Dearborn Designs

08/31/2026

Landscape Designers' Tips and Tricks! Enhancing Your Design Edge!
Professional landscape designers are always growing. Even when leads slow down, your development doesn’t need to. It’s about being ready for your next big project.
Join me on September 24th, 2026, at noon via Zoom! I'll share useful tips and tricks I've learned to help make my design process faster and much more enjoyable. The session will be interactive, so I encourage you to share your own tips and tricks!

To reserve your spot, register at https://landscapeontario.com/events/mentor-moments-enhancing-your-design-edge/

08/19/2026

Join the LO Designers Sector Group in person as we welcome Frank Ferragine, a.k.a. Frankie Flowers, for tips and tricks to uncover new revenue opportunities, strengthen customer engagement, and help shape the future direction of your business.

A coffee morning will be held on August 27th, 2026, at Multy Home, Innovation Center, showcasing their garden products. Location: 7900 Keel Street in Concord, ON.

Make sure to register: https://landscapeontario.com/events/designers-coffee-morning-meeting-august-2026/

08/18/2026

The Designer is back! 🍂

Our Fall edition of The Designer is coming your way—and it’s packed with ideas, insights, industry news, and conversations for landscape designers.

Whether you’re designing, growing your business, or simply looking to stay connected to what’s happening in our industry, The Designer is for you!

Created by designers, for designers. Read it. Share it. Be part of the conversation.

👉 Fall edition of The Designer is brought to you by Landscape Ontario’s Designers Sector Group.

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08/17/2026

Self-promotion plays a vital role in growing a successful landscape design business. It’s not about boasting; it’s about increasing visibility, strengthening your brand, showcasing your expertise, and leaving a lasting impression on potential clients. While excellent design makes you stand out in a competitive market, effective self-promotion is what secures you the job. Take inspiration from expert Frank Ferragine (Frankie Flowers)!

Join us in person for a Coffee Morning on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Multy Homes, 7900 Keele Street in Concord. Register Here: https://landscapeontario.com/events/designers-coffee-morning-meeting-august-2026/

08/11/2026

Join us for an exclusive Coffee Morning with Frankie Flowers, hosted by Multy Home at their Innovation Centre. 'Green by Design'.
Discover how innovation, sustainability, and great design come together, then hear Frankie share real-world advice on building your brand, growing your business, and standing out as a landscape designer.

🌿 Connect with fellow designers.
💡 Learn from one of Canada's best-known garden experts.
❤️ Support the future of our profession.

All proceeds will benefit the Landscape Ontario Students' CLD Bursary, helping support the next generation of Certified Landscape Designers.
🎟️ Limited seating available—reserve your spot today! Register here: https://landscapeontario.com/events/designers-coffee-morning-meeting-august-2026/

07/31/2026

☕ Coffee. Connections. Inspiration.

Join us for our next in-person Coffee Morning with Frankie Flowers, hosted by Multy Home at their incredible Innovation Centre. Tour their innovative showroom, network with fellow designers, and hear Frankie share practical tips on branding yourself, growing your design business, and standing out in today's industry.

🌿 Limited seating available—reserve your spot early! Click here to register: https://landscapeontario.com/events/designers-coffee-morning-meeting-august-2026/
Don't miss this inspiring morning of ideas, conversation, and community!

07/29/2026

Join us for an in-person Coffee Morning with Frankie Flowers, hosted by Multy Home, at their inspiring Innovation Centre.
Explore innovative, sustainable garden products, then hear Frankie share practical insights on branding yourself, growing your design business, and creating new opportunities in today's landscape industry.
Seating is limited. Register here: https://landscapeontario.com/events/designers-coffee-morning-meeting-august-2026/.
Proceeds from this event support the Landscape Ontario Students' CLD Bursary, helping grow the next generation of Landscape Designers.

☕ Coffee. Connections. Inspiration. We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

🎈 Not every day calls for balloons, party favours, and cake! But today does!

One of the proudest moments in my landscape career has been earning my Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) designation. 10+ years and counting!

But here's the thing—certification isn't a one-time achievement. It requires ongoing education, professional development, and a commitment to excellence to maintain it and keep it current. Today I'm celebrating my commitment to certification!

🎈 Certified. Current. Committed. And proud of it. 🎈

05/29/2026

Contractor Sector Group, TRADE TALKS!
Topic: Closing the Deal!
Today’s market emphasizes trust, service, and relationship-building over just price. On June 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM, via Zoom, join Jon Durzi of Miller Waste Systems Inc. to learn practical tips for engaging customers, showcasing value beyond price, and improving your closing skills.
Register for this upcoming event: https://landscapeontario.com/events/trade-talks-closing-the-deal-strategies-for-success/