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The Victoria Home & Garden Showmoved to a downtown location thisyear, bringing a whole new level ofsophistication to the show. The show,previously held in Saanich in a rusticsetting, took place in the centrally locatedSave-on-Foods Memorial Arena, whichsuccessfully attracted an increased numberof visitors due to its convenient access.

The Island’s horticulture industry, whichshowcased an array of well-presenteddisplays, earned the admiration of theVictoria press. Said Joanne Hatherly, Times

Colonist reporter, “it might be more aptlynamed a ‘Garden and Home Show.’”

The stellar impression was arguably theresult of the Island Chapter’s arrangementto purchase a section of the show, andpromote participation to local membersand other industry participants, giving thegroup a vested interest in its image andsuccess. More than 20 BCLNA memberstook part in the annual event, led byorganizing committee members, ReubenButterfield, Brian Russell, Ann Rankin, andSuzanne Johnston. Special thanks andcongratulations to the committee, and itsmany volunteers.

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The Victoria Home &Garden Show was agreat success, due largelyto the hard work ofIsland Chapter ChairReuben Butterfield(Helios LandscapingInc.) and TreasurerBrian Russell (RussellNursery), and their teamof dedicated volunteers.

Betty Murray (Betty Murray Garden DesignLtd.) assisted with staffing of the BCLNA boothat last month’s Nanaimo Spring Home &Garden Show, one of two events that broughtIsland Chapter members together under oneroof to communicate with the gardening public.

Island Chapter Excels at Victoria Home& Garden Show

3BCLNA Board Highlights

4HortEducationBC

5BCLNA News Bulletins

7On Display: RetailMerchandising Tips

11BCMAL Report

13Landscape & Retail News

14Industry Bits

15Grower Notes

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Message from the President

Spring has arrived,growers are ship-ping, landscapecompanies havelong client lists andgarden centres areresponding togardeners’ springneeds. We all

hope that favourable weather arrives todeliver a strong spring season.

But in the midst of our spring work, weneed to think about the connectionbetween our industry and the continual‘environmental’ headlines. We are keyplayers in Earth’s overall health. Plantsand trees remove carbon from theatmosphere and the benefits to ourindustry are obvious, but there is a

broader role for us in using and promotingsustainable horticultural practices.

I recently heard that some of ourwholesale suppliers and garden centresare voluntarily removing products frominventory that cause harm to the envi-ronment when misused by inexperi-enced gardeners. Their actions havebeen noticed and admired by customersand community groups. In the past,this effort might have put them at acompetitive disadvantage; now, if theyadvertise their leadership, it will earncustomer loyalty. Everyone in theindustry has a part in improving ourenvironment. Ask your suppliers whatBest Management Practices they employ,and what they are doing to improve ourenvironment.

The BCLNA board, through theEnvironment Committee and com-modity groups, is increasing its focuson specific actions that will supportmembers in implementing environ-mentally responsible actions. You canparticipate by emailing suggestions [email protected] (Krista Manton,landscape and retail support) [email protected] (Hedy Dyck, growerand supplier support).

Fred Giesbrecht,

President,B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association

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Growers: BCLNA is supporting twomembers, whose Maple Ridge nurserieswere flooded, by ensuring the ProvincialEmergency Program is aware of theprecedent set in 1997 when PEP includednurseries damaged in snow storms(a particular clause in the program can beinterpreted to exclude nurseries). RichardDesmarteau is BCLNA’s representativeon the Greater Vancouver RegionalDistrict’s and Fraser Valley RegionalDistrict’s Agriculture committees. Thanksto Bruce Peel who previously served onthe Fraser Valley Committee. SandyMathies has been appointed to the BCAgriculture Policy Framework Committee,which provides industry input in the jointfederal/provincial agriculture programs.

Interior: A workshop on retaining wallsis being planned for July. AnthonyKrakau is representing the industry at aCity of Kelowna forum on landscapeand water sustainability.

Labour: A national Red Seal meetingwill be held in April; it is possible thathorticulture will be a Red Seal trade inBC in 2008, which will make horticultureemployers eligible for federal tax credits.

Education and Certification: AnneKadwell has been hired as Presidentof HEBC on a part-time basis. Hort-EducationBC’s 2007-08 business planincludes initiating the process of incor-porating utility arborists and urbanforestry. Increasing the numbers ofhorticulture-related trades in HEBC willprovide it with increased operationalstability.

Safety / WorkSafeBC: BCLNA hadfour representatives at the FARSHA andWorkSafeBC event that launched Cana-da Farm Safety week. The Board is con-cerned about public perception thatfarmers disregard contract worker safe-ty. Discussions will be held withBCLNA growers and BC AgricultureCouncil to determine whether there areadditional actions that need to be takenin our own industry or within agricultureas a whole.

Inside BC Market Development: BarbraFairclough volunteered to sit on theCommunities in Bloom Board of Directors.

AGM 2007 will be held November 1-2at the Ramada Plaza & ConferenceCentre in Abbotsford. AGM 2008 willbe held in Whistler with Olympic venuetours to be included in the program. ■

APRIL 2007

MANAGING EDITOR Renata Triveri

ADVERTISING Barb NelsonPhone: (604) 574-7772Fax: (604) 574-7773

HortWest is the Newsletter of the B.C.Landscape & Nursery Association for thehorticultural trade in Western Canada. For further information, contact us at:Suite 102, 5783 – 176A StreetSurrey, B.C., Canada V3S 6S6Telephone (604) 574-7772 Fax (604) 574-7773

HortWest is owned by the B.C. Landscape & NurseryAssociation, and is published 10 times a year. Viewsexpressed inside do not necessarily reflect the attitudesof the Association but are those of the writer concerned.Material may not be reprinted from this magazinewithout the consent of the publisher.

All advertising and editorial material are to be receivedone month in advance of mail out date.

HortWest is mailed under Canadian Publications MailProduct Sales Agreement N. 0288608

This magazine is printed in Canada by Globe Printers.

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HortEducationBC

Following an extensive candidate searchand brief transitional period, the Hort-EducationBC board announced the hiringof Anne Kadwell, CHT, as the organiza-tion’s President. A Niagara Parks Schoolof Horticulture and Brock Universitygraduate (Communication), Kadwellhas extensive experience in interior andexterior horticultural design, corporatesales and training.

Said Kadwell, “I am excited to have thisopportunity to work with the people andorganizations involved in horticulturaleducation, training, certification andapprenticeship. I am looking forward tomeeting with members of the industryto find ways we can work together to

promote education in the trade to thebenefit of BC businesses. When weplant a seed, we plant our future.”

The President’s position will be part-timein the immediate future, with likely

expansion as HortEducationBC takes onnew initiatives and explores possibilitieswith other trades. Bill Hardy, Chairof that board, commented, “We areextremely happy to have Anne join theteam. Her energy and passion for theindustry is evident, and we are confi-dent that she will continue to build onthe strong foundation that PJ Burnsestablished at HortEducationBC’sinception.”

New ITA OfficerThe Industry Training Authority recentlyannounced the appointment of KevinEvans to the new position of ChiefOperating Officer. Evans joins the ITA’ssenior management team to providestrategic input and direction, leaving his

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Plans are in the works to add new featuresto the CanWest Hort Show, givingBCLNA members exciting new reasonsto attend. The show is booked at theVancouver Convention & ExhibitionCentre from September 12 to 13, withtours slated to follow on September 14.Mark your calendars now, and checkwww.CanWestHortShow.com often formore on these highlights:

Wow! Retail Road Show – Visit Seattle’sbest garden centres with retail guruRobert Hendrickson after attending hisseminar on the Really Good! and theWhat were they thinking? approaches togarden centre merchandising;Wow! Mike Lin Graphic Workshop –don’t miss this world-famous designer,whose energetic attitude will give youall the confidence and artistic ‘tricks’you need to wow your clients;New! Bookstore – Load up on books andrelax at the coffee bar;New! Silent Auction – place your bidat this exciting event; New! Happy Hour – from 4 to 6 p.m.on the show floor.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities,or to book your booth at CanWest,contact Karen deJong or Barb Nelsonat (604) 574-7772.

Garden Show GetsBack to its RootsThe Vancouver Sun Garden Show 2007is shaping up to be the strongest yet,given organizers’ efforts to emphasizeits core values and re-dedicate it to itshorticultural and gardening roots. SaidBorja Brown of Fireworks MarketingGroup Inc., “Our partnership with TheVancouver Sun promises to bring the show,the exhibitors and its garden displaysunparalleled exposure, and we are

introducing an expanded Green Gardencomponent, an Urban Deck Showcase,The Vancouver Sun and Miracle-Grocontainer gardening competition, outreachprograms and displays, displays, displays.”

Brown encouraged BCLNA members tojoin in the excitement and supportgardening by participating in the event—North America’s largest outdoor gardenshow—which attracts more than 20,000enthusiasts each year. She added that,“[Fireworks] is particularly looking formore of BC’s world-class specialty growersand designers to participate.” Exhibitorscan take advantage of the opportunity bybooking booth space, designing a 10’ x 10’feature garden, creating an 8’ x 8’ urbandeck, speaking, volunteering, or simplytelling a friend. Display space is free, andcomes with complimentary retail space.

For more details, contact The VancouverSun Garden Show at (604) 687-4780 oremail [email protected].

This year’s BCLNA Auction raised over$32,000 to fund scholarships for KwantlenUniversity College and Capilano College,an exam fee for one lucky CHT candidate,as well as market development efforts

recent position as Vice-President of theRetail Council of Canada (WesternCanada region), and having been ChiefJournalist for CBC television in BritishColumbia. Commented BCLNAExecutive Director, Jane Stock, on theappointment, “Kevin Evans really knowshis ‘stuff’ and was a very successfulmedia person before moving to theretail association. I’ve always been soimpressed with his ability to get a highprofile for their group.” ■

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District of North Vancouver Field Arborist,Kerin Matthews, instructs one of five smallgroups of students at a hands-on pruningworkshop in February. Thanks to PacificArborist Supply for sponsoring the lunch andproviding a chipper safety demo.

New Show FeaturesRefresh CanWest

Stephan Helsloot of Crofton Grower Suppliesvolunteers his arm to Hedy Dyck as shemeasures out 50/50 tickets during thefundraising auction. Tracy Loewen (CannorNursery) took home the 50/50 draw prize.

March rains didn’t deter members fromattending Finning (Canada)’s CommercialVehicle Safety seminar, held at their PortKells shop.

20th Annual Auctiona Success


both within the province and for the localexport industry. The auction committeethanks all the volunteers who helped puton the event, the members who donateda variety of products for purchase, andUnited Flower Growers for allowing theBCLNA to use its facility. Particular

thanks go to Sandy and Janet Mathies ofCannor Nursery, who were the biggestspenders of the evening. The Mathiesearned themselves a night at the PanPacific Hotel, brunch, and the GoldenFork Award to display in their office forthe next year.

Schroeders HostNZ Hort TourFollowing successful tours to Chile,Italy and South Africa, John and KellySchroeder of Valleybrook Gardens Ltd.recently announced their fourth guidedhorticultural tour, destination: NewZealand. Renowned for its scenery,friendly people, and remarkable flora,the November 2007 trip will showcasethe country’s progressive garden cen-tres, botanical and private gardens, andinnovative nurseries during that country’slate-spring season.

New Zealand’s beauty is a certainhighlight. Said Kelly Schroeder,“While the trip will provide significanteducational and business benefit, wehave included a wide range of sightseeingactivities including a home-stay with aNew Zealand farm family, an overnightcruise on Milford Sound, and severalbackcountry adventures. It will be anexceptional experience.” The Schroeders,accompanied by local guides andexperts, will lead the tour.

John commented on previous trips, noting,“South Africa had to be the most mem-orable. The scenery was great, and ourthree-day safari was a lifetime highlight.The plant life in that country is spec-tacular. Of course, the food, wine andcultural experience in Italy was alsooutstanding. Ah heck, they were allgreat—and very well received by partici-pants.” He added that the average groupsize is about a dozen, and industrymembers from anywhere in the worldare welcome; “Most participants areCanadian, but we’ve enjoyed the com-pany of Americans on our trips too.Trekking in an industry-specific, smallgroup tour is one of the most pleasurableways to visit a country. Even those whoinsist they would never travel in a grouphave found that it is actually the bestway to explore.”

To learn more, visit www.valleybrook.com ■

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On Display

Ian Baldwin’s Retail Merchandising Tips

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Propagation of Sciadopitys verticillataby Stem Cuttings(HortScience 41(7):1662-1666) – Methodsto increase rooting by minimizing coagu-lation of the latex-like sap at the basalcut were tested. Cuttings averaged 15 cmin length and 0.5 cm in diameter. Beforetreatments were applied, a fresh basalcut was made and the cuttings werelaterally scored 3 cm from the basalend. The treatments included soakingfor 24 hours in either water or a 0.5%solution of the detergent Tween-20. Thecuttings were dipped in a 1:5 dilution ofDip-N-Grow for one minute beforesticking to a depth of 7 cm in a 1:1 mixtureof peat and perlite. Rooting success wasscored six months after planting. Thewater soak treatment resulted in 44-50%rooting of hardwood cuttings (collected inMarch) and 28-38% rooting of softwoodcuttings (collected in June). The controland detergent solution treatments hadonly 20-23% and 13-15% rooting ofhardwood and softwood cuttings, respec-tively. Cutting the basal end under waterbefore the soak treatment increasedrooting by 14-36%. Cuttings collectedfrom shade-grown trees had greaterrooting efficiency (86% for hardwoodand 25% for softwood cuttings) than fromsun-grown trees. The size the tree didnot have a significant effect on rooting.

Nursery Production of Helleborus xhybridus: Management of Nitrogenand Substrate pH(J. Environ. Hort. 24(4):207-212) –The study investigated the effects ofdifferent rates of dolomitic lime in apine bark media (0, 1.4, 2.7, 4.1 and 5.4kg/m3) and of nitrogen fertigation (10,20, 40, 80, or 160 mg/L) on the growthof Helleborus x hybridus. The study wasconducted in a greenhouse with 50%shade and day/night temperatures of24±3C/18±3C. The plants were ferti-gated every other day. At the lowestrates of nitrogen (10 and 20 mg/L), thelime rate did not have a significant effecton shoot dry weight. However, at 40 to160 mg/L nitrogen, the addition of limesignificantly increased shoot growth.Increasing the lime rate above 1.4kg/m3 did not have a significant effecton shoot growth. A similar trend wasobserved for root dry weight. Limesignificantly increased root growth, butroot dry weight of plants grown with1.4 or more kg/m3 lime were not sig-nificantly different. Increasing thenitrogen fertigation rate had no effecton root growth, but did decrease theroot-to-shoot ratio as a result ofincreased shoot growth. The authorsconcluded that a dolomitic lime rate of1.4 kg/m3, which resulted in a media

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Postemergence Liverwort Control inContainer-Grown Nursery Crops(J. Environ. Hort. 24(4):230-236) –Gentry 25-WP (quinoclamine)provided good postemergence control(>90%) across all four experiments.When liverwort infestation was high,control improved by using higher ratesof Gentry or by using a surfactant.Gentry provided 96-100% controlup to 14 days after application at thehighest labeled rate. TerraCyte(sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate)provided poor-moderate control andBroadStar (flumioxazin) providedunacceptable postemergence control.Cool temperatures (18 to 22ºC), lowUV light levels, and abundant precipi-tation improve liverwort vigor andmake it more difficult to control withpostemergence herbicides. Gentry(formerly Mogeton) is not registeredfor use in Canada, but the CNLAcontinues to work with the registranton a label for nursery crops. ■

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Plant a BillionTrees CampaignThe United Nations EnvironmentProgramme (UNEP) has launched amajor worldwide tree planting campaign.Under the Plant for the Planet: BillionTree Campaign, people, communities,business and industry, civil society organi-zations and governments are encouragedto enter tree planting pledges online withthe objective of planting at least one billiontrees worldwide during 2007.

Bailey Nurseries in St. Paul, Minnesotarecently pledged 100,000 trees, which theyare distributing through the MinnesotaPublic School system to get childreninvolved in the effort and to help providelearning experiences about greenerenvironments. “We are excited to be anofficial partner of the UN and a GoldSponsor of this globally importantcampaign,” said Pat Bailey, Vice Presidentof Sales and Marketing.

The UNEP website has materials usefulfor promoting the Billion Tree Campaignwithin retail garden centres and nurseries.Visit www.unep.org/billiontreecampaignfor all the details.

As a result of the recent weather, land-scapers and arborists have their hands fullwith tree pruning and removal.

Paul Buikema of Progress Landscapingreminds members that, “many bylaws nowhave guidelines for pruning methods,classification of hazard trees and havestiff fines for those who do not comply.The City of Surrey has also added aconflict of interest guideline which statesthat ‘An arborist or arboricultural firmthat declared a tree to be hazardousunder Part 7, Section 29(a), or anyarborist or arboricultural firm that sub-mitted any report to the City as arequirement of this Bylaw, cannot alsocut, remove or damage that same treethat the arborist or firm assessed.’”

For information and BMPs on treecare, check out the BC LandscapeStandard and the ANSI-A300 documentsavailable from the International Societyof Arboriculture. Most city websites havea searchable section for bylaws. For moreinformation, refer to:• www.treesaregood.com• www.natlarb.com/content/laws/a-300.htm• www.bclna.com/bclna_publications.htm

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A-Class LandscapeName change: Hampton LandscapeEmail: [email protected]: www.hamptonliving.caAbacus Gardening &LandscapingBox 5025, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3Tel/Fax: 250-595-6677Email: [email protected] Farm Ltd.Tel: 250-743-1560Website: http://web.mac.com/arnisaAugustine Bark MulchName change: Augustine TruckingLtd.BamboocanadaEmail: [email protected] Farms Ltd.Email: [email protected] CountryEmail: [email protected] Nurseries Ltd.Email: [email protected] Garden Maintenanceand Landscape Tel: 250-743-2948

Canadian Valley Growers Ltd.Box 1330Email: [email protected] of Surrey Parks DepartmentGerhard Vandenbosch14645-66 AvenueSurrey, BC V3S 5M2Tel: 604-502-6335Fax: 604-501-5177Cypress Landscaping Ltd.Contact: Michelle McEwenEarthwise Gardening / DeltaRecycling SocietyEmail: [email protected] Farmhouse Gardens Name correction: FarmHouseGardensFreeway CedarsContacts: Mel and Prit SidhuFriesen Equipment Ltd.339 Sumas WayAbbotsford, BC V2S 8E5GardenWorks – VictoriaContact: Paula Masyk

The Greenehouse at FarmingtonEmail: [email protected] Greenhouse SystemsName correction: Gro-TecEquipment Division464 Riverside Road, AbbotsfordHortEducationBCContact: Anne KadwellTel: 604-575-3239Le Coteau Farms Ltd.Contact: Patricia AspaLuxor Lawn & Gardens Ltd.Peter Steinfort1, 3888 North Fraser WayBurnaby, BC V5J 5H6Email: [email protected], Michelle1530 Riverside Drive,North Vancouver, BC V7H 1V5Cell: 604-417-3167Email: [email protected]. Landscape Design Ltd.Website: www.mzlandscapedesign.com

Morgan Creek Tropical Plants Ltd.Email: [email protected]: www.mctropicals.comOld Rose NurseryEmail: [email protected] Landscaping Ltd.Fax: 604-476-9972Premium Garden EstheticsEmail: [email protected] of Place Plants Inc.6110 Old East RoadVictoria, BC V8Y 1V6Tel: 250-652-6713Fax: 250-652-5408Rosebank Island NurseryFax: 604-794-3489Sage Green Projects Inc.Email: [email protected] Gro-Media Ltd.42481 Industrial WayChilliwack, BC V2R 4H8Fax: 604-823-7206 T&G NurseryEmail: [email protected]

Terra Nova Landscaping ServicesCell: 604-786-9797Fax: 604-460-8776TFG Landscaping &MaintenanceName correction: TFGLandscaping & Maintenance Ltd.Urban Environments GardenManagementContact: John SlossVista Landscaping16242 90th AvenueSurrey, BC V3S 9L4Fax: 604-582-4744Email: [email protected] Irrigation Ltd.Contact: Steve TaylorEmail: [email protected] of Earth2172 Bluff View DriveWilliams Lake, BC V2G 5G2Cell: 250-392-0944Email: [email protected]

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BuyersGuide Updates Please note the following revisions to the 2007 BCLNA BuyersGuide:

Tree Bylaw Reminder


Industry Winnersat Historic HalfMarathonFollowing a week of intensive CNLAmeetings, Growers’ Manager RitaWeerdenberg gathered up enough energyto speed walk to a first-place finish inher division at Fort Langley’s HistoricHalf Marathon, taking three minutes offher personal best time. Said Rita, “Funnything—in the Men’s 50+ category, theannouncer was excited about a guy whowas celebrating his birthday, had afantabulous run, and took 11 minutes offhis own personal best. Turns out it wasPaul Reimer!” Reimer, who ownsReimer’s Nurseries Ltd. in Yarrow,placed first in his category and secondover-all, with a time of 1:17:11.

BirthAnnouncement

Tara and Dave Schroeder welcomed theirthird child to the family on January 3.Baby Katana Dawn, new sister to Kerris(age 4) and Kyran (age 7), was bornweighing 6 lb 4 oz, and arrived just intime to help out in the family business.Their Okanagan Plant Ranch reopenedfor the spring on April 2 following abusy off-season that found Tara coordi-nating the BCLNA Interior Chapter’sinformation needs, and making OkanaganValley members aware of coming eventsand programs. ■

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What do Cambodian green beans, aTajikistan greenhouse, and the 2006Nobel Peace Prize have in common? Eachwas made possible through micro-credit—small loans extended to people who haveno collateral and little access banking.

“Micro-credit is allowing farmers todevelop and gain ownership of theiractivities, from production and naturalresource management to processing andmarketing,” Bob Friesen, president of theCanadian Federation of Agriculture, said.

The Canadian International DevelopmentAgency (CIDA) has long supported financeprojects in Europe, Asia, the Americasand Africa. Through World Relief Canada(WRC), CIDA also supports projects toprovide micro-credit to the poor in

Bangladesh, Mozambique, Rwanda,Vietnam, and Cambodia. As a result,clientele who are ignored by traditionalbanks have gained access to financial ser-vices that benefit their families and com-munities.

Mil Saveourn and her family live nearPhnom Penh, Cambodia. Saveournfound it difficult to buy materials neededto produce crops. There was barelyenough to feed her family and nothing leftto sell in the market. With her first loanof only $20 through Credit Cambodia,she was able to buy fertilizer and stakes,produce a crop and pay back the loan.Subsequent small loans have allowed herto sell the produce at the Phnom Penhmarket, pay her children’s school feesand produce food for her family.

CIDA also supported efforts to set up theFirst Microfinance Bank of Tajikistan.The bank has helped launch thousands ofmicro-enterprises, including greenhouses,and has loaned input costs for farmers.

The value of micro-credits was recognizedwhen Bangladeshi economist MuhammadYunus won the Nobel Peace Prize forhis unconventional financing approach.Initial loans were as little as $9 to the verypoor for income-generating activities.Today his Grammen Bank has lent$5.72 billion to 6.61 million borrowerswith a 98% repayment rate. ■

Printed in part from Laura JohnstonMonchuk, Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

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