November 25, 2012, from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE discussing organic tips for the late fall garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.

December 5, 2012:
 Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation about the innovative Integrated Pest Management Advocate program at the Sacramento Valley Landscape and Nursery Expo as part of their Pest Management Tract to be held at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento. More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the event website.

December 9, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE discussing organic tips for the winter garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.

March 7, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Integrated Pest Management which is part of a 10-Week Green Gardening At Home Series offered at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. The program begins January 17, 2013 with classes to be held at the Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California. The program will provide a wealth of information and skills through presentations and hands-on exercises that can help you save money, conserve water and sustain your healthy landscapes. Call 916-746-1550 to register.

March 20, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizes and Turf Care which is part of a 10-Week Green Gardener Training Program for horticultural professionals offered at the Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way, Suite D, Sacramento, CA. The programs will be held on Wednesdays beginning January 16th. Program topics include River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulch and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant Right Place, Integrated Pest Management, Pruning for Plant Health and Fertilizers and Turf Care.

March 21, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizes and Lawn Care which is part of a 10-Week Green Gardening At Home Series offered at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. The program begins January 17, 2013 with classes to be held Thursdays at the Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California . The program will provide a wealth of information and skills through presentations and hands-on exercises that can help you save money, conserve water and sustain your healthy landscapes. Call 916-746-1550 to register.

May 11, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation about "Integrated Pest Management: Protect Good Bugs" as part of the Green Gardener Workshop Mini-Series. Healthy gardens and natural habitats are filled with life - from microscopic bacteria and fungi eaten by worms and insects that in turn are eaten by birds and lizards. Learn how to maintain a healthy garden by reducing you dependence on pesticides and herbicides that don't distinguish between the good critters and the bad. The class will held at the Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California. Call 916-746-1550 to register.