Landscapenewbrunswick

03/24/2026

We hosted our annual IPM Symposium at Crandall University and it was a full house!

Special thanks to our our event sponsors, Nova Turf, BoydCo Golf & Turf LTD. and Nutri-Lawn.

Our speakers: Alan Dolick of Evergreen BioInnovations, John Libs of Phyllom and Ken Browne of Plant Health Atlantic provided invaluable insight for the attendees.

Looking forward to next year already!

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

03/04/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 11 starting at 4:30 PM for our Annual Awards of Excellence as we celebrate the outstanding projects created by our incredibly talented members.

It’s an evening dedicated to recognizing innovation, craftsmanship, and the remarkable work shaping our industry. We look forward to celebrating together!

📆 When: Saturday, April 11, 2026

🎉 Where: All Seasons Inn
1015 Main Street
Sussex, NB

⏰ Time: 4:30 Welcome Reception, Awards and Dinner at 6:00pm

📧 RSVP to: [email protected]

Interested in Sponsoring this event? Send us an email!

02/25/2026

Hiring is hard. Keeping good people is harder. If your best staff can’t see a future, they leave for an extra dollar somewhere else.
This 3-part Webinar Wednesdays series with Neal Glatt shows you how to build a Career Advancement Plan (CAP) that makes your company a career destination; not a stopgap job.
What you’ll get (practical tools):
Clear roles, skills, and levels people can actually follow
Pay milestones tied to value, not guesswork
“Depthical Moves™” and lateral growth to keep strong performers engaged
Weekly coaching rhythms and accountability systems
March 11, 18, 25, 2026

Register now and bring a manager with you.

https://www.cnla.ca/events/from-stopgap-job-to-career-destination-mastering-recruitment-retention

02/24/2026

🚨 Introducing the PLANT Forward Bursary! 🚨
Garden Centres Canada is proud to launch two new bursaries supporting professional growth and leadership development in the garden retail sector.
Whether you’re an emerging professional or an experienced leader, the PLANT Forward Bursaries provide funding, mentorship, and industry access to help you grow boldly and lead with purpose.
Two bursaries available:
Future Leader Bursary
Up to $3,000 for professionals aged 40 or younger to attend the GCC Summit
Retail Leadership Bursary
Up to $7,000 for retail employees or owners who demonstrate exceptional leadership to attend the IGCA Congress
📌 Open to rising professionals in the Canadian garden centre sector.
🌿 Funding. Mentorship. Industry access.
📅 Applications are open! Recipients will be announced on June 1, 2026 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0Ydf6TRtBtPgE9Qa7NM0djkx0spTqJfA6ZDNjrqvVQpAZaA/viewform

02/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new President of Landscape New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island!

We are proud to introduce Darren Rietzel of Rietzel Landscaping Ltd. as the new President of Landscape New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island.

Darren brings strong industry experience, leadership, and a passion for advancing the landscape profession across our region. Through his work with Rietzel Landscaping Ltd., he has demonstrated a commitment to quality, teamwork, and building lasting relationships within our industry.

We look forward to Darren’s leadership as we continue to support our members, strengthen our community, and grow the landscape profession in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

Congratulations, Darren! 👏🌿

02/17/2026

Due to low registration numbers, we’ve made the decision to cancel the Bowling Event scheduled for February 27.

We’re still excited to bring members together and will continue planning social events for the upcoming summer and fall seasons! To help us create events you’ll enjoy, we’d love your feedback.

What would your team be interested in?
• Summer tours
• Brewery tours
• Golf tournaments
• Garden centre tours
• Lawn bowling
• Other ideas?

Share your suggestions in the comments or message us if you’d like to help organize future events. We appreciate your input and look forward to planning something great together!

02/04/2026

🎳 Grab a Team & Join Us for Bowling! 🎳

Looking for a fun way to connect with the landscape industry? Bring your coworkers or family and join us for an afternoon of bowling, laughs, and great company!

📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Holy Bowly – 28 Biggs Dr, Riverview, NB
💲 $25 per person + HST

No pressure, just good vibes and friendly competition. Let’s roll! 👏🎉

👉 Spots are limited — don’t miss out!

01/29/2026

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7065601

Since 2017, hemlock woolly adelgids have been moving through the province’s forests, leaving dead trees in their wake. In an effort to limit the damage, scientists have brought nearly 20,000 Laricobius beetles from British Columbia to eat the invasive pest. Taryn Grant reports.

01/27/2026

Happy Birthday to our Board of Directors Stuart Gillies !

Happy birthday to the man who may not be on social media, but makes the biggest impact in person — our owner, Stuart.

Your dedication and passion for growing a greener world while making a difference inspire everything we do.

🌱💚🌎🌲

Love always,
— Your team