December 5, 2014 is World Soil Day:
World Soil Day is a campaign to connect people with soil and raise awareness on their critical importance in our lives. From today through December 12th you can stream the video "Symphony of the Soil" for free! Check our their website and get all the dirt on World Soil Day.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
January 22, 2015 from 10:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a speaker at the "Urban Integrated Pest Management from an Agroecologial Perspective" workshop at the EcoFarm Conference in Pacific Grove California along with Martin Guerena the integrated pest management coordinator for the City of Davis. Learn about the agroecological concepts that are used in urban settings to manage pests in schools, parks, landscapes, and other public areas. Presentations will highlight programs and techniques used by local governments and landscape professionals to reduce exposure to pollution of toxic chemicals while maintaining functional, safety and esthetic standards. Martin, will discuss how to effect change while satisfying the divergent interests of infrastructure managers, city workers, and citizen activists. Steve will cover some basic integrated pest management practices of an organic landscape business, how EcoLandscape California's is educating and advocating for ecologically responsible landscapes, and how the Our Water Our World program working with retail nursery and hardware stores to promote the sale and use of more environmentally friendly products and practices.
December 7, 2014 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 am to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing December in the organic garden. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
September 29, 2013 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 am to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
October 19, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program
will be appearing at the Green Acres Sacramento location 8501 Jackson Rd. Sacramento, CA, 381-1625. Green Acres is having a Fall Festival-10 Year Anniversary Celebration that will include food, music, games, pumpkins, face painting and more fun. Steve will have a variety of least
toxic
garden and pest management products on display that he will be
discussing that will be available for purchase. Bring your smiles, garden
questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go
home with a least toxic solution.
October 24, 2013 from 10:45 am to 11:30 am:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company and EcoLandscape California’s, Green Gardener Training Program will be discussing, "Green Gardener Program: Environmentally Sound Tools and Techniques that Provide Long Term Pest Prevention as part of a morning long Horticultural Pest Control Seminar at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center, 203 14th Street, Davis California. Other topics to be discussed include Sustainable Weed Management, Holistic Weed Management, Using Drought Tolerant Plants for Weed Displacement in Central Valley Landscapes. For more information contact Martin Guerena, IPM Specialist for the City of Davis, 530-757-5670, mguerena@cityofdavis.org.
October 27, 2013 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 am to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
November
13, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizer and Turf Care that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly Green Gardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register visit EcoLandscape California’s webpage or call 530-887-9887.
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizer and Turf Care that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly Green Gardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register visit EcoLandscape California’s webpage or call 530-887-9887.
November 17, 2013 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 am to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall and winter garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation "Organic Production and It's Role in Pest and Disease Prevention" at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers seminar in Vallejo, CA (1461 N Camino Alto at the Foley Cultural Center located inside Dan Foley Park). Steve's presentation will be from 11:15 - 11:45 am as part of an all day Sustainable/Organic Practices in Urban/Ag Settings seminar.
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation about “Soil Biology: Your Primary Pest Management Tool” at the Sacramento Valley Landscape and Nursery Expo as part of their Pest Management Tract to be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the event website.
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation "Organic Production and It's Role in Pest and Disease Prevention" at the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association seminar in Sacramento, CA. Steve's presentation will be from 1:15 - 2:00 pm as part of an all day seminar.
Save this date for EcoLandscape California’s conference and trade show: “Local Actions, Global Results, Making the Connection One Customer at a Time.” More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the organization's website. This should be a great event for horticultural professionals. Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company is scheduled to make a presentation, "Soil Not Just a Dirty Word - Exploring the mysteries of managing soil biology."
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
July
28, 2013 from 10 am to 8 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
be performing blacksmithing duties at the CaliforniaState Fair’s blacksmith booth on The Farm. Stop by and see Steve pound hot
metal into useful items. Feel free to ask Steve any garden questions you may
have and get them answered organically.
August
3, 2013 from 8 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
have an educational booth at Harvest Day, at Fair Oaks Park,
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, California. Steve will be answering your garden
questions and solving your garden problems organically, as well as
discussing the benefits of soil testing, organic gardening products available
locally and other related topics. One of Sacramento's best horticultural events
it includes numerous speakers, demonstrations, educational booths, tours of
various demonstration gardens, and sampling of tree fruit, grapes and vegetables.
August 11, 2013 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 fall garden and landscape. Listen and call in to
get your questions answered.
August
14, 2013 from 10:15 am to 11:00 am:
August
17, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
Certified Integrated PestManagement Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Talini’s Nursery, 5601 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 916-451-8150. Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution. -->
September
18, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Soil
Health that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly GreenGardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public
Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom,
CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide
participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping
Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right
Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant
Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register
visit Ecolandscape California’s webpage
or call 530-887-9887.
November
13, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on
Fertilizer and Turf Care that is part of a 10-Week River-Friendly GreenGardener Training Program offered at the Folsom Public
Library, Georgia Murray Building Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom,
CA 95630. The course begins September 11, 2013. The program will provide
participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly Landscaping
Principles, Soil Health, Mulches and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right
Plant – Right Place, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Pruning for Plant
Health, and Fertilizers & Turf Care. For more information or to register
visit Ecolandscape California’s webpage
or call 530-887-9887.
December
4, 2013:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
make a presentation about “Soil Biology: Your Primary Pest Management Tool” at
the Sacramento
Valley Landscape and Nursery Expo as part of their Pest
Management Tract to be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1401
Arden Way, Sacramento, CA. More detailed and updated information will soon be
posted at the event website.
December 5, 2013:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
make a presentation (subject to be determined) at the Pesticide ApplicatorsProfessional Association seminar in Sacramento, CA. More detailed and
updated information will soon be posted at the event website.
February
1, 2014:
Save this date for Ecolandscape California’s :
“Local Actions, Global Results, Making the Connection One Customer at a Time.”
More detailed and updated information will soon be posted at the organizations
website. This should be a great event for horticultural professionals.
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
be making a presentation on “Organic Production & It’s Role in Pest &
Disease Prevention” to the California Association of Pest Control Advisers as part of a daylong seminar program.
The event will be held at Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, 6446 Riverside Dr.,
Sacramento, CA 95831. For more information or to register go to the CAPCA
website.
Certified Integrated PestManagement Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Talini’s Nursery, 5601 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 916-451-8150. Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution. -->
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
June 8, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Home Depot located at 4641 Florin Road, Sacramento (393-9500). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 15, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Emigh Hardware located at 3555 El Camino, Sacramento (482-1900). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 16, 2013 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 spring garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
June 22, 2013 from 9 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be staffing a booth at the San Juan Water District's "How to Landscape Day" that runs from 9 am to 2 pm at 9935 Auburn-Folsom Rd. Granite Bay California. Check out their beautiful Water Efficient Landscape Garden, visit educational booths and hear presentations on "Non-Native Low Water Use Plants and Water Saving Tips," "Irrigating Efficiently," and "Integrated Pest Management."
Wednesdays Sept. 11 - Nov. 13, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
The Green Gardener Training Program is a ten-week series of classes that provides participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly landscape principles, soil health, mulch, compost, irrigation, right plant right place, integrated pest management (IPM), pruning, fertilizer, and turf care. Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be the instructor for the fertilizer and turf care class. Classes will be held at Folsom Public Library Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. For more information or to register (between July 15 & August 30, 2013) go to the EcoLandscape California website.
August 3, 2013 from 8 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will have an educational booth at Harvest Day, at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, California. Steve will be answering your garden questions and solving your garden problems organically, as well as discussing the benefits of soil testing, organic gardening products available locally and other related topics. One of Sacramento's best horticultural events it includes numerous speakers, demonstrations, educational booths, tours of various demonstration gardens, and sampling of tree fruit, grapes and vegetables.
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Home Depot located at 4641 Florin Road, Sacramento (393-9500). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 15, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Emigh Hardware located at 3555 El Camino, Sacramento (482-1900). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 16, 2013 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 spring garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
June 22, 2013 from 9 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be staffing a booth at the San Juan Water District's "How to Landscape Day" that runs from 9 am to 2 pm at 9935 Auburn-Folsom Rd. Granite Bay California. Check out their beautiful Water Efficient Landscape Garden, visit educational booths and hear presentations on "Non-Native Low Water Use Plants and Water Saving Tips," "Irrigating Efficiently," and "Integrated Pest Management."
Wednesdays Sept. 11 - Nov. 13, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
The Green Gardener Training Program is a ten-week series of classes that provides participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly landscape principles, soil health, mulch, compost, irrigation, right plant right place, integrated pest management (IPM), pruning, fertilizer, and turf care. Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be the instructor for the fertilizer and turf care class. Classes will be held at Folsom Public Library Community Room, 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630. For more information or to register (between July 15 & August 30, 2013) go to the EcoLandscape California website.
August 3, 2013 from 8 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will have an educational booth at Harvest Day, at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, California. Steve will be answering your garden questions and solving your garden problems organically, as well as discussing the benefits of soil testing, organic gardening products available locally and other related topics. One of Sacramento's best horticultural events it includes numerous speakers, demonstrations, educational booths, tours of various demonstration gardens, and sampling of tree fruit, grapes and vegetables.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
May 18, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Orchard Supply Hardware located at 6124 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights (727-1444). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
May 23, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a two hour presentation about "SOIL NOT JUST A DIRTY WORD: Take a revealing journey into the mysteries of managing your soil's biology for an easy care, healthy, pest-free, garden and landscape." Discover the latest techniques and tools to maximize the influence of the beneficial organisms that help you plants grow healthy and pest-free. Soil analysis, organic fertilization, and organic pest management will also be covered. This is the first of four Homeowner Landscape Workshops offered by the City of Folsom Water Conservation Program that will be meeting on the 4th Thursday of May, June, July and August. Classes will be held at the City Library's Community Room at 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, Ca. To register call 916-355-7252.
May 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Orchard Supply Hardware located at 4249 Elverta Road, Antelope (729-0621). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 1, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Green Acres Nursery and Supply located at 8501 Jackson Rd, Sacramento (381-1625). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 2, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist and Green Gardener Instructor Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be staffing a EcoLandscape California/Green Gardener educational booth helping folks discover environmentally sound tools and techniques to get the most out of their gardens and landscapes. As part of Roseville's Greener Gardens Tour, the Do-It-Yourself portion of this event will have numerous educational booths and be held at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville (746-1550). Bring your garden and landscape questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you solve your problems organically.
June 8, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Home Depot located at 4641 Florin Road, Sacramento (393-9500). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 15, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Emigh Hardware located at 3555 El Camino, Sacramento (482-1900). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 16, 2013 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 spring garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Orchard Supply Hardware located at 6124 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights (727-1444). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
May 23, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a two hour presentation about "SOIL NOT JUST A DIRTY WORD: Take a revealing journey into the mysteries of managing your soil's biology for an easy care, healthy, pest-free, garden and landscape." Discover the latest techniques and tools to maximize the influence of the beneficial organisms that help you plants grow healthy and pest-free. Soil analysis, organic fertilization, and organic pest management will also be covered. This is the first of four Homeowner Landscape Workshops offered by the City of Folsom Water Conservation Program that will be meeting on the 4th Thursday of May, June, July and August. Classes will be held at the City Library's Community Room at 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, Ca. To register call 916-355-7252.
May 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Orchard Supply Hardware located at 4249 Elverta Road, Antelope (729-0621). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 1, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Green Acres Nursery and Supply located at 8501 Jackson Rd, Sacramento (381-1625). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 2, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist and Green Gardener Instructor Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be staffing a EcoLandscape California/Green Gardener educational booth helping folks discover environmentally sound tools and techniques to get the most out of their gardens and landscapes. As part of Roseville's Greener Gardens Tour, the Do-It-Yourself portion of this event will have numerous educational booths and be held at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville (746-1550). Bring your garden and landscape questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you solve your problems organically.
June 8, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at the Home Depot located at 4641 Florin Road, Sacramento (393-9500). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 15, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2 pm:
Certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate Steven Zien representing the Our Water Our World program will be appearing at Emigh Hardware located at 3555 El Camino, Sacramento (482-1900). Steve will have a variety of least toxic garden and pest management products on display that he will be discussing and will be available for purchase. Bring your garden questions and pest samples for identification and Steve will help you go home with a least toxic solution.
June 16, 2013 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 spring garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.
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