Burnaby - 3-Day Intensive Organic Soil Management

Group: Gaia College

Date: Nov 27, 2009 9:00 a.m.

Location: Canada Way Education Center 5310 Woodworth St., Burnaby

Activities:
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 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

Website: gaiacollege.ca/soil

Contact

Heide Hermary
President
Phone: 250-709-2229
Email: info@gaiacollege.ca
Address: 2485 Koksilah Rd.

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