Landscape Ontario - May 2019

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HortTrades.com • May 2019

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May, 2019 • Volume 37 - No. 5 HortTrades.com

Landscape Ontario’s mandate is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable environment for the advancement of the horticultural profession in Ontario.

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Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Department Landscape Ontario 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada Phone: 905-875-1805

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Hart, manager of Landscape Ontario’s Peer to Peer Network (LO’s Peer to Peer group is free to join for all member business owners, so if you haven’t joined yet to participate in the free online discussions, you really need to do so). Here is what Jacki posted to the group’s private Facebook page:

love to fish. Every summer, my sons and I go on a trip in search of new lakes to fish. We travel two hours north of Sudbury, Ont., then spend another hour traveling on logging roads. Finally, we pull onto the side of the road and camp.

Next, we put the boats on the back of the ATV’s and drive 10 to 20 km into the bush, in search of lakes we have never fished before.

These days, trying to find new employees seems a lot like trying to find new lakes to fish. Building more roads makes for easier access to lakes. Social media, websites and smartphone apps make it easier to promote job opportunities to potential hires.

As a business owner, you not only have to communicate with a generation that has different values and needs, you must also keep up on the latest ways to reach them.

You have to be willing to seek out new places and use new language in hopes of catching some big, elusive fish.

Recently, I have seen some businesses do things a little different in order to succeed at attracting better, more qualified candidates.

Most job boards force you to include an hourly wage in order to post your available position. After all, why would someone respond unless they knew how much they would earn? So across the board, everyone includes an hourly wage in their job posting. But when candidates look at the available options, is fifty cents more per hour (before taxes) really the difference between choosing one company to apply to over another?

Last month, I read a great post by Jacki

“Hi Everyone. In the past week, I’ve had an alarming number of cries for recruiting help. A suggestion for those of you still recruiting for this season, in your job postings, consider trying this: rather than post a wage range of $18-$21/hour (for example), post the weekly gross earnings: Earn $800$1,100+ per week. ($18 x 44 hrs. to $21 x 55 hrs.). This is working well for some companies I work with. It’s okay if applicants don’t own or use a calculator... you’re not hiring them for that skill! It’s more enticing to show the WEEKLY gross earnings. It gives them hope to pay their bills, and takes the focus off of looking for another $0.50/hr elsewhere.”

A few members of the LO group implemented Jacki’s suggestion and were pleasantly surprised to have success hiring staff this season. I encourage you all to not only try Jacki’s suggestion, but to also take a good look at the language you are using, the tools you are using to communicate, and the audience you are trying to reach in order to have more success this hiring season.

Much like fishing, it is sometimes how you present the opportunity that can make all the difference.

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a Tool area, Kid’s Work Shop areas, and Vegepod Raised Vegetable Garden demonstration. The students also got to vote for their favourite garden. Congratulations to Life Long Landscaping, winner of the Kid`s Choice for Best Garden Build, for The Bee’s Dream Palace garden.

The March Ottawa chapter meeting had over 60 attendees, and was once again held in the gardens of Living Landscapes. After the meeting, attendees were given a tour of the gardens and cast their votes for a professionals’ choice award. Congratulations to Wild Ridge Landscapes, winner of Landscape Ontario Choice for Best Garden Build, for their garden, The Outside-Inner Court.

An exciting, new project was also added to the itinerary to coincide with the activities of the week. At the Ottawa Chapter meeting, the winning design was announced for the Ottawa Design Build Challenge. Congratulations to JayCee Ewald, winner of the the first ever Ottawa Design Build Challenge.

A final garden award is chosen by visitors to the show.

Congratulations to: Cityscape, Living Green Landscaping, and Roger Willis Contracting, winners of the Living Landscapes – People’s Choice Award for Best Garden Build, for their combined effort titled, In the Night Garden.

Congratulations to all feature garden builders for helping to make the 2019 Living Landscapes a huge success.

iving Landscapes, a collection of seven feature gardens built by members of Landscape Ontario, returned to the EY Centre as part of the Ottawa Home and Garden Show, held March 21-24, 2019.

Presented by the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario, the fifth edition of Living Landscapes brought a fresh taste of spring to visitors at the show.

The gardens each had their own unique theme, and varied in size from 400 to 3,500 square feet. Builders were given five days prior to show opening to complete their creations. Whether it was a garden for children, an oasis of relaxation, a nighttime retreat with a water feature, or an urban backyard with several views, the creativity expressed was well-appreciated by the 33,000 visitors — a new record for show attendance.

The Landscape Ontario information booth, built and planted by the students from the horticultural trades program at Algonquin College, included information about local partnerships between the Ottawa chapter and the community, plus free copies of Garden Inspiration magazine, and an updated brochure listing Ottawa chapter members.

Opening day included a visit by 50 grade one students from Alta Vista Public School. The students walked through the gardens and also visited a number of interactive features within the show, including the Home Depot Test

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The Ottawa Chapter would like recognize the efforts of the Living Landscapes committee: Marc Carriere, Lindsey Ross and Mary Stewart; as well as students from the Algonquin College Horticultural Program, and the Algonquin College Apprenticeship Program, who, under the guidance of program coordinator, Steve Neumann, provided support for both the build and tear down of the gardens. Thank you to the volunteers who spent time in the Ottawa chapter information booth to share information about Landscape Ontario: Steve Neumann, Randi Lee Bell, Tyler Owen, Marc Carriere, Richard Rogers, Guy and Elaine Gariepy, and Denis Flanagan, Landscape Ontario Manager of Membership Services from home office in Milton, Ont. Thanks also to the support of the following event sponsors, who are members of Landscape Ontario: GroBark (Ontario), Banas Stone, Permacon an Oldcastle company, Central Precast, CityScape, Cohen and Cohen Natural Stone, Lanark Cedar, Johnston Brothers Tree Farm, Techo-Bloc, Beyond the House, Sunbelt Rentals, Greely Sand & Gravel, In-Lite Design.

Planning is underway for the 2020 edition of Living Landscapes, which will take place March 26-29, 2020 at the EY Centre in Ottawa.

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Ottawa Chapter announces DESIGN CHALLENGE WINNER Congratulations to JayCee Ewald, winner of the the first ever Ottawa Design Build Challenge.

Ewald was presented with a plaque

by Lindsey Best, founder of the Ottawa Design Build Challenge, at the Ottawa Chapter meeting on March 21.

Sponsored by Ottawa Chapter and Hansen Lawn and Garden, the project is a joint effort that includes students and teachers from the Algonquin College horticultural industries program, students and teachers from St. Matthew’s High School in Ottawa, and members of the landscape profession.

The project has students, teachers, community members and professionals

work alongside each other in a landscape design competition to develop a proposal for an outdoor area to be built at St. Matthew’s.

For the competition, students worked collaboratively in four groups to complete a design for an outdoor learning Lindsey Best (far right), presents JayCee Ewald with environment. Groups were a certificate to acknowledge her winning design. supported by a landscape design student.

Matthew’s this summer for all to enjoy.

Designs were presented to a judging A video by Lindsey Best of the panel of industry professionals at the Ottawa design challenge can be viewed online Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 13. at gfl.me/h54H. Ewald’s winning design will be built at St.

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Landscape Ontario and Stihl Canada

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orticulture and landscaping students enjoyed a day outside the classroom, cutting stone, trimming grass and using chainsaws at Stihl Canada’s London, Ont. headquarters on April 4, 2019.

The first ever Stihl Experiential Learning Day was a great hands-on experience for students from Fanshawe College, Parkside Secondary School, and Grey Highlands Collegiate Institute.

A partnership between Stihl Canada and Landscape Ontario, the event was designed to connect youth with industry and engage them in learning safe operation of equipment commonly used in the profession.

For those working in the profession, safety is top priority. Lissa Schoot

Uiterkamp, youth engagement coordinator at Landscape Ontario, said, “The Stihl Experiential Learning day provided hands-on learning experiences for college and high school students where they learned the safe application of a variety of products from the amazing Stihl technical trainers.”

Training for the students began in the classroom. That morning, Stihl trainers, Chad Dubois and Stephen Anderson led students through a detailed lesson on equipment operation, best practices and safety.

With the students up-to-speed, they were then led through the Stihl Canada warehouse and outside to the back of the building, where stations were set up with

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cut-off saws, chainsaws, grass trimmers, blowers, and an assortment of battery powered equipment.

Students then rotated through each station to get experience using the various pieces of equipment before taking a break for lunch, provided by Stihl.

Both Parkside and Grey Highlands have in-school landscaping and horticulture programs under the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program, and the day provided them with an introduction to industry, as well earning students a credit towards the program.

“This has been such a fun day for us,” said an enthusiastic high school student from Parkside S.S. “This is what I enjoy

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Students from Fanshawe College, Parkside Secondary School and Grey Highlands Collegiate Institute spent the day learning safe operations of equipment and connecting with industry.

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most about the SHSM program: getting out and trying new things.”

Fanshawe College student, Tobias Edwards, enjoyed the opportunity to learn from Stihl’s equipment experts. “This event has been a valuable experience for us,” Edwards said. “It’s been great to get to try out the equipment, especially some of the battery powered machines.”

Schoot Uiterkamp said the day was such a huge success, in large part due to the leadership of STIHL Canada. “This day allowed for connections to be made between landscape professionals, college students and high school students, to inspire our future professionals. We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing group. In

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addition, the experienced Stihl staff truly made this day an educational experience the students will remember for a long time. We hope to continue to promote connections between students and professionals through more days like this.”

Greg Quigg, Stihl Canada president, says the company enjoyed the opportunity to host the experiential learning day. “This is a great chance for us to connect with passionate students, who represent the future of the profession,” Quigg said. “We want to thank Fanshawe College, Parkside Secondary School, Grey Highlands CI and Landscape Ontario for participating. It has been a special day for our team here at Stihl.”

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A P P R E N T I C E S H I P F E AT U R E G A R D E N

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FAMILY AFFAIR

Ronna-Lee Orlando and daughter, Danielle.

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mother/daughter duo from the Mohawk College Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship Program literally exemplifies the 2019 Canada Blooms theme, ‘A Family Affair.’ Apprentices, Ronna-Lee Orlando and her daughter, Danielle were part of a team effort that built the Heirs of Horticulture feature garden at the annual flower and garden festival, held March 8-17, 2019 in downtown Toronto.

The Heirs of Horticulture feature garden successfully showcased the talent and skill of the apprenticeship students to families and garden visitors alike. The efforts and hard work of the apprenticeship program truly enhanced public awareness of the profession and the Red Seal trade, as well as the many life-long, rewarding career opportunities in landscaping and horticulture.

With a passion for the outdoors and over 14 years of landscape and horticulture experience, Ronna-Lee helped to inspire Danielle to follow in her horticulture footsteps.

Back in grade 9, Danielle participated in a ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day,’ and spent a day at work with her mom. Since then, her career path has been focused on horticulture.

Both Ronna-Lee and Danielle participated as apprentices in the Level 1 in-class training program at Mohawk College this past winter. As part of that training, both Level 1 and Level 2 apprentices worked closely with instructors and members of the landscape profession to build the Heirs of Horticulture garden for Canada Blooms.

The duo commented that the in-class training offered them a lot of new knowledge and skill to add to their professional portfolios. Danielle is proud of her mother for showing others in the class that “you are never too old to continue to learn.” Ronna-Lee liked that she and her daughter continue to be each others cheerleaders — providing encouragement and support.

After the build, both mother and daughter volunteered to staff the garden during the show. “I loved being at Blooms and telling the public that it was the Mohawk Apprenticeship (class) who did the build,” Ronna-Lee says proudly. Both note that their employer, Lisa Philip of Garden Angels, is a strong supporter of the apprenticeship program, and a great source of inspiration. In fact, Lisa’s daughter, who also works for the company, has completed her apprenticeship in-class Level 2.

Ronna-Lee and Danielle’s story is just one of many that illustrate how, more than ever, families across Ontario are leveraging the Apprenticeship Program to help grow their business. Over the past year, Landscape Ontario has seen an increase in the number of family-owned companies looking for more training and on-the-job development opportunities. Business owners are looking to support succession planning — to ensure the next generation of business owners have the proper tools and knowledge to take on the complex task of owning and operating a landscape and horticulture business.

The Heirs of Horticulture garden build also included three apprentices representing the second generation of business owners, who will continue to grow their family businesses in the future.

For the last three years, Landscape Ontario has invested in promoting and increasing participation in the Horticultural Technician/Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Apprenticeship Program across the province. LO’s Apprenticeship Program team has worked with a number of employers and apprentices, and have observed that the most successful candidates have a ‘village’ to support them throughout their apprenticeship journey. Horticultural Apprenticeship relies on a complex network, which including: government, college partners, Landscape Ontario, and most importantly, supportive employer mentors and trainers who commit to retaining and developing their staff.

To showcase this network to consumers, Landscape Ontario worked closely with landscape professionals, suppliers, educators and students to design and build the Heirs of Horticulture feature garden at Canada Blooms, 2019.

A special thank you to the generous sponsors and donors, who played an important role in making the Heirs of Horticulture garden a reality: Permacon, Niagara Pallet, Mohawk College, Turf Care, Illumicare Group Ltd., Gelderman Landscape Services, NVK, Select Stone Supply, and Sheridan Nurseries.

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DID YOU KNOW? In January 2019, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association was approved to provide Apprenticeship Group Sponsor Program Services across the province.

This program makes registration more efficient and easier, for the apprentice applicant and employer.

STOP WAITING AND REGISTER NOW!

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR IN-CLASS TRAINING. Contact Alex Gibson, Landscape Ontario Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, at 613-809-5093 or jagibson@landscapeontario.com. Apply online at HorticultureTechnician.ca.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS J.C. Bakker to host Industry Auction in 2019 S AV E T H E D AT E

Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group is pleased to announce its annual buying event for garden centres, contractors and plant lovers will be hosted

by J.C. Bakker & Sons in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sept. 12.

The event coincides with J.C. Bakker’s “70 years of integrity,” a celebration of the family owned and operated business that began operation in 1949.

Today, J.C. Bakker is a wholesale source of quality trees, shrubs, roses, evergreens, and more.

The Industry Auction offers buyers access to some of the best nursery stock in Ontario — entire skids of trees, shrubs and perennials, as well as related products and individual silent auction items. All nursery stock and supplies are generously donated by retailers, suppliers, contractors and growers. Proceeds from the event benefit industry research, scholarships and sector development, and promotion through the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.

On average, the event raises over $20,000 for Foundation initiatives.

The schedule of events on auction day begins with the lot preview and farm tours from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and refreshments.

The live auction will run from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and winning lots will be ready for pick up upon completion.

Be ready to bid on plant materials of all colours, shapes and sizes, landscape supplies, and hard goods.

There is no admission fee or RSVP required. Bring your staff and your trailer. All successful bidders will be

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entered into a draw for a special prize.

Enjoy lunch, network with peers and bid on fantastic items — the industry auction has something for everyone!

The event also offers Ontario growers the opportunity to showcase their best plant material by entering the Landscape Ontario Growers Awards of Excellence Program. Open only to members of Landscape Ontario, submissions for the various categories are judged live onsite, the morning of the auction, with winners announced and the product auctioned off as a highlight of the live auction.

Winners will also be presented with a plaque featuring their award at the annual Growers Fall Dinner Meeting, scheduled for Nov. 26, 2019.

The success of the auction is in large part due to the ongoing volunteer support of the LO Growers Group and donations of nursery stock, landscape supplies and silent auction items from the Landscape Ontario community.

To donate items, to enter the Growers Awards of Excellence program, or for more information, please visit IndustryAuction.ca.

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Apply now for horticultural scholarships Students and apprentices enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs across the province have until June 30, 2019 to apply for financial assistance offered through the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation’s annual scholarship and bursary program.

The Foundation has over $50,000 in scholarships up for grabs. These include a number of regional scholarships offered through Landscape Ontario chapters (Waterloo, Ottawa and Upper Canada), and sector-specific scholarships to students pursuing career paths such as property maintenance, native plants and lawn care.

Other scholarships have been created in memory or recognition of industry leaders and pioneers who helped to make the profession what it is today.

Established in 1979, one of the primary goals of the Foundation is to nurture and advance the horticultural industry through the funding of industry-related scholarships. Scholarships are available only to those who reside in Ontario and scholarships support students at all levels of education: college, university, postgraduate and apprentices.

Cullen Family Scholarship Program Under the Foundation umbrella, the Cullen Family Scholarship Program offers an additional $30,000 of support to students pursuing a career path in landscaping and horticulture. Individual scholarships of $2,000 are awarded to students in every post-secondary institution across the province that has a landscape or horticulture program.

The deadline to apply for these scholarships is also June 30, 2019.

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How to apply Most scholarships require the student to submit an essay, explaining why they should be considered for a specific scholarship, as well as a transcript and sometimes a nomination from their educator.

The deadline to apply for scholarships is June 30, 2019. For a full list of available scholarships, criteria, and an application form, visit HortTrades.com/scholarships.

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Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps profession prepare for 2019 season

The Golden Horseshoe Chapter held its annual general meeting in conjunction with Gear Up for Spring 2019. Pictured here is the current chapter board.

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Landscape Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe Chapter held its annual Gear Up for Spring event at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Jerseyville, Ont., on March 26.

Over 400 landscape professionals enjoyed a day of free networking, exhibitors and a variety of relevant seminars, including safety presentations by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and Halton Police Vehicle Inspection Unit. Seminars on cannabis and Smart About Salt were also well-attended.

Dragonfly Landscape was presented with the best booth award for their zen inspired design.

Attendees were treated to a sample of Waterloo Craft beer, sponsored by BR Dickson and Echo.

WPE Equipment sponsored appetizers at their booth, and the food was amazing.

A comedian entertained visitors at events throughout the day, sponsored by Bay King Chrysler.

Organizers are very happy with the event and already have inquiries from people who would like to present seminars next year.

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Manderley named one of the best Congratulations to Landscape Ontario member, Manderley Turf Products, named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eighth year in a row.

For almost 60 years, Manderley has been a leader in the landscape industry, helping to grow greener communities by providing high quality, innovative lawn and garden products. Manderley is Canada’s largest sod producer, with over 60 million square feet sold annually.

“The Manderley team is proud to have renewed our Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program,” said Wayne Moloughney, president, Manderley Turf Products. “This award highlights our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, and motivates us to continue to build on this level of success.”

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Peter Steffen Knippel, of Peter Knippel Garden Centre in Ottawa, Ont., passed away March 28, 2019.

He was 88.

Beloved husband and partner of Joan Johnston, devoted Pops to Steffen (Cristina), Michael (Manon), Kathryn and Peter.

Special friend of Kennedy (Dania) and Martin (Roxanne). Adored Opa of Donna, Andrew, Justin, Kyle, Zachary, Sophie, Olivier, Nicholas, Abigail and Murphy. Joyful great Opa of Daisy, Delilah, Logan, Wesley and Derek.

Peter is predeceased by his parents and siblings in Germany, and the mother of his children, Sue Potvin.

After a full and interesting life, Peter leaves us his legacy — his entrepreneurial spirit and his love of creating beauty in his gardens. Peter so enjoyed his career and cherished the relationships with his staff, customers and suppliers. Peter immigrated to Canada in 1953.

A proud Canadian, Peter followed his passions: family, hard work, travel, moose hunting, and special friendships. Peter’s dry sense of humour was one-of-a-kind and he will be affectionately remembered for his playful and funny exchanges of teasing remarks.

A Celebration of Life was held at South Gloucester United Church, followed by a reception at Falcon Ridge Golf Club in Ottawa.

If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to South Gloucester United Church, 2536 Rideau Rd., Gloucester, Ont., K1X 1A1 or Canadian Blood Services.

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Snowposium is back for 2019 With the days finally getting warmer and spring officially here, snow is the last thing on the minds of most people. Leave it to Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Management Group to remind you that the colder months will be coming before you know it. The group has announced they will be holding their annual Snowposium event on September 26, 2019.

This one-day event will welcome snow and ice management professionals to the newly-renovated Landscape Ontario (LO) home office site in Milton, Ont. The event will feature an outdoor trade show, where all attendees can visit with suppliers and see the latest new products and equipment for this upcoming winter. In addition, a fullday conference pass may be purchased to gain access to product presentations and discussions on practical tactics for operational efficiency in various areas of snow and ice management.

Terry Nicholson, Chair of Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Management Group, says, “Seasons change fast. Snowposium is a great opportunity not only to learn, but also to network with other snow and ice management professionals. The LO Snow and Ice group has put together an agenda with something for everyone to help shift your thinking and kick start your planning for the winter ahead.”

Snowposium will be held at the Landscape Ontario Milton site, 7856 Fifth Line South, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A full-day conference pass includes in-class sessions, lunch and access to exhibits. Early bird registration is now open. Costs are $85 per LO, SIMA or SAS member, or $115 per non-member if registered by Sept. 13. Prices go up after that date.

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SNOWPOSIUM 2019 WILL INCLUDE: • A trade show featuring the latest snow and ice equipment, technology and services from over 25 exhibitors.

• Educational sessions (paid registration) with topics covering: slip and fall insurance, sustainable winter management, the salt shortage, alternatives to salt, and more.

• Outdoor demos for conference registrants.

• Complimentary lunch for conference registrants.

• Face-to-face networking opportunities with industry leaders, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers.

Snowposium is where key players in the Ontario snow and ice removal sector gather to prepare for the upcoming season. With conference programming focused on real-world business issues crucial to running a successful snow and ice management operation, the 2019 edition of Snowposium is anticipated to draw an audience of industry leaders, including: private, commercial and municipal snow and ice professionals, property managers, equipment and operation managers, key personnel, industry suppliers and more.

For detailed information about the trade show, conference, or to register, visit Snowposium.com.

Companies interesting in becoming a sponsor or trade show exhibitor can view details online, including contact information to learn more.

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Smart Construction Inc O/A Tim Fitzpatrick Tim Fitzpatrick 9186 County Rd 91 Duntroon, ON L0M 1H0 Tel: 705-715-3437 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

1731393 Ontario Ltd O/A ThomKess Crane Rentals Brad Thomson 40 Fulton Dr Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 Tel: 416-732-5829 Membership Type: Associate

Walden Mechanical Marlon Adams 59 A Nelson Rd Lively, ON P3Y 1P4 Tel: 705-682-1212 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

2035755 Ontario Ltd O/A Dillon Bros Roofing Luke Dillon 126 Zephyr Rd Zephyr, ON L0E 1T0 Tel: 905-473-1718 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Over 1200+ varieties of perennials Many unique and hard to find varieties Fruits and succulents Great fern, hosta and ornamental grass selection, premium tropical selection, premium annuals, hardy vines, Ontario Natives, clematis, herbs, and water plants

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Wolf Steel Ltd (Napoleon) Chris Shroeter 24 Napoleon Rd Barrie, ON L4M 0G8 Tel: 705-721-1212 Membership Type: Associate

Paul Saller Excavating Inc Paul Saller 327 Waite Rd Pontypool, ON L0A 1K0 Tel: 905-261-7365 Membership Type: Associate

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GEORGIAN LAKELANDS Black Paddle Inc O/A Jeffrey Lance Webb Lance Webb 8205 Poplar Sdrd Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Y9 Tel: 705-796-1778 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

AGL Grass Inc Anne Moore 4-1040 South Service Rd Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6G3 Tel: 905-643-5000 Membership Type: Associate Ritestart Limited James Duncan 11-845 Harrington Crt Burlington, ON L7N 3P3 Tel: 905-876-0505 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

G.P. Logging Ltd Gratien Bernier 260 Highway 11 PO Box 776 Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0 Tel: 705-338-7065 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

LONDON Greenhouse Academy Mike Crosby 5101 Dundas St Thorndale, ON N0M 2P0 Tel: 519-777-8938 Membership Type: Associate

JDL Custom Exteriors Inc Dave Law 9 Melville Crt Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0 Tel: 705-331-6908 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Live Landscape Lisa Van Bakel 4233 Perth County Rd 180 Dublin, ON N0K 1E0 Tel: 519-949-3444 Membership Type: Active

Modern Arts Landscaping Christopher St. George 103 Lockhart Rd Collingwood, ON L9Y 4N5 Tel: 705-351-1053 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

OTTAWA Francis Group of Companies/ Francis Properties Matthew Francis 3818 Russell Rd Ottawa, ON K1G 3N2 Tel: 613-744-0974 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Nych Burnside Landscaping Nycholas Burnside 11 Margaret St Parrysound, ON P2A 2A9 Tel: 705-346-1570 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

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GBI Pool Services Inc Garrett Incze 822 Cedarview Rd, Unit C1 Ottawa, ON K2R 1J1 Tel: 613-797-7665 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Luxton Zammit Transportation David Luxton Zammit 2006 Simcoe County Rd 50 Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 Tel: 416-984-7173 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Honeywell Works Inc Paul Honeywell 2966 Stagecoach Rd Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0 Tel: 613-821-9500 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Platinum Electrical Contractors Adam Wachtel 270 Drumlin Circle Concord, ON L4K 3E2 Tel: 905-761-7647 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Ottawa Stump Removal Inc Murray Carson 613 Redwood Ave Ottawa, ON K2A 3E8 Tel: 613-295-0903 Membership Type: Active

UPPER CANADA

Shibata Bio Consultants Inc Paul Shibata 28 Tennyson St Ottawa, ON K2E 5W7 Tel: 613-889-3474 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

McKenzie Mechanical Inc Brendan McKenzie 650 Woodlawn Rd W, Unit B10 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 Tel: 519-822-2424 Membership Type: Associate

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Mossco Maintenance Craig Moss 16 Clough Cres Guelph, ON N1L 0H9 Tel: 519-670-6438 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Brother Nature Landscaping Kristopher Moran 47 Oak Knolls Cres Scarborough, ON M1B 4Y5 Tel: 647-292-5139 Membership Type: Active Dependable Lawn Care Dennis Graba 314-16-1375 Southdown Rd Mississauga, ON L5J 2Z1 Tel: 416-723-0546 Membership Type: Active Duracon General Contracting John Spinello PO Box 4090 Stn Main Newmarket, ON L3Y 0C8 Tel: 905-955-2548 Membership Type: Active Kaven Construction & Renovation’s Inc Kyle Venne 32 Heather Crt Georgetown, ON L7G 2R6 Tel: 289-795-2380 Membership Type: Chapter Associate Kingsway Paving & Interlocking Ltd Charlie Bancheri 7285 Highway 9 Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Tel: 905-669-4937 Membership Type: Active

Becca Stephens Brighton, ON Membership Type: Horticultural Waterloo

Multiple Enterprises Inc Duane Stade 390 1st Ave Chesley, ON N0G 1L0 Tel: 519-363-3811 Membership Type: Associate Robert Fach Excavating Inc Rick Scurry 1035 Industrial Cres St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0 Tel: 519-580-6363 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

WINDSOR Rene Roy Group Inc Marc Roy 2177 County Rd 42 PO Box 38 Belle River, ON N0R 1A0 Tel: 519-728-2555 Membership Type: Associate

Stam Nurseries Inc. 593836 Hwy 59, Burgessville ON N0J 1C0

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EVENTS Full details and registration information for all events can be found online at HortTrades.com/events or at specific chapter or sector pages.

May 28

July 19

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto Buy tickets online for this annual event that includes food, cocktails, and live entertainment held in a garden oasis.

Visit TorontoBotanicalGarden.ca.

Saugeen Amphitheatre, Saugeen Reserve Don’t miss out on your chance for DSWA Certification this year.

Applications are due June 1.

June 1-2

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament

Dry Stone Walling Association Certification Day

Blossom Party

July 26

Cuddy Open Garden and Plant Sale A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, 28443 Centre Road, Strathroy Stroll the gardens at your leisure, take one of the animated, free garden tours and shop the ever-popular plant sale.

Loyalist Golf & Country Club, 1 Loyalist Blvd., Bath Register by June 21 to receive a discount on golf fees. Sponsorships also available. Proceeds support chapter scholarships.

June 7

Aug. 16

OPA Foundation Dave Gower Memorial Event

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament

Humber Valley Golf Course, Etobicoke LO members are invited to attend and help the OPA Foundation to raise money for scholarships. Details will be posted online at OntarioParksAssociation.ca.

Willow Valley Golf Course, Hamilton Save the date for the chapter’s annual golf event in support of the MS Society of Canada.

June 8-9

Aug. 23

Through The Garden Gate

Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament

Details are now online for the Toronto Botanical Garden’s annual selfguided garden tour of Toronto’s largest private gardens.

Visit TorontoBotanicalGarden.ca for details and tickets.

Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Nobleton Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now online via the chapter or events page.

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VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Jason Vettese volunteers to help educate hardscapers Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference continues to improve year after year. The challenge to constantly improve the event and offer new experiences to both exhibitors and visitors falls largely onto the shoulders of the LO Show Committee. This seasoned group of volunteers bring their own expertise, passion and experience — ranging from veterans to those in the early stages of a career. This issue, we sat down with Show Committee volunteer, Jason Vettese, Sales Manager at Best Way Stone.

Why did you get involved with the LO Show Committee?

I was a director on the LO Hardscape Committee and our key mandate was to promote more hardscape education to the industry. Our primary focus was getting HardscapeLIVE off the ground and onto the stage at Congress. A way to ensure a smooth transition for this initiative, as well as expand the development of hardscape education at Congress, was to get involved with the Show Committee and marry our goals from both sides, making the hardscape industry and Congress more dynamic in the end.

How does your employer support your volunteer time?

For over 50 years, Best Way Stone has been an active member of the landscape industry in Ontario, and specifically supportive of the initiatives of Landscape Ontario. Our company recognizes that volunteer time does not only benefit the hardscape industry and the development of education programs, but also our employees’ personal development.

Since joining the Hardscape Committee and more recently, the Show Committee, it has opened my eyes to the great opportunities and thriving industry we have here in Ontario.

How did you get involved in this industry?

I started working in this industry with my current employer, Best Way Stone, as a summer job during school: answering phones, taking orders and building a passion

for the hardscape industry. From there, my role grew into developing and managing the marketing department, and now 10+ years later managing the growing sales department.

What do enjoy most about volunteering?

Sometimes your individual way of thinking can get skewed by your specific industry and its challenges. I like the different perspectives that are brought to the table from other facets of the landscape industry.

It is valuable to see how different people approach an objective or challenge. It is rewarding to see a group of people that care about growing the industry for all to come together to meet a common goal.

What advice do you have for people who may want to volunteer?

Make sure to go into volunteering with two key ingredients. Firstly, go in with an open mind, willing to learn and work as a team. This will allow for open dialogue which through most situations a solution or common objective is found. Secondly, don’t go into it for yourself. The personal rewards and self-development come through the process of developing something much bigger than you.

How do you want Congress to look 10 years from now?

Whether it’s a new tool, paving stone, installation technique or way of conducting business, visitors want to walk away learning something they didn’t know when they first walked through the door. I would like to see Congress continue to develop into a premier industry education destination for Ontario.

As the LIVE features get better each year, and the Show Committee finds new ways to

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get education into the hands of the visitors, it only benefits the industry as a whole and makes the Congress experience more rewarding. The addition of more education and social features, either in the current building or an expanded version of Congress, would be a great objective for the show.

As an exhibitor and volunteer how do you balance both hats?

Most of my volunteer time is in the planning and lead-up to the show. As a busy exhibitor at the show, the majority of my time is spent at our company’s booth during set-up and show days. I am always willing to lend a hand where needed, but the committee has done a great job of understanding and respecting my other responsibilities once Congress begins.

What is your favourite movie and why?

Dead Poets Society. It is not a film that is cool to admit to loving. It is uncynical, idealistic and hopeful. In other words, “comfort food.” I always thought the theme of enjoying your life to the fullest while you can, is a great way to live your own life by.

For more information about Congress, visit LOcongress.com.

LO members interested in participating on the Show Committee can contact Heather MacRae, Show Manager, at hmacrae@landscapeontario.com.

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PROFESSIONAL NEWS

Landscape Ontario leads program to control the spread of box tree moth

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A Landscape Ontario-led control program is being undertaken in the spring and summer of 2019, with the objective of early control of the recently discovered box tree moth in Toronto. The program will help to stop this new, invasive pest before it has the opportunity to spread further.

Late in 2018, box tree moth (Cyladima perspectalis) was detected in Toronto by a citizen scientist, as reported in an online blog post at iNaturalist.org. In November, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of the box tree moth in an urban neighbourhood within Etobicoke. This is the first confirmed report of this pest in North America.

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The control program will employ a targeted spray program at properties where box tree moth has been found.

ONLINE The biological insecticide, Dipel 2X DF (Btk) has been approved for use. gfl.me/h52q It is expected that Dipel’s status as an effective biological will greatly enhance homeowner cooperation.

Dipel is most effective when sprayed at the first instar larval stage of the Box Tree Moth. The first appearance of this stage is expected to be in early May. The larval stage of this pest feeds on boxwood leaves and can defoliate the evergreen shrub. Box tree moth has the potential of spreading to many other boxwood plants during the season.

Industry group taking the lead A Box Tree Moth Industry Working Group has been formed and together with CFIA, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and Landscape Ontario, are working to educate growers, landscape professionals and homeowners about this new pest.

Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to help support scouting efforts. Volunteers will be provided with the necessary tools to explain the pest and its significance to homeowners, to scout for the pest and to inspect boxwood plants for signs of pest damage. Properties where box tree moth are found will be communicated to LO to support the targeted spray program.

These findings will be shared with CFIA to support their surveillance program. CFIA needs to better understand the extent of this pest before they can determine if a regulatory response is required.

Watch and report Industry professionals are asked to be on the lookout for this pest when working with the Buxus species in their daily landscape work.

Suspected sightings can be reported to inspection.gc.ca/pests or by using a handy smartphone app available at EDDmaps.org/ ontario. This information will assist in evaluating the threat and will help direct the next steps for Canada.

Pest identification cards are available online.

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Possible border inspections Growers and especially exporters of boxwood plants to the U.S. are advised that shipments of nursery stock to the U.S. containing boxwood plants may be inspected at the border at the request of the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) for the presence of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). Box tree moth is currently not

a regulated pest, however, if box tree moth is found, shipments can be refused entry to the U.S. Boxwood plants that are found to be free of this pest will be allowed entry to the U.S., if accompanied by the usual appropriate documentation (Phytosanitary Certificate.)

It is highly recommended that mixed loads of nursery stock entering the U.S. that include boxwood plants, be loaded so they can be easily inspected by border officials.

Online tools available A full-colour pest identification card, including images of larva, webbing and damage to boxwood is now available for distribution to employees and clients. View or download the pest identification card at HortTrades.com/box-tree-moth or for printed copies, contact Meghan Greaves, Landscape Ontario Membership Coordinator at mgreaves@landscapeontario.com or 1-800 265-5656, ext. 2301.

Act eases regulatory burdens significant change to water quantity or quality. Moving these activities to a permit-by-rule system allows businesses to begin operations faster. At the same time, it continues to ensure that water takings in Ontario are managed in accordance with the province’s strict environmental standards, and in keeping with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement.

Ontario’s government passed the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act (Bill 66). It received Royal Assent on April 3, 2019. The Act will reduce specific regulatory burdens in 12 sectors. Below are the changes that may affect the landscape/horticulture sector:

Ministry of Labour

An amendment to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) means businesses are no longer required to obtain approval from the Director of Employment Standards for excess hours of work and overtime averaging. This eliminates the requirements for workers and employers to apply to the MOL after they have both agreed to additional weekly hours of work and overtime averaging. The amendment retains the requirement for written agreements with employees, but applying for permission from the Ministry of Labour is no longer necessary.

Another amendment simplifies the required distribution of the ESA poster. Previously, employers needed to give a copy of the ESA poster to each worker and also post it somewhere in the workplace.

Employers are now responsible for sending a copy of the poster directly to their workers.

Ministry of Labour Changes to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act will allow updated labels to be placed on existing chemical containers.

Without this change, existing chemicals needed to be disposed of, and new chemicals purchased.

For a link to the full list of changes affecting all sectors, visit gfl.me/h54E.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The outdated and time-consuming reporting requirements under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act, including those required for loan guarantee programs, have been removed.

The Minister now has authority to establish or make changes to loan guarantee programs not affecting the amount or form of the guarantee through a Minister’s Order. The Lieutenant Governor retains the authority over the amount and form of the guarantee.

The Agricultural Employees Protection Act (AEPA) will now cover ornamental horticultural workers. These changes establish more equity, consistency and clarity among agricultural workers. They bring some ornamental horticultural farmers and their employees under the AEPA, ensuring the same protection as agricultural workers in other sectors. Previously, most of this small subset of workers was part of an exemption clause under the Labour Relations Act, 1995 — leaving them without legal protection. The amendment has clarified which workers the AEPA covers.

Amendments under the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act will simplify delivery of programs and enhance responsiveness. Previous processes required a regulation to amend payment amounts. This created delays and prohibited accredited farm organizations from responding to funding needs.

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks The Environmental Activity and Sector Registry regulation will be expanded for low-risk water takings — such as where water is removed for a short time and then returned to a nearby point, with no

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Highway of Heroes Living Tribute to get financial support from federal government

Community tree plantings are an integral part of the Highway of Heroes tree planting campaign.

Representatives and supporters of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute campaign (HOHLT) rejoiced over the decision to increase financial support from the Government of Canada.

In support of HOHLT’s efforts to plant two million trees in honour of those who have served in Canada’s military, the 2019 Federal Budget proposes to provide $2.9 million over three years, starting in 2019-20, through Veterans Affairs Canada.

Of the two million trees, 117,000 of the most prominent trees will be planted along and near the stretch of Highway 401 from Trenton to Toronto, known as the Highway of Heroes. These trees will act as a living tribute to those who lost their life while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Support from the Government of Canada is crucial for the campaign to reach its $10 million fundraising goal by end of 2020.

This will ensure the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute is completed by 2022.

“This support from the federal

government puts our campaign on a sure footing,” said Mark Cullen, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign. “We can smell success! Our heartfelt thanks to the federal government and the Minister of Veterans Affairs for their commitment to ensuring the stories of veterans live on, and recognizing the importance this project has for the military community. Our veterans, Armed Forces members, and 117,000 war dead deserve this living tribute.”

Perhaps what is most special is what this project means to veteran and military families. Afghanistan veteran, Corporal Nick Kerr, has been volunteering with the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign since 2016. His experiences while serving, the loss of close friends in battle, and the nonvisible wounds he suffers since returning from his tour of duty, are profound.

“I feel humbled by the fact that one of the unnamed trees planted as part of the project will be for me,” said Corporal

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Kerr. “I prefer an army of trees standing at attention over more stone cenotaphs.

I think of the eight friends I lost on the battlefield every time I volunteer to bring this sprawling memorial to life. I was a pallbearer for all eight of the friends I lost, and every time I put a tree in the ground, I think, ‘That one is for you buddy.’”

Those that have fought to protect our land and our freedom have done so to fight for a better future for all Canadians.

The Highway of Heroes Living Tribute will be constructed in this spirit; providing a myriad of environmental benefits for generations to come, while offering a uniquely Canadian way to tell the story of those who served in the Armed Forces, and reminding travelers along North America’s most travelled highway of the great debt we owe these courageous Canadians.

For more information on HOHLT tree planting events, or to donate or volunteer, visit HOHtribute.ca.

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Wright Landscape Services sells lawn care division

Retail horticulturist online training program

Wright Landscape Services of Bloomingdale, Ont., announced the sale of its lawn care division. Founded in 1967, the company’s lawn care division was the focus of the business. As the business grew and evolved, so did the offering of services. Currently, the business is an industry leader, providing grounds maintenance, commercial snow removal and design/build services to the Waterloo Region.

Wright Landscape has chosen to partner with Apex Lawn Services of Waterloo to deliver lawn care services for both past and future clients. The two businesses will work closely to transition the lawn care division. Customers can expect the lawn care programs offered by Wright to stay the same, with several front-line employees making the move to Apex. Maintaining customer service and delivering results is paramount to both companies.

Dave Wright, President of Wright Landscape commented, “My father was the lawn care guy that everybody called to solve their lawn care problems, but our business is now being led by design and construction.

We are heading the company in different direction.

Apex is also a long-time veteran of the industry. Owner, Paul Stefanson said, “Our family ties go back to 1975 when my father started Stefanson Lawn Service. John Wright helped him get up and running and in 1979, along with Paul Grobe, were founding fathers of the Waterloo Chapter of Landscape Ontario. When Dave approached me a yearand-a-half ago with the opportunity to carry on his father’s legacy in lawn care, I couldn’t say no.”

Garden Centres Canada and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) Professional Development Committee (PDC) are pleased to announce the Retail Horticulturist Online Training Program is now available.

This interactive program is designed for owners, managers and associates who work in a retail garden centre environment.

For those looking to enhance their knowledge and skill, or those working toward the Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician designation, this online training program is designed to help.

Through the Retail Council of Canada platform, this interactive, 12-module online training program is designed to enhance overall retail horticulture skills for owners, managers and associates.

The course may be taken through any internet capable connection, including a smartphone. This provides greater flexibility to the learner and does not limit their studies to an office or home environment. It is recommended, however, when answering quizzes, a larger screen be used to better select the answer button.

A written manual is also available to complement the online program and take the learner through key aspects of the garden centre business. The successful student will emerge more knowledgeable,

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

competent, confident and valuable to both the business and customers.

Nurseries, garden centres and related companies are encouraged to register staff for this training. Once registered, staff are able to pace themselves and complete the modules at their own convenience.

The cost for online training is $50 plus HST for CNLA members and $160 plus HST for non-members. CNLA members can take advantage of a special, limited-time offer and receive the online training, plus the study manual and shipping for only $75 plus HST. For more information, contact CNLA at 1-888-446-3499, email certification@ cnla-acpp.ca or find links to the registration form and more information at gfl.me/h53J.

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New Employment Standards Self Service Tool The Ministry of Labour is excited to announce the launch of the online Employment Standards Self Service Tool.

This latest tool is designed to promote self-reliance among workplace parties, making it easier for employers and employees in Ontario to understand and comply with the Employment Standards Act (ESA). It also includes calculations to determine whether the amount paid to an employee meets the minimum standards of the ESA. This and other handy tools are available on the ministry’s website at Ontario.ca/ ESATools.

The 12 modules that make up the self-study course are:

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EXECUTIVE DESK

Our purpose can help to shape our image

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oes the landscape/horticulture profession have an image problem? If so, what can be done about it?

I often hear that our profession has a public image problem. It is one of the reasons we have difficulty attracting young people. This is true of most practical trades.

There seems to be a societal stigma in North American against all jobs that require physical labour. To be honest, we too, are guilty of looking down at many jobs.

On a personal note, my father (an immigrant who worked as a labourer most of his life) did not want me to work in the landscape field. Back when I was as a student in the Landscape Technology Program at Humber College, we spent the first month weeding garden beds in the college arboretum. My father was shocked when I told him. Even as a labourer, he had a poor image of hands-on work.

After graduation, my first full-time job was working as a gardener at Centennial Park Conservatory. At social events I was often asked what I did for a living. When I answered proudly that I was a gardener, I could tell others were not impressed. The first question would inevitably be, “What do you do in the winter?”

A number of years ago, Landscape Ontario was involved in a pilot project that allowed interested grade 11 students to graduate high school with a major in Horticulture. This program has now been expanded to over 20 schools. Some of these programs are now being threatened because students don’t understand the many viable careers options available in landscaping. Often, students who are having trouble keeping up academically are encouraged to take more hands-on courses. This image problem continues within the education system.

A number of years ago, we had

the opportunity to ask four groups of university students how we could make the landscape/horticulture profession more attractive. The overwhelming advice was to focus on entrepreneurship. It seems practical work has a bad image unless you are a business owner.

How can we combat this image problem? Here are a few ideas.

Looking back on my month-long weeding experience at Humber College, the teachers interspersed the work with training.

We had to learn weed identification. We had to research the history and characteristics of the various weeds we were pulling. We associated different weeds with different soil types and compaction levels. We learned about herbicides and how they worked on specific species, depending if they were monocots or dicots. We learned how to collect and press specimens for future study. I still remember the botanical names of many weeds. To me, a dandelion became Taraxicum officinale. I learned how Linnaeus developed the binomial taxonomic system based on reproductive structures. All this certainly made weeding much more fun. I even felt pride because of my new found knowledge. It was a great experience.

Knowledge builds enthusiasm and pride. It is also a motivator and an attitude-changer.

What can you do to stimulate pride and enthusiasm in your work culture? Elevate your business and help counteract the image issue one person at a time. Focus on mastery, knowledge and professionalism.

Another important lesson learned from my weeding experience was that the work was way more tolerable and enjoyable because we were building an arboretum.

We had a clear goal and a common purpose. Our work resulted in a beautiful garden to be enjoyed by many. We were building a park that would generate

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profound benefits to future generations.

There is a well-known story about two labourers who spent many years shoveling and moving material with a wheelbarrow.

One was burdened and unhappy because of the back-breaking work that seemed to have no end. The other was happy because he was involved with building a cathedral.

The point is that practical work is much more enjoyable when there is a welldefined purpose. Purpose is motivating.

What is our broader purpose? How do we communicate our purpose to our staff team? Hard work is made easier when we know our work will change lives, make people happy, create a positive difference and enhance the environment.

I am reminded of what one of James Garfield Thompson’s customers told him about his team: “You are a green force for beauty.” Another of our members articulates his company’s purpose as “stewards of creation.” The purpose of Oriole Landscaping is to make their customers “fans.”

We have a collective opportunity and responsibility to counteract our image problem by encouraging mastery and continuous learning opportunities in every member of our staff team. Articulating and communicating our collective purpose as individuals and companies is also an important way to improve our image.

We are in a business that contributes economic, environmental, health, lifestyle, therapeutic, aesthetic and legacy benefits.

Showing others this truth should not be that hard.

Tony DiGiovanni LO Executive Director

tony@landscapeontario.com

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

A trip to the bluewater coast

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t least a couple of times each year, I drive across the province to visit with Landscape Ontario’s nine regional chapters. This spring, my road trip ended in Sarnia, Ont., the largest city on Lake Huron and located in the County of Lambton.

Sarnia has a unique history. It is wellpositioned on a large lake, which feeds into the St. Clair River that divides Canada and the United states. Sarnia became famous as a trading port, and when petroleum was discovered in large quantities in the 19th century, it quickly became an industrial hub known as “Chemical Valley.” This created a great deal of wealth, but also took its toll on the local landscape and environment.

Although the petroleum industry still plays a major role in the fabric of the city and its surrounding area, congratulations should go out to politicians, businesses and community groups for rebranding the city as a green community. Today, Sarnia boasts over 100 parks, beautiful shoreline trails, and reclamation projects have earned Sarnia a prestigious international award in the Communities in Bloom program. Climate change is a hot topic around the world these days, so perhaps some lessons can be learned from the transformation Sarnia has worked so hard to achieve.

One of Sarnia’s most famous sons, Commander Chris Hadfield reached out to the residents of Sarnia via Twitter (while orbiting the planet aboard the International Space Station (ISS)),and asked them all to turn on their lights one evening. As Hadfield passed overhead, he captured images of Sarnia from space. Hadfield was able to get some fascinating images of the city that illustrate the sensitive, fragile balance between man and nature.

Here, back on Earth, my main reason for visiting Sarnia this spring was to attend their annual home show. I presented some gardening seminars and answered questions live on the local radio show hosted by Adelle Richards. I also spent some time chatting

with some local LO members who had displays in the show. DeGroot’s Nurseries is a perennial favorite at the show, and for over 50 years have given advice and supplied quality plant material to homeowners and contractors in the community. DeGroot’s are very proud of their LO connections.

On the retail side of the industry, Brett and Cindy King, owners of SS Greenhouses, continue to keep up with the ever-changing world of marketing. They were very supportive of the event — supplying some really nice plants as prizes at the seminars.

Finally, I had a great conversation with a completely new landscape construction company, Fraser Valley Landscaping, owned and operated by two brothers, Ben and Nick Fraser. Below is a brief summary of their company history: “I (Ben) always enjoyed drafting type classes, so I ended up choosing a program (Landscape Design at Fanshawe College) I was able to learn more about drafting and design. But even before that, our dad (Don) had a stint working for the City of Sarnia, planting gardens around town. Dad also

converted an old bus stop into a personal greenhouse in our backyard.

“The business started in 2007.

“My first few jobs were just me alone before my brother joined me as half-owner.

They were small mulching and planting jobs, with very little profit — but they were always fun to do on my own.

“We currently run as a four-person crew, which we find runs very smooth with less headaches.

“Areas of specialty are stonework (walkways, patios, fire pits, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens) and gardens to complement the work. My brother Nick was a Red Seal chef for years, but then got a taste of working outside. He was always the artistic one in the family, and has brought a creative, detailed edge to the company.

“The biggest benefit of being an LO member would have to be the savings on new vehicles, which we took advantage of last year, plus the knowledge and seminars that are available all year long.

“Moving forward, the main challenge for our business will be finding and training new employees when the time comes.

“We tend to get a few good leads and sales from the home show. We really enjoy being part of it and it lets people know we exist.

“I believe when people see the LO branding, it gives them more trust in us and they would tend to choose our company over a non-LO member.”

Denis Flanagan CLD LO Manager of Membership and Public Relations

dflanagan@landscapeontario.com

Ben and Nick Fraser at the Sarnia Home Show, proudly displaying their LO member status.

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MEMBERSHIP

May is Mental Health Month

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pring is here and by now, all Landscape Ontario members are back to work in full force. For the landscape and horticulture profession, it’s show time!

While spring is a great time for business, it is also an extremely stressful time. It is important to take stock of your own mental health and that of your employees.

Mental health is not something many of us like to talk about, especially at work.

So each May, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) hosts Mental Health Week to encourage discussions about mental health and what it really means.

Every week in Canada 500,000 people are unable to work due to mental health problems or illness. A 2017 survey by Morneau Shepell, titled, The Mental Health Experience in Canada’s Workplaces, found that 34 per cent of participants identified workplace stress as the primary cause of their mental health problem/illness. From the survey sample, 70 per cent of people identified that their workplace experience was affected by their mental health.

For a business owner, the mental health of your staff has the potential to cost your company. 78 per cent of survey respondents said they missed work due to mental health concerns, and over 30 per cent were absent for a prolonged period of two or more months. This does not account for the physical effects of mental illness,

which can also lead to prolonged absence from work. Absenteeism, disability costs and high employee turnover are some of the ways in which mental health can impact your business.

How do we remedy this? Statistics say 75 per cent of people have reported their workplace does not have a mental health strategy. When mental health is something that affects 100 per cent of your staff, that number is far too high. What does your company do to support the mental health of staff? Is mental health incorporated into team meetings? Do staff have access to training? Does your company offer a group benefits program that provides access to counseling and other health resources?

This past season, practically all LO chapters held training sessions on mental health in the workplace. These events helped to promote awareness, start discussions and give members access to resources. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is one of those fabulous resources. They provide a variety of training modules to teach you skills to recognize the signs of mental health concerns, and how to respond to mental health issues at work.

WSPS works closely with many different industries, but through their longstanding relationship with LO and its members, they actually understand the unique stresses and factors that are an everyday reality for those

in landscaping and horticulture. They also offer consulting services so your company can implement strategies in the workplace for managing mental health.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has free training tools and a monthly webinar series which discusses psychological health and safety in the workplace. They have also developed The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace to offer guidelines for organizations to promote mental health.

As the season begins, start by creating a company culture that will support both you and your employees. Proper training for staff, recognition of successes, and workload management are all simple ways to support your staff and set them up for a prosperous season. By incorporating strategies into your workplace that recognize the mental health needs of your staff, you will have fewer absentees and a more productive and effective team.

Employee retention will improve and you will have more engaged, dedicated employees who feel they are valued by the business.

Myscha Stafford LO Membership and Chapter Coordinator myscha@landscapeontario.com

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UNDERGROUND WORLD

Reduced number of utility hits is encouraging

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he latest data from the Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) from the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA ) indicates the total number of underground utility hits in the province of Ontario are down compared to 2017.

The number of utility strikes reduced from 5,306 in 2017 to 5,042 in 2018 — a reduction of five per cent. While this number does not represent a significant decrease (barely 300), it is certainly great news for the damage prevention industry. However, the number one reason for utility hits and the resulting damage remains the same — contractors are not requesting locates before digging. This very disturbing fact continues to be the norm year after year. In Ontario, calling for locates before excavating is the law. It is also a free service that can potentially save your life and thousands of dollars in property damage.

When will contractors finally learn the first, and most important step, is to call for locates prior to digging?

Locate requests up, notifications down

The number of requests for locates to ON1CALL increased by 2.8 per cent in 2018 over 2017. Interestingly enough, the number of notifications decreased by more than

10 per cent. This means there were fewer utility infrastructures on these properties as compared to 2017. The number of notifications in 2018 were 6,101,675 compared to 6,778,240 in 2017.This could be one of the main reasons for the overall reduction of utility hits from 2017 to 2018.

Comments on the green profession

The table gives the complete picture for the green profession for 2018. The two most significant groups in the sector are fencing and landscaping. Also included are irrigation, waterways, and agriculture, which make up about one per cent of the profession, having less impact on the overall totals. While the landscaping sector continues to reduce its hits by about four per cent annually, fencing increased almost 10 per cent last year. Fencing represents about 60 per cent of all utility hits in the green profession. The numbers show the fencing sector needs immediate attention.

We need to put an action plan in place for the fencing industry and they must make a major effort to reduce underground utility hits in 2019. The total underground utility hits for the green industry increased 2.5 per cent in 2018 over 2017.

Green profession utility hit performance over the past three years.

SECTOR GROUP 2016 2017 2018 PER CENT OF CHANGE 2018/2017 LANDSCAPING 358 344 330 -4.1% FENCING 437 437 479 +9.6% IRRIGATION 8 12 8 -33% WATERWAYS 3 2 1 -50% AGRICULTURE 2 4 1 -75% TOTAL GREEN INDUSTRY

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Reason for underground utility damage remain the same

Again this year, the number one reason given for the majority of damages is that excavating contractors did not call for locates. The second reason is that contactors are not following best practices when digging within the tolerance zone (one metre on either side of the locate line).

Once again, we have to highlight these two major reasons. At all ORCGA Geographic Council meetings, we stress to excavating contractors: digging should take place unless you call ON1CALL for locates; that special care must be exercised in the digging process, and that every company should encourage their fellow contracting firms to join the ORCGA. When followed, all of these actions can help the industry to reduce underground utility hits.

Conclusion

The year 2018 was a good one for the damage prevention industry. The total number of underground utility hits was lower than the previous year. As we continue to educate young people in apprenticeship programs, educate contractors and home owners at event like Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, and increase advertising to the public on radio and television, we help to get ON1CALL and Call Before You Dig messaging out to more and more people, keeping everyone safe. Through the continued efforts of the Geographic Councils and continuing article in Landscape Ontario magazine and Fence Focus, our communication efforts have even more reach. Our ultimate goal is zero utility hits, no damages, and no inquiries.

Terry Murphy CLM

tvmurphy@ca.inter.net

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PROSPERITY PARTNERS

Company culture part 2: Engaging your team to focus on wellness and safety

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usiness owners are responsible for ensuring they have a culture of safety and wellness. The challenge for them, is what exactly does that look like? What should we all do? What will our conversations sound like when we’re there?

Throughout our careers, a shift has occurred from a culture of, “get it done no matter what,” to a culture of, “get it done safely and with work-life balance.” This shift is not only extreme, it’s complete and here to stay.

Long gone are the days of working with no Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), no pylons, no safety sign-offs. Every single foreperson, supervisor, manager and company owner is now required to ensure the entire staff are following a clearly-defined safety protocol at every turn, every day.

Recently, the power went out in my home town for a couple of hours one morning. I went to my local pharmacy to pick up a prescription after the power was restored, only to find the doors locked with a sign that read: “Due to our health and safety programme, which is designed to protect the safety of our team, we are closed while we await the power to come back on and fully re-start our systems and computers.” I found a similar message when I went to the local Restore to drop off a donation. It reminded me that health and safety protocols are clearly defined across every industry, and require strict protocols to be followed.

The challenge for every company management team is to decide what the safety policies need to be, and how to communicate, train and engage the team to respect and follow them every day.

At a Landscape Ontario Peer to Peer Network session held last February, we had an open discussion and brainstorming session on mental health in the workplace.

We worked together to create lists of what deeper awareness we learned about mental health in our companies over the past year or two. We also created a list of ‘intentions’ on what we would do to design our own solutions on various issues of mental health. We focused on bringing it more to the forefront in the minds of our teammates who are tasked with ensuring the team is healthy in every way possible.

Prior to last winter, I hadn’t connected the dots between workplace processes and the mental health of the team. Now I realize there is a true benefit in having candid, meaningful conversations among staff, and with management, to address the challenges many face throughout the year (whether at work or not). I’m grateful to many of LO’s Peer to Peer Network members who openly shared experiences of their staff navigating mental health challenges — ranging from the impact of a lingering, lost time workplace injury, to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to suicide. It was a great discussion — one which I encourage you all to consider having in your workplace this season.

There is a responsibility on owners to ensure that people who need support have access to it. Opening up conversations about mental health is creating a more tightly knit team in each of the companies I see making an effort. And if Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering training on this to employers, then I think it’s important for everyone to stand up and pay attention.

As you ponder what this means to your own company, ask yourself if there’s room in the employee engagement department for you to start a conversation with your team about wellness. Can you take a stand and make the effort to create space for

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troubled staff to share and ask for support?

Is there a way to add flexibility to your work structure to reduce stress and accommodate things like child care, transportation or home life challenges? Are there people on your team who would engage more deeply with your company brand if it included a sincere focus on wellness for everyone?

I know of companies who hold monthly events that allow their team to hang out together outside of work. Some do yoga in the park, hold barbeques or fun days, work on community projects, volunteer projects, and more. What I have observed in these companies, is a true ethic to support and engage staff in dialogue and collaboration, and to support the overall wellness of the team.

Creating the culture of safety isn’t a very long step away from our wellness discussions. At the LO Peer to Peer session last winter, Carla Bailey, HR manager at TLC Landscaping in London, Ont., joined me in leading a discussion on establishing and maintaining a continually improving culture of safety. We emphasized the point that as long as management firmly believes everyone has the right to go home uninjured — and they walk their talk, then the rest usually falls into place. Things go wrong when managers put priority on tight schedules, filling work orders and often rescheduling safety meetings.

In order to create a truly engaged culture of safety and wellness, scheduled safety meetings should never be delayed.

If you put off training and conversations about the importance of safety over and over again, it sends a wrong message to your team — it’s THEIR safety that’s at risk. The onus is on the leadership team to inform, train, and engage everyone in safety and proactive, consistent smart practices, designed to keep staff, pedestrians and client families safe.

Take a moment, especially now at this difficult and rushed time of year, to make sure you’re on target with your safety training plan, and don’t let your foot off the gas. Not now. Not ever. The message to your team that their safety and wellness is important and non-negotiable is not only appreciated, but necessary.

Dig in, show you care, ask for ideas, and engage your team in a culture of safety and wellness.

Jacki Hart CLM Prosperity Partners Program Manager

info.peertopeer@landscapeontario.com

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