4 Great Seminar Stages!
Visit any of our four seminar stages for instruction and information on dozens of interesting & entertaining topics!
More speakers & times coming soon!
The LSJ Media Home Stage
(Lansing State Journal | LSJ.com | Community Newspapers)
Searching for the latest trends in building, renovation and interior design? This stage has it all, with the areas leading designers and builders showing you how to get the most out of your home.
The Cooking Stage
Create "A Chip (and Dip!) Off the New Block" with Bob Garlough of the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education!
The Garden Stage
Offering tips and tricks on flower gardening maintenence and design,
sponsored by the Capital Area Landscape and Nursery Association, and
featuring a wide array of experts!
Stiles Landscape & Supply Stage
Back for another year, Stiles Landscape & Supply will teach you how to build & maintain small water gardens, or install a concrete retaining wall.
The LSJ Media Home Stage
Sponsored By:
(Lansing State Journal | LSJ.com | Community Newspapers)
| Thursday, Mar 18 |
| 5:00
PM |
5 under $500 - Big Bang Bitty Budget Decorating!
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Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 6:00
PM |
Where's My Stimulus? A Primer on Energy Efficiency Incentives
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Michigan Energy Options
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| 7:00
PM |
Decorating Your House Without Killing Your Spouse
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Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
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| Friday,
Mar 19 |
| 3:00
PM |
How to Get Tax Credits and Low Down Payment Mortgages
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Tom Hacker, Summit Community Bank
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| 4:00
PM |
Tapped Out Design
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Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 5:00
PM |
Empower Yourself! Simple Fix-it Tips - Basic Electricity
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Lansing Housing Coalition
|
| 6:00 PM |
Color Coward
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Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 7:00
PM |
Where's My Stimulus? A Primer on Energy Efficiency Incentives
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Michigan Energy Options
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| Saturday,
Mar 20 |
| 10:30
AM |
Live Birds of Prey Show! |
Joe Rogers - Wildlife Recovery Association |
| 11:30 AM |
10 Rules for Kids Rooms That Rule |
Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 12:30
PM |
Where's My Stimulus? A Primer on Energy Efficiency Incentives
|
Michigan Energy Options
|
| 1:30
PM |
Live Birds of Prey Show! |
Joe Rogers - Wildlife Recovery Association |
| 3:00
PM |
Empower Yourself! Simple Fix-It Tips - Drywall Repair
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Lansing Housing Coalition
|
| 4:00
PM |
Where's My Stimulus? A Primer on Energy Efficiency Incentives
|
Michigan Energy Options
|
| 5:00
PM |
Remodel Survival Guide
|
Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 7:00
PM |
5 under $500 - Big Bang Bitty Budget Decorating! |
Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
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| Sunday,
Mar 21 |
|
| 12:00
PM |
Where's My Stimulus? A Primer on Energy Efficiency Incentives
|
Michigan Energy Options
|
| 1:00
PM |
5 under $500 - Big Bang Bitty Budget Decorating! |
Leslie Hart-Davidson - Hart-Davidson Designs |
| 2:00
PM |
Empower Yourself! Simple Fix-It Tips - Roofing & Siding Repair
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Lansing Housing Coalition
|
| 3:00
PM |
How to Get Tax Credits and Low Down Payment Mortgages
|
Tom Hacker, Summit Community Bank
|
The Cooking Stage
Featuring:
Chef Robert Garlough of the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC
Thursday, March 18
|
| 5:00 PM |
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Fresh Potato Chips |
| 7:00 PM |
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip with Sage Crackers |
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Friday, March 19
|
| 2:00 PM |
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Fresh Potato Chips |
| 4:00 PM |
Spinach & Artichoke Spread with Whole Wheat Crackers |
| 6:00 PM |
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip with Sage Crackers |
| 8:00 PM |
Guacamole Picado y Tostaditas (Avacado Relish and Tortilla Chips) |
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Saturday,
March 20
|
| 12:00 PM |
You CAN Do It! Preserving Food at Home - Joyce McGarry, Ingham County MSU Extension Educator |
| 1:00 PM |
Guacamole Picado y Tostaditas (Avacado Relish and Tortilla Chips) |
| 2:00 PM |
You CAN Do It! Preserving Food at Home - Joyce McGarry, Ingham County MSU Extension Educator |
| 3:00 PM |
Spinach & Artichoke Spread with Whole Wheat Crackers |
| 5:00 PM |
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Fresh Potato Chips |
| 7:00 PM |
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip with Sage Crackers |
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Sunday,
March 21
|
| 12:00 PM |
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip with Sage Crackers |
| 1:00 PM |
You CAN Do It! Preserving Food at Home - Joyce McGarry, Ingham County MSU Extension Educator |
| 2:00 PM |
Guacamole Picado y Tostaditas (Avacado Relish and Tortilla Chips) |
The Garden Stage
Sponsored by the Capital Area Landscape & Nurseryman's Association (
CALNA)
| Thursday, March 19 |
|
| 5:00
PM |
The Design Build Process for Landscaping
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Richard Von Tersch / Discount Trees |
| 7:00 PM |
Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens & More |
Lynn Timmer, Michigan Rain Barrels |
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| Friday,
March 20 |
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| 4:00
PM |
Landscape Ideas - Before & After
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Janet Macunovich & Steve Nikkila
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| 5:00
PM |
Native Plants Aren't Weeds!
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Lynn Timmer, Michigan Rain Barrels |
| 6:00
PM |
Landscape Ideas - Before & After |
Janet Macunovich & Steve Nikkila |
| 7:00
PM |
Mushroom Cultivation
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Bryan Fell, Luke Landscape
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| Saturday,
March 21 |
|
| 11:00
AM |
Do-It-Yourself Landscaping
|
Greg Loftus, Trees, Inc.
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| 12:00 PM |
How to "Green" Up your Landscaping |
Lynn Timmer, Michigan Rain Barrels |
| 1:00
PM |
Retaining Wall & Paver Installation
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Paul Meyers, Trees 'N' Scapes
|
| 2:00
PM |
Trees of Merit
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Dan Dudley, Discount Tree Sales and Transplanting
|
| 3:00 PM |
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Dave Thurston, Royal Lawn & Landscaping
|
| 4:00
PM |
Water Gardens & Water Features
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Dave Richter, Hammond Farms
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| 5:00
PM |
Lawn Care 101
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Justin Otten, JSO Services
|
| 6:00 PM |
Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens & More |
Greg Loftus / Trees Inc. |
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| Sunday,
March 21 |
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| 12:00 PM |
Landscape Ideas - Before & After |
Janet Macunovich & Steve Nikkila |
| 1:00
PM |
How to Construct a Rain Garden
|
Lynn Timmer, Michigan Rain Barrels
|
| 2:00
PM |
Design & Construction of Hardscape & Water Features
|
Rick Luke, Luke Landscape
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The Stiles Landscape Supply & Stone Stage
Brought to you by:
Friday March 19
|
| 7:00
PM |
How to Install Low Voltage Lighting
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Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape
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| 8:00
PM |
How to Install and Maintain Residential Irrigation Systems
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Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape |
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Saturday, March 20
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1:00 PM
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Presentation on the principals of landscape design,
residential applications |
Dennis Sell - Landscape Architect, Stiles Landscaping |
| 5:00
PM |
How to Install Low Voltage Lighting |
Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape |
| 7:00
PM |
How to Install and Maintain Residential Irrigation Systems |
Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape |
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Sunday, March 21
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| 1:00
PM |
How to Install Low Voltage Lighting |
Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape |
| 2:00
PM |
How to Install and Maintain Residential Irrigation Systems |
Bryant Sprout, Stiles Landscape |