Online Learning Seminars
OL146: Landscape Design CRASH COURSE
Buckle up as this high-energy, two part one-hour talk packs a punch with essential design principles and practical tips. Fast-paced it is designed for those who want to quickly grasp the fundamentals of landscape design, from creating functional layouts to selecting the right plants for your space. With dynamic visuals and rapid-fire insights, you'll gain a solid understanding of key concepts and strategies to transform any outdoor area into a stunning and well-organized landscape.
Intended for contractors who don't have a full-time designer on staff and would like to have more confidence in preparing and presenting designs. A high-overview of the process from first meeting a client to preparing the estimate.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Dates: Tuesday December 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Buckle up as this high-energy, two part one-hour talk packs a punch with essential design principles and practical tips. Fast-paced it is designed for those who want to quickly grasp the fundamentals of landscape design, from creating functional layouts to selecting the right plants for your space. With dynamic visuals and rapid-fire insights, you'll gain a solid understanding of key concepts and strategies to transform any outdoor area into a stunning and well-organized landscape.
Intended for contractors who don't have a full-time designer on staff and would like to have more confidence in preparing and presenting designs. A high-overview of the process from first meeting a client to preparing the estimate.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Dates: Tuesday December 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL135: Small Business Marketing Ideas
Learn creative ideas to implement a marketing plan that identifies your target market and build brand awareness.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jackie Morra, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday December 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn creative ideas to implement a marketing plan that identifies your target market and build brand awareness.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jackie Morra, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday December 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL156: NEW -Common Woody Plants and their ID by Plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore woody plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore woody plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL157: NEW-How to Grow a Wildflower Meadow
This session will educate landscapers and contractors on the proper methodologies to successfully create a wildflower meadow and covers topics ranging from site preparation and seed installation though to post-seeding management.
It is a very different process than sowing a lawn.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
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Instructor: Paul Jenkins, Wildflower Farm
Date: Thursday February 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This session will educate landscapers and contractors on the proper methodologies to successfully create a wildflower meadow and covers topics ranging from site preparation and seed installation though to post-seeding management.
It is a very different process than sowing a lawn.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Jenkins, Wildflower Farm
Date: Thursday February 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL078: The How-Tos of Tree Selection, Planting and Spacing
The most important decision in many landscape projects is what trees to choose and how to plant them correctly. This talk will provide a checklist of questions to ask when selecting a tree to ensure participants plant the right tree in the right place.
Participants will also learn proper planting techniques and the benefits of correct tree spacing.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday February 9, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The most important decision in many landscape projects is what trees to choose and how to plant them correctly. This talk will provide a checklist of questions to ask when selecting a tree to ensure participants plant the right tree in the right place.
Participants will also learn proper planting techniques and the benefits of correct tree spacing.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday February 9, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL029: Turfgrass Care
What are the basics of turfgrass care? What are some of the practices that enhance the client’s lawns? We will explore a few of the common maintenance practices and field some questions as we look at the basics of turf care.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the basics of turfgrass care? What are some of the practices that enhance the client’s lawns? We will explore a few of the common maintenance practices and field some questions as we look at the basics of turf care.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL112: NEW-Less Common Fruits Plants for your Landscape Projects
Help your clients choose fruit plants they’ll succeed with.
This session gives you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to challenging conditions in home gardens and landscapes. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for.
This session includes bush-form cherries and plums, medlar, pawpaw, American persimmon, quince, and annual fruit crops.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Help your clients choose fruit plants they’ll succeed with.
This session gives you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to challenging conditions in home gardens and landscapes. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for.
This session includes bush-form cherries and plums, medlar, pawpaw, American persimmon, quince, and annual fruit crops.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL158: NEW-Spectacular Plant Combinations for the Perennial Garden
Creating spectacular perennial plant combinations can be a daunting task for many landscapers. Lorraine’s wealth of knowledge and experience provides you with the skills to succeed confidently. She approaches gardening from an artist’s perspective, introducing you to the fundamentals of colour, flower form, leaf shape and texture. In this informative and colour-filled presentation Lorraine will provide the tools to WOW your clients with unique plant choices and inspire your gardening creativity.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
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Instructor: Lorraine Roberts, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Creating spectacular perennial plant combinations can be a daunting task for many landscapers. Lorraine’s wealth of knowledge and experience provides you with the skills to succeed confidently. She approaches gardening from an artist’s perspective, introducing you to the fundamentals of colour, flower form, leaf shape and texture. In this informative and colour-filled presentation Lorraine will provide the tools to WOW your clients with unique plant choices and inspire your gardening creativity.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Lorraine Roberts, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL021: Lighting 101: Light and Photometrics
Understanding, qualifying, and quantifying light.
Participants will learn how light is measured, both in terms of the amount of light, and quality of light, and how that is applied in the landscape. What is a lumen? How many do I need? Good lighting design begins with a good understanding of the medium we are working with. This knowledge will help you to avoid common mistakes and enhance your designs by choosing the right light sources for your project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Understanding, qualifying, and quantifying light.
Participants will learn how light is measured, both in terms of the amount of light, and quality of light, and how that is applied in the landscape. What is a lumen? How many do I need? Good lighting design begins with a good understanding of the medium we are working with. This knowledge will help you to avoid common mistakes and enhance your designs by choosing the right light sources for your project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL160: NEW - Build a Better Business
This online session will help business owners learn what tools and best practices can be implemented to help make their business better, more efficient and more profitable.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
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Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This online session will help business owners learn what tools and best practices can be implemented to help make their business better, more efficient and more profitable.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL087: Bugs and Diseases are Always a Challenge
There is no magic cure for Japanese Beetles. But learning to identify the seemingly infinite range of bugs and diseases that want to use our landscapes as a dining room is the first step in controlling them.
A lighthearted discussion.
Covering the life cycle of each will show us the best time and stage of development to attack them. That will often allow us a pre-emptive strike against them before they become a visual problem.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Friday February 13, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
There is no magic cure for Japanese Beetles. But learning to identify the seemingly infinite range of bugs and diseases that want to use our landscapes as a dining room is the first step in controlling them.
A lighthearted discussion.
Covering the life cycle of each will show us the best time and stage of development to attack them. That will often allow us a pre-emptive strike against them before they become a visual problem.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Friday February 13, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL122: Perfect Plant Pairings; An Artistic Eye
Taking your landscape project to the next level, requires a sharp eye for detail, utilizing plants with multiple seasons of interest, careful plant selection, thoughtful design, and artistic pairings / combinations. Plants can be paired for several reasons, texture, colour, form, and functionality to name a few.
In this talk you will walk through perfect plant pairings to help unlock your 'Artistic Eye' when choosing your potential pairings for your next landscape project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Taking your landscape project to the next level, requires a sharp eye for detail, utilizing plants with multiple seasons of interest, careful plant selection, thoughtful design, and artistic pairings / combinations. Plants can be paired for several reasons, texture, colour, form, and functionality to name a few.
In this talk you will walk through perfect plant pairings to help unlock your 'Artistic Eye' when choosing your potential pairings for your next landscape project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL026: NEW- Tree and Shrub Care/Arboretum Style
Many of us do not look after an Arboretum but many look after trees and shrubs in our client’s “Arboretums”. How can we maintain and track the work that we perform on their plants? Spend an hour of your time and find out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Many of us do not look after an Arboretum but many look after trees and shrubs in our client’s “Arboretums”. How can we maintain and track the work that we perform on their plants? Spend an hour of your time and find out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL014: Common Perennials and their ID by plant family.
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore perennials and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore perennials and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday February 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL150: Greening the Future: A New Era of Horticulture
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, landscapes have the potential to become powerful allies in our efforts to create a more sustainable future.
For the eco-conscious landscaper, this presents growing opportunities to become a leader, advocate, and innovator in the field.
This talk will explore how landscapes, big and small, can support wildlife, improve air quality, and conserve water while maintaining aesthetic appeal. By selecting plants that form integrated communities and adopting eco-friendly maintenance practices, landscapers can capitalize on the increasing demand for gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Learn how to position yourself at the forefront of this movement, driving both environmental and business success.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Cathy Kavassalis, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday February 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, landscapes have the potential to become powerful allies in our efforts to create a more sustainable future.
For the eco-conscious landscaper, this presents growing opportunities to become a leader, advocate, and innovator in the field.
This talk will explore how landscapes, big and small, can support wildlife, improve air quality, and conserve water while maintaining aesthetic appeal. By selecting plants that form integrated communities and adopting eco-friendly maintenance practices, landscapers can capitalize on the increasing demand for gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Learn how to position yourself at the forefront of this movement, driving both environmental and business success.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Cathy Kavassalis, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday February 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL161: NEW-Contractor’s Guide to Financial Success
Ensure the success of your business through understanding business financials, identifying key metrics to track, industry benchmarking, and exploring profit generation beyond operations.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Friday February 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ensure the success of your business through understanding business financials, identifying key metrics to track, industry benchmarking, and exploring profit generation beyond operations.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Friday February 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL111: NEW-No Fuss Fruit Plants for your next Landscape Project
“It died. It’s diseased. There’s no fruit…“ It’s not a message we want to get from our clients. And we can prevent it if we help them choose low-maintenance fruits plants. These sessions give you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to the challenging conditions of home gardens and landscapes. Get ideas for fruiting plants, along with the basics of successfully growing them.
Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Monday February 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
“It died. It’s diseased. There’s no fruit…“ It’s not a message we want to get from our clients. And we can prevent it if we help them choose low-maintenance fruits plants. These sessions give you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to the challenging conditions of home gardens and landscapes. Get ideas for fruiting plants, along with the basics of successfully growing them.
Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steven Biggs, Food Garden Life Media
Date: Monday February 23, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL123: Roses, Starting from A to Z
Roses can be quite finicky.
They require a little effort but taking care of them is easier than you think once you learn a few tricks. Looking at site selection, types of roses in the landscape, planting, pruning and watering. A few pests that may come along as well.
We will look at caring for your roses starting from A to Z.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Roses can be quite finicky.
They require a little effort but taking care of them is easier than you think once you learn a few tricks. Looking at site selection, types of roses in the landscape, planting, pruning and watering. A few pests that may come along as well.
We will look at caring for your roses starting from A to Z.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL121: Stormwater Management
This session will explore a number of strategies for managing stormwater on site through the creation of design features such as rain gardens, dry stream beds and infiltration chambers. Simple to build, cost effective and providing opportunities for native plantings, these design techniques can add significant value to your projects.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session will explore a number of strategies for managing stormwater on site through the creation of design features such as rain gardens, dry stream beds and infiltration chambers. Simple to build, cost effective and providing opportunities for native plantings, these design techniques can add significant value to your projects.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL162: NEW - Talk Dirty: Soil, and the Things Living in it
We are continuously learning about soil and its importance to plant health and climate change. The latest information and research will be discussed.
Presenter will present and answer several trend-setting questions. How do we steward the soil microbiome? What are the beneficial bacteria and fungi? What activities harm the soil and therefore the plants? Can better soil stewardship also mean lower maintenance while sequestering carbon and fostering plant health?
It’s a dirty topic, but someone’s got to cover it.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
We are continuously learning about soil and its importance to plant health and climate change. The latest information and research will be discussed.
Presenter will present and answer several trend-setting questions. How do we steward the soil microbiome? What are the beneficial bacteria and fungi? What activities harm the soil and therefore the plants? Can better soil stewardship also mean lower maintenance while sequestering carbon and fostering plant health?
It’s a dirty topic, but someone’s got to cover it.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL139: Know Your Roots: Protecting Trees During Landscape Design and Construction
Roots are vitally important to a tree’s health and structural integrity. This talk will explore how to protect tree roots from damage and the dos and don’ts of working around them when designing or installing a new landscape project.
Tree protection bylaws will be reviewed and techniques for ensuring trees survive construction will be provided.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Roots are vitally important to a tree’s health and structural integrity. This talk will explore how to protect tree roots from damage and the dos and don’ts of working around them when designing or installing a new landscape project.
Tree protection bylaws will be reviewed and techniques for ensuring trees survive construction will be provided.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL151: Underrated and Underutilized Plants for the Residential Landscape
Get ready to discover some of the hidden gems of the landscape.
This interactive session will introduce you to a diverse range of under-the-radar plants that can add flair, texture, and colour to your landscape projects while standing out from the usual suspects. From quirky ground covers to stunning but lesser-known flowering plants, you’ll learn how to incorporate these unique species into your landscape design for a fresh and dynamic outdoor space.
With visual and practical tips, you'll feel inspired to break free from the ordinary and confident to suggest to your client a both beautiful and truly one-of-a-kind landscape. Along with a digital plant list attendees will get introduced to some plants that are easy to source, maintain AND are proven performers in the landscape.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Get ready to discover some of the hidden gems of the landscape.
This interactive session will introduce you to a diverse range of under-the-radar plants that can add flair, texture, and colour to your landscape projects while standing out from the usual suspects. From quirky ground covers to stunning but lesser-known flowering plants, you’ll learn how to incorporate these unique species into your landscape design for a fresh and dynamic outdoor space.
With visual and practical tips, you'll feel inspired to break free from the ordinary and confident to suggest to your client a both beautiful and truly one-of-a-kind landscape. Along with a digital plant list attendees will get introduced to some plants that are easy to source, maintain AND are proven performers in the landscape.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Thursday February 26, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL148: Introduction to Invasive Species
This session we will identify some of the most common invasive species found in Ontario. What are characteristics that make a particular species invasive? Their means of dispersal and how they affect the surrounding plants/wildlife and alter the soil.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff Dickie, Conservation Halton
Date: Friday February 27, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This session we will identify some of the most common invasive species found in Ontario. What are characteristics that make a particular species invasive? Their means of dispersal and how they affect the surrounding plants/wildlife and alter the soil.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff Dickie, Conservation Halton
Date: Friday February 27, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL163: NEW-Arboriculture Bylaw Awareness
In the arboriculture and landscaping industries, bylaws—particularly those related to tree protection—can often feel like obstacles and are not always straightforward to interpret.
This session provides a general overview to help you begin understanding key aspects of bylaws, including how they apply to trees, what to focus on in order to avoid enforcement issues and potential infractions. Since enforcement calls can lead to costly downtime, gaining a solid understanding of tree-related bylaws can help streamline operations and keep projects moving smoothly.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday March 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In the arboriculture and landscaping industries, bylaws—particularly those related to tree protection—can often feel like obstacles and are not always straightforward to interpret.
This session provides a general overview to help you begin understanding key aspects of bylaws, including how they apply to trees, what to focus on in order to avoid enforcement issues and potential infractions. Since enforcement calls can lead to costly downtime, gaining a solid understanding of tree-related bylaws can help streamline operations and keep projects moving smoothly.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday March 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL164: NEW-From Good to Great
Learn what makes a great crew leader, how they drive business growth, and how to develop them within your company.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Monday March 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn what makes a great crew leader, how they drive business growth, and how to develop them within your company.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Monday March 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LP072: NEW-Native Shrubs to Know and Plant
Native shrubs can be the versatile foundation for every landscape. They provide instant structure, low-maintenance beauty, and high-quality habitat for wildlife. In urban landscapes, especially, where space can be at a premium, shrubs are an excellent alternative to lawn.
In this presentation, you’ll hear about a diverse array of native shrubs for various landscape situations and conditions.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson, Garden Author
Date: Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Native shrubs can be the versatile foundation for every landscape. They provide instant structure, low-maintenance beauty, and high-quality habitat for wildlife. In urban landscapes, especially, where space can be at a premium, shrubs are an excellent alternative to lawn.
In this presentation, you’ll hear about a diverse array of native shrubs for various landscape situations and conditions.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson, Garden Author
Date: Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL016: Unwanted Weeds and their ID by plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore weeds and learn how to recognize them by family.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore weeds and learn how to recognize them by family.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL025: If Trees Could Talk
What would a tree tell us if we had that conversation? Probably their likes and dislikes of how they are treated. Let’s see what we can do as an industry to help them out.
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Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What would a tree tell us if we had that conversation? Probably their likes and dislikes of how they are treated. Let’s see what we can do as an industry to help them out.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL068: Understanding Soils (Picking the Right Soil)
This talk introduces you to some basic concepts about soil and then reviews the function of various components including sand, clay, air, and organic matter.
The presenter will also look at various soil amendments to understand why you might add them to the soil. Then it’s time to select the right soil for various landscape situations
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This talk introduces you to some basic concepts about soil and then reviews the function of various components including sand, clay, air, and organic matter.
The presenter will also look at various soil amendments to understand why you might add them to the soil. Then it’s time to select the right soil for various landscape situations
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL102: NEW-Common and Uncommon Problems in the Landscape for Woody Plants
An overview of the common pests, living and non-living disorders, how to identify and management strategies. We will discuss the hot topics of the past year and some unique issues that we may come across in the field.
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Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday March 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
An overview of the common pests, living and non-living disorders, how to identify and management strategies. We will discuss the hot topics of the past year and some unique issues that we may come across in the field.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday March 16, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL015: Common Native Plants and their ID by plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore native plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore native plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL125: Xeriscaping:Water Wise Landscaping
Learn the facts about Xeriscaping and how the principals can be applied to any landscape design.
Discussions will include plant selection, use of native plants and ways to treat soil to hold more water. Although this is a technique practiced in hot, arid climates, xeriscaping has evolved to become useful in any climate. With today's changing weather the principals should be applied to every new landscape design.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn the facts about Xeriscaping and how the principals can be applied to any landscape design.
Discussions will include plant selection, use of native plants and ways to treat soil to hold more water. Although this is a technique practiced in hot, arid climates, xeriscaping has evolved to become useful in any climate. With today's changing weather the principals should be applied to every new landscape design.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL165: NEW-I Think I Blew Blue It
We don’t give ‘blue’ enough credit. Yes, it’s probably the least common flower and foliage colour, but it’s out there, and more than most of us are aware.
We’ll cover the options and how to use them, from Allium to Salvia azurea (and I’m not just full of Schizachyrium!). Blue softens a garden. Blue appears to recede, so makes a garden look larger. There are blue flowers, foliage and fruit to think about! Learn to add blue to your pallette.
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
We don’t give ‘blue’ enough credit. Yes, it’s probably the least common flower and foliage colour, but it’s out there, and more than most of us are aware.
We’ll cover the options and how to use them, from Allium to Salvia azurea (and I’m not just full of Schizachyrium!). Blue softens a garden. Blue appears to recede, so makes a garden look larger. There are blue flowers, foliage and fruit to think about! Learn to add blue to your pallette.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL145: Picking Plants for Problem Areas
Problem areas in your landscape project.. we all run into them. Covering some of the plants available when tackling them this session will look at plant characteristics and their maintenance, along with a few low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas (e.g. Problem areas - heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas etc.).
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LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Seminars main menuProblem areas in your landscape project.. we all run into them. Covering some of the plants available when tackling them this session will look at plant characteristics and their maintenance, along with a few low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas (e.g. Problem areas - heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas etc.).
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $85.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am