Sector Training Plans
Designed to advance the careers of sector professionals.
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Each training plan includes a combination of training and education courses, certifications and seminars. Select a sector from the menu below to navigate directly to the corresponding training plan.
Get to know GROW
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The GROW Career Advancement Program (formerly GROW Supervisory Training Program) features a customized training plan designed specifically to help you advance your career with your current employer. Get the Right Skills, Right Now You’ll also receive an individual training budget to be used for third-party training courses, certifications or licenses as part of your custom-built plan.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
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Yes, that’s right. All training and support are FREE.
Landscape Ontario’s GROW is an Employment Ontario program funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Soft Skills Training
Each training plan includes your choice of one (1) soft skills workshop delivered online by Conestoga College and available exclusively to this program.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon.
Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Communicating is becoming more difficult in today’s fast-paced world and managing the various communication channels requires effective information and formal communication skills. This workshop will help participants identify the key elements of communicating and learn specific, effective communication strategies as well as how to identify and overcome communication barriers.
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Conflict in the workplace consumes a great deal of energy which can lead to frustrated leaders thinking 'flipping conflict!' But what if leaders could 'flip' conflict into positive, productive, conversations about improvements - every problem is an opportunity! This workshop is about understanding what caused the conflict, identifying difficult situations instead of difficult people and moving an organization forward with creative ideas and positive change. Tools to help build trust, diffuse negative emotions and understanding where the conflict started will help participants deal with conflict as it arises.
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This workshop will focus on the importance of prioritizing steps when completing a project. It will showcase and optimize the proper resources; help develop leadership skills and strengthen communication skills. Overall, by using these new skills and tools combined with a participant’s current teams’ talent and co-operation, it will maximize efficiency ultimately leaded to a cost-effective result.
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This workshop will examine strategic retail marketing practices to ensure products are being effectively showcased. Topics will include location, signage, sales pitches, and planning.
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Effective leaders are the people who know their own strengths and can self-manage their emotions to stay flexible and positive. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the measurement of social as well as emotional functioning and how it represents our success and well-being throughout our personal and professional lives. Research proves that in most industries, EQ is twice as important as IQ and technical skills combined. Overall, this workshop will increase self-awareness of behaviour, provide strategies for managing emotions and methods for delivering difficult feedback.
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This workshop will discuss inventory best practices, as well as managing ordering and suppliers. Best practices will be introduced as well as timelines and forecasting.
Design Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
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Course Value: $160 Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
This seminar will demystify the identification of perennials and weeds in the landscape. Participants will learn how to differentiate between commonly grown perennials and common weeds using simple morphological characteristics. Participants will learn how to recognize common plant families, how to use simple dichotomous keys and learn which resources can be used to identify perennials and perennial weeds.
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Course Value: $80
Monday, February 10, 2025 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Reducing the carbon footprint of projects is becoming more important in the landscape industry. As a green industry, it is vital that we incorporate practices that reduce environmental impacts: recycling and reusing materials on site, managing soils, reducing cut and fill and planting to increase carbon sequestration. In this seminar, specific strategies will be discussed that will enable you to design landscapes compliant with the latest environmental standards.
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Course Value: $160
Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Dig into the world of landscape design with this interactive seminar, Landscape Design: An Introduction.
This engaging, in-person seminar is designed for experienced designers and beginners alike, offering a hands-on exploration of fundamental design principles and techniques. Participants will learn about essential elements and principles of the design process such as inventory & analysis, spatial planning, conceptual designs, bubble diagrams, colour, balance and more through practical exercises and group discussions. By attending you’ll gain the skills to create visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces while receiving personalized feedback on your design ideas. This workshop is perfect for those looking to kickstart their journey in landscape design or refresh their skills to build a solid foundation for future projects.
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Course Value: $138
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Landscape surroundings are changing and customers are asking for more sustainable ways of caring for their properties. This seminar will provide environmentally sound solutions for landscape designers and contractors, reviewing the wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plant species available. Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects, and how they can be effectively combined with non-native species to create ornamental gardens pollinator gardens and rain gardens. There are hundreds of native species available to the landscape professional, but only a fraction is used. Participants will learn what plants work well together, and where native plants can be sourced.
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $65
Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Learn the facts about Xeriscaping and how the principals can be applied to any landscape design.
Discussions will include plant selection, use of native plants and ways to treat soil to hold more water. Although this is a technique practiced in hot, arid climates, xeriscaping has evolved to become useful in any climate. With today's changing weather the principals should be applied to every new landscape design.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Problem areas in your landscape project.. we all run into them. Covering some of the plants available when tackling them this session will look at plant characteristics and their maintenance, along with a few low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas (e.g. Problem areas - heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas etc.). • This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Molly Shannon, Canadian Succulents
Join Molly Shannon, a seasoned succulent grower and designer, as she delves into the world of perennial succulents. In this engaging talk, Molly will explore the art of designing with hardy species, explain the essential conditions for nurturing these resilient plants in Ontario's outdoor settings, provide expert guidance on the successful propagation of these plants, and unveil her top beginner-friendly varieties for gardening. Throughout the presentation, Molly will showcase her outdoor and indoor greenhouse succulent designs, offering visual inspiration to compliment her insights.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jackie Morra, Horticulturalist
Don't react to your clients wants and needs after it's to late and the trend has passed.
See what’s new from growers and what trends are key for consumers in outdoor living for the upcoming year.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Friday, March 7, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Taking your landscape project to the next level, requires a sharp eye for detail, utilizing plants with multiple seasons of interest, careful plant selection, thoughtful design, and artistic pairings / combinations. Plants can be paired for several reasons, texture, colour, form, and functionality to name a few. In this talk Paul will walk you through perfect plant pairings and help you to unlock the potential pairings for your own projects. After all, gardening is considered the slowest of the performing arts.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Interesting foliage and bright colours of tropical plants are becoming popular additions in our summer landscape projects. A wider variety of these delights are becoming available in containers each year, allowing us to expand the scope of our annual plantings. There’s nothing like a large Palm tree in an Ontario landscape to make an eye-catching focal point. This session will look at what’s available, how to use it and how to care for it.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jackie Morra
Foliage - A representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation.Learn how to layer your clients landscapes with foliage for interest in every season
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
Garden Centre Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
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Course Value: $65
Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Problem areas in your landscape project.. we all run into them. Covering some of the plants available when tackling them this session will look at plant characteristics and their maintenance, along with a few low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas (e.g. Problem areas - heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas etc.). • This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jackie Morra
Foliage - A representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation.Learn how to layer your clients landscapes with foliage for interest in every season
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
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Course Value: $138
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Landscape surroundings are changing and customers are asking for more sustainable ways of caring for their properties. This seminar will provide environmentally sound solutions for landscape designers and contractors, reviewing the wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plant species available. Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects, and how they can be effectively combined with non-native species to create ornamental gardens pollinator gardens and rain gardens. There are hundreds of native species available to the landscape professional, but only a fraction is used. Participants will learn what plants work well together, and where native plants can be sourced.
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jackie Morra, Horticulturalist
Don't react to your clients wants and needs after it's to late and the trend has passed.
See what’s new from growers and what trends are key for consumers in outdoor living for the upcoming year.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $80
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Recommended for retail garden centre staff, parks professionals, those new to maintenance companies or anyone wanting a refresher in planting annuals.
This half-day seminar will discuss plant choices. Covering the major annuals and follow with secondary and under-utilized annuals, planting design for containers and beds, annuals and the environment. Participants should bring their questions to this interactive seminar. Participants will leave with new ideas, tricks to challenges for successful planting and maintenance, along with horticultural resources and tools available.
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $65
Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Get ready to discover some of the hidden gems of the landscape.
This interactive session will introduce you to a diverse range of under-the-radar plants that can add flair, texture, and colour to your landscape projects while standing out from the usual suspects. From quirky ground covers to stunning but lesser-known flowering plants, you’ll learn how to incorporate these unique species into your landscape design for a fresh and dynamic outdoor space.
With visual and practical tips, you'll feel inspired to break free from the ordinary and confident to suggest to your client a both beautiful and truly one-of-a-kind landscape. Along with a digital plant list attendees will get introduced to some plants that are easy to source, maintain AND are proven performers in the landscape.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Making the most of our small urban spaces means we need to incorporate both beauty and bounty in the same space. Here we will look at both the basic elements of landscape design and the principles of growing vegetables – and learn how to integrate them.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Roses can be quite finicky.
They require a little effort but taking care of them is easier than you think once you learn a few tricks. Looking at site selection, types of roses in the landscape, planting, pruning and watering. A few pests that may come along as well.
We will look at caring for your roses starting from A to Z.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $280
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This workshop will discuss inventory best practices, as well as managing ordering and suppliers. Best practices will be introduced as well as timelines and forecasting.
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Course Value: $280
tba 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Online
Instructor: tba
This workshop will examine strategic retail
marketing practices to ensure products are being effectively showcased. Topics will include
location, signage, sales pitches, and planning.
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
Grounds Management Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
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Course Value: $80
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Recommended for retail garden centre staff, parks professionals, those new to maintenance companies or anyone wanting a refresher in planting annuals.
This half-day seminar will discuss plant choices. Covering the major annuals and follow with secondary and under-utilized annuals, planting design for containers and beds, annuals and the environment. Participants should bring their questions to this interactive seminar. Participants will leave with new ideas, tricks to challenges for successful planting and maintenance, along with horticultural resources and tools available.
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $160
Friday, March 7, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
A packed day, the instructor will cover turf, annuals, perennials and shrubs and how they come together to create great ground maintenance landscapes.
A seminar for the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Items covered include:
Review of common shrubs, annuals, perennials and turf identification found in most landscape maintenance projects.
Tips and tricks to garden bed edges; the best way to get and maintain them
How to cut turf and add-ons to complement your customers landscape
Touching on ornamental grasses, tropical plants that can add big impact to landscapes
Fall bulb planting and four season containers.
Participants will come away better prepared to start the grounds maintenance season.
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Course Value: $80
Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
An introduction to fertilizers, reviewing various options including both synthetic and organic. Learn how to select the right fertilizer for an application and how to use soil test results. Understand how the macro-nutrients travel through soil and how this affects proper application.
Plant requirements will also be discussed along with any need of plant specific fertilizer as well as identification of deficiencies based on leaf characteristics. Application rates, and timing for different seasons is also important.
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $160
Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Formerly Improved Grounds Maintenance this popular seminar is one you should always consider attending before starting your season.
The magic behind every outstanding landscape is found in attention to detail. Knowledge is the key to quality work. This seminar will unlock some of the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape. Learn how those who deliver superior results are not simply doing more of the same things everyone else does; they are doing things better. Explore the details and advanced techniques needed to deliver excellent landscape maintenance in today's changing landscape world
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Course Value: $160
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
For the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Covering topics:
Planning and scheduling maintenance
Basic plant care and location
Common landscape mistakes
Spring and Fall Clean-ups.
Sometime will be spent on plant identification, general maintenance of trees, shrubs and other common plants. All this and more with attention to details to make you, and your client’s property stand out.
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Course Value: $160
Monday, March 3, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM WPE Landscape Equipment 3165 Unity Dr. Unit 4 Mississauga For directions only call 905 - 569 -2055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
This day will benefit new grounds maintenance employees and those with some industry experience.
Items covered include:
Engine maintenance and theory (i.e. lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers etc)
Safety equipment, operation and storage
Difference between two and four- cycle engines
Service and maintenance of the equipment
Fuel, oil and lubricants
Carburetor inspections and service techniques
Discuss issues and myths of engines and their service requirements
Participants should come prepared for some hands-on learning. PPE (personal protection equipment), gloves, work boots,hard hat, eyewear, ear protection, etc., should be brought. * Lunch not included.
* Consider continuing with LM206: Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore native plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore perennials and learn how to recognize them by family.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jackie Morra, Horticulturalist
Don't react to your clients wants and needs after it's to late and the trend has passed.
See what’s new from growers and what trends are key for consumers in outdoor living for the upcoming year. This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Things are always changing in life, which includes the way we maintain our landscapes. What changes have you seen over the years? Let us look at some of the major (and minor) ways in which landscape maintenance has evolved over the years.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Friday, February 21, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Online
Instructor: Jeff Dickie, Conservation Halton
This session we will identify some of the most common invasive species found in Ontario. What are characteristics that make a particular species invasive? Their means of dispersal and how they affect the surrounding plants/wildlife and alter the soil.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
Irrigation Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
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Course Value: $160
Monday, March 17, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
This hands-on seminar provides an introduction to irrigation systems for landscape applications. Emphasis is placed on irrigation components, what they look like, how they work and how parts go together to create a system. After attending this seminar, participants will know about spray sprinklers, rotor sprinklers, impact sprinklers,valves,pipe,wire, controllers (basic and ET water saving), rain sensors, plus various fitting methods for connecting pipes. Drip (low volume) components and their water-efficient uses. This seminar is a good foundation for new employees and those who want to learn about irrigation and irrigation products.
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Course Value: $160
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
This hands-on introductory seminar for those who want to learn how to design an irrigation system.
Irrigation companies planning to offer or already offer new or retrofit irrigation system services along with park professionals, grounds maintenance, and those interested in irrigation design should consider attending. Learning the irrigation design fundamentals, how to create a simple irrigation system design, spray and rotor sprinkler head layout techniques and how to design an efficient system. Participants will leave understanding how to go through the steps required to ensure a professionally designed water efficient irrigation system. Each participant will need: An engineer’s scale ruler, pencil and calculator.
* Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
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Course Value: $160
Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Jim Lloyd
The efficient use of drip irrigation has become even more necessary because of the expanding population, climatic change, stretched and stressed water resources, and the higher cost of potable water. It is therefore incumbent on irrigation contractors to use and install the most efficient components and systems available. Drip irrigation is the most efficient method for watering landscape beds and small turf areas, This seminar will cover the basics of drip irrigation components, layout/design, plant water requirements, scheduling, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Participants should bring note taking materials.
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Course Value: $320
Monday, March 24, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
This fast-paced two-day seminar is an overview for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience or who have attended seminar LI003.
We will briefly review the main irrigation components that make up an automatic landscape irrigation system.
Topics covered include; sprays, rotors, impacts, pipe, wire, controllers, sensors, low volume drip emitters, landscape dripline, drip zone kits, dirty water valves, Weather and Cloud based ET controllers and sensors and wiring an irrigation system. Through hands-on learning, you will come away knowing how to build a professional system.
* To help establish your personal competence level, participants will get to write a one hour assessment at the end of day two.
* Participants are also required to bring personal protection equipment (PPE), including hand, ear and eye protection and CSA work boots.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
This fast-paced two-day seminar is an overview for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience or who have attended seminar LI003.
We will briefly review the main irrigation components that make up an automatic landscape irrigation system.
Topics covered include; sprays, rotors, impacts, pipe, wire, controllers, sensors, low volume drip emitters, landscape dripline, drip zone kits, dirty water valves, Weather and Cloud based ET controllers and sensors and wiring an irrigation system. Through hands-on learning, you will come away knowing how to build a professional system.
* To help establish your personal competence level, participants will get to write a one hour assessment at the end of day two.
* Participants are also required to bring personal protection equipment (PPE), including hand, ear and eye protection and CSA work boots.
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Course Value: $160
Friday, March 21, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
This seminar is for both new and experienced irrigation personnel, covering the most common problems and how you can analyze them on the job.Participants will learn:
Hands-on how to cut and clamp poly pipe
Proper method for PVC pipe priming and gluing
Methods and approaches to solve common problems
How to install PVC repair couplings and telescopic devices for quick fixes.
Teflon taping application for preventing connection leaks
Proper method for wiring an irrigation system.
Tools needed in your truck,spare parts and other helpful items
How to repair or replace a component that is malfunctioning
* This seminar includes hands-on learning. PPE should be available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
* Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
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Course Value: $160
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Jim Lloyd
You've been called to a site to investigate why the irrigation system is not starting up. Do you know where to begin when troubleshooting an electric irrigation system? This hands-on seminar will cover what you need to know and the equipment needed to analyze, troubleshoot, locate the problem(s), repair the problem and get things working.
Participants will learn:
Basic electricity theory, volts, watts, ohms, electrons, conductors, insulators, etc.
How to use your volt/ohm multimeter so that by investigating the system at the controller you will learn what the meter readings are telling you and…
To troubleshoot electrical problems from the controller without going outside.
Test power sources, transformers, controller terminal strip output, power wires, field wires, solenoids, sensor wires, wire connections, and batteries.
What resistance readings can tell you about the health of the irrigation system.
Locate buried wires to find hidden valves. Find ground faults.
How to correctly ground an irrigation controller, sports field and golf course pedestal irrigation controllers with ground rods and cadwelds.
* This seminar will help save hours, allowing you to be more efficient at troubleshooting AC and DC power sources, volt/ohm meters, irrigation equipment electrical requirements and how to test many devices.
* Participants should bring along a basic inexpensive multimeter for testing wiring.
* This seminar includes some hands-on learning. Participants should have PPE available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
* Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI0026 or a good irrigation background.
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
Snow and Ice Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
Smart About Salt Winter Management Program
Course Value: $1,130
Instructor: TBA
To achieve Certification, you must apply and demonstrate that you have met the Smart About Salt Council (SASC) standards by successfully completing the award-winning Essentials of Salt Management training. This can be done online. In addition to training, new certification requests must be accompanied by an accurate application form and self-assessment.
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
Turf Sector Training Plan
Courses & Seminars
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Course Value: $80
Monday, February 3, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
Ideal for new owners or staff of lawn care, grounds maintenance firms, parks departments or golf courses. This half day seminar will benefit new employees and is particularly suited for those with some Turf experience. Topics covered include:
Common turf and plant pest id (weeds/insects/diseases)
Favourable conditions for pests
Soil water management
How to reduce pests/pest thresholds
How to deal with pests
Being a good steward
Note Recommend but not required participants attend the AM seminar TM016
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Course Value: $80
Monday, February 3, 2025 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Landscape Ontario Milton, Ontario
Instructor: Michelle Kent, ES Landscaping
A great lawn makes a great landscape. But where do you start? What are the key components? Benefiting new employees and those with basic turf management experience, this seminar will discuss:
How to grow a healthy lawn
How to overseed/Importance of overseeding
Proper fertility
Proper watering
How to water in seed and sod and plant material (plant material requirements)
How to promote plant health
* Lunch not included
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Course Value: $65
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
There is no magic cure for Japanese Beetles.But learning to identify the seemingly infinite range of bugs and diseases that want to use our landscapes as a dining room is the first step in controlling them. Learning the life cycle of each will show us the best time and stage of development to attack them. That will often allow us a pre-emptive strike against them before they become a visual problem.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Course Value: $65
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Online
Instructor: Jeff McMann
What are the basics of turfgrass care? What are some of the practices that enhance the client’s lawns? We will explore a few of the common maintenance practices and field some questions as we look at the basics of turf care.
* This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
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Includes your choice of one (1) Soft Skills training workshop from the list above.
Start dates for each course will be announced soon. Participants can choose from one of the following course schedules:
Mon & Wed from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue & Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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This course will prepare you to write the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Pesticide Certification Exam. Content consists of the core and landscape manuals for exam preparation, several practice exams, plus the math formulas. Program participant will also be registered with University of Guelph Ridgetown to get their manuals and exam dates.
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Landscape Ontario's Congress, the premier event in the green industry, returns this January with unparalleled excitement and innovation. Congress 2025 promises three days of cutting-edge seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities tailored for professionals in landscaping and horticulture. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Landscape Ontario's Congress is the must-attend event of the year for anyone passionate about shaping the outdoor environment. Use GROW's funding to send your staff to Congress Conference's three days of educational seminars this year.
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GROW provides participants with an individual training budget to fund the training they need to advance their careers with their current employer.
That means all plans are fully customizable. You can tell us exactly what you need or work with a GROW training specialist to create a plan that meets your needs.
Return to the program page for more information or contact us directly at: cap@landscapeontario.com
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