Agenda

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Monday, September 15, 2025
1:00 pm – 4:20 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Pasquale Caccavella

Why Plants Struggle

  • Understand common causes of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, and why conventional fertilizers often fall short

What Plants Really Need

  • Explore how minerals and biology work together to support healthy, resilient plants

Make Your Own Natural Fertilizers

  • Learn how to craft simple, affordable nutrient solutions using household and locally available materials

Smart Application Methods

  • How to apply your natural fertilizers for maximum effectiveness, including foliar sprays, soil drenches, and timing tips

Signs It’s Working

  • Discover how to assess plant response using visual cues, tools like refractometers, and your own observations

Real-World Examples

  • See how these methods are being used successfully in gardens and farms today

 

Webinar Instructions 
 
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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher. 

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Credits

Engineers
3.0 PDHs

Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in most states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and is an approved provider for landscape architects in Florida (PVD124). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and landscape architects via its registration with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES).

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Pasquale Caccavella

Salem Soil Solutions, Winston-Salem, NC

Mr. Caccavella’s journey into soil biology began eight years ago, driven by a deep fascination with mycology. This initial curiosity soon evolved into a broader passion for permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and holistic soil health. In 2022, he enrolled in Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web School, earning certification as a laboratory technician specializing in the biological analysis of soil food web microorganisms. Through Salem Soil Solutions, he operates a cutting-edge biological testing laboratory, providing comprehensive soil assessments and a diverse range of biologically active soil amendments, including compost, vermicompost, and organic mineral amendments. Mr. Caccavella’s applied work serves private homeowners, farmers, and landscapers throughout the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. By generating valuable soil testing data, he tailors precise amendment applications to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring healthier soils and more resilient landscapes. Mr. Caccavella’s dedication to soil health is rooted in a mission to cultivate thriving, sustainable environments for future generations.