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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Green Industry Show & Conference Pages 4 - 32 General Information ................................................................4 Trade Show Floor Plan .............................................................5 Exhibitor Profiles .....................................................................6 Conference Sessions-at-a-Glance ...........................................21 Registration Form .................................................................23 Pre-show Workshops ..............................................................26 Workshop Descriptions ..........................................................27 Speaker Biographies ..............................................................31 Green for Life Magazine Pages 33 - 48 Industry News ........................................................................33 Articles ..................................................................................36 A Look Back at our Association ..............................................46

Keith Plowman, K Plowman Contracting Ltd. Landscape Alberta Staff Joel Beatson, CAE, CLM, Executive Director joel.beatson@landscape-alberta.com Marnie Main, Member Services Director marnie.main@landscape-alberta.com

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A.M.A. Plastics Ltd. .............................................327 ADVANCE Nursery Co. Ltd. ................................626 AIM Environmental Group ...................................124 Alberta Agriculture and Forestry ..........................136 Alberta Invasive Species Council ........................735 AnyQuip Inc. ................................................139, 141 Apex Compact Tractor Solutions Ltd. ..........738, 740 ArborCare Tree Service Ltd. ................................703 Atlasta Tree Nursery Inc. .....................................311 Aubin Nurseries Ltd. ....................................605, 607 B8 Ventures Ltd. ..................................................625 Bailey Nurseries Inc. ...........................................202 Ball Horticultural Company ..........................300, 302 Ball Seed - Greenhouse Equipment ............201, 203 Biobest ................................................................130 Blue Grass Sod Farms & Nursery .......................114 Brandt Tractor Ltd. ...............................121, 123, 125 BrettYoung Seeds ................................................714 Bron & Sons Nursery Co. ............401, 403, 500, 502 Burnaby Lake Greenhouses Ltd. .........................700 BURNCO Landscape Centres Inc. ......................610 BW GLOBAL Structures Inc. ...............................105 Bylands Nurseries Ltd. .................411, 413, 510, 512 C Y Grower Supplies Ltd. ....................................200 Canadian Nursery Landscape Association ..........138 Canadian Prairie Chapter, Irrigation Association .525 Cannor Nurseries Ltd. .................................720, 722 Cervus Equipment Construction ..................321, 323 Cheyenne Tree Farms Ltd. ..................................421 Clearview Horticultural Products Inc. ..................305 Clifty View Nursery ..............................................131 Coaldale Nurseries ..............................................711 Communities in Bloom Alberta ............................. tba Consolidated Turf Equipment (1965) Ltd. ............736 Crescent Garden .........................................724, 726 DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing Ltd. ............312 Devan Greenhouses Ltd. .....................................113

DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. .............................620, 622 DLF Pickseed Canada Inc. ..................................524 Drive Products ........................................................... .....................535, 537, 539, 541, 634, 636, 638, 640 Orange ........................................................205, 207 Dutchman Tree Spade ........................................417 DynaSCAPE Software .........................................313 Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. ...................................407 Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply .......404 EarthApples Inc. ..................................................612 ECCO Chips.........................................................128 Edge Equipment Ltd. ...................................228, 230 Equinox Industries Ltd. ................................220, 222 Evergro Division – Crop Production Services (Canada) Inc. ...............................................301, 303 EVL Nursery Inc. .........................................224, 226 Expocrete, an Oldcastle company ...............721, 723 FBC-Farm Business Consultants ........................713 Finning (Canada) .........................611, 613, 710, 712 Florists Supply Ltd. ......................................324, 326 Foothills Nurseries Ltd......................................... 225 Four Seasons Nursery .........................................111 Frensch, C. Ltd. ...................................................516 Garden Essentials ...............................................328 Giant Western Canada /Prairie Side Equipment Ltd. .............................................................104, 106, 108 GlobalTroxler .......................................................527 Goliath Tech Piles ................................................126 Green Patch Environmental Consulting Ltd. .......212 Greenius ......................................................213, 215 Health Canada, PMRA ........................................329 Henri Studio by Stonecasters, LLC .............400, 402 High Q Greenhouses ...........................................406 HJS Wholesale Ltd. .............................................514 HJS Wholesale Ltd. .....................511, 513, 515, 517 Holt Industrial ..............................................120, 122 Horta-Craft Limited .............................................. 422

HortProtect – CNLA .............................................138 Houle Country .....................................................227 Inline Nurseries (2010) Inc. .........................101, 103 Intercontinental Truck Body .........................639, 641 Iseli Nursery ........................................................627 J.C. Bakker & Sons Ltd. ......................................325 J.R.T. Nurseries Inc. ............................................231 Jack Van Klaveren Ltd. (JVK) ..............................629 Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. ..................................320, 322 Jolly Farmer Products Inc. ...................................734 Julian Tile Edmonton ...................................238, 240 Kato's Nursery (2007) Ltd. ...................................211 Kehoe Equipment Ltd./Alggin Metal Industries ...730 Kubota Canada Ltd. ....427, 429, 431, 526, 528, 530 L & M Sales .........................................................715 Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd. .................................307 Landscape Alberta ...............................................140 Landscape Industry Certified Program - CNLA ...140 Larchwood Nurseries ..........................................129 Lawyer Nursery Inc. ............................................107 Layfield Construction Products ............................229 Lemar Tree Spades .....................................725, 727 LinkGreen ............................................................733 Linnaea Nurseries Limited ...................................216 LMN .............................................................521, 523 Mainland Floral Distributors Ltd. ..................100, 102 Manderley Turf Products Inc. ..............................621 Martin Deerline .......................................................... .....................501, 503, 505, 507, 600, 602, 604, 606 McKenzie Seeds ..........................................110, 112 Metal Pless Inc. ...................239, 241, 336, 338, 340 Morgan Creek Tropicals Ltd. ................................115 Mountain Bark Inc. ......................................614, 616 Nektar Data Systems Inc. ............................116, 118 Nordic Nurseries ..................................................728 Oakcreek Golf & Turf L.P. ............................204, 206 Old Country Seeds - Franchi Seeds Canada ......134 Olds College ................................................428, 430 Ontario Seed Company Limited ..........................623 Pacific Rim Brackets Ltd. ....................................716 Pan American Nursery Products Inc. ..........717, 719 Papa Harry Trucking ............................................214 Paridon Horticultural Ltd. .............................520, 522 Parkland Nursery & Landscape Services Ltd. .....531 Pine Meadows Tree Farms .................................635 Plant Health Division ...........................................737 Premier Tech Home & Garden ............................423 Professional Gardener Co. Ltd., The ...........414, 416 Purple Springs Nursery ...............................615, 617 Root Rescue c/o Redbud Supply Inc. .................529 Regency Irrigation Ltd. ........................................310 Rick's Concrete Products/ Fountain Factory .......306 Rocky Mountain Equipment ........................135, 137 Rocky Mountain Landscape Bark ........................420 RyMar Synthetic Grass ...............................315, 317 Sea Soil™ /Foenix Forest Technology Inc. ..........706 Second Nature Compost - City of Edmonton ......702 Sester Farms Inc. ........................................424, 426 Simon Bos Nurseries Ltd. ....................................415 SiteOne Landscape Supply .................................410 Skeer System Inc. .......................................235, 237 Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) .........................................................425 Solar Gardens .....................................................127 Southern Irrigation .......................................628, 630 Specimen Trees Wholesale Nurseries Ltd. .234, 236 Spectrum Equipment Inc. ....................................334 Stewart Brothers Nurseries .........................314, 316 Stokes Seeds Limited ..........................................412 Sun Gro Horticulture Inc.......................................631 TerraLink Horticulture Inc. ...................................405 Top Spray® ..........................................................701 Tree to Tree Nurseries Ltd. ..................................330 TreeTime.ca ........................................................704 Valleybrook Gardens Ltd. 5 ............................04, 506 Van Noort Bulb Company ....................................210 Vanhof and Blokker Ltd. ......................................624 Vanstone Nurseries .............................................331 VRE Systems ......................................................705 Wellmaster Carts, Div. of Wellmaster Pipe & Supply Inc. ...................................................221, 223 West Coast Floral Growers & Distributors Ltd. ....217 West Coast Seeds ...............................................304 Western Alfalfa Milling Co. Ltd. ............................132 Westland Ltd. ...............................................601, 603 Zeller & Sons Enterprises ....................................741 Green for Life November/December 2016 I 5

Exhibitor Profiles

A.M.A. Plastics Ltd. ..................................................327 Connie Bradt 2011 Spinks Drive, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 Tel: (519) 322-1397 Fax: (519) 322-1358 Toll Free: 1-800-338-1136 Email: ama@amaplas.com Website: www.amaplas.com Ellepots by A.M.A., growing containers, growing media, seeding equipment, hydroponic supplies, Al's Flower Pouch.

ADVANCE Nursery Co. Ltd. ....................................626 Fred Elsaesser Box 1649, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Tel: (250) 442-5291 Fax: (250) 442-2030 Email: sales@advancenursery.ca Website: www.advancenursery.ca A wholesale producer of prairie hardy deciduous fruit, shade and ornamental trees.

AIM Environmental Group .......................................124 Frank Peters 1579 Burlington Street East, Hamilton, ON L8E 5P4 Tel: (905) 912-2749 Email: fpeters@aimgroup.ca Website: www.aimgroup.ca AIM Environmental Group is a full-service contractor with associated offices across Canada. We are committed to providing environmentally friendly solutions for waste management, continually developing solutions to manage organic waste streams across Canada.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry ............................136 Robert Spencer Postal Bag 600, 4705 - 49 Ave., Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Tel: (403) 742-7901 Fax: (403) 742-7527 Toll Free: 310-FARM (3276) Email: duke@gov.ab.ca Website: www.agriculture.ab.ca Presentation of information on government programs, initiatives, resources, etc.

Alberta Invasive Species Council........................... 735 Barry Gibbs 17507 Fort Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 6H3 Tel: (587) 999-0954 Email: info@abinvasives.ca Website: www.abinvasives.ca AISC is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Albertan's from the financial, environmental and societal impacts of invasive species. Prevention inspired; Alberta protected.

AnyQuip Inc. .....................................................139, 141 Jeff Mellick 100, 1410 - 1 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V8 Tel: (403) 455-6500 Fax: (403) 277-5980 Email: jeff@anyquip.com Website: www.anyquip.com AnyQuip is Canada's peer-to-peer equipment rental network. Verified members connect on AnyQuip to get underutilized heavy equipment to work in every industry.

Owners can earn up to 60% on their idle equipment, while renters can save up to 30% compared to traditional rental rates. Largest Selection. Brand neutral. Secure.

Apex Compact Tractor Solutions Ltd. ...........738, 740 Marcel Hammond 2916 - 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2S5 Tel: (780) 870-7999 Fax: (780) 875-1324 Email: marcel.hammond@apexcts.ca Website: www.apexcts.ca We sell and service the Ventrac line of landscaping equipment. All Ventrac equipment is commercial grade and designed to work all day, everyday. All wheel drive with articulating steering means easy access to tight and awkward sites. Operator friendly, with over 30 attachments to choose from, Ventrac can complement virtually any existing business.

ArborCare Tree Service Ltd. ...................................703 Casey Kallenberger / Hailey-Kathryn Fisher 9811 - 62 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T6E 0E4 Tel: (780) 413-9319 Fax: (780)439-1934 Toll Free: 1-877-444-8733 Email: trees@arborcare.com Website: www.arborcare.com Established in 1983, ArborCare is the largest Canadian owned tree service company in Western Canada. With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Vernon and Kelowna, we provide exceptional commercial, residential, and utility services. Got Trees, Get Us! Atlasta Tree Nursery Inc. .........................................311 Jonathan Klinck 50060 Yale Road East, Chilliwack, BC V4Z 0B3 Tel: (604) 794-3033 Fax: (604) 794-3058 Email: atlasta@shaw.ca Website: www.atlasta.ca Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been supplying the Prairie hort industry with quality, bareroot fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs for over 20 years. Being a small, low-profile, efficient grower, we offer excellent value pricing. We also have a limited container selection.

Aubin Nurseries Ltd. ........................................605, 607 Gerry Aubin Box 1089, Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Tel: (204) 745-6703 Fax: (204) 745-6838 Toll Free: 1-866-745-6703 Email: gerry@aubinnureseris.ca Website: www.aubinnurseries.ca Offering garden centres and professional landscaping firms an essential range of cold hardy container grown nursery stock, perennials and ornamental grasses for today's market. Weekly delivery service available from April to October.

B8 Ventures Ltd. .......................................................625 Pam Poulton 3725 - 61 Avenue, Innisfail, AB T4G 1S8 Tel: (403) 877-5883 Email: ppoulton@b8ventures.com Website: www.b8ventures.com B8 Ventures Ltd., your Western Canadian distributor of Ecoraster, 100% recycled permeable paver and ground stabilization product used in driveways, hot tub bases, hardscaping, rubber/asphalt paving & patios. We also carry Recycled Rubber for all your landscaping needs.

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Bailey Nurseries Inc. ................................................202 Bill Sutton 1325 Bailey Road, St. Paul, MN 55119 Tel: (406) 844-2067 Fax: (406) 844-2269 Toll Free: 1-800-563-3700 Email: bill.sutton@baileynurseries.com Website: www.baileynurseries.com Bailey Nurseries is a wholesale grower of trees, shrubs, roses, evergreens, vines, fruits, perennials, rooted cuttings and seedling liners. We specialize in the growth and distribution of bareroot and container grown deciduous plant material.

Ball Horticultural Company ............................300, 302 Geoff Wood 100 Eastcott Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 7G5 Tel: (780) 418-1769 Fax: (780) 418-7138 Toll Free: 1-800-879-BALL Email: gwood@ballhort.com Website: www.ballhort.com Ball Horticultural Company is a leading wholesale distributor in North America. This family-owned company supplies professional greenhouse growers with quality seed and cuttings, an extensive selection of premium plugs and plants, plus a line of high-performance growing equipment and supplies. For more information, visit www.ballhort.com.

Ball Seed - Greenhouse Equipment ...............201, 203 Dan McMahon 622 Town Road, West Chicago, IL 60185-2698 Tel: (630) 588-3367 ext: 3367 Fax: (630) 293-2564 Email: dmcmahon@ballhort.com Website: www.ballhort.com Ball Horticultural Company is a leading wholesale distributor in North America. This family-owned company supplies professional greenhouse growers with quality seed and cuttings, an extensive selection of premium plugs and plants, plus a line of high-performance growing equipment and supplies. For more information, visit www.ballhort.com.

Biobest ......................................................................130 Emiel Vanderwel Lacombe, AB Tel: (403) 505-1711 Email: emiel@biobest.ca Website: www.biobest.be With more than 25 years of experience, Biobest is a leading authority in biological pollination and pest control.

Biobest produces and commercializes more than 30 kinds of beneficial insects and mites, which are used for biological crop protection and the production of bumblebees for biological pollination.

Blue Grass Sod Farms & Nursery ..........................114 Bruce McEwen Box 11, Site 2, RR 1, Red Deer, AB T4N 5E1 Tel: (403) 347-7211 Fax: (403) 342-7488 Email: bluesod@xplornet.com Website: www.bluegrassnursery.com Blue Grass Sod Farms, Nursery & Garden Center is one of central Alberta’s largest suppliers of prairie hardy caliper trees and sod. We are a third generation family business servicing the industry since 1970. With over 1600 acres of sod and 200 acres of trees, we are truly the "one stop shop" for all your landscape supplies.

Brandt Tractor Ltd. ...................................121, 123, 125 Dave Rowse 10630 - 176 Street NE, Edmonton, AB T5S 1M2 Tel: (780) 910-2050 Email: drowse@brandt.ca Website: www.brandt.ca Brandt Tractor Ltd. is the largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry dealership in the world with 27 locations across Canada from coast to coast. Brandt Tractor Ltd. is also the authorized dealer of Ditch Witch, BOMAG and NPK products.

BrettYoung Seeds ....................................................714 Travis Unger RR 4, Calmar, AB T0C 0V0 Tel: (780) 985-7300 Fax: (780) 985-8580 Toll Free: 1-800-359-5503 Email: travis.unger@brettyoung.ca Website: www.brettyoung.ca Alberta’s leader in turf and reclamation products.

Specializing in seed, fertilizer, sports field products and erosion control products. BrettYoung can meet all of your landscape needs.

Bron & Sons Nursery Co. ................401, 403, 500, 502 Vince and Ed Bron, Simon Eastwood, Shane Neufeld Box 2643, 3315 Carson Rd., Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Tel: (250) 442-2014 Fax: (877) 542-5936 Toll Free: 1-800-831-9611 Email: sales@bronandsons.com Website: www.bronandsons.com Container grower of hardy & quality nursery stock.

Specializing in shrubs, roses, evergreens, pot-in-pot trees, vines, perennials and grasses. Supplying garden centres, nurseries and landscapers. Access on-line. Availability and ordering at www.bronandsons.com.

Burnaby Lake Greenhouses Ltd. ...........................700 Hugh Daugherty 17250 - 80 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4N 6J6 Tel: (604) 576-2088 Fax: (604) 576-2475 Toll Free: 1-800-663-1049 Email: hugh.daugherty@burlake.com Website: www.burlake.com Since 1955, Burnaby Lake Greenhouses has grown to be the largest provider of live plants in Western Canada. We strive to bring you’re the newest, freshest selection of potted plants, cut flowers and tropical's straight from our greenhouses.

BURNCO Landscape Centres Inc. ..........................610 Donnie Wilson 8 - 21 Highfield Circle SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5N6 Tel: (403) 255-2600 Fax: 403-774-7367 Email: don.wilson@burnco.com Website: www.burnco.com From a shovelful to a truckload, your one stop shop for all landscape supplies.

BW GLOBAL Structures Inc. ...................................105 Rajan Kumar 29020 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1G8 Tel: (604) 856-1303 Fax: (604) 856-1109 Toll Free: 1-877-856-1303 Email: rajan@bw-global.com Website: www.bw-global.com BW GLOBAL is Canada's premier greenhouse & shelter manufacturer. Commercial growers and serious hobbyists turn to BW GLOBAL for the strongest, most innovative and reliable greenhouses on the market. Our GUARDIAN Shelters are used in the most extreme climates. See our products at www.bw-global.com.

Bylands Nurseries Ltd. ....................411, 413, 510, 512 1600 Byland Road, Hwy 97 S, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 1H6 Tel: (250) 769-4466 Fax: (250) 769-5566 Toll Free: 1-800-769-4996 Email: sales@bylands.com Website: www.bylands.com Bylands Nurseries offers one of the most complete mixes of prairie hardy container and bareroot material in North America. We grow quality trees, shrubs, evergreens, fruit trees, annuals, perennials, vines and roses. 2011 Canadian and International Grower of the Year.

C Y Grower Supplies Ltd. ........................................200 Cor Smit 30600 Landing Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2B Tel: (604) 856-5186 Fax: (604) 856-5156 Toll Free: 1-866-856-5186 Email: cor@cygrowers.com Website: www.cygrowers.com Distributor of hard goods for the greenhouse and nursery industry including Ginegar greenhouse film, horticultural containers by ITML, Dillen, ProCal, T.O. Plastics, East Jordan, Western Pulp and more.

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association ...........138 Member Services - CNLA 7856 Fifth Line South, RR 4, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Toll Free: 1-888-446-3499 ext 8680 Email: info@canadanursery.com Website: www.canadanursery.com National Association providing advocacy, services and support to the landscape horticulture industry across Canada. All programs and benefits are accessed through membership in your provincial association.

Canadian Prairie Chapter, Irrigation Association .525 Ken Vowels Box 1521, Calgary, AB T2H 3A3 Tel: (403) 828-5134 Email: info@cpcia.ca Website: www.cpcia.ca To provide education opportunities to turf, agriculture and golf irrigation professionals.

Cannor Nurseries Ltd. .....................................720, 722 Aaron Mathies / Gordon Mathies 48291 Chilliwack Central Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H3 Tel: (604) 795-5993 Fax: (604) 795-6148 Toll Free: 1-800-665-2441 Email: aaron@cannor.ca; gmathies@cannor.ca Website: www.cannor.ca Trees and shrubs, evergreens, caliper trees, fruit trees, container stock. Alberta contact: Darryl Crowe, 26515A TWP Rd 514, Spruce Grove, AB, T7Y 1G1. Ph: 780-9879133. Fax: 780-987-9170. Email: edm@cannor.ca Cervus Equipment Construction ....................321, 323 Steve Szo, General Manager-Construction 14504 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB T5L 3C5 Tel: (780) 447-4441 Fax: (780) 447-5505 Email: sszo@cervusequipment.com Website: construction.cervusequipment.com Cervus Equipment Bobcat is your compact equipment solutions partner. Enabling your business’ growth and sustained success requires the right equipment, service, parts and advice. With practical and reliable equipment solutions and a knowledgeable team, we can help you find the right Bobcat® brand skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini-excavators & attachments to increase your uptime and profitability.

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Cheyenne Tree Farms Ltd. ......................................421 Jim, Sheryl, Jeff Wotherspoon Box 3060 (24309 TWP Road 510) Beaumont, AB T4X 1K8 Tel: (780) 929-8102 Fax: (780) 929-8107 Toll Free: 1-866-490-2647 Email: info@cheyennetree.ca Website: www.cheyennetree.ca Wholesale producer selling to greenhouses, garden centres, landscapers and municipalities. 160 acre land base, 100 acres of caliper tree production, 3 acres of container plants, 14,400 sq.ft. of greenhouse space for perennial, and tree & shrub production. South of Edmonton: 24309 TWP Rd 510 (Beaumont).

Clearview Horticultural Products Inc. ....................305 Fred Wein 5343 - 264 Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J7 Tel: (604) 856-6131 Fax: (604) 856-1457 Toll Free: 1-800-673-3366 Email: info@clearviewhort.com Website: www.clearviewhort.com Clearview Horticultural is one of the leading suppliers of clematis in North America and have their own breeding program featuring the Vancouver Series. Clearview is also a propagator of Dümmen Oglevee Fides geraniums, and a grower of premium breeding plants and hanging baskets.

Clifty View Nursery ..................................................131 Kevin or Lon Merrifield 312 Clifty View Road, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Tel: (208) 267-7129 Fax: (208) 267-8559 Email: info@cliftyview.com Website: www.cliftyview.com Founded on the family farm in 1979 by Lon Merrifield, Clifty View Nursery produces cold hardy nursery stock suited for the growing conditions in Canada. Specializing in Quaking Aspen and Colorado Spruce in seedling/ transplant and specimen sizes, we offer many other varieties to meet your needs.

Coaldale Nurseries ...................................................711 David & Cindy Kuperus Box 1267, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1 Tel: (403) 345-4633 Fax: (403) 345-2866 Email: info@coaldalenurseries.ca Website: www.coaldalenurseries.ca Caliper trees, Colorado spruce, Montgomery spruce and fruit trees.

Communities in Bloom Alberta ...............................tba Karen Snethun 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 Tel: (780) 415-1754 Email: ksnethun@arpaonline.ca Website: www.cib.arpaonline.ca Communities in Bloom is a Canadian, volunteer based, non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, municipal beautification and environmental action, through active and engaged community involvement.

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Consolidated Turf Equipment (1965) Ltd. ..............736 Mike Navalkowsky 4310 - 12th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3H9 Tel: (403) 203-7550 Fax: (403) 203-7552 Email: miken@cte.ca Website: www.cte.ca CTE has been providing sales, service and parts to the golf, irrigation, landscaping and lawn & garden Industries.

With offices and representatives across North West Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta we’ve got you covered with great service and superior product lines.

Crescent Garden ..............................................724, 726 Cesar Castillo 10 NE 41st Street, Miami, FL 33137 Tel: (305) 477-0024 Toll Free: 1-877-477-0027 Email: customerservice@crescentgarden.com Website: www.crescentgarden.com Our line of designer planters recreates the fine detailing of handcrafted artisan pottery in an ultra resistant lightweight resin. We invite you to take a closer look.

DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing Ltd. ..............312 Pieter Berkel RR 1, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9 Tel: (519) 582-3081 ext: 124 Fax: (519) 582-0851 Toll Free: 1-888-786-4769 Email: pieterb@decloetgreenhouse.com Website: www.decloetgreenhouse.com DeCloet Greenhouse Manufacturing Ltd. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality greenhouses.

DeCloet Greenhouses are used by production growers, nurseries, and retail centers across North America. We also provide installations, heating products, ventilation systems, benches and complete after sale service.

Devan Greenhouses Ltd. .........................................113 Pieter de Bruin 28904 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford, BC V2X 1G8 Tel: (604) 857-4944 Fax: (604) 857-4947 Email: piet@devangreenhouses.ca Website: www.devangreenhouses.ca Supplier of unrooted cuttings, rooted cuttings and finished plant materials.

DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. .................................620, 622 Ginelle Bouthillier 49259 Castleman Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4 Tel: (604) 794-3874 Fax: (800) 537-1109 Toll Free: 1-855-216-6390 Email: ginelle@devrygreenhouses.com Website: www.devrygreenhouses.com Founded in the 1930s in the Netherlands, the DeVry family moved their business to Canada in 1989. We grow and deliver a complete line of annuals, vegetables, herbs and nursery programs in the spring, and complete fall and winter programs.

DLF Pickseed Canada Inc. ......................................524 Bill Latondre 11239 - 186 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 2T7 Tel: (306) 480-9786 Fax: (780) 464-0305 Toll Free: 1-800-265-3925 Email: bletondre@pickseed.com Website: www.pickseed.com DLF Pickseed has been a leader in the forage, turfgrass and reclamation seed industry for over 65 years. Fertilizer, soil stabilization and water clarification products are available as well.

Drive Products .535, 537, 539, 541, 634, 636, 638, 640 Dan Bostrom 111 - 26230 TWP 531A, Acheson, AB T7X 5A4 Tel: 780-960-6826 Fax: 780-960-6138 Toll Free: 1-800-661-7335 Email: dbostrom@driveproducts.com Website: www.driveproducts.com Drive Products provides a complete source of truck mounted equipment products and is Canada's leading systems integrator. For over 20 years, Drive Products has serviced the snow and ice industry and has established itself as one of the industry’s leading suppliers.

Dümmen Orange ..............................................205, 207 Diane Surette 250 South High Street, Suite 650 Columbus, OH 43215 Tel: (614) 850-9551 Fax: (614) 850-9552 Email: d.surette@dummenorange.com Website: www.na.dummenorange.com Dümmen Orange is a breeding company that offers unique varieties for the Canadian market. They are also a producer of quality young plants with both rooted and unrooted cuttings. Highlights include Confetti Garden®, a concept of easy to produce combinations for spectacular baskets and planters.

Dutchman Tree Spade .............................................417 Kurt Dickhoff 3735 Sideline 16N, Brougham, ON L0H 1A0 Tel: (905) 683-8233 Fax: (905) 683-8213 Toll Free: 1-800-293-0070 Email: info@dutchmantreespade.com Website: www.dutchmantreespade.com Manufacturers of durable, dependable nursery equipment including the Dutchman Tree Spade. Dutchman also produces tree planters, stakers, wrappers, grapples, and stabilizers kits.

DynaSCAPE Software ..............................................313 Joe Salemi 217, 3425 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON L7N 3N1 Toll Free: 1-800-710-1900 Email: jsalemi@dynascape.com Website: www.dynascape.com DynaSCAPE Software has been providing technology solutions to the landscape industry since 1998. Discover how our design and business management solutions can bring your landscape business to a whole new level of professionalism.

Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. .......................................407 Anita Heuver Box 2340, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3 Tel: (403) 934-3670 Fax: (403) 934-3626 Toll Free: 1-866-805-5007 Email: anita@eaglelakenurseries.com Website: www.eaglelakenurseries.com Local grower of caliper trees, potted trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennials. Wholesale supplier to residential landscapers, landscape contractors, garden centres and municipalities. Since 1970....Quality and Service you can depend on.

Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply ........404 Brian or Kyle 285177 Frontier Road SE, Calgary, AB T1X 0N2 Tel: (403) 262-5600 Fax: (403) 262-5603 Email: brian@eaglelakelandscape.com; kyle@eaglelakelandscape.com Website: www.eaglelakelandscape.com Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply is committed to providing southern Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscape professionals with progressive products, dependable delivery services and exceptional one-on-one customer care. We carry landscaping supplies that Calgary contractors and homeowners trust to meet their specific needs.

EarthApples Inc. .......................................................612 Phil Bakker 4 Legend Trail, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 0B1 Tel: (780) 996-0707 Email: phil@earthapples.com Website: www.earthapples.com EarthApples are the new fun way to plant potatoes. We provide easy to grow seed potatoes that are ideal for gardens, patios & urban balconies. Our unique varieties are fun & rewarding to grow, serve, and eat.

ECCO Chips ..............................................................128 Beverly Harvey 10114 - 24 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3X7 Tel: (403) 800-0847 Fax: (403) 263-3227 Email: sales@eccorecycling.com Website: www.eccorecycling.com ECCO takes construction and demolition waste and recycles it into new commodities and value-added products. ECCO Chips are made from clean dimensional lumber and natural dyes.

Edge Equipment Ltd. .......................................228, 230 Sterling Nordin 12704 - 149 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 1B3 Tel: (780) 455-3343 Fax: (780) 455-3321 Email: sterling@edgeequipment.com Website: www.edgeequipment.com Edge Equipment sells quality narrow-line mulchers, large mulchers, dozers, loaders, excavators, telescopic handlers, chippers, and stump grinders to Western Canada.

Equinox Industries Ltd. ...................................220, 222 Mari-Lynn Rougeau 401 Chrislind Street, Winnipeg, MB R2C 5G4 Tel: (204) 633-7564 Fax: (204) 694-7133 Toll Free: 1-800-665-7487 Email: info@eqnx.biz Website: www.eqnx.biz Equinox Environmental Products is the leading Canadian manufacturer of self-watering planters and in-ground waste systems. We are constantly striving to deliver new methods for municipalities, organizations and individuals to save time and money, while at the same time becoming more environmentally responsible; please visit us to learn how.

Expocrete, an Oldcastle company .................721, 723 John Moroz, Marketing Manager #38 - 53016 Hwy 60, Acheson, AB T7X 5A7 Tel: (780) 960-4553 Fax: (780) 962-3230 Toll Free: 1-800-232-9443 Email: john.moroz@oldcastle.com Website: www.expocrete.com Expocrete has built a reputation of commitment to excellence by providing best in breed paving stone and retaining wall products. With manufacturing facilities across Western Canada, Expocrete's products are the preferred choice among home owners, contractors and dealers alike and we are proud of our standing as one of the most admired companies in our industry.

Evergro Division â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crop Production Services (Canada) Inc. .....................................301, 303 David Bird 1557 Hastings Cres SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4C8 Tel: (403) 287-3988 Fax: (403) 243-7470 Toll Free: 1-800-661-2991 Email: evergro@cpsagu.ca Leading distributor of growing products for the horticultural industry, including ProHort water soluble and Polyon slow release fertilizers, Premier Promix and peat, pesticides, biological agents, greenhouse and nursery pots, seeds and poly films.

FBC-Farm Business Consultants ...........................713 Vince Ho 150, 3015 - 5 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T8 Tel: (403) 735-6105 Email: vho@fbc.ca Website: www.fbc.ca Tax consultation/ preparation services geared towards farmers and small business owners.

EVL Nursery Inc. ..............................................224, 226 Mike Scholtens 5317 - 224 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 2M2 Tel: (604) 514-5060 Fax: (604) 514-5068 Toll Free: 1-888-543-8133 Email: sales@evlnursery.com Website: www.evlnursery.com Grower of ornamental shrubs, grasses, ground cover and perennials in 1 gal & 4" pots.

Finning (Canada) ..............................611, 613, 710, 712 Dan Walls 10920 - 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1H6 Tel: (780) 443-7373 Fax: (780) 443-7390 Toll Free: 1-888-finning (346-6464) Website: www.finning.ca Backed by Finning service, the next generation of Cat machines can handle all your residential and landscaping needs. A full line of skid steers, mini excavators and work tools built Cat tough, supported by Finning. Call 1-888finning for details.

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Florists Supply Ltd. .........................................324, 326 Colleen Hemmingway 16455 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5V 1H2 Tel: (780) 424-4576 ext: 302 Fax: (780) 424-4566 Toll Free: 1-800-465-8878 ext 302 Email: chemmingway@floristssupply.com Website: www.floristssupply.com A local supplier of garden centre and greenhouse products. Five locations in Western Canada: Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver to serve you. Come and check out our seasonal product lines, store display product and eco-friendly products. Come by the booth and get your passport stamped.

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Foothills Nurseries Ltd. ...........................................225 Blaire Cote PO Box 139, Chestermere, AB T1X 1K8 Tel: (403) 203-3338 Fax: (403) 236-4433 Email: admin@foothillsnurseries.com Website: www.foothillsnurseries.com Specimen caliper deciduous and coniferous trees; pot-inpot trees; container shrubs - deciduous and coniferous; perennials. Delivery service to site within AB, SK and BC. "Clean Plant" certified. We are located just East of Calgary on Range Road 284, 1/2 km North of Glenmore Trail.

Four Seasons Nursery .............................................111 Bob Fink, Brian Gardner - Sales Canada 3240 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 752-2055 Fax: (888) 580-3658 Toll Free: 1-888-349-1422 Email: brian@fourseasonsnurserymt.com Website: www.fourseasonsnurserymt.com Four Seasons Nursery grows quality, cold hardy, B&B shade, ornamental and evergreen trees. Our cold hardy stock is well suited to withstand harsh Canadian winters.

Generous inventory allows shipments spring, summer and fall to Western Canada.

Frensch, C. Ltd. ........................................................516 Ian Frensch 4774 Hinan Drive, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B1 Tel: (905) 563-4774 Fax: (905) 563-5053 Email: cfrensch@idirect.com Website: www.cfrensch.com Barcode labelling systems, plant labels and P.O.P. signs, garden centre sign printing systems, computerized labelling systems.

Garden Essentials ....................................................328 Val Wilson Calgary, AB Tel: (403) 819-0852 Email: admin@gardenessentials.ca Website: www.gardenessentials.ca A Calgary based company transforming raw iron into functional plant supports. Our products add a playful elegance to the garden. All products are hand-made, maintenance free and provide year round interest.

Field and Pot-in-Pot Grown Caliper Deciduous Coniferous Trees Phone: 403-330-8010 simon@bosnurseries.com www.bosnurseries.com Box 1078, Coaldale, AB

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We are a Clean Plants Certified Nursery!

Giant Western Canada /Prairie Side Equipment Ltd. . ....................................................................104, 106, 108 Frank Michielsen 4506 - 46 Avenue, Taber, AB T1G 2A4 Tel: (403) 892-5550 Email: info@prairieside.ca Website: www.giantwest.ca Prairie Side Equipment is proud to introduce you the GiANT compact skidsteer, wheelloader and telehandler line as a distributor for Western Canada. TOBROCO Machines has been manufacturing quality GiANT machines and attachments since 1996 and offers one of the broadest product portfolios in the business. Stop in at our booth and we can answer all your questions.

GlobalTroxler............................................................ 527 Don Wilgosh Bay 1, 1540 Hastings Crescent, Calgary, AB T2G 4E1 Tel: (403) 769-0655 Toll Free: 1-866-300-9012 Email: sales@globaltroxler.ca Website: www.globaltroxler.ca A leader in construction testing equipment and GPS systems.

Goliath Tech Piles ....................................................126 Vern Parkhurst 114 Huggard Road, Calgary, AB T3Z 2C3 Ph: (587) 317-3347 Toll Free: 1-855-743-4777 E-Mail: goliathtechpilescalgary@gmail.com Website: www.goliathtechpiles.com Goliath Tech Piles is the leading provider of helical screw piles. Ground breaking technology provides the best screw piles on the market with unsurpassed innovation in helical piling installed by certified experts. Steadfast – Reliable – Precise – Economical.

Green Patch Environmental Consulting Ltd. ........212 Ken Dyck 15845 - 112 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 2V9 Tel: (780) 908-6608 Fax: (780) 800-5541 Toll Free: 1-888-550-9188 Email: ken@gpec.ca Website: www.gpec.ca GPEC and our sister company, New Lining Solutions, supply the green industries with: native grass seeds, turf blends, forbs, fertilizers and soil amendments; erosion and sediment control products; landscaping and drainage products; geosynthetic supply and installation; and project planning.

Greenius ............................................................213, 215 Arden Urbano 2026 Oxford Street E, London, ON N5V 2Z8 Tel: (877) 482-2323 Fax: (877) 301-6363 Toll Free: 1-877-482-2323 Email: arden@gogreenius.com Website: www.gogreenius.com Greenius, by LS Training System, provides progressive landscaping companies with online training for equipment, safety and customer satisfaction in order to properly on-board new employees and to set benchmarks to improve performance for all staff.

Health Canada, PMRA .............................................329 Arlene Agno, Pesticide Compliance Officer Suite 730, 9700 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3 Tel: (780) 495-7014 Fax: (780) 495-5551 Pest Management Info Services: 1-800-267-6315 Email: ab.pcp@hc-sc.gc.ca Website: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/pmra Pesticides imported into, sold or used in Canada are regulated via the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and its Regulations. Pesticide compliance officers enforce the PCPA and Regulations as they apply to Pesticides.

Henri Studio by Stonecasters, LLC ................400, 402 Frank Honold 1250 Henri Drive, Wauconda, IL 60084 Tel: (847) 526-5200 Fax: 800-Statue-1 Toll Free: 1-800-323-4784 Email: sales@henristudio.com Website: www.henristudio.com Old World craftsmanship is combined with modern manufacturing processes to create Henri’s premium quality line of cast stone fountains, birdbaths, planters, statuary and garden décor. Also featuring The Brass Baron, the acclaimed collection of premium bronze pond statues and garden sculptures.

High Q Greenhouses ...............................................406 Michiel Verheul or Kathy 55431 RR 262, Sturgeon County, AB T8R 0W7 Tel: (780) 939-7490 Fax: (780) 939-2010 Email: kathy@highqgreenhouses.com Website: www.highqgreenhouses.com Full selection of young plants and finished product. Root & Sell for Selecta First Class including Trixi combo's.

Western Canadian distributor for “Nature’s Source Plant Food”, revolutionizing growth & plant performance.

HJS Wholesale Ltd. ..................................................514 Terry Folkers Box 2, Group 582, RR 5, Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z2 Tel: (204) 668-8360 Fax: (204) 667-1775 Email: terryf@hjswholesale.com Website: www.hjswholesale.com ITML production supplies. Premier and Sungro soilless mix, Natures Source and Everris water soluble fertilizers, AT and Berry Greenhouse Poly.

Horta-Craft Limited ..................................................422 Brian Lofgren 4836 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H3 Tel: (519) 245-8441 Fax: (519) 245-8442 Email: info@horta-craft.ca Website: www.horta-craft.ca Plant identification material: tags, labels, etc., P.O.P. Material for garden centres, signage and banners, and BloomIQ.com.

HJS Wholesale Ltd. ..........................511, 513, 515, 517 Terry Folkers Box 2, Group 582, RR 5, Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z2 Tel: (204) 668-8360 Fax: (204) 667-1775 Email: terryf@hjswholesale.com Website: www.hjswholesale.com Greenhouse, nursery and landscape supplies, various lines of decorative planters, landscape fabrics, Natures Source retail fertilizer.

HortProtect – CNLA .................................................138 Member Services - CNLA 7856 Fifth Line South, RR 4, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Toll Free: 1-888-446-3499 ext 8680 Email: hortprotect@canadanursery.com Website: www.hortprotect.com HortProtect is a comprehensive insurance plan designed for the landscape horticulture industry, including unique coverage and pricing for Health & Life as well as Property & Liability insurance. HortProtect is the endorsed national insurance program of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Alberta.

Holt Industrial ...................................................120, 122 Ryan Brooks 4575 Powell Road, Wallenstein, ON N0B 2S0 Toll Free: 1-844-444-4658 Fax: (519) 698-1087 Email: ryan@holtindustrial.com Website: www.holtindustrial.com Manufacturer of tree spades for skid steer, loader or trailer mount that let you tackle a wide range of tree moving needs. Then clean up with a Holt Eraser stump grinder, available for skid steer or as a self-propelled unit. Wire baskets and basket handling products also available.

Holt Tree Spades Ltd. ...............................................117 Bob Fenton 2318 - 246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3C8 Tel: (403) 242-5871 Fax: (403) 242-7097 Toll Free: 1-844-465-6211 Website: www.holttreespades.com Tree Spades: Manufacturer of all sizes of skid steer mount spades, truck and trailer mount spades and potting spades for all sizes of plastic pots.

Houle Country ..........................................................227 Vern Houle Box 6071, Westlock, AB T7P 2P7 Tel: (587) 786-3383 Email: houlecountry@gmail.com Website: www.houlecountry.com Supplier of bulk peat moss and soil mixes for the growing and landscaping industries. Exceptional bulk pricing. Stop by our booth and check out the products we will have available for late winter and spring 2017.

Inline Nurseries (2010) Inc. .............................101, 103 Tom Berger 49944 Yale Road East, Chilliwack, BC V4Z 0B3 Tel: (604) 794-7096 Fax: (604) 794-7496 Toll Free: 1-888-846-5463 Email: tom@inlinenurseries.com Website: www.inlinenurseries.com Wholesale grower and distributor offering a wide range of plant material from perennials, grasses and groundcovers to shrubs, ornamental trees and topiary specimens.

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Intercontinental Truck Body ...........................639, 641 Nate Marois Box 1300, 1806 - 11 Street, Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1 Tel: (403) 345-4427 Fax: (403) 345-6078 Toll Free: 1-800-661-1030 Email: nate@itb.ca Website: www.itb.ca We have the reputation of building the finest truck bodies and trailers in North America. Offering extensive truck upfitting services for the green industry, ranging from slide-in dump inserts for your pickup, to full size dump bodies and everything in between! Stop by our booth and ask about our time saving three-way-tipping body!

Iseli Nursery ..............................................................627 Jeremy Moore 30590 SE Kelso Road, Boring, OR 97009 Tel: (503) 663-3822 Fax: (503) 663-0202 Toll Free: 1-800-777-6202 Email: jmoore@iselinursery.com Website: www.iselinursery.com Dwarf and unusual conifers; Fanciful Gardens®.

J.C. Bakker & Sons Ltd. ..........................................325 Chris Heaslip 1360 Third St., RR 3, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9 Tel: (905) 935-4533 Fax: (905) 935-9921 Toll Free: 1-877-816-6608 Email: nursery@jcbakker.com Website: www.jcbakker.com Wholesale growers of top quality nursery stock since 1949. Roses, bushes, shade & flowering trees, top-grafted standards, flowering shrubs, evergreens, broadleaf evergreens. Bareroot, container grown & field grown available. Shipping across Canada and northern USA. Full and part loads.

J.R.T. Nurseries Inc. .................................................231 Casey Van Vloten 2396 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2R1 Tel: (604) 856-5552 Fax: (604) 856-4531 Toll Free: 1-800-789-1445 ext 103 Email: casey@jrtnursery.com Website: www.jrtnursery.com Your one stop wholesale nursery specializing in hardy selections of ornamental plants, perennials and small fruits. Check our availability list for new introductions.

Jack Van Klaveren Ltd. (JVK), Western Division ..629 Ray Tamman 8168 River Way, Delta, BC V4G 1K5 Tel: (780) 450-0040 Fax: (780) 450-8389 Toll Free: 1-800-665-1642 Email: rtamman@jvk.net Website: www.jvk.net Annual and perennial flower seed; cuttings of spring plants; containers; soil-less mix; fertilizer; labels and poinsettia cuttings.

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Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. ..................................... 320, 322 Wilbert Ronald/ Pete Van Vliet PO Box 402, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7 Tel: (204) 857-5288 Fax: (204) 857-2877 Toll Free: 1-888-857-5288 Email: jeffnurs@mts.net Website: www.jeffriesnurseries.com Offering a broad selection of prairie grown nursery stock including field and container caliper trees, bareroot tree liners, container trees, shrubs and fruit trees; field and container evergreens; container hardy roses (Morden, Explorer, Canadian Artist, 49th Parallel Collection series).

Perennials 3.5” to 1 gal; lilies, seedlings, rootstock and plastic mulch. Discover the Northern Garden Collection and Northern Garden Introductions developed by our company.

Jolly Farmer Products Inc. ......................................734 Peter Darrow 56 Crabbe Road, Northampton, NB E7N 1R6 Tel: (506) 325-3850 Fax: (506) 325-3890 Toll Free: 1-800-695-8300 Email: sales@jollyfarmer.com Website: www.jollyfarmer.com Year round supplier of plugs and cuttings. Thousands of varieties of annuals, vegetables, herbs, rooted cuttings and perennials. Low minimums; freight included in prices, grower to grower!

Julian Tile Edmonton....................................... 238, 240 Thane Hills 11419-160- Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 3T7 Ph: (780) 452-5010 Fax: (780) 452-3507 E-Mail: thane@juliantile.com Web: www.juliantile.com Tile products to be used for outdoor living spaces.

Kato's Nursery (2007) Ltd. .......................................211 Michael Kato 29435 Downes Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1S3 Tel: (604) 856-2470 Fax: (604) 856-9307 Toll Free: 1-800-550-5286 (KATO) Email: sales@katosnursery.com Website: www.katosnursery.com Prairie hardy quality plants. Small fruits, deciduous shrubs, roses, vines, perennials, ground covers and conifers.

Weekly delivery.

Kehoe Equipment Ltd./Alggin Metal Industries ....730 Dave Ross /Darren McPhearson 7605 - 50 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2W9 Tel: (780) 420-0040 Fax: (780) 429-2571 Email: dave@kel-hvac.com; darren@kel-hvac.com Website: www.kel-hvac.com Modine gas-oil-electric-hydronic unit heaters, high and low intensity infrared heaters, TACO hydronic specialties, Peerless High Efficiency Boilers, Hamilton Engineering High Efficiency Boiler systems.

Kubota Canada Ltd. .........427, 429, 431, 526, 528, 530 Don McClughan 5900 - 14 Avenue, Markham, ON L3S 4K4 Tel: 905-294-7477 Email: dmcclughan@kubota.ca Website: www.kubota.ca Kubota Canada Ltd. (KCL) markets and distributes Kubota-engineered and manufactured equipment, including a complete line of tractors (up to 171 HP), performance-matched implements, compact and utility tractors, compact construction, landscaping and public work equipment, residential lawn and garden equipment, commercial turf products and utility vehicles.

L & M Sales ...............................................................715 Steve le Nobel 1340 West 58th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6P 1W2 Tel: (604) 263-7780 Fax: (604) 263-5199 Toll Free: 1-877-877-5131 Email: lmsales1@telus.net Website: www.lmsales.bc.ca Macore Label Company: West Coast based supplier of high quality standard and custom picture tags for over 50 years. Macore's distinctive products will move your company's image forward... quality always looks good!

Represented in Western Canada by L & M Sales, (Vancouver, BC) since 1992.

Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd. ..................................... 307 Aaron Krahn Box 92, RR 3 (960 Valley Road) Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J6 Tel: (306) 978-3333 Fax: (306) 382-6433 Toll Free: 1-877-995-5253 Email: aaron@lshore.com Website: www.lakeshoretreefarms.com We grow 260 acres of caliper shade trees including Spruce, Pine & Larch; 10 acres of container shrubs and trees; rooted cuttings and seedlings. We specialize in native plants grown from seed and cuttings collected in zones 1 & 2. Attentive to detail, overnight delivery to many Alberta towns and cities. Site location: 960 Valley Rd, Saskatoon.

Landscape Alberta ...................................................140 Marnie Main 200, 10331 - 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 Tel: (780) 489-1991 ext.102 Fax: (780) 444-2152 Toll Free: 1-800-378-3198 ext.102 Email: member.services@landscape-alberta.com Website: www.landscape-alberta.com Member-driven Association supporting and promoting all sectors of the landscape horticulture industry in Alberta.

Workshops and conferences, publications, government advocacy, member discount programs, industry Certification program, networking, support for industry research and much more; host of the Green Industry Show & Conference.

Landscape Industry Certified Program - CNLA ....140 Jason Young 7856 Fifth Line South, RR 4, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Toll Free: 1-800-446-3499 ext. 8620 Email: jason@cnla-acpp.ca Website: www.landscapeindustrycertified.org This industry-developed certification program is recognized throughout Canada and the U.S. Certified individuals have met rigorous testing standards and continue to advance professionalism in the landscape industry. Become a Landscape Industry Certified Manager, Technician or Designer – TODAY! Larchwood Nurseries ..............................................129 Tarance Zak 444 Douglas Glen Close SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3A4 Tel: (403) 650-5635, (780) 781-TREE (8733) Email: tarance@larchwoodnurseries.ca Website: www.larchwoodnurseries.ca We grow 50 and 60 mm tress in growbags which produce quality caliper trees in a very manageable size rootball.

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Lawyer Nursery Inc. .................................................107 Michael Johnson 6625 Montana Hwy 200, Plains, MT 59859 Tel: (406) 826-3881 Fax: (406) 826-5700 Toll Free: 1-800-551-9875 Email: trees@lawyernursery.com Website: www.lawyernursery.com One of the largest selections of field grown nursery stock in the wholesale nursery trade. Native trees, shrubs, shelterbelts, wildlife habitat, reclamation species, ornamentals, fruit, nut and seeds of woody plants.

Layfield Construction Products ............................. 229 Tim Starchuk 17720- 129 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 0C4 Tel: (780) 732-5827 Fax: (780) 455-5218 Toll Free: 1-800-840-2884 Email: tstarchuk@layfieldgroup.com Website: layfieldconstrucitionproducts.com Layfield is the industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of geosynthetic products in Canada.

Lemar Tree Spades ..........................................725, 727 Les Poffenroth RR 1, Site 9, Box 17, Airdrie, AB T4B 2A3 Tel: (403) 948-9852 Fax: (403) 948-9853 Toll Free: 1-866-948-9852 Email: sales@lemarweb.com Website: www.lemarweb.com We manufacture premium quality tree moving and nursery care equipment. We are committed to quality, efficiency and excellent service. Our aim is to add value to each customer we have the pleasure of serving. Whether you need nursery equipment, wire baskets or other nursery supplies, we want to be your trusted supplier.

LinkGreen .................................................................733 Chris Mazzone 570 Bryne Drive, Unit E, Barrie, ON L4N 9P6 Toll Free: 1-888-476-6527 Email: sales@linkgreen.ca Website: www.linkgreen.ca LinkGreen provides online ordering for horticultural suppliers, and a single ordering interface to wholesale buyers, simplifying the ordering process for both sides.

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Linnaea Nurseries Limited ......................................216 John Folkerts 3666 - 224 Street, Langley, BC V2Z 2G7 Tel: (604) 533-8281 Fax: (604) 533-8246 Toll Free: 1-888-327-7705 Email: john@linnaeanurseries.com Website: www.linnaeanurseries.com Growers of quality hardy nursery stock including trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses and native plants.

LMN ................................................................... 521, 523 Abbey Gilhula 425 Whitevale Road, Whitevale, ON L0H 1M0 Toll Free: 1-888-347-9864 Email: abbey@golmn.com Website: golmn.com LMN proudly offers a mobile landscape estimating and timekeeping software with a collection of systems, online tools, and training modules that can help contractors build and manage a successful business. We have streamlined all our tools into one complete package.

Mainland Floral Distributors Ltd. ...................100, 102 Fred De Boer 25355 - 56 Avenue, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1G5 Tel: (604) 856-1264 Fax: (604) 856-1273 Email: sales@mainlandfloral.ca Website: www.mainlandfloral.com We offer a complete assortment of quality potted plants and cut flowers, delivered directly to your door with our temperature controlled trucks. A new updated availability & price list is sent out weekly or is available on our website. We offer temperature controlled, door to door freight service between Alberta, BC, Washington and Oregon.

Manderley Turf Products Inc................................... 621 Melanie Kruhlak 55403 Rge Rd 222, Sturgeon County, AB T0A 1N1 Tel: (780) 998-1995 Fax: (780) 998-2783 Toll Free: 1-888-225-3885 Email: info@manderley.com Web: www.manderley.com Manderley Turf Products has been helping designers, contractors and municipalities create beautiful greenscapes for over 50 years. With a focus on sustainability, outdoor water conservation in particular, Manderley offers premium quality products to give you the competitive edge in any project.

Martin Deerline .501, 503, 505, 507, 600, 602, 604, 606 17104 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5S 2L7 Tel: (780) 452-2790 Fax: (780) 451-2739 Toll Free: 1-877-627-8468 Email: info@martindeerline.com Website: www.martindeerline.com Martin Deerline is one of Canada's largest John Deere dealership groups; specializing in agricultural equipment, lawn and garden equipment, skid steers and golf and turf equipment. Landscape Alberta members receive special discounts on new John Deere equipment.

McKenzie Seeds ................................................110, 112 Laura Prins, Edmonton, AB Tel: (780) 453-3535 Fax: (780) 454-1852 Toll Free: 1-800-665-6340 Email: laurap@mckenzieseeds.com Website: www.mckenzieseeds.com McKenzie, Pike, Gusto, Asian, Organic packet seed lines, Jiffy Seed starting products, onion & garlic sets, seed potatoes, lawn seed, wildflower shaker bags, inoculant, garden accessories and more.

Metal Pless Inc. ........................239, 241, 336, 338, 340 Jason Whittemore 1683 Blvd Sucreries, Plessisville, QC G6L 1W4 Tel: (819) 362-2221 Fax: (819) 362-6974 Toll Free: 1-800-362-1688 Email: sales@metalpless.com Web: www.metalpless.com Our company manufactures snow plows for all types of machinery and vehicles. We specialize in snow plows with hydraulically powered side wings. We also hold the patent for Live Edge.

Morgan Creek Tropicals Ltd. ...................................115 Christina Patrick 4148 - 184 Street, Surrey, BC V3Z 1B7 Tel: (604) 576-1156 Fax: (604) 576-8223 Toll Free: 1-866-576-1156 Email: christina@mctropicals.com Website: www.mctropicals.com Morgan Creek Tropicals is a grower and wholesaler of indoor tropical plants, specializing in bamboo, bonsai and pachira. We sell our products to various large retailers and garden centers throughout Western Canada and the Western United States. We are focused on sending our customers only the best quality products.

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Ball Horticultural Company Bron & Sons Nursery Co. DLF Pickseed Canada Inc. DynaSCAPE Software Florists Supply Ltd. High Q Greenhouses Horta-Craft Limited Houle Country Kehoe Equipment Ltd./Alggin Metal Industries Landscape Alberta Manderley Turf Products Inc. Olds College Southern Irrigation Stewart Brothers Nurseries

Mountain Bark Inc. ...........................................614, 616 Monte Christensen Box 1502, Okotoks, AB T1S 1B4 Tel: (403) 995-2209 Fax: (403) 995-0925 Toll Free: 1-877-686-2275 Email: monte@mountainbark.com Website: www.mountainbark.com Rustic cedar landscape products: mulch, coloured mulch, split rail fencing, arbours, bark nuggets and cedar firewood.

Nektar Data Systems Inc. ................................116, 118 Chuck Dietrich 14420 - 154 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6V 0K8 Tel: (780) 451-7573 Fax: (780) 447-2330 Toll Free: 1-888-451-7573 Email: chuck.dietrich@nektardata.com Website: www.nektardata.com Histree is a cloud-based mobile data collection tool catered towards the green industry, allowing assets to be seamlessly identified, managed, mapped, and verified from the field using smartphone technology.

Nordic Nurseries ......................................................728 Sales Team 29386 Havernam Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P3 Tel: (604) 607-7074 Fax: (604) 607-7073 Email: info@nordicplants.com Website: www.nordicplants.com Propagators of Proven Winners and Proven Selections the world's finest new plants. Nordic Nurseries supplies rooted cuttings to growers across Canada through our broker network and finished product direct to garden centres and landscapers.

Oakcreek Golf & Turf L.P. ................................204, 206 Thad Klassen 3816 - 64 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2B4 Tel: (403) 279-2907 Fax: (403) 236-7995 Toll Free: 1-888-773-7335 Email: klassent@oakcreekgolf.com Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com Boss- snow plows & sanders. Toro - commercial mowers.

Toro - RLC mowers (residential landscape commercial mowers). Harper - sweepers.

Old Country Seeds - Franchi Seeds Canada ........134 Jeff Wright Box 8, 106 - 4480 West Saanich Road Victoria, BC V8Z 3E9 Tel: (778) 350-9905 Email: franchiheirloomseeds@gmail.com Website: www.franchiheirloomseeds.ca Old Country Seeds is your Canadian home and source of heirloom seeds from Franchi Sementi, a 7th generationrun, family business from Bergamo, Italy. We are a nationally online agent, as well as mail order agent from BC to Ontario and the Territories.

Olds College .....................................................428, 430 Kim Wickwire 4500 - 50 Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R6 Tel: (403) 556-8288 Fax: (403) 556-4713 Toll Free: 1-800-661-6537 Email: kwickwire@oldscollege.ca Website: www.oldscollege.ca Olds College now offers Block Style training for all levels of Horticulture classes. Please contact us for more information on how you could attend one or more classes this winter!

Ontario Seed Company Limited .............................623 James Uffelman & Bill Pettirgrew PO Box 7, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z6 Tel: (519) 886-0557 Fax: (519) 886-0605 Toll Free: 1-800-465-5849 Email: jim@oscseeds.com; bill@oscseeds.com Website: www.oscseeds.com Consignment garden seed displays suited to all climates, GMO-Free flowers, vegetables and herbs.

Pacific Rim Brackets Ltd. ........................................716 Jasmin Gutierrez 102, 1290 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5 Tel: (604) 844-2200 Fax: (604) 844-1604 Toll Free: 1-800-665-9199 Email: sales@pacificrimbrackets.com Website: www.pacificrimbrackets.com Brackets, planter and pot collections, shepherd hooks, bird feeders, plant stands & caddies, coco lined baskets and planters, wall and railing planters, trellises, arbours & obelisks, hose holders, plant supports & accessories.

Pan American Nursery Products Inc. ............717, 719 Ed van Zanten 5151 - 152 Street, Surrey, BC V3Z 1G9 Tel: (604) 576-8641 Fax: (604) 576-6560 Email: panam@panamnursery.com Website: www.panamnursery.com Offering bareroot and container nursery stock. Over 200 rose varieties including: Cleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Easy, Flower Carpet, Knockout, teas, climbers, floribundas, Ownroot hardies (Morden, Artist Series, Explorer and Rugosas). Perennials, fruits, shrubs, and clematis.

Papa Harry Trucking ................................................214 Michael Folkerts Box 91, Site 1, RR 5, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N5 Tel: (403) 782-0937 Email: papatrucking@hotmail.ca Website: papaharrytrucking.com Trucking services thoughout Alberta.

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Paridon Horticultural Ltd. ................................520, 522 Darcy Leiter 5985 - 104 Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N3 Tel: (780) 466-3117 Fax: (604) 596-6155 Toll Free: 1-800-586-5236 Email: leiterd@telus.net Website: www.paridon.com Paridon offers an unsurpassed selection of the highest quality plugs and roots of perennials and annuals for your business. Our offerings include Proven Winners, retailready water plants, succulents, tillandsia, custom plugs and green roof products.

Parkland Nursery & Landscape Services Ltd. ......531 Dwayne Beck / Pat Aldi Box 25004, Deer Park PO, Red Deer, AB T4R 2M2 Tel: (403) 340-8755 Fax: (403) 340-8759 Toll Free: 1-888-340-8733 Email: sales@pnls.ca Website: www.pnls.ca; www.needtrees.ca 500 acres of caliper trees; tree liners, shrubs, perennials, tank trucks, crane trucks, trucks, installation crew.

Canadian distributor for Treegator - the original watering bag, Tubex tree shelters, Wolverine tools and Liquid Art fountains.

Pine Meadows Tree Farms ......................................635 Francois Ouimet 47561 Lindell Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4S4 Tel: (604) 824-8787 Fax: (604) 824-8727 Email: sales@pinemeadowstreefarms.com Website: pinemeadowstreefarms.com Nursery stock, trees and shrubs.

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Plant Health Division ...............................................737 Mark Jull 61 Walnut Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3H4 Tel: (403) 390-2116 Email: mjull@planthealthdivision.com Website: www.planthealthdivision.com We provide our clients with products and services to optimize plant health. This includes granular and foliar fertilizer, water and soil conditioners and sensor technology.

Premier Tech Home & Garden ................................423 Customer Service 1 avenue Premier, Rivière-du-Loup, QC G5R 6C1 Tel: (418) 867-8883 Toll Free: 1-800-606-6926 Email: info@pthg-igc.com Website: pthomeandgarden.com Premier Tech Home & Garden, a business unit of Premier Tech, is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer lawn & garden products with the broadest portfolio of brands and products in the industry. We have a strong, exciting and entrepreneurial spirit. Our aggressive growth plan will strengthen our business in Canada and beyondâ&#x20AC;Ś Professional Gardener Co. Ltd., The .............414, 416 Allan Nielsen 915 - 23 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1P1 Tel: (403) 263-4200 Fax: (403) 237-0029 Email: progar@telusplanet.net Website: www.professionalgardener.ca Western Canada's premier supplier to the landscape, nursery and greenhouse trade since 1927. Experienced industry professionals at your service.

Purple Springs Nursery ...................................615, 617 Joe Klassen 4516 Hullcar Road, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4 Tel: (250) 546-8156 Fax: (250) 546-9155 Toll Free: 1-877-289-3813 Email: jk@psnursery.com Website: www.psnursery.com Wholesale growers of cold hardy B&B and 15 gallon container grown trees on over 250 acres. Specializing is shade and ornamental trees, as well as spruce and pine.

Root Rescue c/o Redbud Supply Inc. .................... 529 Evertt DeJong PO Box 81187, Ancaster, ON L9G 4X2 Toll Free: 1-888-733-2830 Fax: (905) 304-8285 Email: sales@redbud.com Website: www.redbud.com Throw your plants a life line! Root Rescue puts life back into the soil; restoring and nurturing the natural beneficial soil organisms that plants rely on to find water and nutrients. The mycorrhizal soil fungi in Root Rescue go to work immediately helping your plants thrive in their natural environment for life.

Regency Irrigation Ltd. ............................................310 Michael Kennedy 103, 90 Freeport Boulevard NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5J9 Tel: (403) 250-2686 Fax: (403) 250-1758 Email: mike.k@regencyirrigation.com Website: www.regencyirrigation.com Underground irrigation systems, ponds and landscape lighting.

Rick's Concrete Products/ Fountain Factory ........306 Mark Veldjesgraaf 2343 - 2nd Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C1 Tel: (403) 329-3686 Fax: (403) 317-0072 Email: ricksconcrete@hotmail.com Website: www.ricksconcreteproducts.com Manufacturing birdbaths, benches, tables, statuary, lawn ornaments and stone art fountains. Exposed aggregate flower pots and tables.

Rocky Mountain Equipment ...........................135, 137 Sales Team 11720 - 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4 Tel: (780) 486-2273 Fax: (780) 483-0386 Toll Free: 1-855-763-1427 Email: agss@rockymtn.com Website: rockymtn.com Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) is a consolidator of agriculture and construction equipment dealerships, primarily focused around the CASE and New Holland brands. We operate 36 dealerships across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. RME brings professional, stable and dependable equipment partnerships to our customers.

Rocky Mountain Landscape Bark ..........................420 Derek Jones / Mark Boot 8774 Burton Lake Road, Elko, BC V0B 1T3 Tel: (250) 529-7663 Fax: (250) 529-7610 Email: barkplant@gmail.com Website: www.rockymountainbark.ca We supply landscapers and retail outlets with premium, high quality fir bark nuggets and mulch. Bagged or bulk.

We are partnered with Boot Trucking for fast delivery times.

RyMar Synthetic Grass ....................................315, 317 Cameron Crawford 3117 - 16 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7K8 Tel: (403) 278-9777 Fax: (403) 277-0850 Toll Free: 1-888-924-7277 Email: cameron@rymar.ca Website: www.rymargrass.ca RyMar Synthetic Grass offers the rich look of real grass with our environmentally friendly synthetic grass and turf products. Because of the breakthrough materials used to manufacture the grass, with minimal maintenance, your investment will look and feel realistic and beautiful for years.

Sea Soilâ&#x201E;˘ /Foenix Forest Technology Inc. ...........706 Rick Fawkes PO Box 638, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Tel: (250) 729-9965 Fax: (250) 729-9967 Toll Free: 1-866-SEA-SOIL Email: sales@seasoil.com Website: www.seasoil.com Our family makes superior composted soils and mixes.

Sea Soil is an organically fertilized, OMRI listed soil made with fish and unique forest fines. Sea Soil by nature is weed-free and safe for all applications. We use Sea Soil as a base for all of our products.

Sester Farms Inc. ............................................. 424, 426 Noah Clark (Sales) 33205 SE Oxbow Drive, Gresham, OR 97080 Tel: (503) 663-4844 Fax: (503) 663-7659 Toll Free: 1-800-832-4487 Email: sales@sesterfarms.com Web: www.sesterfarms.com Wholesale grower of shade trees and shrubs in bareroot and container, root-pruned conifers in container and B&B and a greenhouse division with liners and rooted cuttings.

See the difference in our consistent quality. Specializing in cold-hardy plants, the perfect garden center mix.

Simon Bos Nurseries Ltd. .......................................415 Simon Bos PO Box 1078, Coaldale, AB T1M 1M9 Tel: (403) 330-8010 Fax: (403) 345-4306 Email: simon@bosnurseries.com Website: www.bosnurseries.com Grower of field grown caliper trees, serving the prairies.

Simon Bos Nurseries has been in business for over 25 years. We understand the industry and the challenges we face as well! Our goal is to provide quality product and service.

Second Nature Compost - City of Edmonton .......702 Fernando Hernandez Site 480, 250 Aurum Road NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 1G9 Tel: (780) 423-2636 Fax: (780) 442-0864 Email: fernando.hernandez@edmonton.ca Website: www.secondnaturecompost.ca Supply and sale of Second Nature Compost products for agricultural, horticultural and erosion control uses. Your plant health starts with healthy soil.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply .....................................410 Gregg Burke 9421 - 48 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2R1 Tel: (403) 236-0102 Fax: (403) 236-0120 Email: rburke@siteone.com Website: www.siteone.ca SiteOne Landscape Supply is the nation’s largest supplier of wholesale irrigation, outdoor lighting, nursery landscape supplies, fertilizers, turf protection products, grass seed, turf care equipment and golf course accessories for green industry professionals in the US and Canada. We are committed to becoming the distributor of choice for landscape irrigation and turf care.

Skeer System Inc. ............................................235, 237 Linda Goguen 870 Grande Côte, Berthierville, QC J0K 1A0 Tel: (450) 803-5287 or (450) 836-7775 Email: lgoguen@skeersystem.com Website: www.skeersystem.com The Skeer System extendable quick-attach equipment is a unique blade designed to make all type of leveling, forming, shaping work fast, easy and precise. It has been specifically designed to adapt a skidsteer.

Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) ...............................................................425 Janet Feddes-Calpas 5030 - 50 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 1W8 Tel: (403) 782-8613 Fax: (403) 782-5514 STOPDED Hotline: 1-877-837-ELMS (3567) Email: stopded@shaw.ca Website: www.stopded.org The main objective of the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) is to promote the survival of the American elm in Alberta by preventing the establishment of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) and its insect vectors. Alberta is DED free and with your help, we can keep it that way!

Solar Gardens ...........................................................127 Roger Valliere PO Box 8741, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6S5 Tel: (306) 280-2762 solargardenclasses@gmail.com www.solargardens.ca We are the succulent supplier for Western Canada.

Southern Irrigation ...........................................628, 630 Kees Van Beek 511 - 41 Street N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 7B6 Tel: (403) 394-0042 Fax: (403) 394-9515 Toll Free: 1-877-663-2615 Email: kees.v@southernirrigation.com Website: www.southerndrip.com Southern Irrigation offers a comprehensive line of products for agriculture, landscape & turf, greenhouse, nursery, mining, municipal and wastewater applications. We also supply small agriculture implements for planting, transplanting and harvesting.

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Specimen Trees Wholesale Nurseries Ltd. ...234, 236 Lindsay Davidson 18598 Advent Road, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2G8 Tel: (604) 465-7122 Fax: (604) 465-8100 Toll Free: 1-800-471-4448 Email: inquiry@specimentrees.com Website: www.specimentrees.com An impressive selection of hardy grafted conifers; both container and field grown in specimen sizes. A good selection of trees and hardy flowering shrubs are also available.

Spectrum Equipment Inc. ........................................334 Steve Wheatcroft #2, 285059 Frontier Road, Rocky View, AB T1X 0N2 Tel: (403) 616-0861 Email: swheatcroft@spectrumequipment.ca Website: spectrumequipment.ca Spectrum provides equipment sales and rentals to the landscape, snow & ice management, construction, facilities management, and oil/gas industries. Spectrum is also the Western Canadian manufacturers rep for: Trecan Snow Melters, Metal Pless Plows, Skeer Systems, ProTech Pushers, Trucbrush, RRS Screening Plants and offers additional products through the Spectrum on-line store.

Stewart Brothers Nurseries ............................314, 316 Kal Jhaj 4129 Spiers Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4B5 Tel: (250) 764-2121 Fax: (250) 764-4421 Toll Free: 1-800-313-2101 Email: kal.jhaj@stewartnurseries.com Website: www.stewartbrothersnurseries.com Stewart Brothers Nurseries is a family owned and operated business celebrating 105 years of service. We provide a wide variety of prairie-hardy deciduous and coniferous trees at various stages of growth and development from which to choose. We are committed to you and to the deep roots of your community.

Stokes Seeds Limited.............................................. 412 Leah Erickson 296 Collier Road S, Thorold, ON L2V 5E9 Tel: (905) 688-3634 ext: 195 Fax: (800) 272-5560 Toll Free: 1-800-272-5544 Email: lerickson@stokeseeds.com Website: www.stokeseeds.com Canada's leading supplier of commercial vegetable and flower seeds and vegetative flowers.

Sun Gro Horticulture Inc. ........................................631 Jason Anderson 505 Boulder Creek Circle, Langdon, AB T0J 1K3 Tel: 403-462-1958 Toll Free: 1-888-797-7328 Email: jason.anderson@sungro.com Website: www.sungro.com; www.blackgold.bz Sunshine peat moss, "Sunshine" retail and professional growing mixes; Black Gold peat moss, retail mixes.

Florikote controlled release fertilizers, Technigro water soluble fertilizers.

TerraLink Horticulture Inc. ...................................... 405 Lisa Birston 464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M1 Tel: (604) 864-9044 Fax: (604) 864-8418 Toll Free: 1-800-661-4559 Email: marketing@tlhort.com Website: www.tlhort.com Canadian fertilizer manufacturer and distributor of agricultural and horticultural supplies and crop protection products for professional greenhouse vegetable, floral, nursery, landscape, garden centre, municipalities and parks in Western Canada.

Top Spray® ...............................................................701 Rob Olenick 305 Griffin Road West, Cochrane, AB T4C 2C4 Tel: (403) 932-1464 Fax: (403) 932-5733 Toll Free: 1-888-51MULCH Email: info@topspray.com Website: www.topspray.com Top Spray manufactures a variety of premium organic mulches such as Foothills Premium and Rocky Mountain Mulches. We are also Alberta's largest supplier of colored mulch, derived from non-recycled fibre. Our services include blower truck mulch applications and bulk deliveries. Top Spray has extensive experience in erosion control and vegetation establishment, such as hydroseeding and ecoblanket. Rooftop applications and grinding services are also available.

Tree to Tree Nurseries Ltd. ......................................330 Cody Brown 50 Country Hills View NW, Calgary, AB T3K 4Y5 Tel: (403) 619-5410 Fax: (403) 983-8396 Email: cody@treetotreenurseries.ca Website: www.treetotreenurseries.ca Tree to Tree Nurseries is a family owned and operated tree nursery with over 35 years of experience in growing the highest quality caliper trees. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

TreeTime.ca ..............................................................704 Drew Patterson / Lori Janewski 204, 9366 - 49 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L7 Tel: (780) 472-8878 Fax: (780) 472-0460 Toll Free: 1-866-873-3846 Email: sales@treetime.ca Website: www.treetime.ca TreeTime.ca - 100+ species of 1-2 year old trees, shrubs, berries. High quality, low prices, 100% new growth guarantee & we pay for shipping. Over 95% are grown from local seed - many native to AB/Western Canada.

Order Jan - June at treetime.ca or 1.866.873.3846.

Valleybrook Gardens Ltd. ...............................504, 506 Lovette Johns 1831 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M3 Tel: (604) 855-1177 Fax: (604) 850-1383 Toll Free: 1-800-824-1120 Email: lovette@valleybrook.com Website: www.perennials.com; www.valleybrook.com Your perennial source for the best brands. Heritage Perennials, Jeepers Creepers, Rock Stars, Trophy Taker and Happy Ever Appster Daylilies, Culinary Collectibles, Backyard Fresh and more!

Van Noort Bulb Company ........................................210 Keith Carpenter 22264 Hwy 10, Langley, BC V2Y 2K6 Tel: (604) 888-6555 Fax: (604) 888-7640 Toll Free: 1-888-826-6667 Email: keith@vannoortbulb.com Website: www.vannoortbulb.com Family owned Canadian company supplying horticulture products since 1928. Specializing in wholesale and retail packaged perennials, shrubs, vines, small fruits, roses and bulbs for spring and fall to growers, garden centers, landscapers and cities.

Vanhof and Blokker Ltd. ..........................................624 Ferdinand Otawa 6670B Columbus Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 2G1 Tel: (905) 670-2852 Fax: 800-565-4000 Toll Free: 1-800-387-2852 Email: f.otawa@vhbk.ca Website: www.vhbk.ca Signature line of perennials, flower bulbs, annual and perennial plugs, ferns, grasses, fruits, vegetables, roses, shrubs and Burgon & Ball gardening tools.

Vanstone Nurseries ................................................. 331 Owen Vanstone Box 670, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2 Tel: (204) 857-8435 Fax: (204) 857-7728 Email: info@vanstonenurseries.com Website: www.vanstonenurseries.com Vanstone Nurseries is a family owned company located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. We are a wholesale grower of perennials, grasses, ornamental shrubs, small fruit, herbs, and annuals. We take pride in supplying independent garden centres in Western Canada with premium quality plants.

VRE Systems ............................................................705 Mike Van Zalen RR 1, 7367 Young Street, Grassie, ON L0R 1M0 Tel: (905) 945-8863 ext: 231 Fax: (905) 945-9294 Toll Free: 1-800-499-4873 ext: 231 Email: mike@vresystems.com Website: www.vresystems.com VRE Systems a dynamic manufacturing company, boasting 35 years of service. Greenhouse Curtain systems for light exclusion & heat retention, retail modular structures, shelving, displays, transport & customer service carts, security fence & mono rail. All can be customized to suit your needs.

Wellmaster Carts, Div. of Wellmaster Pipe & Supply Inc. ....................................................221, 223 Pedro Friesen PO Box 456 (1494 Bell Mill Road) Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4J1 Tel: (519) 688-0500 Fax: (519) 688-0563 Toll Free: 1-800-387-9355 Email: carts@wellmaster.ca Website: www.wellmaster.ca Carts, racks, benches, customer service wagons, four wheel steer wagons, shopping carts, casters, shelves, and custom fabricated display and transportation systems.

West Coast Floral Growers & Distributors Ltd. ....217 Nathan VanHuizen 1420 - 172 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 9M6 Tel: (604) 541-7447 Fax: (604) 541-0882 Toll Free: 1-800-668-4655 Email: nathan@westcoastfloral.com Website: www.westcoastfloral.com Live potted plants, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, herbs.

You name it, we have it. Along with our reliable freight service, West Coast Floral is a quality grower and shipper of the above. Our fleet covers most points in Western Canada on a weekly basis from Vancouver.

West Coast Seeds ....................................................304 Alex Augustyniak 3925 - 64 Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N2 Tel: (604) 952-8820 Fax: (604) 952-8828 Email: alex@westcoastseeds.com Website: www.westcoastseeds.com At West Coast Seeds we truly believe in organic growing.

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Westland Ltd. ....................................................601, 603 Mark Rasko 291231 Westland Dr., Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E3 Toll Free: 1-800-363-9378 Fax: (587) 775-6420 Email: customerservice@westlandltd.com Website: www.westlandltd.com Westland Ltd. is Western Canada’s largest importer and distributor of hard goods to the retail garden industry. For 50 years we have delivered the products you need, on time and at the right price. We distribute all top brands including Scott’s, Safer’s, PremierTech, Easy Gardener and King. We also promote our in-house brands Easy EcoGrass, Gardener’s Secret, GroundsKeepers Pride and Green Harvest.

Zeller & Sons Enterprises .......................................741 Dan Zeller RR 1, 2360 Naramata Rd., Naramata, BC V0H 1N0 Tel: (250) 496-5338 Fax: (250) 496-5886 Toll Free: 1-866-496-5338 Email: dan@zellerandsons.com Website: www.zellerandsons.com Agricultural supplier of equipment and hardware. Pruning tools: hand, electric, pneumatic operated. Spaders, weed and conventional sprayers, cultivating hoes, grafting supplies, rodent and bird control. Bamboo fencing, tying and tree training.

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Last Minute Additions Agriculture Financial Services Corporation ..........637 Meghan Taylor 6909 - 116 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4P2 Tel: (780) 644-2158 Fax: (780) 638-4350 Email: meghan.taylor@afsc.ca Website: www.afsc.ca Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) works with Alberta’s agriculture producers and commercial enterprises to ensure they have the tools they need to be successful. AFSC helps Alberta producers grow, offering crop, hail and livestock insurance; income stabilization programs; and lending products and services.

Flowers Canada Growers Inc. ................................739 Andrew Morse 45 Speedvale Avenue East, Unit 7 Guelph, ON N1H 1J2 Tel: (519) 836-5495 Fax: (519) 836-7529 Toll free: 1-800-698-0113 Email: andrew@fco.ca Website: www.flowerscanadagrowers.com Flowers Canada Growers. Inc. is a not for profit trade association representing floriculture greenhouse growers and industry partners across Canada.

Wednesday, November 16 Time

Workshop/Event

Registration and Coffee

8:00 am 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dynascape Design Workshop, Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

AGGA Day of Discovery, Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Annual Auction Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 10155 105 Street, Edmonton, AB

Thursday, November 17 Time

Workshop/Event

7:00 - 8:00 am

Registration and coffee

8:00- 9:00 am

9:05- 10:05 am

Managing Tree Roots in Nursery Production

Designing for Profit

Patrick DuChene

Mario Lanthier

Landscape Design/Build Workflow: From Design to Implentation

Invitation to The Edible Garden Excellence: High Movement Performance Paul Zammit Orientation

Pest Diagnosis I Dr. Ken Fry

Pest Diagnosis II Dr. Ken Fry

Kristen Cumming

Gord Koch

BREAK

10:05 - 10:20 am

10:20-11:20 am

Light for the Northern Grower Dr. Christopher Currey

Let it Suck- The Value of Discomfort Hydroponic Herb in Performance Production Dr. Christopher Currey Management Kristen Cumming

Improve Your Business with the Canadian Landscape Standards

Pest Diagnosis III Dr. Ken Fry

Phil Paxton

Green Industry Show - Hall E

10:30 am- 4:30 pm

Permeable Pavement Design and 11:25 am-12:25 pm Construction David Hein

Cloud for the Anywhere Workplace Lindsay Dodd

Greening the Highways

Dr. Darby McGrath

Pest Diagnosis IV Dr. Ken Fry

1:00- 5:00 pm

Landscape Industry Certified Written Exams

3:30- 5:00 pm

Landscape Alberta Tailgater on the Trade Show Floor (pg 25)

4:30- 6:00 pm

Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Group Meeting

5:00- 5:30 pm

AGGA Annual General Meeting

5:30- 10:00 pm

AGGA Garden Party

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Friday, November 18 Time

Workshop/Event

7:00 - 8:00 am

Registration and coffee

8:00 - 9:00 am

9:05 - 10:05 am

Managing the Design Process Patrick DuChene

Maintenance of Permeable Pavements David Hein

Designing Winter Container Arrangements

The B-Myth

Laurie Daschuk

Tree Pest Management Clinic Mario Lanthier

Paul Zammit

5 Things Your Customers Can do IPM Minor Use Better Than You New Products When it Comes to and Trends Social Media Peter Isaacson Lynn Switanowski-

Selling Fish at a Meat Market Mark Bradley

Barrett

BREAK

10:05 - 10:20 am

10:20-11:20 am

Preparing for the 2017 Growing Season Dr. Allen Hammer

Zero Inbox

Laurie Daschuk

Synthetic Turf Uses in the Landscape

Succession Planning for Family Business Johnathan Small

Bruce Kay

Green Industry Show - Hall E

10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Engaged: The Next Social Innovation Generation of in the Green 11:25 am -12:25 pm Horticulture Industry Professionals (panel) Gord Koch

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Kim Wickwire

Drone Use in Horticulture Anne Smith

Counting Pennies...

Saving Dollars...

Learn How - Starting Now Lynn SwitanowskiBarrett

Landscape Alberta Sod Growers Meeting

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All conference sessions qualify for educational points for renewing Landscape Industry Certified designations.

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This conference program was jointly developed by Landscape Alberta and the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association.

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Thursday, November 17  Designing for Profit  Managing Tree Roots in Nursery Production  Light for the Northern Grower  Pest Diagnosis I (8:00 am)  Landscape Design/Build Workflow  The Edible Garden Movement  Invitation to Excellence: High Performance Orientation  Pest Diagnosis II (9:05 am)  Let it Suck – The Value of Discomfort in Performance Management  Hydroponic Herb Production  Improve your Business with the Canadian Landscape Standards  Pest Diagnosis III (10:20 am)  Permeable Pavement Design and Construction  Cloud for the Anywhere Workplace  Greening the Highways Update  Pest Diagnosis IV (11:25)

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Pre-show Workshops DynaSCAPE Design Workshop

Wednesday, November 16 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm This one-day workshop will give landscape designers a deep insight into quick techniques to take their drawings to the next level, not to mention dramatically speeding up their design process. Register today and join Patrick DuChene of DuChene Design Solutions on an adventure through DS|Design.

Attendees must bring their own Windows-based laptop and mouse.

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AGGA Day of Discovery

Wednesday, November 16 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Together we have an amazing amount of shared knowledge and experience.

The AGGA Day of Discovery connects you with your peers and local experts on the topics of the day. Learn, share, grow!

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Social Media and You Christie Pollock Getting Financing: What to Expect and Common Obstacles Patricia Booy Green Certificate Program Raelene Mercer How to: Create a MailChimp Newsletter Kyla Hardon Sanitation in your Greenhouse Sarah Brackman AgriStability 101 Leslie Garries The Adventures of a Greenhouse Grower Nadine Stielow Growing for the Restaurant Industry Chef Jason Oliver 30 Great Gadgets in 30 minutes Michiel Verheul

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Conference Sessions

Thursday, November 17 Designing for Profit Patrick DuChene 8:00 – 9:00 am Maximizing the effectiveness and efficiencies for a landscape designer isn’t always easy. In this session, you find out how to leverage your work space and design tools for top productivity, refining your design process, developing internal and external communication processes, and being empowered to understand how your design decisions may impact the profitability of the job.

Managing Tree Roots in Nursery Production Mario Lanthier 8:00 – 9:00 am Trees of good quality have a root system growing away from the trunk, similar to the spokes on a bicycle wheel. But not all trees are the same; some roots can cause serious problems and trees usually do not correct these defective roots. This session will examine common root defects on bare root trees and methods to correct them. There will also be a show-andtell with live specimens. Expect to be surprised!

Light for the Northern Grower Dr. Christopher Currey 8:00 – 9:00 am Light affects plant growth in different ways and in the north, managing light can be one the grower’s biggest challenges.

Light intensity, light quality, and day length affect the growth and development of greenhouse crops differently. In this session, we will discuss how light affects plant growth and actions you can take in the greenhouse. From selecting supplemental lights to managing the photoperiod, this should be an illuminating session for any greenhouse grower!

Pest Diagnosis I Dr. Ken Fry 8:00 – 9:00 am This session is hands-on, using microscopes to examine common pests and the damage they cause. It will also be exploring and demonstrating mobile digital apps for use in diagnostics and pest management. Bring along your own samples to examine under the microscope and be sure to bring your favorite digital device to test out some apps. Space is limited to 20 people per session.

Landscape Design/Build Workflow: From Design to Implementation Gord Koch 9:05 – 10:05 am All landscape design/build firms have some form of workflow process that moves the design through production to completion. Regardless of how straightforward or detailed the system is, at the end of the day the process should sell the design, estimate the project, and build it. Any number of issues can occur during the transfer from selling to construction. This session highlights the integration of a landscape design/build process that utilizes Trimble SketchUp Pro and Extensions to manage the whole operation.

The Edible Garden Movement Paul Zammit 9:05 – 10:05 am In recent years, there has been renewed interest in eating local and growing edibles in the home garden. Join Paul for what promises to be a lively presentation as he shares his experiences and tips. Explore the potential and possibilities of growing veggies and herbs in gardens of all sizes, and by gardeners of all ages.

Invitation to Excellence: High Performance Orientation Kristen Cumming 9:05 – 10:05 am This session is about starting with the end in mind, using the orientation period to influence employee performance throughout their term of employment. Discussion will include defining the knowledge, skills and attributes required by the organization, tactics to promote the core values, culture and expectations of your organization, and strategies to surface key strengths in candidates. Managers can conduct new employee orientation at a level of excellence that will elevate the employee’s performance and therefore improve organizational outcomes and competitiveness.

Pest Diagnosis II Dr. Ken Fry 9:05 – 10:05 am This session is hands-on, using microscopes to examine common pests and the damage they cause. It will also be exploring and demonstrating mobile digital apps for use in diagnostics and pest management. Bring along your own samples to examine under the microscope and be sure to bring your favorite digital device to test out some apps. Space is limited to 20 people per session.

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Let it Suck – The Value of Discomfort in Performance Management Kristen Cumming 10:20 – 11:20 am The process of identifying and correcting performance issues can be difficult, both for the employee and their supervisor.

This session will review the process of performance correction and identify the common challenges that managers face in the process. Performance correction can create both an emotional and performance vacuum; this session will explore when and how to “let it suck” and when to fill the void. Optimal for anyone who supervises employees and has peak performance in mind.

Hydroponic Herb Production Dr. Christopher Currey 10:20 – 11:20 am Hydroponic food crops are increasing in popularity among consumers and producers. Culinary herbs are a great crop to produce hydroponically and complement lettuce and leafy green production. If you are interested in starting to produce herbs or fine-tune your current production, this session will have something for you. From propagation to harvesting, we will discuss how to select systems and manage light, temperature, and nutrition to produce high-quality culinary herbs.

Improve your Business with the Canadian Landscape Standards Phil Paxton 10:20 – 11:20 am The Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) is intended for use by anyone who specifies, designs, builds or maintains landscape work and is the single, authoritative resource for landscape construction projects across Canada. For the first time, there is a national guideline to set the standard of landscape work in every province across the country. Join Phil as he talks about the CLS and what that means for us in Alberta, for your business and for your bottom line.

Pest Diagnosis III Dr. Ken Fry 10:20 – 11:20 am This session is hands-on, using microscopes to examine common pests and the damage they cause. It will also be exploring and demonstrating mobile digital apps for use in diagnostics and pest management. Bring along your own samples to examine under the microscope and be sure to bring your favorite digital device to test out some apps. Space is limited to 20 people per session.

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Permeable Pavement Design and Construction David Hein 11:25 am – 12:25 pm David’s session will provide an overview of permeable pavement site selection and the determining factors for deciding the suitability of a location. It will cover all of the pavement structural design and hydrologic design requirements to ensure the success of the project. Permeable interlocking concrete pavement, pervious concrete, porous asphalt and grid pavements will be covered.

Cloud for the Anywhere Workplace Lindsay Dodd 11:25 am – 12:25 pm Learn about the newest workplace tools from Amazon, Google and Microsoft and how the cloud will change the way you do business in the green industry. Are your workers on sites that are too far away for collaboration? Working in your vehicle or worried about no access to internet? Is it peak season and sudden spike in business catches you unexpectedly? Need to shift to operating versus capital costs and pay only for what you use? With the cloud, all this is a possibility.

Greening the Highways Dr. Darby McGrath 11:25 am – 12:25 pm The urban landscape can be a tough place for trees. Most cities are designed for cars, which means lots of pavement.

Good soil conditions for roads are the exact opposite ideal for trees. The Greening the Highways project is looking at ways to rehabilitate heavily compacted soils found around our roadways. With the three test sites across Alberta, this session will focus on the findings to date, as well as an eye to the next steps.

Pest Diagnosis IV Dr. Ken Fry 11:25 am – 12:25 pm This session is hands-on, using microscopes to examine common pests and the damage they cause. It will also be exploring and demonstrating mobile digital apps for use in diagnostics and pest management. Bring along your own samples to examine under the microscope and be sure to bring your favorite digital device to test out some apps. Space is limited to 20 people per session.

Conference Sessions

Friday, November 18 Managing the Design Process Patrick DuChene 8:00 – 9:00 am Do you have standard operating procedures? Do you have one for your design process? In this session, you’ll see just how beneficial it is to have a standardized approach to your design process. Developing a questionnaire, a client interview, processes for communications, and standardizing your presentation all lead to greater efficiencies and a greater degree of effectiveness, translating to more profitable design services.

Maintenance of Permeable Pavements David Hein 9:05 – 10:05 am Starting with an overview of the maintenance and rehabilitation needs of permeable pavements. Inspection and testing to ensure the continued permeability will be covered along with method to restore clogged pavements. The presentation will also cover key aspects of pavement maintenance practices and methods to complete repairs including utility cut restoration. Finally, guidelines for the type and frequency of maintenance inspections will be provided.

Designing Winter Container Arrangements Paul Zammit 8:00 – 9:00 am Paul believes just as gardens change with the seasons, so, too, should container arrangements. Join Paul for an energetic presentation where he will discuss the steps to success for creating dramatic, eye-catching and lasting outdoor winter arrangements. He will highlight many of his favorite plant choices, seasonal combinations of greens and branches and planter accents.

5 Things Your Customers Can Do better than you when it comes to Social Media Lynn Switanowski-Barrett 9:05 – 10:05 am Your job as a retailer is to provide products and services that your customers want and need. When it comes to telling the marketing message for your business- it’s the same story. You must deliver the messages where your customers want to hear them - and how they want to see them. In this seminar, we’ll explore how your customers are researching brands before they purchase and what tools they are using to do so.

Even if you’re not involved or using these tools, your customers are, which makes it critical for your business to “catch up” and understand them better.

The B-Myth Laurie Daschuk 8:00 – 9:00 am Sometimes you just need a break, away from it all, to figure everything out. Learn to focus on key behaviors, actions and thinking processes necessary to craft a career that is rewarding and meaningful career that meets your needs and wants over the long arch of your professional life. How you respond to and resolve work-life conflict will limit or enable your success. Make the most of each situation and use it as a learning opportunity or a leadership opportunity. Whether you are management or an employee, know that small changes can make a big difference.

Tree Pest Management Clinic Mario Lanthier 8:00 – 9:00 am Let's review the season and examine the pests that affected nurseries this past year. Insects, diseases and weeds - we will examine the best methods of management and, as a bonus, the use of newer controls. Be ready to test your knowledge this will be a quiz format with team exercises.

IPM Minor Use New Products and Trends Peter Isaacson 9:05 – 10:05 am Join Peter Isaacson, CNLA’s IPM/Minor Use Coordinator, to learn more about availability and use of pest control products currently available to the green industry in Canada. Peter will focus on new products and those currently making their way through the PMRA’s registration process. This is your opportunity to ask questions, as well as provide input into what’s really bugging you and your plants.

Selling Fish at a Meat Market Mark Bradley 9:05 – 10:05 am Many in our industry are great at what they do, but they are uncomfortable with sales. And if you can’t sell, you can’t make money. This session is designed to make selling easier. Sell your customer what they should have rather than what they asked for. Take a fresh look at your sales and pricing approach and see how a different proposal will drive sales and profits.

Attendees will leave with firsthand knowledge of a proven sales process and how to help customers set and increase their landscape budget. Mark will also share a template of a proposal/quote that lands sales!

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Preparing for the 2017 Growing Season Dr. Allen Hammer 10:20 – 11:20 am Planning and preparation are essential to growing greenhouse crops. Planning is most often associated with all the physical needs of both soft and hard goods which is extremely important, however growing also requires planning and preparation. We will consider those important growing plans and preparations to produce outstanding spring plants and reduce avoidable plant problems. It is always easier and cheaper to avoid plant problems whenever possible.

Zero Inbox Laurie Daschuk 10:20 – 11:20 am Email is simple, but it’s not easy! You can reinforce productivity and good teamwork with practical strategies and clever email tools. Learn how top Business Leaders manage their email and thrive in the workplace with this fun and interactive presentation, focused on achieving email mastery, confidence and work-life balance. You will also see improved results in workplace engagement and team communication.

Synthetic Turf Uses in the Landscape Bruce Kay 10:20 – 11:20 am How, as a horticulturist, can you justify using artificial turf?

Bruce has struggled with this question and emerged victorious. In this session he will share the practical applications of synthetic grass, focusing on low impact development and smart design. There will also be discussion on how to price and sell high-end product that both you and yours customers will love.

Succession Planning for Family Business Jonathan Small 10:20 – 11:20 am This session will cover the major considerations approaching succession such as achieving the appropriate balance between the often competing needs of the family, the business and the owners. Because these three domains are connected to each other, plans that focus too much or exclusively on one domain invariably fail. Jonathan will discuss the common pitfalls that families fall into and how to avoid them.

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Engaged: The Next Generation of Horticulture Professionals (Panel) Gord Koch 11:25 am – 12:25 pm This discussion will provide the opportunity to bring together stakeholders to strengthen the connections between youth, educators, government and professionals in horticulture. The invited guest panel is made up individuals who are currently enrolled or graduates of all levels of education. This session will raise awareness of the views and perceptions of the next generation of horticulture professionals and how we can work collaboratively in promoting the industry as a profession and career.

Social Innovation in the Green Industry Kim Wickwire 11:25 am – 12:25 pm Social Innovation - what does that have to do with my business? We work in an industry that has historically employed the ideals of when help is needed, we help out those in need. We have always been involved with projects, from local to international, that provide assistance to individuals and groups that reach out to us. How can we make this happen in a more intentional manner? How can we actually make and execute a plan for positive change for others from within our business or industry associations? Join the conversation and get involved!

Drone Use in Horticulture Anne Smith 11:25 am – 12:25 pm Find out the ways drones are being used in agriculture and how that can extend to the horticulture industry. Learn how unmanned aerial vehicles can help with collecting and processing data, along with rules, regulations and legal issues with this new technology.

Counting Pennies... Saving Dollars… Learn How - Starting Now Lynn Switanowski-Barrett 11:25 am – 12:25 pm Attend this business-building seminar and your retail business bottom-line will thank you for years to come. Attendees will walk away with actionable bottom line improvement strategies including: • Tips and tricks to save you money in every business area • Learning how to improve your vendor relationships to improve your bottom line • Leveraging co-op marketing dollars

2016 GISC Speakers Mark Bradley founded TBG Landscape out of his backyard 18 years ago. Since then, TBG has won many awards for its innovative work and has grown to be one of the top 100 landscape contractors in North America. Mark established LMN in 2009, now the industry’s most popular landscape estimating and timekeeping software. He is never short on ideas on how we can improve our businesses and is highly sought after to share his invaluable knowledge on industry best ideas and practices.

Kristen Cumming is focused on improving the connection between people and their work. Her experience in HR and career development is complemented by a passion for demography.

Kristen is an instructor with the Bachelor of Management Business Economics program at the U of A and operates a consulting practice through which she serves as a speaker and trainer on demography, retention, high performance teams and leadership.

Dr. Christopher Currey received a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture and M.S. in Applied Plant Science from the University of Minnesota and has a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Purdue University. In 2013, he joined the faculty in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University; his appointment is split between teaching, research, and extension with an emphasis in greenhouse and controlled environment crop production.

Laurie Daschuk formed the company “Stop the Presses” to consult with businesses and organizations to coordinate and deliver professional development courses and conferences, improve communication and facilitate work-life balance.

Lindsay Dodd, CEO of Savvia, uses emerging technology to make organizations more powerful and competitive. Dodd’s strategic technology firm is creating higher profits for the private sector and higher satisfaction rates in the public sector through cloud technology.

Lindsay speaks passionately about innovation and how organizations can harness technology to improve strategic capabilities, competitive advantages and cost structures.

Patrick DuChene has more than 20 years of experience in the landscape industry, and has worked for some of the Northeast’s most prestigious landscape companies and one of the top 100 landscape companies in the United States. Along with his extensive design experience, Patrick has managed million-dollar residential construction divisions. With an ever-changing industry, he particularly has a great interest in technology and uses the most cutting edge software available to prepare and estimate presentations and proposals.

Dr. Ken Fry, Coordinator for the Horticulture Program and Entomology Instructor at Olds College, has been involved in insect pest management research, teaching and extension for over 25 years, including nine years as a research scientist at the Alberta Research Council. His research is focused on biological control of insect pests and integrated pest management.

Dr. Allen Hammer provides Technical Support for Dummen Orange, a position he has had for the last 10 years. He retired from Purdue University where he taught courses in Greenhouse Management, Plants for Interiors, International Horticulture and Florists’ Crop Production. Dr. Hammer also has published numerous extension and research articles on greenhouse production and management, and has participated as a speaker in numerous meetings and conferences around North America.

David Hein is a Principal Engineer and VicePresident of Transportation of Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Toronto. He has been extensively involved in the design, construction and maintenance of permeable pavement systems. Recently, he has been working with the City of Calgary to develop permeable pavement design and construction guidelines.

Peter Isaacson is the National IPM Coordinator for the CNLA and co-founder of DessIsaa Horticultural Consultants Inc. He has also been involved in the development and delivery of the landscape apprenticeship plant health curriculum and botany for horticulture at the Burnaby School District and Kwantlen Polytechnic University and involved in coordinating and conducting research trials for private industry and government. Peter delivers IPM workshops for retailers, landscapers and nurseries and writes technical IPM documents and factsheets.

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Bruce Kay is the owner of OnGrowing Works Ltd. and has 32 years of industry experience.

Bruce is currently the Presiding Officer for the Alberta Government's Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. He also is actively involved with Olds College School of Horticulture as an Industry Advisor. Bruce contributes to provincial educational sub committees for Landscape Alberta and was a key contributor to writing the Red Seal standard and National Occupational Analysis with the Canadian Agriculture Research Council in the Landscape Horticulturist trade.

Jonathan Small, BSc, PAg, is a Farm Management Consultant based in MNP’s Red Deer office. As part of MNPs Agricultural team, he provides management consulting services to all types of family farms. Jonathan’s work focuses on primary agriculture, the farming industry and related topics. He spends about half his time working with farm families and their transition plans. He also works extensively on farm economics, business planning, economic studies and litigation support specializing in quantifying economic losses.

Gord Koch is in his 16th year as an instructor at the Olds College School of Animal Sciences and Horticulture. Prior to joining Olds College, Gord spent 25 years managing the design and installation of large-scale public and commercial landscape projects. Gord holds a master’s degree in education, in addition to designations as a Landscape Architectural Technologist, Journeyman Landscape Gardener and Green Roof Professional.

Anne Smith is a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, AB. Her research focuses on applications of remote sensing for crop, soil and grassland management. To date she has worked with both optical and radar remote sensing data acquired from satellite, aircraft and ground-based platforms and more recently unmanned aerial vehicles.

Mario Lanthier has been working in the industry since 1980 and in the field of Integrated Pest Management since 1990. He is a bugologist (friend of bugs) who loves compost and thinks that soil is more than N-P-K. His company, Crophealth Advising & Research, is a proud member of Landscape Alberta and offers services in horticulture, agronomy and arboriculture for urban settings and agriculture production throughout Western Canada.

Dr. Darby McGrath’s research group integrates nursery production research with ecological restoration principles to address challenges of urban tree survival. Current work in the McGrath lab aims to increase tree planting in the built environment across Canada by improving soil structure and root architecture. Ultimately, Darby’s research is concerned with providing the nursery and landscape sector information and relationships that will help them produce suitable selections of quality nursery stock for urban plantings.

Phil Paxton is the owner of Alpha Better Landscaping Inc., Homescapes Complete Residential Landscaping and Wheatland Trees Ltd. in Calgary. He is a strong industry advocate and has been an industry volunteer for over 37 years, sitting on many boards in Alberta and Canada. He is currently the treasurer of the CNLA and chair of the Landscape Canada Committee, as well as past chair of the Certification committee.

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Lynn Switanowski-Barrett is the Founder and President of Creative Business Consulting Group (CBCG). Using more than 29 years retail experience as her guide, Lynn leads the CBCG team to engage with retailers, e-tailers and manufacturers helping them create and implement profit improving sales, marketing and inventory management strategies.

Kim Wickwire grew up at her Mom and Dad's side in the family vegetable and flower gardens where she learned at a very young age that the production of good food is the foundation for good health. She gained an appreciation for the hard work that is involved in growing that good food working alongside them. Kim attended the Olds College Horticulture Program, and now teaches horticulture courses at the college.

Paul Zammit is the Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

His home garden has been featured in Canadian Living, Gardening Life and Canadian Gardening and his container designs have also been showcased in gardening magazines, most recently in the May issue of Canadian Gardening. Paul has been awarded the Young Professionals award by the Perennial Plant Association.

Industry and Association News...

A Good Year for Growth The Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers have noted that the 2016 growing season has been incredibly favourable for the growth of trees. Trees dug and basketed this spring are continuing to show excellent progress with reports of specimens increasing up to two sizes already. With continued good weather, many varieties will see well beyond normal growth this season.

Contractors, municipalities, and developers should be aware that this may lead to the following issues later in 2016 and even through the 2017 season.

• Mismatch between tree size and the size of root ball.

• Potential for trees to out caliper the specification • Limited availability of certain sizes due to the rapid growth this year Trees that are experiencing vigorous growth is a good thing for Alberta consumers. If having healthy and happy trees is the goal - mission accomplished.

Please consider this information when sourcing or inspecting plant material in the coming months. Consider the size of the tree at time of sourcing or purchase, as well as the overall health of the specimen.

Bill 6 Update The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6) continues to move ahead with industry consultations.

There are six different working groups of 12 volunteers working to draft recommendations on the regulations.

Landscape Alberta Executive Director Joel Beatson was selected to work on the Employment Standards table. He is happy to report that one of the recommendations of the group was to include nurseries, sod farms, and greenhouses (along with mushroom farms) as primary production and as such be afforded the same employment standards rules as the rest of agriculture. Combined with the other recommendations for variations for agriculture this could be a great boost to competitive advantage for Alberta-based producers. More details can be found at: www.agcoalition.ca/information-board. These recommendations and others still require government approval. Look out for more information in the coming months.

Federal Government Supports Canada's Ornamental Horticulture Industry to Grow its Markets Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, announced a contribution of up to $1.1 million to grow the domestic and international market for Canadian ornamental horticulture at the National Awards of Landscape Excellence ceremony held in Kelowna in August.

This funding will help the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) promote and showcase nursery products to buyers in Canada and around the world through marketing

activities, trade shows, and hosting sales missions. The CLNA will also meet with industry partners in the United States and Mexico to discuss common issues and future opportunities.

Landscape Industry Certified Test Event Held at Olds College Landscape Alberta hosted a very successful Landscape Industry Certified test event on August 12 & 13, 2016 at the Olds College Landscape Pavilion. Fifteen candidates challenged the exam this year and we congratulate all participants for their hard work.

This event marks our twentieth year of providing certification exam opportunities to industry personnel on the prairies.

Landscape Alberta staff members send a hearty thanks to each volunteer who gave their time and expertise to the tasks at hand: planning, calling, judging, timekeeping, emailing, digging, driving, arm-twisting and so much more. We extend a special thank you to our facility host, Olds College, and the support of Karman DiLisio in the Landscape Pavilion. This event would not be possible without the support of many industry suppliers who provide material, equipment and staff for this annual event.

Enter the 2016 Landscape Awards Showcase your expertise and creativity... the deadline for this year's Landscape Awards is November 23, 2016. Now is the perfect time to photograph the landscape projects you would be proud to show off to your clients and peers.

Download the Landscape Awards Entry Package with all the information you will need for this year's awards at www.landscape-alberta.com. Check out the winners of the 2015 Landscape Awards on pages 41-45.

Winners Announced at the 13th Annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence The 13th annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence took place August 17th in Kelowna, British Columbia. In attendance were the CNLA Board of Directors, BCLNA members, representatives from Caterpillar Inc., DynaSCAPE Software, FCA Canada, HortProtect, Kubota, as well as other distinguished guests and sponsors.

National judges received over 50 entries in the landscape categories alone, where only five could be named national champions. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in their provincial awards for a chance to be entered into the Green for Life November/December 2016 I 33

Landscape Excellence in Commercial Maintenance; Cedar Springs Landscape Group in Ontario, for the National Award of Landscape Excellence in Residential Maintenance.

Congratulations to all of the winners for truly outstanding projects. Each entrant into the Awards of Excellence program demonstrates a commitment to their community and environment, by upholding the standard of what it means to be a true landscape professional.

national awards - 2016 was one of the biggest years to date.

The winners in the five landscape categories are: Bruce Wilson Landscaping Ltd.in Ontario, for the Caterpillar Award of Excellence in Commercial Landscape Construction/ Installation; Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc. in Ontario, for the Caterpillar Award of Excellence in Residential Landscape Construction/Installation; Joe Bidermann Landscaping Design Inc. in Nova Scotia, for the DynaSCAPE Award of Excellence in Landscape Design; OGS Grounds Maintenance Specialists in Ontario, for the National Award of

EPA Determines Glyphosate not a Carcinogen In a decision that could have a significant impacton the landscape and lawn care industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide in the world, is not likely a carcinogen.

The agency will be convening a meeting of independent scientists next month to review its evaluation, but in advance of that meeting, the EPA released a 227-page issue paper that summarizes all available research on the chemical, which is the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer.

The EPA's ultimate conclusion, which the outside scientists will review, is that glyphosate is likely not carcinogenic at relevant doses of exposure. The safety of the chemical was thrown into question last year when a cancer research arm of the World Health Organization came to a different conclusion, that the chemical is likely carcinogenic. The situation was further muddied earlier this year when the EPA accidentally posted online and then withdrew a report from its own

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Canada's 150th Birthday Celebration Garden Celebrate Canada's 150th birthday in 2017. Community groups, such as public gardens, municipalities, schools, service organizations, horticultural societies, garden clubs, etc. are invited to apply for a spectacular 150th Celebration Garden, to be planted in the fall of 2016 and bloom in the spring of 2017 in time to say "Happy Birthday Canada."

Landscape Alberta Office in Calgary In keeping up with the changing dynamic of the workforce, Landscape Alberta is happy to announce that it now has a remote office based in Calgary. Our Communications Coordinator, Kyla Hardon, has relocated to Calgary and will telecommute from a home office utilizing our new voice-over-internet based phone systems and expansion of paperless, cloud-based office systems.

This move means the association can more frequently attend meetings and engage with members in Calgary and area. Kyla can still be reached by calling the Landscape Alberta office at 1-800-378-3198 ext. 106 or Calgary direct at 587-332-6858 and by email at kyla.hardon@landscape-alberta.com. Landscape Alberta staff love to visit with members, so no matter where you are, if you would like to have a visit please let us know.

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A Look Back... Landscape Alberta History 1990-2009

1990 was a period of Alberta government cutbacks. One in particular was the public horticultural advisory program which was centered at the Alberta Tree Nursery in Edmonton. Following the cutbacks, consumer horticultural advice programs were taken over by the private sector. The Association responded by producing a number of consumer oriented publications such as Trees and Shrubs for the Prairies, Gardening Tip Sheets and Home Owners Guide to Landscaping.

Another loss for the Association was the government’s Alberta Horticultural Advisory Committee (AHAC), which had been in existence since 1943. This committee had been of great benefit to the nursey crops and landscape sectors. The loss of this committee prompted the establishment of other organizations such as the Council of Alberta Horticultural Industries (CAHI) in 1993.

The first of many landscape contractor wage and equipment rate surveys was completed.

The average wage in 1991 for a Landscape Gardener journeyman was $11.61/hr. A class 1 truck driver was paid $12.00/hr and a 54” truck-mounted tree spade was charged-out at $75.00/hr.

In June of 1992, volunteers from the Northern Chapter donated plant material and their time to landscape a new park in Edmonton which was built to honor Constable Ezio Faraone, who was killed in the line-of-duty Member education became much more focused in the 1990’s and one result was the previous year. the Growing Your Business program which was commodity sector focused. Many stand-alone workshops and seminars were developed and delivered in Alberta’s major A significant milestone occurred in 1993 when the Association’s annual trade show (Bestcenters. in-the-West) merged with the Alberta HortiIn October 1990, the Association hired a new Executive Director, Nigel cultural Congress trade show. Renamed the Prairie West Horticultural Trade Show, it grew Bowles, who would remain in this position until his retirement in 2014. to become the largest of its kind on the The Association’s 34th annual convention and trade show was held in a new Prairies and the third largest in Canada. conference center at the Banff Springs Hotel.

1991 saw the unveiling if the new LANTA logo, which became one of the most recognizable logos in the Alberta horticultural industry. The Association also purchased its first PC. It was an Acer 486; data was stored on 3½ inch floppy disks and it cost a whopping $4,500.00!

In 1994, the Prairie West Horticultural Trade Show was held at the Mayfield Inn in Edmonton for the first time and remained at the Mayfield Inn until 2005 when it moved to the Edmonton Convention Center.

Steve Lastiwka, or Mr. Green Survival, was presented with a Lifetime Member Award.

A new plant promotion program called Garden Select was unveiled in 1995. Its aim was to promote plants selected through the Regional Woody Plant Test Project. This program was short-lived and discontinued in 1998.

Sod growers faced a number of challenges when Alberta Transportation delayed many shipments at weigh scales throughout the province. At issue were the rules around sod securement. Subsequent changes were made to clarify the safe transportation of sod.

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The Executive Choice Award was established in 1995 and the first recipients were Eric Heuver, Marlene Semko and Jim Semko.

In October 1996, the Olds College’s Landscape Pavilion sod-turning took place. The Southern Chapter donated $10,000.00 towards construction of the new building.

1997 marked the Association’s 40th anniversary. Membership was over 200 and there were three full-time staff managing the association’s programs. A commemorative dinner, with many past presidents in attendance, was held at the Mayfield Inn. The Olds College’s Landscape Pavilion officially opened in August 1997. This 12,000 sq. ft. facility gave students a year-round indoor facility in which to learn and practice landscaping skills. The first national certification (Canadian Certified Horticultural Technician - CCHT) exams were held in the new facility. Mike Haberl Sr. was program chair. The first person to become certified under the CCHT program was Larry Podesky, Foothills Landscaping Ltd. Calgary.

The Alberta Perennial Trials, a program to evaluate new herbaceous perennials for hardiness and landscape qualities is established. The first trial was held at the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens. .

In November, attendance at the Prairie West Horticultural Tarde Show and Conference exceeds 2000 delegates and show visitors for the first time.

The Alberta government commits $11.4 million for the establishment of the Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the crop industry. Executive Director Nigel Bowles is appointed as Vice President.

In 2001, LANTA’s website is launched (landscape-alberta.com).

Although it was often on the Association’s agenda, 2001 was the beginning of the real battle over “cosmetic” pesticide bans. The opposition to pesticide use had started in eastern Canada, but it would slowly work its way across Canada and remains an issue in 2017.

The Saskatchewan Nursery Landscape Association (SNLA) formally becomes a chapter of the Association. They would remain a chapter until 2004 when they re-formed as an association within the province of Saskatchewan.

The CNLA Summer Tour was held in Calgary in 1998.

Delegates visited local businesses such as Golden Acre Garden Sentres, Parkland Nurseries, Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. Local attractions visited were Olds College, the Calgary Zoo and the Western Heritage Centre.

The Association hired Rita Olmscheid to assist in developing and managing the new Canadian Certified Horticultural Technician (CCHT) program. (Later called the Certified Horticultural Technician program, or Certified Landscape Technician or Landscape Industry Certified Technician) The minimum wage in 1998 was $5.40 per hour. This would rise to $5.90 in October 1999.

The Alberta government introduced the Fair Trading Act in 1999. This Act requires any business, such as a landscape contractor, who conducts business at someone’s residence, to register with Alberta Municipal Affairs.

The City of Calgary barred landscape contractors from using fire hydrants to fill-up their water trucks. Following meetings with Calgary Waterworks, the issue is resolved. In August, the first outdoor equipment show is held. Called Landscape Expo, it is held in Calgary at Foothills Nursery’s old nursery site and attracts over 600 people to the one-day event.

In early 2002, The City of Edmonton sets-up a committee to review pesticide use. Called the Pesticide Advisory Committee (PAC), it met monthly for eighteen months. Most of the discussion would center around herbicide use and the outcome was the establishment of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

For the first time, nursery growers are granted access to the hiring of foreign workers through the Mexican Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (MEXSAWP).

In April 2003, Olds College holds its first Tuxes, Tractors & Tiaras event. The gala featured the first annual “Partner of the Year” award, which was presented to Henry Heuver, Foothills Landscaping Ltd. Calgary.

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Arborists propose changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations regarding fall protection legislation and the Association holds the first of several meetings with the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) regarding rates for garden centers and whether they were being classified in the wrong industry sector.

the assistance of the CNLA, the border was reopened after ten days.

In August 2008, The National Skills Competitions are held in Calgary.

Subsequently, the Association budgeted funds and made a commitment to support the provincial Skills program.

Landscape Alberta also takes over the day-to-day administration of the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA).

Following-up on discussions that began in 2003, the WCB agrees with the Association’s garden center and greenhouse members that they are classified in the wrong industry sector. Changes are made and WCB rates for these two sectors are reduced by half.

In July, LANTA introduces the Plant Health Care Accreditation (PHC) program to recognize companies that demonstrated their knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Nursery and greenhouse producers in the Edmonton area face changes to their farm property tax status. After a series of meetings, Discussions begin with the Alberta Urban Municipalities the Minister of Municipal Affairs agrees to extend the tax exemption Association (AUMA) and Alberta Environment regarding the for these types of businesses. restriction of domestic combination fertilizer/herbicide products, more commonly called ‘Weed and Feed.’

Major changes are made to the Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) program. Four new classifications were introduced: Softscape The Association makes the decision to establish a solely-owned Installation, Hardscape Installation, Turf Maintenance and trade show and conference and end its 13-year partnership Ornamental Maintenance. with the Horticultural Congress. The final joint Prairie West Horticultural Trade Show and Conference (PWHTS) was held in An On-the-Job Mentor pilot training program was held at Olds November of 2005.

College in March 2009. This was one of four cross-Canada sessions; the purpose of which was to develop a training program that would LANTA member, Countryside Nursery and Landscaping, give landscape foremen and supervisors the tools to provide on-theOkotoks, becomes the first Alberta winner of the CNLA’s job training for landscape workers and apprentices.

National Awards of Landscape Excellence.

The Nursery Growers Market Survey was completed. Results The Association agrees to co-operate with the Alberta showed that the farm-gate value of nursery crops sold in Alberta is Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) and develop an annual $77 million annually with 5850 acres under production. educational conference to run concurrently during the trade show.

The WorldSkills Competition was held in Calgary. Canada’s landscape construction team was represented by two students from In November 2006, the Association’s new trade show and Quebec. The Association built and participated in the Landscape conference debuts. The Green Industry Show and Conference Gardening Try-A-Trade event. opens at the Edmonton Convention Center in November to rave reviews. The show had 312 booths and 174 exhibitors - a record In 2009, LANTA donated $17,500.00 to Olds College for a building that still stands. extension to the Landscape Pavilion. The CNLA donated $10,000.00 and both donations were matched by the provincial government LANTA nursery growers attend an educational study tour in New bringing the total to $55,000.00.

Zealand and in February 2007, Wade Hartwell was presented with a Lifetime Member award at the annual President’s Dinner. A special thank you to Nigel Bowles for helping put this article together.

After 25 years as a tenant of the Edmonton Construction Association, LANTA moves to a larger facility in order to accommodate its growing staff and need for more office space.

2008 marked the beginning of the financial crisis in North America. While a slowdown in the industry was anticipated, many landscape contractors welcomed a slower pace following several years of breakneck growth and labour shortages.

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Cheryl Hartwell Jim Fisher Eric Heuver Eric Heuver Mike Haberl Jr Mike Haberl Jr Dwayne Beck Dwayne Beck Anita Heuver Anita Heuver

Adding a Super Salesperson (Slowly)

By Jeffrey Scott

It's the quickest way to scale your business The fastest ways to grow your business is to add a super salesperson to your staff--but take your time and do it slowly, to make sure you find a professional, high achiever. Contrarily, the quickest way to anger clients and harm your business is to hire a sales misfit. Here are some proven tools to help you understand the difference, and hire smart.

The most important tool is your patience; here are the pros and cons of staying patient when searching for a super salesperson: Pros: • • • • •

Cons: •

High performing salespeople pay for themselves 10x over; they make you and the company money.

They will positively impact other parts of the organization, raising the bar on everyone.

Building a team of 3 or more high-achieving salespeople creates positive peer pressure that lifts your company higher.

When you promote someone internally to a level of incompetence, you lose a good employee and sales opportunities. The easy decision is not always the best.

You ultimately lose clients and goodwill, when you cycle through (hire, fire and hire) incompetent salespeople.

Slow down, and hire right.

There are almost no cons to hiring a super salesperson, unless you are not operationally prepared for the boost in production.

The following eight mistakes will help you slow down and hire right.

Avoid these 8 mistakes when recruiting your next super salesperson: 1

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Hiring or promoting someone for their technical skills, gift of gab, or nice personality--it is their sales skills that matter most. Look for signs in their resume for past sales success.

Not tying them into profit margins: most sales people impact profits in a significant fashion, and their commission should reflect this.

Asking them to do too many things: just because their resume reflects a wealth of experience doesn't mean you should expect them to juggle too many balls. It is more profitable to have them focus.

Assuming they are driven by money; even salespeople on 100% commission are not wholly driven by money.

Take time to discover the key that unlocks their motivation and you will become a better sales manager.

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Not managing and mentoring them. Even if they are a sales super star, they need accountability, (positive and corrective) reinforcement, and proper on boarding.

When you hire a thoroughbred, you give them more attention, not less.

Not using a personality profile when hiring; this mistake will kill your business. After years of making hiring mistakes I have found my favorite personality profile, and you need to find yours. Don't be penny wise and pound-foolish, invest in a good one.

Low sales goals: a good salesperson should sell enough to grow your company, cover full overhead including the owner's salary, pay for themselves, and add ample profit to the bottom line.

Hiring a salesperson who is not a breadwinner. Ideally your salespeople have financial aspirations and needs. If they are sitting on a trust fund (I have seen that) or don't need to work because they are taken care of at home (I have seen that, too) then they will not be driven. They may still make a good employee, even a great employee, but they won't be a Super Salesperson.

Breakthrough Idea Super sales people are a special breed - it is worth the patience and perseverance it takes to find them.

Take Action • Assess the ROI of each of your salespeople and make sure their goals and commissions align.

• Do you have the right salespeople in the right sales positions? Shifting them to a better sales position might help you get the most of their potential.

• If you (as owner) are the best salesperson on your team, then you may be missing out. Time to reflect: Where do you want to take your firm?

Jeffrey Scott, MBA, author, business coach, hall-of-fame consultant, is the expert in growth and profit maximization in the pool, lawn & landscape industry. He grew his company into a successful $10 million enterprise, and he's now devoted to helping others achieve profound success. Over 6000 read his monthly newsletter. To sign up go to www.jeffreyscott.biz. He facilitates the Leader’s Edge peer group for landscape business owners; his members achieved a 27% profit increase in their first year. To learn more visit: www.GetTheLeadersEdge.com.

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Lessons for the First-Time Exhibitor By Barry Siskind Every year companies who have never exhibited are enticed by the prospect of great returns from attending a trade show. While many of these first time exhibitors achieve great results, many do not. They find that the post-show math often shows they did not achieve a positive return on their investment and the result is a reluctance to try again.

Exhibiting works. All the data produced by industry associations backs this statement up. But what the research fails to mention is that profit does not come automatically. It is the result of lots of hard work and planning. If you are considering attending your first trade show here are a few pointers that will keep you on track.

1. Do your homework.

Before you sign-up, make sure the show is the right vehicle to further your company’s marketing efforts. This means checking things out carefully. For example, don’t be swayed by large numbers of attendees. It’s more important that the show attract the right attendees. To understand the audience mix, talk to your show organizer, exhibitors from previous years and your customers. This will give you an understanding of the exhibitors and visitors this the show attracts.

2. Visit the show first It’s a good idea to visit the show you are considering exhibiting in before you make the commitment. This gives you a chance to gauge the audience as well as seeing how other exhibitors perform and the quality of their exhibits.

3. Set realistic expectations With some exceptions shows are not a place to write business.

However they are a place to gather quality leads that can be followed up after the show.

4. Allocate the proper resources First timers are naturally hesitant before investing heavily in a trade show. What inevitably happens is that they go in the opposite direction and invest too little. This “Exhibiting on the cheap” approach doesn’t work. There is serious competition at a show not only from companies who offer similar solutions but also competition for attention amongst all exhibitors who are vying for the visitor’s attention. Cutting back on your investment with a “wait and see” attitude will produce a less than attractive 40 I Green for Life November/December 2016

display, the look of a less than serious company and the impression that you really don’t know what you are doing. Before you invest, talk to your show manager and show contractors. Also check the literature for industry research. This information can be used as a guide to allocate the right resources.

5. Further your business network The sheer beauty of a trade show is the number of people you can meet. First timers often make the mistake of limiting the potential of growing their business network to those they meet at their booth. The list can be greatly expanded beyond potential customers when you add meeting product experts, finding potential strategic partners and connecting with people in your trade association.

6. Join a group One way to minimize the risk is to be part of a group of other firsttimers. Often governments form these formal groups when they participate in a foreign show and bring groups of companies under a country pavilion. Sometimes show managers will allocate smaller (and less expensive) space where groups of first-timers can get a feeling for the shows potential before they make a larger commitment. These incubator opportunities are not universal but if they are available for the show you are considering give it some serious thought.

7. Don’t give up to soon.

So many ill advised attempts have been made resulting in a shortterm loss of the original investment not only in terms of money but also time. This happens when an exhibitor tries a show and is unhappy with the results. The reason for this unhappiness is often a less than expected return on investment.

If you have done your homework well and have developed realistic goals, invested the right among of time and resources and done your job at the show well, knowing whether to stay or leave is based on a lot of imperial evidence rather than a gut feeling.

Exhibiting at a trade show is not for amateurs. It is a venue where serious and sophisticated marketers find spectacular results for their show investment. These seven simple steps will put you on the right path.

Landscape Awards Program The Landscape Awards reflect the association's commitment to creating and preserving the beauty of the urban landscape.

The program is also designed to reward independent landscape contracting professionals who execute top quality landscape projects.

The Landscape Awards program has four main objectives: • Encourage landscape contractors to be the best in their field • Provide a marketing opportunity to those companies that receive an award • Encourage a company’s employees to aspire to excellence • Provide an opportunity to compete in the National Awards of Landscape Excellence Members can enter projects into nine different categories covering construction, maintenance and design. Each entry is evaluated using a set of criteria; the submissions are not judged against each other. There are two award levels: a Merit Award goes to an entry that earns 70-84 points, and an Excellence Award goes to an entry earning 85 or more points. Entries that achieve Excellence status are eligible to be selected for the National Awards of Landscape Excellence, a Canada-wide program developed by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.

The deadline to enter the 2016 Landscape Awards is November 23, 2016. Contact Kyla at kyla@landscape-alberta.com if you have any questions.

Photography and Other Tips for your Landscape Awards Entry

Do you have your camera with you? Make sure to take plenty of pictures highlighting the various stages of your projects. Below are some hints and tips to help you put together a great Landscape Awards entry. We know this is not a photography contest, however, the following points will be helpful: • • • • • • • •

Photos submitted should be ones that you would be proud to display for your most discerning clients.

Submit photos taken during the summer or early fall.

Lawns should be green and if photos are take in the fall, some leaves should be retained on the trees and shrubs.

Photos are best taken during early morning, later in the day, or with an overcast sky.

Do not submit photos that are out our focus, too dark (underexposed) or too light (overexposed).

Be cautious with panoramic photos as they can produce a distorted image.

Distracting objects should be removed before photos are taken. Hoses lying across walkways, stray tools, litter, etc. have no place in a successful entry photo.

Choose the highest quality setting on your digital camera as this mode produces the best image.

Photos that portray compatibility of materials and show textural qualities are helpful.

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Elevated/overhead shots taken from a normal vantage point can be helpful (i.e. from a deck, upstairs window, etc.)

Do not make changes to the original image size and do not make major adjustments to the image with editing software. Sharpening and minor colour adjustments are okay.

Candid pictures of people using the landscape can show use and demonstrate scale.

More Helpful Tips • The judges determine quality of materials (both plant and hardscape), complexity, completeness of installation, workmanship, and horticultural correctness in the project using the photographs and the written description submitted with each entry. Remember, first impressions count for both judges and future clients.

• Include a couple before photos of the project as it helps the judges to see the whole project.

• Plant material should be properly selected and welladapted to the site.

• Make sure plant material is well-pruned and free of insects or disease.

Merit

Residential Landscape Construction 1. Homescapes Complete Residential Landscaping Pavel Residence 2. OnGrowing Works Ltd. Backyard Bocce

5. Landform Inc. Cowan Residence

9. Homescapes Complete Residential Landscaping McLean Residence

6. Year Round Landscaping Inc. Harris/Harold Residence

10. Anew View Landscape Construction Ltd. Jacek

7. Year Round Landscaping Inc. Penkman/Kolbuch Residence

3. Jansen Landscaping Ltd. The Whole Nine Yards

11. OnGrowing Works Ltd. Harper-McLeod

8. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. Asselin Residence

4. Landform Inc. O'Connor Residence

12. OnGrowing Works Ltd. Haughey

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13. JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. Riegert Residence

17. ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. Fulton Residence

21. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. The Vistas of Tuscany

14. JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. Koep Residence

Commercial Landscape Features

22. OnGrowing Works Ltd. APB

18. Foothills Landscaping (2000) Ltd. Quarry Park Water Feature

Residential Landscape Features 15. Year Round Landscaping Inc. Bacon Residence

Commercial Landscape Construction

16. Homescapes Complete Residential Landscaping Rousseau/Galvez Residence

19. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. Mountain View Entry Feature

23. JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. Bow Valley Ranche 24. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. Barb Scott Park

20. Alpha Better Landscaping Inc. Mountain View Storm Pond

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Residential Landscape Design

26. CRS Brown Landscape Services Ltd. Meadows Recreation Centre

29. Landform Inc Chau Residence

25. Foothills Landscaping (2000) Ltd. NW LRT

32. JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. Leung Residence

28. Salisbury Landscaping Acreage Tranquility

33. Earthworm Landscape Design Co. Ltd. Szomszed Residence

30. Julia's Alpine Garden Unpretentious Urban Retreat

27. ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. New Discovery Medians

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Enter the 2016 Landscape Awards Entry forms and guides are available online at www.landscape-alberta.com.

The Landscape Awards program is only available to active members of Landscape Alberta.

For more information, contact Kyla at kyla.hardon@landscape-alberta.com or call 780-489-1991.

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Excellence Residential Landscape Construction

Commercial Maintenance

35. Homescapes Complete Residential Landscaping MacKay Residence

38. ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. Egerts Park

36. ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. La Rocque Residence

39. Surface Pro Services Inc. Eighth Ave Place Hines

34. Park Landscaping Ltd. Hector Road

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Northern Chapter BBQ 1983; Pollock Farms L-R: Brendan Casement, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Gary Greenfield, Ken Riske and Jim Wotherspoon

A look back at our association

1974 Green Survival Banquet

Landscape Alberta booth at the Edmonton Home and Garden Show, April 1984

2005 Growers Auction

Calgary Convention c.1980

Southern Chapter BBQ at Greenview Nurseries

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L-R: Tony Heuver and Hans Bron

The people in these photos have been identified to the best of our ability. If we have made an error or if you are able to identify someone in a photo, please email admin@landscape-alberta.com, so we can update our records.

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