager
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very well remember my days at Weall and Cullen Nursery in the flagship store on Sheppard Avenue throughout the 80s. Every May and June was crazy. The phones were relentless. The parking lot jammed. There were customers running over each other’s feet with their loaded carts, and long lines at the checkouts. And, of course, there was the endless line of customers with important gardening questions. When it comes to customer service from those 10 years, what has stuck in my
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a week to find out the status. Not so great. They ordered another one. Great. It arrived damaged. They forgot to tell me. They ordered another one. It arrived damaged. They forgot to tell me. Ten days went by. No call. No follow-up. Really not great. I finally called them to learn of this fiasco, and was told, lo and behold the third unit had miraculously just arrived on the truck, while I was on the phone (as if….). They would be out tomorrow. A week later, I went to the house and test the hot water. No go — nary a drop. I called. Two days later I got a call back. They would come tomorrow at noon. I decided to go there and witness the miraculous event of re-installing the hot water unit. I sat there for two hours. I called. It was Friday afternoon. They changed their schedule and were coming some time next week. I lost it on the phone with the poor unsuspecting bearer of that bit of news. Finally after FIVE weeks, the hot water is working. Will I EVER do business with, or recommend, this company again? Not on your life. What happened? When I talked to the owner, whom I have known as a peer contractor and seen on hundreds of work sites over the past 20 years, he couldn’t understand why I was so frustrated with the lack of communication. I was flummoxed. In his mind, they knew behind the scenes what was going on, and that’s really all that mattered. Five weeks without hot water didn’t matter. They were in their loop, and their hands were tied by the manufacturer. It wasn’t their fault. I didn’t care whose fault it was — I had received VERY bad service. I think this is a perfect example of how NOT to handle communication in a service business. It’s easy to keep yourself immersed in your own situation internally in the company, but the number one person who should get a phone call each and every time there’s a change that will affect delivery of what you’ve promised is your customer. They are first and foremost, every time. I encourage you to consider whether everyone you work with has their priorities straight. It’s not logistics first, it’s customer experience first, which then drives logistics, planning, service and product delivery. As easy as it is to focus on delivering service, you must make sure the experience of the person you’re delivering it to is managed proactively and with care. Jacki Hart may be contacted at prosperity@landscapeontario.com.
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