Future Events

April 7, 2012:

Steven Zien will be discussing least toxic pest management products and techniques at Emigh Hardware from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3555 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA; 482.1900. Steve will be demonstrating how to use the University of California Integrated Pest Management’s IPM Kiosk to discover the pest bothering your garden and landscape and what least toxic methods of control will work best. Bring your garden questions and pests (in sealed containers) and get them identified and discover how to manage them using least toxic strategies and products.

April 8, 2012:

Steven Zien will celebrate Easter as 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 spring tips for the organic garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered. Listeners get the opportunity to win a prize from the Farmer Fred Prize Closet.

April 15, 2012:

The Elk Grove Greener Gardens Project will be showcasing water-wise and eco-friendly landscapes at McConnel Park, 10025 Hampton Oak Dr. in Elk Grove California from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greener Gardens Festival. Attend workshops, visit the demonstration garden, visit educational booths, and go on a self-guided driving tour of eco-friendly gardens in the area. Steven Zien’s Living Resource Company will have an educational booth displaying products and discussing techniques on how to manage your landscape and garden organically.

April 21, 2012:

Steven Zien will staff an educational booth about composting, worm composting, mulching, grass cycling, building a healthy soil and soil testing at the City of Roseville’s Celebrate the Earth Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Learn about the Earth and how to manage the soil that supports our gardens, landscapes and wild lands.

May 20, 2012:

Steven Zien will staff an educational booth discussing organic soil management, fertilization and pest management from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Soil Born Farm's A Day on the Farm event, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

May 27, 2012:

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 spring tips for the organic garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered. Listeners get the opportunity to win a prize from the Farmer Fred Prize Closet. 

June 2, 2012:

Steven Zien will be teaching a very informative two hour course on organic pest management, "Save Your Garden from Pests and Pesticides: You don’t have to let the pests of spring turn your enjoyable garden experience into a real pain. Discover how to improve your irrigation practices to reduce pest problems by 90 percent. We’ll introduce safe tools, techniques and products that will allow you to organically manage most garden and landscape pests." Register for the class through the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op. Note that the class will be held at Soil Born Farm, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

March 18, 2012:

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 spring tips for the organic garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.

March 22, 2012:

Steven Zien will be making a presentation “Organic Production and It’s Role in Pest and Disease Prevention” to the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 "H" Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.

January 31, 2012

The Sacramento Natural Food Coop will host a film screening of film "The Last Crop" along with a reception and discussion from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the Sierra 2 Community Center, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento. The film tells the story of a family, a farm and a vision for an agricultural future that is truly sustainable. Learn about how you can protect existing farms, create opportunities for young farmers and ensure sources of local food for generations to come. Join filmmaker Chuck Schultz, framers Jeff and Annie Main and others for a new and longer cut of this great film. Tickets are $15/$10 for Co-op Owners & Students. Register in advance by calling 916.868.6399 or online at www.sacfoodcoop.com.

January 22, 2012

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. Jeff Lowenfels author of "Teaming with Microbes" will also be interviewed.

EcoLandscape Conference Jan. 28, 2012

EcoLandscape California is proud to present
ECOLANDSCAPE 2012 – Conference & Trade Show

• Theme:
• Eco-Evolution: The New California Landscape

-- Sustainable Landscaping Businesses Are Successful and Profitable -- Now

• This conference will focus on ecologically-responsible solutions for the landscape industry and technologies for resource conservation (of water, soil, energy, and materials), air and water quality, storm water run-off problems, pesticide and fertilizer reduction, and especially, how you and your business can be sustainable and profitable.

• Who should attend?
• Professionals in the landscape industry including, but not limited to, contractors, designers, architects, developers, nurserymen, park managers and staff, agency representatives, Master Gardeners, educators, and students.

• When?
• Saturday, January 28, 2012
• 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Where?
• Ag History Museum & Event Center
• 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland 95776 (2 blocks off freeway)

• Highlights from the attached program:
• Keynote Speakers
• Paul Tukey, founder of SafeLawns.org, journalist, author, and filmmaker
• Jeff Lowenfels, garden columnist and author of Teaming with Microbes

• Presentations by successful small, medium, and large sustainable business models; ample Q&A time within a panel format.
• Additional presentations on sustainable landscaping, understanding ordinances and practical applications for ecologically-responsible landscaping.
• The day will culminate with the premier showing of the documentary
  “A Chemical Reaction” by Paul Tukey.
• Trade show exhibitors offer products or services to further ecologically-sustainable practices. Exhibitors will be selling related products.

• Registration and More Information:
• Attached is the conference program and registration information.
• Visit www.ecolandscape.org for detailed information about the program, speakers, sponsors, and registration – Online Registration.
• Early registration ends December 31, 2011.
• For Sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ecolandscape.org.

Please register today and share this e-mail with others!

December 25, 2011:

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's Get Growing garden radio talk show from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE

discussing organic horticulture.

October 9, 2011:

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.

October 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.:

Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a free one 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. This will be part of meeting for the Sacramento Branch of the American Begonia Society and will be held at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA.

November 5, 2011 at 9 a.m.:

Organic Horticulturist Steven Zien will give a 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 Sacramento Natural Food Coop website.

November 13, 2011:

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.