February
17, 2015 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - PST: "Soil Not Just a Dirty Word -
Exploring the Mysteries of Managing Soil Biology" webinar presented by
Steven Zien
Soil contains an incredible diversity of organisms that make up the
Soil Food Web. You may consider yourself a landscaper. In reality you
are a landscape supervisor and your workforce is the Soil Food Web.
Successfully manage these soil artisans and they create the glorious
landscape you desire with minimal input on your part. In this webinar
you will learn the invaluable contributions these essential creatures
make to the landscape process. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, mycorrhizae
and others improve plant fertility while helping manage pests. They
sequester nutrients and improve soil structure, which protects ground
and surface waters from contamination. A healthy Soil Food Web results
in healthy, pest resistant plants minimizing or even eliminating the
need for pesticides. Explore methods to maximize the benefits from the
Soil Food Web as we dig into the latest tools and techniques of
environmentally sound soil management.
Steve Zien founded Living Resources Company (LRC) in 1974 as an
organic farm that also rented 1,000 community gardens in Southeastern
Wisconsin. Moving to California in 1977, Steve transformed LRC into a
horticultural operation providing organic landscape and garden services
to businesses, governmental agencies, and the general public. These
services include soil analysis, custom organic fertilization
formulation and application, organic pest management, consultations,
and educational instruction. With Steve’s commitment to education and
outreach, he quickly became known as Sacramento’s Organic Advocate
while writing an organic garden column in the local paper, teaching
courses in organic horticulture at American River College, the
University of California Davis, serving as the IPM Specialist at the
California State Fair, managing an organic retail nursery and regular
appearances on radio talk shows. Steve has worked with and served as a
technical advisor for numerous organizations including the National
Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns, Pesticide Free-Sacramento,
California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s School IPM Program, Our
Water Our World, EcoLandscape California and others. After receiving
his Soil Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Steve became a
Wisconsin Certified Soil Tester. He
currently is a California Licensed Pesticide Applicator utilizing only
organic practices, a Qualified EcoLandscaper, and a California
Certified Nursery Professional.
This webinar is brought to you by EcoLandscape California
as part of a series of webinars "A Focus on Sustainability: Season 2."
Tickets for the webinar must be purchased in advance at the EcoLandcape California webinar webpage.
The ticket price for the webinar is $10.00 for the general public buy
it is free to members of EcoLandscape California. Join EcoLandscape
California today for your free ticket.
