Towards a strong & healthy horticultural sector
The mandate of the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation is to ensure a healthy future for the horticultural industry, through financial support of research and scholarships funded by interest generated on capital investments.
We’re with you every step of the way.
OHTF is dedicated to fostering innovation in the horticultural sector through investment and training. Together, our members are developing the science and methodologies that will lead the industry for years to come.
Annually, OHTF administers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help the next generation of sector leaders achieve their educational goals.
Explore the opportunities we offer and apply today!
OHTF’s community programs utilize the skills and expertise of our members to support the communities we serve. Explore our programs & learn how you can help us grow a strong Ontario.
Latest News
Annual Foundation Report: 2020
The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation is the research and scholarship arm of Landscape Ontario. The Foundation’s mandate is to ensure a healthy future for the horticultural industry, through financial support of research and scholarships through interest generated on capital investments.
Congress Connect: 2021
This year, it’s not a trade show…
It's a year long marketplace and conference!
Member Spotlight
Aubrey Patridge
Audrey Partridge is a longstanding member of the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OTHF) Board, and a big believer in green career opportunities.
Graduate Spotlight
Stephanie Jocius
A 2020 graduate of the prestigious Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture in Niagara Falls, Ont., Stephanie Jocius is interested in Japanese-style gardens, rhododendrons, and working in public horticulture.
For the latest trades news and information, check out our trades publications.
Supporting your success.
Our training and educational opportunities not only help you keep up the changes in our industry, but become a change maker yourself.
Online Learning
Now more than ever online learning is particularly attractive. Offering you and your team the flexibility to pick the time, place and giving you the opportunity to progress at your own pace.
Landscape Ontario supports the idea of making learning as flexible, and accessible, as possible. Listed are online learning sessions to help support your business and team grow.
We’ll be with you
every step of the way.
Your support helps to ensure a healthy,
prosperous future for the industry we love.
Become a Member
Be a part of the most vibrant trade association in North America
Join the growing group of landscape professionals who maximize their business and personal potential through membership in Landscape Ontario. LO's mission is to advance and promote the horticulture industry. Members are stewards of the horticultural trades, with a vision for a vibrant and prosperous future. Whether it's promotion or protection, Landscape Ontario is here to help members achieve their goals.
With over 2,000 members across Ontario, Landscape Ontario has a number of benefits available exclusively to members of the association
Cost Savings Programs
Your membership includes enrolment to the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and their exclusive member savings programs. Simply buying a new vehicle and using a fuel program can save the average member over $14,000 per year.
See the full list of member savings programs.
Member Discounts
Landscape Ontario members get discounts on educational courses, conferences, trade shows, magazine advertising and more.
Networking
Landscape Ontario members organize events throughout the year that are designed to connect you with suppliers, industry experts and other members and businesses who can help you to deliver a better product and better service to your customers. Members also enjoy discounted pricing on many of these events and sponsorship opportunities help you to promote your business.
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Towards
a greener
tomorrow.
Our stewardship programs utilize the skills & expertise of Ontario’s horticultural professionals to give back to the communities we serve.