October 24, 2010:

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE discussing organic horticulture.

November 13, 2010 at 10am:

Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a free two hour presentation on "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 your plants grow healthy and pest-free. Soil analysis, organic fertilization and organic pest management will also be covered. The program will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. For more information go to the Soil Born Farms website or to register the Sacramento Natural Food Coop website.

November 14, 2010:

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE

discussing organic horticulture.

December 19, 2010:

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE

discussing organic horticulture.

January 19, 2011

Steven Zien will be speaking on "Foliar Feeding, a valuable yet seldom used tool in the IPM arsenal" at the Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo from 9 to 10 a.m. Event to be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California.

Upcoming organic horticultural presentations and events with Steven Zien.

August 15, 2010

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE. The shows are also available live on line and as podcasts.

August 21, 2010

Steven Zien will be lecturing on the soil food web as part of Soil Born Farms "Grow Your Own Groceries." Steve's lecture will be from 2-4pm as part of a full days of activities.

November 13, 2010 at 10am:

Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a two hour program on "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” to be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. As the date approaches go to the Soil Born Farms website or to register the Sacramento Natural Food Coop website.

January 19, 2011

Steven Zien will be speaking on "Foliar Feeding, a valuable yet seldom used tool in the IPM arsenal" at the Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo from 9 to 10 a.m. Event to be held at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California.

July 25, 2010

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE. The shows are also available live on line and as podcasts. After the radio show Steve will head over to the California State Fair where he will be found pounding hot metal at the Blacksmith shop. Stop by and try and stump Steve with your blacksmith and gardening questions, and see if he survives the forge without burning his green thumb.

August 7, 201o

Steven Zien will have an educational booth dealing with organic horticulture at Harvest Day from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be plenty of free items to take home with you. This is one of Sacramento's best horticultural events.

August 15, 2010

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE. The shows are also available live on line and as podcasts.

August 21, 2010

Steven Zien will be lecturing on the soil food web as part of Soil Born Farms "Grow Your Own Groceries." Time to be determined.

January 19, 2011

Steven Zien will be speaking at the Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo. Time and topic to be determined.

Upcoming organic horticultural presentations and events with Steven Zien.

April 3, 2010 from 10:00 am to noon Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be giving a two-hour class entitled "Save Your Garden From Pests & Pesticides” in association with the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. The class will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. To register contact the Co-op at 916/455-2667 or go to the Sacramento Natural Foods Coop webpage. For information on course content contact Mr. Zien at bugs@organiclandscape.com.

April 11, 2010 approximately Noon to 5pm Sacramento Earth Day Southside Park, 8^th & T Streets, Sacramento, CA Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be staffing the Pesticide Free Sacramento booth answering questions on organic horticulture. For information on the Earth Day celebration go to http://www.sacramentoearthday.net/.

May 23, 2010 at 9:00am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a 90 minute program on "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” at Soil Born Farms“Day On The Farm” event to be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. For more details go to the Soil Born Farms website.

Upcoming organic horticultural presentations by Steven Zien.

March 7, 2010 From 9:00 to 10:00 am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be a guest on the "KFBK Garden Show” on NewsTalk 1530 KFBK hosted by Farmer Fred Hoffman. Podcasts are available. For more information go to www.farmerfred.com.

March 7, 2010 From 10:00 am to noon Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be a guest on "Get Growing” on Talk 650 KSTE hosted by Farmer Fred Hoffman. Podcasts are available. For more information go to www.farmerfred.com.

March 20, 2010 Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be part of a panel on "The Grass is Greener: Pesticide-Free Parks” at the “Healthy Harvest, From Field to Table” the annual conference for Californians For Pesticide Reform. This all day event will be held at Sacramento City College. For more information contact CPR at 916/551-1883 or go to http://www.pesticidereform.org/article.php?id=345.

March 23, 2010 at 10:30 am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be giving a presentation on "Organic Alternatives For Pest Management” for the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association (PAPA) at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 "H" Street, Sacramento. For more information contact PAPA at 831/442-3536 or go to www.papaseminars.com.

March 28, 2010 From 9:00 to 10:00 am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be a guest on the "KFBK Garden Show” on NewsTalk 1530 KFBK hosted by Farmer Fred Hoffman. Podcasts are available. For more information go to www.farmerfred.com.

March 28, 2010 From 10:00 am to noon Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be a guest on "Get Growing” on Talk 650 KSTE hosted by Farmer Fred Hoffman. Podcasts are available. For more information go to www.farmerfred.com.

April 3, 2010 from 10:00 am to noon Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be giving a two-hour class entitled "Save Your Garden From Pests & Pesticides” in association with the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. The class will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. To register contact the Co-op at 916/455-2667. For information on course content contact Mr. Zien at bugs@organiclandscape.com. Additional information will soon be posted at http://www.sacfoodcoop.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=year.listevents&Itemid=58.

May 23, 2010 at 9:00am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a 90 minute program on "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” at Soil Born Farms “Day On The Farm” event to be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. More details will be posted as they become available.

March 23, 2010 at 10:30 am Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be giving a presentation on "Organic Alternatives For Pest Management” for the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association (PAPA) at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 "H" Street, Sacramento. For more information contact PAPA at 831/442-3536. For more information on the day long seminar program go to www.papaseminars.com.

Steven Zien's future speaking engagements!

Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will be giving a 45 minute program on "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” at the following times and locations.

January 15, 2010 at 10:45 am for the Organic Gardening Club of Sacramento County, 5750 Grant Ave. Sacramento. For meeting information contact Patti Uplinger at 916/455-3122.

February 16, 2010 at Noon for the Lincoln Dirt Gardeners at Fruitvale Hall, 3425 Fruitvale Rd., Lincoln. For meeting information contact Marian Stonesifer at 916/645-7543.

February 23, 2010 at 10:00 am for the Sutter Buttes Garden Club in Yuba City at the Yuba-Sutter Fair Grounds Flower Building, 442 Franklin Rd. Yuba City. For meeting information contact Fran Miller 530/742-2273.

Attend any of these presentations and learn how beneficial soil organisms (known as the soil foodweb) are critical in creating a favorable environment for plant growth. Discover the latest techniques and tools you can use to maximize the influence of these extremely beneficial soil organisms for a healthy, pest free garden, lawn and landscape. The deadly influence of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on the soil foodweb will also be unearthed. This class will benefit novice gardeners, green-thumbers and horticultural professionals alike.

For information on the presentation contact Steven at bugslrc@gmail.com.

January 20, 2010 at 8 am at the Sacramento Valley Landscape & Nursery Expo in Sacramento Steve will be making a presentation on "Organic Alternatives for Pest Management." Demand for organic horticultural pest management products is increasing. A smart horticultural professional will realize that organic pest control starts with knowledge and prevention. You don't simply sell organic products and services, but you market a complete line of organic items that are part of a pest management program. This give you the opportunity to increase sales, profits and customer satisfaction. Discover the products and marketing techniques to be successful in selling and providing organic alternatives for pest management. This presentation is primarily for horticultural professionals and is part of the Expo's Nursery Track and therefore structured for that audience.