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Sep 3, 2020
Syngenta Flowers names global head
Syngenta Flowers announces Michael Kester will retire at the end of 2020 after 42 years at the company. Mark Schermer is appointed as his successor as global head of Syngenta Flowers, effective Sept. 1, 2020.
Sep 1, 2020
NGB launches “Year of” marketing campaign
The National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization promoting gardening in North America on behalf of the horticulture industry and its members, is pleased to announce the five plant classes that will be featured in the 2021 “Year of the” program.
Sep 1, 2020
AAS fetes celosia and squash cultivars
All-America Selections, North America’s oldest non-profit plant trialing organization, announced two new AAS Winners for the 2021 garden season.
Sep 1, 2020
Vineland seeks board members
Located in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation.
Sep 1, 2020
GIE Expo cancels 2020 event
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and continued regulatory uncertainty, GIE/OPEI, announced the 2020 show will be postponed until next year.
Sep 1, 2020
Alberta’s GISC goes virtual
Uncertainty on pandemic regulations has prompted Landscape Alberta’s leadership to offer its Green Industry Show and Conference (GISC) in a virtual format this fall.
Aug 1, 2020
Landscaping and golf job searches skyrocket
The number of job searchers looking for landscape and horticulture positions spiked this spring, Brendon Bernard, an economist at Indeed told Yahoo finance.
Aug 1, 2020
AIPH launches Virtual Expo and Conference
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) announced a Virtual International Expo Conference for Sept. 15, 2020 called Recovery from crisis – the future for ornamentals.
Aug 1, 2020
Sunnybrook Hospital promotes pollinators
Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital Bayview campus recently became the first Canadian hospital to have an urban apiary on its grounds.
Aug 1, 2020
Bobcat partners with radar company
Doosan Bobcat North America announced it has partnered with Ainstein, a radar technologies company headquartered in Lawrence, Kan., to develop next-generation radar sensor systems for Bobcat equipment.
Aug 1, 2020
Yanmar appoints board of directors
Yanmar Holdings approved a new Board of Directors as part of the company’s business reorganization.
Aug 1, 2020
Salemi joins Landscape Ontario
Joe Salemi has taken a newly created position at Landscape Ontario, Deputy Executive Director.
Aug 1, 2020
Brendt acquires Geoshack and Sakkia
The Brandt Group of Companies announced they have reached an agreement with U.S.-based Ultara Holdings to acquire the assets of GeoShack Canada Company and the Canadian assets of Inteq Distributors, subject to due diligence.
Apr 1, 2020
Native plant resource
A new website, www.can-plant.ca, allows users to search a comprehensive list of plants from across the country based on their growth form and growing conditions.
Apr 1, 2020
Landscape Horticulture Certification program launched
The Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA) recently launched a revamped nursery and landscape certification program for all of Canada.
Apr 1, 2020
Canada Blooms cancelled
Canada Blooms, Canada’s largest flower and garden festival, suspended its 2020 festival, which was planned for March 13-22 in Toronto.
Apr 1, 2020
Property manager endorses Smart about Salt certification
BGIS, a global real estate management services company, has announces a coast-to-coast partnership with the unique not-for-profit Smart About Salt Council (SASC), that will strive for improved winter maintenance services grounded in best management practices.
Apr 1, 2020
Van Belle moves to eco-friendly pots
Van Belle Nursery announced that as of April 13, 2020, it will be the first company in North America to deliver a live goods program using the new “Flow Pot” by CTi Plastic, made entirely from recycled plastic collected from river and ocean-bound sources, as well as post-consumer plastic.
Apr 1, 2020
Provincial coronavirus resources
Canada’s provincial trade associations have assembled information for the green industry in light of the fast-moving virus pandemic.
Mar 2, 2020
GCC Summit heads to Edmonton
Garden Centres Canada (GCC) is hosting its second annual GCC Summit in Edmonton, Alta., July 6-8 at the Edmonton Coast Plaza Hotel
Mar 2, 2020
Vineland hires director of automation
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) named Hussam Haroun director of automation. In his new role, Haroun will oversee Vineland’s activities related to automation, artificial intelligence and digital agriculture technologies.
Mar 2, 2020
Dutch breeder wins AIPH award
Anthura BV won the International Grower of the Year 2020 Award from the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
Mar 2, 2020
EPA concludes glyphosate review
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded its regulatory review of glyphosate.
Mar 2, 2020
Brandt expands dealer network
The Brandt Group of Companies, based in Regina, Sask., has completed the acquisition of Nortrax Canada and Nortrax Quebec to extend its dealer network across the country.
Feb 4, 2020
Star Roses launches miniature rose
Star Roses and Plants announced the launch of the first-ever miniature Knock Out rose, Petite Knock Out.
Feb 4, 2020
U.S. show and conference changes
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has announced that in 2022 it will move into 100 percent ownership of GIE+EXPO, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition held annually in Louisville, Ky.
Feb 4, 2020
Captein elected COHA president
The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) announced Dave Captein was elected president for a two-year term.
Feb 4, 2020
FIHOQ changes name to Quebec Vert
The Fédération interdisciplinaire de l’horticulture ornementale du Québec (FIHOQ) announced it is changing its name to Quebec Vert.
Feb 4, 2020
Ontario awards celebrate excellence
About 700 landscape and horticulture professionals gathered in Toronto, Ont., Jan. 7 for the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence ceremony, celebrating the best construction, maintenance, design and landscape lighting from 2019.
Feb 4, 2020
Doosan Bobcat acquires Bob-Cat
Doosan Bobcat finalized the acquisition of Bob-Cat Mowers and the Steiner and Ryan brands of grounds maintenance equipment from Schiller Grounds Care.
Feb 4, 2020
Avian theme highlights Canada Blooms 2020
The 24th annual Canada Blooms brings the theme, “Birds of a Feather” to Toronto’s Enercare Centre, March 13-22, 2020.
Feb 4, 2020
Garden Centre Summit coming to Edmonton
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is holding the next annual Garden Centre Canada (GCC) Summit in Edmonton, Alta., on July 5-7, 2020.
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Feb 4, 2020
Green professional enjoy Congress 2020
Over 15,000 landscape and horticulture professionals visited Landscape Ontario Congress at the Toronto Congress Centre, Jan. 7-9, 2020.
Dec 3, 2019
AIPH releases grower shortlist
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) announced the finalists of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2020, which takes place in January at IPM Essen in Germany.
Dec 3, 2019
Pesticide Act amendments proposed by Ontario Government
The Ontario Government is proposing amendments to province’s Pesticide Act, including the removal of the Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee (OPAC).
Dec 3, 2019
Ontario considers changes to slip-and-fall lawsuits
The Ontario government is poised to significantly reduce the statute of limitations for slip-and-fall claims from two years to 10 days.
Dec 3, 2019
Miska opens Atlantic pickup location
Miska Trailer Factory has opened a new pickup location in Dartmouth, N.S.
Dec 3, 2019
GreenTrade Expo comes to Ottawa
Delegates from the Ontario/Quebec border area are looking forward to GreenTrade Expo, coming to Ottawa’s EY Centre on Feb. 12-13.
Dec 3, 2019
New approach to controlling invasives
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Vineland, Ont., discovered a new approach to control and eradicate invasive plants and weeds.
Dec 3, 2019
MasonLift and Atlas Polar form ML-Truck Equipment
MasonLift has partnered with Atlas Polar Company to create a new authorized sales and service dealer network for Hiab cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift Hooklifts in British Columbia.
Nov 1, 2019
Proven Winners names scholarship recipients
Since 2014, Proven Winners has supported horticulture students with an annual scholarship program.
Nov 1, 2019
Voting opens for NGB garden grant
Voting is now open for the National Garden Bureau’s (NGB) Therapeutic Garden Grant.
Nov 1, 2019
Vineland launches RootSmart guide
Developed through a partnership between Vineland and A.M.A. Horticulture, RootSmart, a research-based solution to root girdling, was introduced in early 2018.
Nov 1, 2019
Toronto Botanical Garden hires CEO
Toronto Botanical Garden announced the appointment of David McIsaac as chief executive officer, following five months in the role on an interim basis.
Nov 1, 2019
Yanmar finalizes ASV acquisition
Yanmar Group announced the completion of its acquisition of compact equipment manufacturer ASV Holdings, a designer and manufacturer of compact tracked loaders and skid-steer loaders.
Nov 1, 2019
NALP hires new CEO
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has named Britt Wood chief executive officer.
Nov 1, 2019
Clintar founder Bob Wilton dies
Bob Wilton, well-known and respected in the landscaping and snow removal professions, passed away in September following a battle with cancer.
Nov 1, 2019
GISC returns to Calgary
The Green Industry Show and Conference returns to Calgary for 2019 at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Nov. 14-15.
Oct 1, 2019
Winter Equipment hires VP
Winter Equipment recently announced Brian Liederbach as vice president of sales.
Oct 1, 2019
AAS honours herbaceous perennials
All-America Selections, North America’s oldest non-profit plant trialling organization, announced the first winners from its three-winter Herbaceous Perennial Trial.
Oct 1, 2019
NGB announces 2020 “Year of” plants
The National Garden Bureau (NGB), a Downers Grove, Ill.-based non-profit organization promoting gardening in North America, announced the plants it will feature in its “Year of” program for 2020.
Oct 1, 2019
Fire devastates Pioneer Flower Farms
Starting in the late evening on Aug. 16, 2019, a fire erupted at the St. Catharines, Ont.-based Pioneer Flower Farms, devastating the facilities, including migrant housing, greenhouses, warehouse and coolers.
Oct 1, 2019
Solty Garden Centre to close
After 68 years in the landscape and nursery industry, Cookstown, Ont.-based Leslie L. Solty and Sons Limited (LLS), and Solty Garden Centre (SGC) will cease normal business operations effective Dec 20, 2019.
Sep 1, 2019
GardenGenetics relaunches Dahlightul brand
GardenGenetics (G2) announced the relaunch of its Dahlightful Dahlia brand through the GardenChoice group.
Sep 1, 2019
ASV and Yanmar look to merge
ASV Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings (Yanmar).
Sep 1, 2019
Solasbee’s hires outside sales manager
Solasbee’s, a Kinshofer company and manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments, announces the appointment of Lane Scroggins as outside sales manager.
Sep 1, 2019
Syngenta buys Varinova cyclamen business
Syngenta Flowers announced in June it has acquired Varinova’s cyclamen business.
Sep 1, 2019
Cullens win GardenComm award
GardenComm recently announced the winners of the 2019 Media Awards Silver Medals, a special designation recognizing the top talent in more than 50 competition categories.
Sep 1, 2019
Dramm adds irrigation and sales specialist
Dramm announced Peter Haakman has joined the company as an irrigation and sales specialist operating out of its Pelham, Ont., office.
Aug 1, 2019
Kioti opens distribution centre
Kioti Tractor celebrated its new Canadian Distribution Centre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 30, 2019.
Aug 1, 2019
PanAmerican acquires celosia line
PanAmerican Seed has acquired the complete celosia assortment and breeding research from Celex, b.v., a breeder/selection subsidiary under the Dutch cut flower company Fa. Van Der Boog & Van Den Bosch.
Aug 1, 2019
Kreitmaker acquires Vintage Brick
Kreitmaker announced the purchase of Toronto-based brick manufacturer Vintage Brick.
Aug 1, 2019
Former Unilock executive passes
Former Unilock executive Joe Kerr passed away in Toronto on June 14, 2019.
Aug 1, 2019
Tree Canada names CEO
The Board of Tree Canada announced the appointment of Danielle St-Aubin as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2019.
Aug 1, 2019
Feds expand loan program
The Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the federal government has implemented new regulations to strengthen the Advance Payments Program (APP).
Aug 1, 2019
LMN moves to new headquarters
LMN (Landscape Management Network) moved into new corporate headquarters in Markham, Ont. on June 3, 2019.
Aug 1, 2019
B.C. division of Valleybrook Gardens sold
Josami Holdings announced the purchase of Abbotsford, B.C.-based grower Valleybrook Gardens, in June 2019.
Aug 1, 2019
Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide released
The newly released Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide is the most comprehensive reference document available to the landscape industry.
Aug 1, 2019
Snowpoisum returns to LO home office
Landscape Ontario’s Snowposium, an annual event for snow and ice removal contractors and suppliers, will take place Sept. 26 at the association’s newly renovated home office in Milton, Ont.
Apr 1, 2019
Vineland releases Chinook Sunrise rose
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) officially released Chinook Sunrise, the second in Vineland’s 49th Parallel Collection of roses developed for their hardiness and ability to blossom almost anywhere in Canada.
