NEWS

C. buxicola positive find in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a positive find of Cylindrocladium buxicola at a B.C. nursery.

Al's Flower Pouch celebrates 20 years
A.M.A. Plastics Ltd. is celebrating 20 years of success with Al's Flower Pouch—one of the original vertical growing systems.

CFIA hosts consultation on NAPPRA regulations
Implementation of citrus and Asian long-horned beetle regulations will help mitigate the impacts of new US NAPPRA regulations

New horticultural distributor's alliance
Three leading horticultural distributors, Plant Products Co., MGS Horticultural and Terralink Horticulture have formed a Canadian distribution organization called CanHorta Canadian Horticulture Alliance.

New annuals and vegetables for 2012
The National Garden Bureau website now features images and garden descriptions for over 100 new annuals, perennials and vegetables that will show up in garden centres all over North America next spring.

Downy mildew killing impatiens in the landscape
Downy mildew found on impatiens in the landscape. Next year, contractors are advised to plant other shade-loving plants in areas where plants died out.

Eastern peat harvest difficult in 2011
The Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association reports that harvest has been very difficult this year in the East.

Landscape Industry Executive Program teaches operational excellence
The Landscape Industry Executive Program (LIEP) is a professional business management program developed specifically for the green industry.

Brown spruce longhorn beetle found in New Brunswick
CFIA has confirmed the presence of the brown spruce longhorn beetle (BSLB) near a campground within the Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick.

New US regulations could have serious impact on Canadian nursery stock exports
Attention growers - a new USDA NAPPRA rule has potential for major impact to Canadian nursery stock exports to the US.

Horticulture tour to India this fall
Due to a few cancellations, John and Kelly Schroeder of Valleybrook Gardens now have room for two more couples on their horticultural tour to India this October.

Haig Seferian honoured by ASLA
Haig Seferian is one of only two Canadian Landscape Architects to be honoured this year by The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

Oldcastle Building Products acquires Transpave
Oldcastle Building Products will continue to promote Permacon and Decor brands.

AAFC releases 2009-2010 horticulture data
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports ornamental farm cash receipts at $1.9 billion.

Don't miss out on 2010 AgriInvest benefits
Gov't matches funds invested by growers

Canada Blooms and The National Home Show to co-locate in 2012
Running the two events side by side will create the largest home and garden show in North America.

Three leading brands work together
Three growers have joined together to reduce material costs and collaborate on marketing ideas.

Fafard & Frères acquires major stake in Heveco
Fafard et Frères Ltd has purchased controlling interest in New Brunswick-based peat producer, Heveco Ltd.

Monitoring trees with radio waves
Alberta city uses RFID to track its trees

Green roofs to benefit from native plant research
Study will look at plant diversity and survivability on roof tops.

Nedlaw Living Walls awarded Cape Breton University project
Living wall installed at Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment

Do women or men hold purchasing power?
The long-held notion that women control household spending is under question.

Import restrictions on ALHB and CLHB host plants
The USDA is now regulating the import of all known hosts of Asian longhorn beetle (ALHB) and citrus longhorn beetle.

Swim spa donated to veterans
Veterans receive donation of a swim spa

Colourful ideas for landscape pros
Ball has developed an online magazine to inspire contractors.

Plants denied entry to U.S.
An exporter had a load of plants turned back at the U.S. border.

New venue and dates for Expo 2011
LO's Expo 2011 has new date and location

LANTA establishes new award
Landscape Alberta establishes Mike Haberl Sr. Award

Green roof industry grows
The green roof industry grew by 28.5 per cent in 2010

Dr. Leslie Laking passes away
Director Emeritus of RBG died peacefully on April 16.

Toro broadens renovation line
Toro will begin to distribute aerators, seeders and dethatchers