NEWS
Boxwood blight: customers should be wary of 'free from' claims
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association reports that some growers of boxwood are claiming to be “free” from C. buxicola or boxwood blight, based on negative test results that have been supplied to growers by their CFIA inspectors.
Regalia Maxx granted Canadian approval
Marrone Bio Innovations recently announced that Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved Regalia Maxx biofungicide for outdoor and greenhouse use on a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as on ornamentals.
3D plugin creates photorealistic renderings
Dynascape Software is the latest company to become an official reseller of the rendering plug-in to Google SketchUp, Shaderlight. The Shaderlight plugin allows landscape designers to add a photorealistic touch to their 3D models for client presentations
Boxwood blight confirmed at Ontario nursery
As a result of CFIA's ongoing detection survey to determine the spread of Cylindrocladium buxicola across Canada, they have confirmed a positive location at one Ontario nursery on March 26, 2012.
Application for nursery product Advance Payments Program online
The 2012 Advance Payments Program applications for Canadian Nursery Products are now available for download at ACC Financial.
Emergency use registrations for boxwood blight
Two fungicides have registrations for use on boxwoods (Buxus spp.): DACONIL 2787 FLOWABLE FUNGICIDE (PCP#15724) and SWITCH 62.5WG FUNGICIDE (PCP#28189) for use in BC, Quebec and Ontario until Dec 31, 2012.
Green industry showcased at Canada Blooms
Canada Blooms will once again delight the senses of thousands hungry for spring. The country's largest flower and garden show runs March 16-25 at Toronto's Direct Energy Centre.
Avoid spreading risk of boxwood blight with new BMPs
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has released Boxwood blight best management practices for nursery growers, retailers and landscape contractors to minimize risk of spreading the fungal disease.
Manderley Turf named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Manderley Turf Products has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011. This prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen's School of Business.
Plantsman Henry Kock remembered in new species name
A newly discovered species of lichen from BC's inland rainforest, has been named in honour of the late Henry Kock.
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 Pouchone 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 & Frres 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
Boxwood blight: customers should be wary of 'free from' claims
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association reports that some growers of boxwood are claiming to be “free” from C. buxicola or boxwood blight, based on negative test results that have been supplied to growers by their CFIA inspectors.
Regalia Maxx granted Canadian approval
Marrone Bio Innovations recently announced that Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved Regalia Maxx biofungicide for outdoor and greenhouse use on a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as on ornamentals.
3D plugin creates photorealistic renderings
Dynascape Software is the latest company to become an official reseller of the rendering plug-in to Google SketchUp, Shaderlight. The Shaderlight plugin allows landscape designers to add a photorealistic touch to their 3D models for client presentations
Boxwood blight confirmed at Ontario nursery
As a result of CFIA's ongoing detection survey to determine the spread of Cylindrocladium buxicola across Canada, they have confirmed a positive location at one Ontario nursery on March 26, 2012.
Application for nursery product Advance Payments Program online
The 2012 Advance Payments Program applications for Canadian Nursery Products are now available for download at ACC Financial.
Emergency use registrations for boxwood blight
Two fungicides have registrations for use on boxwoods (Buxus spp.): DACONIL 2787 FLOWABLE FUNGICIDE (PCP#15724) and SWITCH 62.5WG FUNGICIDE (PCP#28189) for use in BC, Quebec and Ontario until Dec 31, 2012.
Green industry showcased at Canada Blooms
Canada Blooms will once again delight the senses of thousands hungry for spring. The country's largest flower and garden show runs March 16-25 at Toronto's Direct Energy Centre.
Avoid spreading risk of boxwood blight with new BMPs
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association has released Boxwood blight best management practices for nursery growers, retailers and landscape contractors to minimize risk of spreading the fungal disease.
Manderley Turf named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Manderley Turf Products has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011. This prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen's School of Business.
Plantsman Henry Kock remembered in new species name
A newly discovered species of lichen from BC's inland rainforest, has been named in honour of the late Henry Kock.
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 Pouchone 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 & Frres 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