Talk of the proposed motion to ban gas-powered landscape equipment in the City of Vancouver spurred a lot of questions Read More…
Posts Categorized: Landscapers
City of Vancouver – Rainwater Management
Article from BC Society of Landscape Architects The City of Vancouver is considering private property rainwater management updates for new Read More…
Congratulations CNLA Board Members!
Congratulations to the recently appointed CNLA Board of Directors, voted in at the winter meetings in Victoria! The BC contingent Read More…
Grow West Coast Horticulture Trade Show (GWC) to be Reimagined for a 2024 Relaunch
BCLNA’s annual tradeshow has been a cornerstone event of the association for 41 years. During this time the show has Read More…
Want to Hire for Summer? Don’t Wait – Post a Job Today!
We may be in the cold months of winter now, but the warmth of summer is just around the corner. Read More…
Reminder: Metro Vancouver Stage 1 Watering Restrictions in Effect from May 1 – October 15, 2023
Reducing lawn watering remains the most effective way to ensure we are using our drinking water wisely during the summer Read More…
Brian Minter: A Multisensory Design Approach Makes a Difference in Both Indoor, Outdoor Spaces
Ground-breaking in the world of landscape architecture, Multisensory Landscape Design is something all designers should think about incorporating into their Read More…
Webinar: Obtaining Pesticide Use Permits for Knotweed Control Adjacent to Water
March 28, 2023 9AM-10AM Join this FREE webinar led by Doug Drinkwater, General Manager at Drinkwater Environmental Services, to learn Read More…
Communities in Bloom BC is Looking for Judges!
Do you like people and plants? Think horticulture is a critical part of community life and wellness? BC Communities in Read More…
Wage Subsidies! Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) is Now Accepting Applications
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Read More…
A Rosy Outlook: Consumers to Spend Ample Time and Money on Gardening in 2023 Versus Last Year
Nursery Management Magazine There may be uncertainty regarding the economy, but consumers are planning to keep gardening this year, especially Read More…
2023 Vineland Innovation Report
Vineland Research & Innovation Centre released the 2010-2021 Innovation Report, containing updates on several multi-year projects designed to bring innovation Read More…
ELCA
The European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA) is coming to Vancouver, BC in 2023! The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is eager Read More…
Thank You for Participating in the 36th Plant & Gift Auction!
BCLNA’s Plant & Gift Auction has OFFICIALLY closed! We are immensely grateful for your generosity and support, and are proud Read More…
BCLNA Summer Golf Tournament – Registration Opening Soon!
Registration for BCLNA’s highly-anticipated annual golf tournament opens March 22, 2023 – don’t miss out on those tee-riffic early bird rates! Read More…
Smart Ways to Protect Wise Old Trees
Landscape Trades Magazine One of my mentors, renowned tree biologist Dr. Andrew Hirons, once said to me, “Don’t tell me Read More…
2022 State of the Industry Report
What did Landscape Trades find when they took the pulse of Canada’s Landscape and Horticulture profession? Well, it was a Read More…
Is Your Landscape Pesticide Applicator Licence Due to Expire?
If you are looking to renew your pesticide applicator’s licence in the Landscape category, there are two tracks for recertification Read More…
Member Resource – CNLA HR Toolkit
Per the CNLA, a comprehensive FREE resource for BCLNA members to use for HR related matters. Password: CNLAToolkit Access the Read More…
Business Smarts: Crafting Resolutions to Benefit Your Company
National Association of Landscape Professionals New Year’s resolutions are often ambitious and well-intentioned goals you set for your personal life, Read More…
Living Wage Employers
Landscape Trades Magazine In this Landscape Trades Magazine feature, landscape businesses in BC and Ontario discuss the merits of implementing Read More…
Rodenticide Rules Have Changed!
In response to wildlife poisoning from certain rodenticides, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy amended the Integrated Pest Read More…
NEW! Landscape Link – Facebook Edition!

Join the conversation! The BCLNA Landscape COVID-19 Facebook group has been changed to a Landscape general discussion forum. Ask questions, Read More…
Canadian Snow and Ice Management Standard
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) at the request of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario accepted a Read More…