Category Archives: Irrigation and Water Quality

NEW webinar alert: Thriving in Containers – Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Register for the next GrowON webinar on Jan. 21st @ 1pm. The topic is ‘Thriving in Containers: Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals’ presented by Ryan Munroe from NVK Nurseries. Success starts with healthy plants and growing media that … Continue reading →

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Canadian Greenhouse Conference: October 8-9, 2025

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Registration is open for the 2025 Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on October 8 and 9. This conference is great for any nursery producers who have greenhouse facilities, or even those who don’t! There are lots of great speakers … Continue reading →

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Nursery growers: still time to register for the Summer Nursery Tour!

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Cassie Russell

Landscape Ontario’s summer nursery tour is right around the corner: registration has been extended and you have until August 25th to sign up. This much-anticipated event will take place on Thursday August 29th, 2024 and will focus on the crucial … Continue reading →

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Nursery Growers: Register Now for Short Course!

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Cassie Russell

It’s that time of year, the annual Nursery Growers Short Course is right around the corner. This year, short course is back in-person and will be held on Friday February 10, 2023. We also have a new location; Landscape Ontario … Continue reading →

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Upcoming COHA Webinar for Growers – “Surface Water Quality”

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Jen Llewellyn

“Surface Water Quality Management in Ornamental Horticulture“ By: Dr. Jeanine West, Phytoserv January 26, 2021 10:00 a.m. (PST) / 1:00 p.m. (EST) ————————————————————– Dealing appropriately with water issues is arguably one of the most important concerns facing today’s horticultural sector. … Continue reading →

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Calling All Nursery Growers! (Feb 9/16)

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jen Llewellyn

The Ontario Nursery Industry will welcome renowned industry expert, Dr. Henry Losing, from the Versuchs und Beratungsring horticultural institute in Germany. Dr. Losing will be the keynote speaker for the… 2016 Ontario Nursery Growers Short Course (Register – click here) … Continue reading →