GAIA GREEN FOR PROFESSIONALS

Knowledge about natural soil management is a must for the landscape and garden professional of the future. The Canadian public is concerned about the use of chemicals in the urban environment and is demanding natural alternatives. This is evidenced by the number of municipalities seeking pesticide bans. As a result there is a need for healthy and environmentally friendly ways of dealing with soil fertility, as well as pest and disease problems.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

“Natural Soil Management is the practice of managing soil to provide plant nutrition through the enhancement of natural biological processes.”

Natural Soil Management is an integrated program for introducing horticultural professionals to natural fertilization and the effect it has on the soil food web and resulting plant vitality. This is the foundation for the effective implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Our program includes:

• Consulting

• Educational Programs

• Workshops & Seminars

• Customized programs to fit specific customer needs

Example of a Natural Soil Management Seminar:

• Natural Soil Management in Landscape Systems

• Section 1: The Pesticide Issue

• Section 2: Advantages of Using Natural/Organic Soil Management

• Section 3: Natural Soil Management and the Soil Food Web

• Section 4: Complexity of the Soil Food Web

• Section 5: Changing Practices - Success in Natural Soil Management.