| News Emerald ash borer confirmed outside Ottawa-Gatineau regulated area Tuesday August 31, 2010 10:25 EDT The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed, on Aug. 31, the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the City of Ottawa, outside the current Ottawa - Gatineau regulated area. [Read More] Exciting changes announced for 2011 IPM symposium Monday August 30, 2010 11:08 EDT A new format and a new energy are promised at the 2011 IPM Symposium.
Over the past few years, the symposium has been a road show. In 2011, it will be a one-time event only, scheduled for Jan. 10 at the Toronto Congress Centre in the Cohen Ballroom.
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Trial gardens on display for two days Thursday July 29, 2010 15:36 EDT The buzz at this year’s California Spring Trials was Ball FloraPlant’s black petunia, Black Velvet. Is it truly black? Both industry members and the public may see it first-hand at the open houses at the Landscape Ontario trial gardens. Black Velvet is among the 500 plants that are being evaluated this year.
[Read More] | |  | In memoriam: John Thiebaud Wednesday July 7, 2010 08:52 EDT John Thiebaud, of Green Turf Irrigation in Brooklin, died at home on Wednesday June 30th, after a brief, hard fought battle with cancer. [Read More] Two Ontario projects part of sustainable sites study Wednesday June 30, 2010 14:35 EDT Two Ontario projects are part of an international pilot project to evaluate a new rating system for sustainable landscapes. The Sustainable Sites Initiative announced the selection of the Humber Arboretum Centre and Wildflower Farm. [Read More] LO members ready for another golf season Friday June 11, 2010 09:15 EDT Registrations and sponsorship opportunities are now available at the seven Landscape Ontario golf tournaments this summer. [Read More] Horst Wednesday May 19, 2010 15:36 EDT Editor�s Note: Horst Dickert passed away after a long illness on Fri., May 7, at the Trillium Manor Nursing Home in Orillia. He was 77. The funeral service took place at the Simcoe Funeral Home in Orillia on Sat., May 15. [Read More] In memoriam: Landscape Ontario pioneer Tony DeGroot Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:44 EDT Landscape Ontario lost a founding member on Apr. 11, when Tony DeGroot passed away peacefully at the age of 88. [Read More] Lawn Care Sector Group chair reviews work to resolve pesticide issue Friday February 5, 2010 13:30 EST I would like to thank everyone in the association for their loyal support over the last few years, as our industry worked hard to survive the changes that were imposed upon us. [Read More] |