Online Learning Seminars
OL054: Winterizing a Residential Irrigation System
More than just turning off the water.
During this one-hour session, attendees will learn the steps to shut down a residential irrigation system properly.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Lorne Haveruk,CLWM,CID,CIC,CLIA,WCP
Date: Tuesday September 28, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
More than just turning off the water.
During this one-hour session, attendees will learn the steps to shut down a residential irrigation system properly.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Lorne Haveruk,CLWM,CID,CIC,CLIA,WCP
Date: Tuesday September 28, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL063: There are no Indoor Plants
There are no plants that will spontaneously sprout and grow in our indoor spaces.
Indoor plant maintenance is the art of keeping a large semi-tropical / tropical plant alive and looking good and controlling its growth in, for the plant, an alien habitat. The correct combination of light, water, pot size and fertilizer is the secret to successful indoor plant maintenance.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Tuesday November 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
There are no plants that will spontaneously sprout and grow in our indoor spaces.
Indoor plant maintenance is the art of keeping a large semi-tropical / tropical plant alive and looking good and controlling its growth in, for the plant, an alien habitat. The correct combination of light, water, pot size and fertilizer is the secret to successful indoor plant maintenance.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Tuesday November 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL061: Invasive Species in Ontario
Invasive species are becoming common in both our natural areas and in our urban spaces, and it can be challenging to identify them. Plant keys are often used as a tool to identify native plants in a particular region, but these keys don't include the common invasives you may encounter.
In this session, we will look at how to identify common invasive species in Ontario, by comparing them to their native look-alikes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Wednesday November 24, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Invasive species are becoming common in both our natural areas and in our urban spaces, and it can be challenging to identify them. Plant keys are often used as a tool to identify native plants in a particular region, but these keys don't include the common invasives you may encounter.
In this session, we will look at how to identify common invasive species in Ontario, by comparing them to their native look-alikes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Wednesday November 24, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL062: Treat the Company as a Company and the Family as a Family
Families who work together fully understand the headline of this session but are not sure how to live it.
We will spend an hour discussing some communication strategies specifically for family businesses while learning how to create some separation. What should be separate vs what should be part of the dinner discussion? We will create a rough outline of how you will treat business vs family issues in terms of timing, who is involved, structure, and most importantly, how to avoid conflict while moving your family business ahead!
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Phil Kriszenfeld,Transitions Mediation Consulting Group
Date: Thursday November 25, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Families who work together fully understand the headline of this session but are not sure how to live it.
We will spend an hour discussing some communication strategies specifically for family businesses while learning how to create some separation. What should be separate vs what should be part of the dinner discussion? We will create a rough outline of how you will treat business vs family issues in terms of timing, who is involved, structure, and most importantly, how to avoid conflict while moving your family business ahead!
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Phil Kriszenfeld,Transitions Mediation Consulting Group
Date: Thursday November 25, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL060: Japanese Style Gardens
View various Japanese and Chinese gardens visited by the presenter as he discusses basic design concepts of Japanese gardens.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Gardening Author and Plantaholic
Date: Tuesday December 7, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
View various Japanese and Chinese gardens visited by the presenter as he discusses basic design concepts of Japanese gardens.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $25.00
Non-member price: $45.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Gardening Author and Plantaholic
Date: Tuesday December 7, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL055: Liners and Leaks - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video's
Hear from one of the industry's finest Randy Tumber as he offers a detailed look at what is involved to design and build natural-looking water features that are effectively integrated into the landscape.
Participants will benefit from technical expertise that creates a completed aesthetic that takes a design beyond the visual to an emotional level.
Segments covered in OL055, the complete Integrating Water Features package include Design, Construction, Rocks, and Placement along with Liners and Leaks
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video links.
LO member price: $595.00
Non-member price: $695.00
Maximum participants: 25
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Pre-recorded YouTube video's
Hear from one of the industry's finest Randy Tumber as he offers a detailed look at what is involved to design and build natural-looking water features that are effectively integrated into the landscape.
Participants will benefit from technical expertise that creates a completed aesthetic that takes a design beyond the visual to an emotional level.
Segments covered in OL055, the complete Integrating Water Features package include Design, Construction, Rocks, and Placement along with Liners and Leaks
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video links.
LO member price: $595.00
Non-member price: $695.00
Maximum participants: 25
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
OL056: Designing - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment Randy looks at the Design Principles and Elements that apply to all scales of projects as they relate to Successfully Integrating Water Features.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment Randy looks at the Design Principles and Elements that apply to all scales of projects as they relate to Successfully Integrating Water Features.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
OL057: Construction - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During part two of this program. Randy will go over choosing the right elements for your project's beauty and functionality and understanding the order to build for efficiency and success
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During part two of this program. Randy will go over choosing the right elements for your project's beauty and functionality and understanding the order to build for efficiency and success
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
OL058: Rocks and Placement - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment learn how to select the correct size, type, shape, and character of the rock, the aesthetics of natural rock placement and presentation, and the importance of safety in working with rocks.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment learn how to select the correct size, type, shape, and character of the rock, the aesthetics of natural rock placement and presentation, and the importance of safety in working with rocks.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
OL059: Liners and Leaks - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
In segment four of this series participants learn how to build for success and how to troubleshoot to avoid your worst nightmare.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Pre-recorded YouTube video
In segment four of this series participants learn how to build for success and how to troubleshoot to avoid your worst nightmare.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $295.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Randy Tumber APLD, CLD, CHT, FLP
Date: Friday December 31, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
OL065: New-Measuring the Boss’s Performance
An important reality check for every manager, supervisor, and business owner... In this session join one of the industry's top business coaches and walk through an innovative 'out of the box' evaluation tool for YOUR performance as a manager of others, and the business.
We'll have frank discussions on seven key areas a top manager/leader is really accountable for, and eight crucial skills you're probably not aware that top managers need to be successful.
Leave having filled out your own evaluation form - creating a road map for the next steps to improve your own performance.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
An important reality check for every manager, supervisor, and business owner... In this session join one of the industry's top business coaches and walk through an innovative 'out of the box' evaluation tool for YOUR performance as a manager of others, and the business.
We'll have frank discussions on seven key areas a top manager/leader is really accountable for, and eight crucial skills you're probably not aware that top managers need to be successful.
Leave having filled out your own evaluation form - creating a road map for the next steps to improve your own performance.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL066: New-Grow your Business by knowing your numbers
This session is for business owners and managers. Together we will take a short but deep dive to spark new thinking on how you could be making more profit in your business, starting with ideas to guide you on figuring out where you're not making money.
We'll review a Top 10 list of what you should be measuring to increase profit, and also show you top tips on how simple it can really be to improve your business results.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Thursday January 27, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This session is for business owners and managers. Together we will take a short but deep dive to spark new thinking on how you could be making more profit in your business, starting with ideas to guide you on figuring out where you're not making money.
We'll review a Top 10 list of what you should be measuring to increase profit, and also show you top tips on how simple it can really be to improve your business results.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Thursday January 27, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL013: Plant Names and why they are important
Plant names uniquely identify each species. Here we will break down how plants are named – based on the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants and look at how a plant's name can tell you more about what that plant looks like.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Friday January 28, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Plant names uniquely identify each species. Here we will break down how plants are named – based on the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants and look at how a plant's name can tell you more about what that plant looks like.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Friday January 28, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL067: New- Introduction to Dynascape
Zoom sessions will be demonstration-based, it is helpful to have an extra monitor to follow along and apply the learning outcomes on your own screen. Participants need to have the Dynascape program loaded onto their laptops and bring a corded mouse to class.
Note: A full-day in-class Intro to Dynascape seminar (LD025) will be offered on Feb 28th -https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-28/LD025
Although not a prerequisite to attending participants who attend the Zoom sessions will apply the lessons learned to create a base plan, a planting plan, a hardscaping plan, and if time permits a construction detail during this full-day seminar.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $135.00
Non-member price: $180.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Beth Edney, CLD, Designs by the Yard
Dates: Monday January 31, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday February 7, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday February 14, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom sessions will be demonstration-based, it is helpful to have an extra monitor to follow along and apply the learning outcomes on your own screen. Participants need to have the Dynascape program loaded onto their laptops and bring a corded mouse to class.
Note: A full-day in-class Intro to Dynascape seminar (LD025) will be offered on Feb 28th -https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-28/LD025
Although not a prerequisite to attending participants who attend the Zoom sessions will apply the lessons learned to create a base plan, a planting plan, a hardscaping plan, and if time permits a construction detail during this full-day seminar.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $135.00
Non-member price: $180.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Beth Edney, CLD, Designs by the Yard
Dates: Monday January 31, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday February 7, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday February 14, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL068: New- 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 gardening situations
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Tuesday February 1, 2022 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 gardening situations
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Tuesday February 1, 2022 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.
Note: For more on this topic consider the full day inclass seminar LC059 Landscape Lighting Mar.15th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-15/LC059
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Tuesday February 1, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
Note: For more on this topic consider the full day inclass seminar LC059 Landscape Lighting Mar.15th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-15/LC059
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Tuesday February 1, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL069: NEW- A Team like no other - how to get there
Based on Patrick Lencioni's Classic work on the 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team, this session will demystify why staff don't step up, why there's infighting, and why people leave. Move to your next level of team engagement with this enlightening session and walk away with an evaluation tool to get you started.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Wednesday February 2, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Based on Patrick Lencioni's Classic work on the 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team, this session will demystify why staff don't step up, why there's infighting, and why people leave. Move to your next level of team engagement with this enlightening session and walk away with an evaluation tool to get you started.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jacki Hart, Consulting By Hart
Date: Wednesday February 2, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL070: NEW- Creating Your Sales Success Formula
Demand for Landscape Design/Build Construction projects was immense in 2020 and 2021. Your sales were likely strong and consistent.
Ask yourself, did you still end up spending way too much time with people that did not buy?
Were you convinced that after you showed them the plans and designs they would become customers, but instead shopped your ideas elsewhere?
Time management frustrations, confused why some people made fast decisions while others lingered forever leaving you with no clear path from “hello to sold”?
Wanting the formula for success? Join an industry expert who will share years of experience on how to create a mutually beneficial approach to prospect qualification and close. Be ready to take lots of notes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: A in-class Creating Your Sales Success Formula seminar (LBM141) will be offered on Feb 11th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-11/LBM141
Although not a prerequisite to attending participants who attend the Zoom session will build off the lessons learned in this in-class seminar.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Andrew Wall, Sandler Training
Date: Wednesday February 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Demand for Landscape Design/Build Construction projects was immense in 2020 and 2021. Your sales were likely strong and consistent.
Ask yourself, did you still end up spending way too much time with people that did not buy?
Were you convinced that after you showed them the plans and designs they would become customers, but instead shopped your ideas elsewhere?
Time management frustrations, confused why some people made fast decisions while others lingered forever leaving you with no clear path from “hello to sold”?
Wanting the formula for success? Join an industry expert who will share years of experience on how to create a mutually beneficial approach to prospect qualification and close. Be ready to take lots of notes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: A in-class Creating Your Sales Success Formula seminar (LBM141) will be offered on Feb 11th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-11/LBM141
Although not a prerequisite to attending participants who attend the Zoom session will build off the lessons learned in this in-class seminar.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Andrew Wall, Sandler Training
Date: Wednesday February 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL033: Annuals - the New, the Favourites, the Underappreciated and the Mimics
This session will take a unique look at annual flowers.
Discussing popular new releases from plant breeders, as well as those that have stood the test of time along with annuals that could and should be more widely planted in our landscapes.
We will also talk about a selection of perennials that bloom for an exceptionally long time during the growing season that could be used in landscapes the same way annuals are.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with the NEW in-class Creating Containers that Perform seminar Mar.11th (LP057) - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-11/LP057
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Thursday February 3, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This session will take a unique look at annual flowers.
Discussing popular new releases from plant breeders, as well as those that have stood the test of time along with annuals that could and should be more widely planted in our landscapes.
We will also talk about a selection of perennials that bloom for an exceptionally long time during the growing season that could be used in landscapes the same way annuals are.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with the NEW in-class Creating Containers that Perform seminar Mar.11th (LP057) - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-11/LP057
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Thursday February 3, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL035: Landscape Drainage: Guidelines and Terminology
Any profession is better understood and practiced when we all speak the same language. When working through a drainage project, there are many terms, guidelines, bylaws, and “rules of thumb” that require your understanding and attention. This session will outline and discuss some of the simple things which can make a project go well, from the start.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, CLD, Dr. Landscape
Date: Thursday February 3, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Any profession is better understood and practiced when we all speak the same language. When working through a drainage project, there are many terms, guidelines, bylaws, and “rules of thumb” that require your understanding and attention. This session will outline and discuss some of the simple things which can make a project go well, from the start.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, CLD, Dr. Landscape
Date: Thursday February 3, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Friday February 4, 2022 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.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Friday February 4, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL071: NEW- An Introduction to Tree Biology, Health and Stress
The key to ensuring landscape trees thrive is understanding the basics of how they grow. Participants will learn what trees require to reach full health as well as skills to identify tree stresses and how to avoid them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with Below the Ground: Introduction to Soils and Tree Roots seminar Mar.14th (LA005) - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-14/LA005
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, CLD, Dr. Landscape
Date: Friday February 4, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The key to ensuring landscape trees thrive is understanding the basics of how they grow. Participants will learn what trees require to reach full health as well as skills to identify tree stresses and how to avoid them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with Below the Ground: Introduction to Soils and Tree Roots seminar Mar.14th (LA005) - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-03-14/LA005
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, CLD, Dr. Landscape
Date: Friday February 4, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL072: NEW- Simply Shrubs!
Focusing on natives and nativars (cultivars of native plants), we’ll talk about some of the best shrubs for all types of gardens from rain gardens through shade and sun and look at tolerance to soil types as well.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting and Design
Date: Monday February 7, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Focusing on natives and nativars (cultivars of native plants), we’ll talk about some of the best shrubs for all types of gardens from rain gardens through shade and sun and look at tolerance to soil types as well.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting and Design
Date: Monday February 7, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL073: NEW- Dig a Little Deeper, Understanding Soils
Discuss the basic components of soil and what makes good soil. The importance of microbes in building soil structure, and how gardeners can improve this. Discussion on common soil myths and ways to add nutrients to the garden.
Finally, we’ll have a look at a new topic in gardening – the rhizosphere. This is a thin layer around roots that will change the way you think about soil.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Tuesday February 8, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Discuss the basic components of soil and what makes good soil. The importance of microbes in building soil structure, and how gardeners can improve this. Discussion on common soil myths and ways to add nutrients to the garden.
Finally, we’ll have a look at a new topic in gardening – the rhizosphere. This is a thin layer around roots that will change the way you think about soil.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Tuesday February 8, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL017: Common Trees and Shrubs and their ID by plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore trees and shrubs 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: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore trees and shrubs 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: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturist
Date: Wednesday February 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL075: NEW- Building winning teams: Keep them and train them to succeed
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will discuss strategies used to create successful team members from their first day of employment. Sharing proven strategies, resources, and tools: learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with the full-day in-class Building winning teams: Hire them! Coach them! & Train them to succeed! seminar (LBM139) Feb 24th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-24/LBM139
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rob Redden, In-Lite Design Corporation
Date: Thursday February 10, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will discuss strategies used to create successful team members from their first day of employment. Sharing proven strategies, resources, and tools: learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Note: Consider following up with the full-day in-class Building winning teams: Hire them! Coach them! & Train them to succeed! seminar (LBM139) Feb 24th - https://legacy.horttrades.com/seminars/2022-02-24/LBM139
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rob Redden, In-Lite Design Corporation
Date: Thursday February 10, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL076: NEW-What We Used to Kill: Caterpillars and Their Host Plants
It wasn’t so long ago that if something was nibbling on our plants, we whipped out the insecticide. In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in pollinators, including butterflies and moths. Folks frequently seek advice to identify various caterpillars, larvae and other insects. Equally important is how to enhance our gardens to provide habitat for these creatures. Host plants and garden maintenance will be topics of discussion.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting and Design
Date: Monday February 14, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
It wasn’t so long ago that if something was nibbling on our plants, we whipped out the insecticide. In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in pollinators, including butterflies and moths. Folks frequently seek advice to identify various caterpillars, larvae and other insects. Equally important is how to enhance our gardens to provide habitat for these creatures. Host plants and garden maintenance will be topics of discussion.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting and Design
Date: Monday February 14, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL022: Lighting 101: Basic design techniques
Understanding the basics of lighting design. Different techniques, and how and when to apply them. There are many tools in the lighting designers' toolbox to create stunning designs and enhance the look of hardscape, softscape, and architecture. This session will give you the beginnings of creating your own palette of techniques to bring out the best in your designs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Date: Tuesday February 15, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Understanding the basics of lighting design. Different techniques, and how and when to apply them. There are many tools in the lighting designers' toolbox to create stunning designs and enhance the look of hardscape, softscape, and architecture. This session will give you the beginnings of creating your own palette of techniques to bring out the best in your designs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Date: Tuesday February 15, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL041: Team Leader Training
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive three-part session geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $135.00
Non-member price: $180.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Kate Seaver, Kate's Garden
Dates: Tuesday February 15, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 17, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday February 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive three-part session geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $135.00
Non-member price: $180.00
Maximum participants: 8
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Kate Seaver, Kate's Garden
Dates: Tuesday February 15, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 17, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday February 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL077: NEW- Shade Gardening is Actually and Opportunity
Gardening in the shade should not be seen as a challenge but rather an opportunity to use some wonderful plants that are shy about being in full sun. Shape and texture take on greater importance. There is, however, still a good colour palette available to brighten those shady areas.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Wednesday February 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Gardening in the shade should not be seen as a challenge but rather an opportunity to use some wonderful plants that are shy about being in full sun. Shape and texture take on greater importance. There is, however, still a good colour palette available to brighten those shady areas.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Wednesday February 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL074: NEW-How to Build a Happy,Productive Team
Want to know the secret on how to get your team to show up for work each day — happy and ready to perform? This session will teach you how to properly manage people to realize their full potential by providing the support and clarity they need while allowing them to learn, grow and contribute.
Learn the keys to proper people management in this innovative Zoom session.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Andrew Wall, Sandler Training
Date: Wednesday February 16, 2022 1:00 pm - Tuesday February 16, 2021 2:00 pm
Want to know the secret on how to get your team to show up for work each day — happy and ready to perform? This session will teach you how to properly manage people to realize their full potential by providing the support and clarity they need while allowing them to learn, grow and contribute.
Learn the keys to proper people management in this innovative Zoom session.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Andrew Wall, Sandler Training
Date: Wednesday February 16, 2022 1:00 pm - Tuesday February 16, 2021 2:00 pm
OL078: NEW- 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: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday February 17, 2022 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: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday February 17, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL079: NEW- Ground Covers, Living Alternatives to Asphalt
While hardscaping does cover the ground and is necessary in certain locations there is a range of plants that make excellent ground covers. Turf is certainly one of them but there are areas where mowing is neither possible nor desirable. It’s here that this wide range of densely growing plants with controlled growth can be used to great effect.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Tuesday February 22, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
While hardscaping does cover the ground and is necessary in certain locations there is a range of plants that make excellent ground covers. Turf is certainly one of them but there are areas where mowing is neither possible nor desirable. It’s here that this wide range of densely growing plants with controlled growth can be used to great effect.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Ken Brown, Gardening Enjoyed
Date: Tuesday February 22, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL080: NEW- Plant Choices: Nativar, Exotic, Invasive. Working toward Environmentally
Let’s play a game. Where in the world do the plants you choose for gardens come from?
One garden, two gardens, three gardens full of exotic species… What are the impacts of our plant choices? One impact - horticulture is a primary source for the introduction of invasive plant species. How do we avoid these costly mistakes? Quite simply, we can encourage the use of more site-appropriate native species to create gardens with a unique Ontario flare, a unique “Sense of Place.”
There are growing opportunities for the eco-conscious landscaper to become a leader, advocate and innovator and to capitalize on the growing interest in gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Let’s get inspired and explore how we can meet the challenge of developing beautiful, environmentally sustainable, spaces that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Catherine Kavassalis
Date: Wednesday February 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Let’s play a game. Where in the world do the plants you choose for gardens come from?
One garden, two gardens, three gardens full of exotic species… What are the impacts of our plant choices? One impact - horticulture is a primary source for the introduction of invasive plant species. How do we avoid these costly mistakes? Quite simply, we can encourage the use of more site-appropriate native species to create gardens with a unique Ontario flare, a unique “Sense of Place.”
There are growing opportunities for the eco-conscious landscaper to become a leader, advocate and innovator and to capitalize on the growing interest in gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Let’s get inspired and explore how we can meet the challenge of developing beautiful, environmentally sustainable, spaces that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Catherine Kavassalis
Date: Wednesday February 23, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL042: Company Culture – The Key To Employee Loyalty, Part One
The depth and strength of a company are based on positive company culture. Learn how to engage employees to be the best brand ambassadors and drive your business forward. You will learn the key pieces required to have a strong culture, to create a solid team, and to have highly motivated employees.
Part One focuses on -
Hiring for success
Career paths for each employee – show them their future
The importance of having a clean organizational chart
Company Core Values
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Wednesday February 23, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The depth and strength of a company are based on positive company culture. Learn how to engage employees to be the best brand ambassadors and drive your business forward. You will learn the key pieces required to have a strong culture, to create a solid team, and to have highly motivated employees.
Part One focuses on -
Hiring for success
Career paths for each employee – show them their future
The importance of having a clean organizational chart
Company Core Values
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Wednesday February 23, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL064: NEW- Landscape Designer’s Studio – Principles
Important: This is a blended session/seminar - Participants can attend online via Zoom or in class at LO. Is Design subjective? Although most of us have a preference for a Garden style or an Architectural Period, most would agree that good design appeals to everyone.
This Design Studio will dive into the principles of landscape design through lectures and practical exercises. Assignments focus on the process of creating designs for residential sites.
Some of the topics covered include: measuring a site, creating site analysis, making functional diagrams, sketching concept plans, drafting preliminary plans, creating master plans, applying design principles
This blended online session and in-class seminar is perfect for new Landscape and Garden Designers that would like some formal training in design. It will also give confidence to those in the industry that have not been formally trained.
One Residential Landscape Project will be created from inception to Master Plans over the duration of the day. Attendees will complete each task which will be assessed by the instructor with constructive notes and feedback. It is helpful for attendees to have a working knowledge of a CAD program (ex. Dynascape/AutoCad) or have drafting skills prior to participating.
Recommended References Include:
Residential Landscape Architecture by: Norman Booth/James Hiss
Landscape Graphics by: Grant W. Reid ASLA
For those attending the online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $118.00
Non-member price: $244.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Date: Thursday February 24, 2022 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Important: This is a blended session/seminar - Participants can attend online via Zoom or in class at LO. Is Design subjective? Although most of us have a preference for a Garden style or an Architectural Period, most would agree that good design appeals to everyone.
This Design Studio will dive into the principles of landscape design through lectures and practical exercises. Assignments focus on the process of creating designs for residential sites.
Some of the topics covered include: measuring a site, creating site analysis, making functional diagrams, sketching concept plans, drafting preliminary plans, creating master plans, applying design principles
This blended online session and in-class seminar is perfect for new Landscape and Garden Designers that would like some formal training in design. It will also give confidence to those in the industry that have not been formally trained.
One Residential Landscape Project will be created from inception to Master Plans over the duration of the day. Attendees will complete each task which will be assessed by the instructor with constructive notes and feedback. It is helpful for attendees to have a working knowledge of a CAD program (ex. Dynascape/AutoCad) or have drafting skills prior to participating.
Recommended References Include:
Residential Landscape Architecture by: Norman Booth/James Hiss
Landscape Graphics by: Grant W. Reid ASLA
For those attending the online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $118.00
Non-member price: $244.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Date: Thursday February 24, 2022 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL034: Annuals, Perennials, Natives and Tropicals for Creative Container Applications
The popularity of container plantings for the garden continues to expand.
At one time, solely the domain of annuals, creative container plantings now encompass plant combinations from a broad range of plant categories.
Container plantings are very adaptable and have broad potential uses such as softening urban streets or creating interest on a patio with planting themes, such as a butterfly container. Join us as we explore different planting ideas and the tools available to help us make appropriate plant selections for those containers.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Thursday February 24, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The popularity of container plantings for the garden continues to expand.
At one time, solely the domain of annuals, creative container plantings now encompass plant combinations from a broad range of plant categories.
Container plantings are very adaptable and have broad potential uses such as softening urban streets or creating interest on a patio with planting themes, such as a butterfly container. Join us as we explore different planting ideas and the tools available to help us make appropriate plant selections for those containers.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Thursday February 24, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL018: Introduction to Growing Vegetables
Here we look at how to get started. We will explore site selection and preparation, plant selection, and what the soil requirements are of a successful vegetable garden.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy Mohawk College
Date: Friday February 25, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Seminars main menuHere we look at how to get started. We will explore site selection and preparation, plant selection, and what the soil requirements are of a successful vegetable garden.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $45.00
Non-member price: $60.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Online Learning
Instructor: Jodi Healy Mohawk College
Date: Friday February 25, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am