Once again, you did it. My Paradigms have shifted. I am going to sit down and start going over your book right now. It was a pleasure and very interesting. You did a great job!
Greg Kennedy, Trail
 

Organic Soil Management (3 - Day Intensive)

I learned more useful information in 3 days at this seminar, than I had in 2 years of horticulture college. Dave Dittmar, Toronto

I've been working in the industry for 12 years in both private and municipal realms, and in all honesty - I've surprisingly absorbed, understood and connected more about soil & landscape health management in this one weekend intensive than I did throughout 4 years of conventional landscape apprenticeship training! I always "knew" that this is the way to go, I just didn't have the knowledge, resources and clarity until now! The solution is so powerful, yet simple and elegant. Scott Hurst, North Vancouver

Once again, you did it. My Paradigms have shifted. I am going to sit down and start going over your book right now. It was a pleasure and very interesting. You did a great job! Greg Kennedy,Trail

I really have to comment on the course.The principle is basic and simple but considering ... what has been taught in the academe (at least in my own experience), it was REVOLUTIONARY. Thank you so much for the awakening. Raymund Luna, Philippines

Soil is the foundation of landscape health. Whether you grow ornamental gardens, turf or vegetables, you need to understand how soil works.

In the past we have looked at soil primarily as a "growing medium" - something lifeless and sterile. But soil is the exact opposite - it's an ecosystem, and needs to be managed as such. The greatest biodiversity on earth occurs - or should occur - in the top few inches of soil. Soil ecosystem health and plant health are inseparably linked.

Soil processes are universal, applying equally to ornamental landscapes, turf and agricultural crops. Our job is primarily one of fine-tuning.

In this three-day intensive, professional workshop you will learn how to

  • assess the health of your soil, and
  • support the natural processes within the soil that result in plant health.


You will also gain a deeper understanding of organic horticulture, and how you can integrate organic practices into your own.

Topics include:

  • Interdependence within ecosystems
  • Soil ecology, biology and chemistry
  • Soil / water relationship and water management
  • Soil fertility management
  • Soil testing
  • Connecting plant health with soil health
  • Pesticides and their effect on ecosystems
  • Landscape health management vs. pest management
  • Transitioning landscapes to organic practices


This workshop is ideal for gardeners who wish to eliminate their use of toxic chemicals:

  • landscapers
  • turf managers
  • farmers
  • experienced home gardeners


Those who have been practicing conventional horticulture will find their practices challenged, nagging doubts exposed, questions answered they didn't even know they had, and new questions arising. Everyone will gain a deeper understanding of now nature works.

Be prepared for a paradigm shift!

Upon completion of the program students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.