"Gardening For Life" 

A life well-lived comes with aches and pains no matter our age. Gardening, indoors or outdoors, provides many health benefits. So, how can we continue to enjoy gardening without pain? We'll explore tips and tools that can make gardening more enjoyable for everyone.

Presented by: Linda Whitlock, Horticulturist - Secret Gardens, LLC

 "Home Performance, Hybrid Heat and Electrification"

Learn how new HVAC and Home Performance (Healthy Home) technologies can help you achieve Comfort Efficiency and Resiliency! NEW cost effective technologies are emerging! Join us for the discussion to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the associated benefits. 

Presented by: Mark Lee -Better World Builders & Brad Bartholomew - Bartholomew Heating & Cooling

"The Benefits of Adding a Rain Garden to Your Landscape"

Learn why Rain Gardens are important and the best plants to add to your garden. The session will include how to plan and install a rain garden.

Presented by:  Alysia Babcock -The Garden Guru  

 "Native Plant Gardens & Why You Need One!"

This presentation will provide the benefits of Native Plants and the positive impact they have for pollinators. Examples of Native Plants you can have in your garden will also be included.

Presented by: Alysia Babcock - The Garden Guru 

 "Brighten Your Day! Horticulture Lighting for Indoor Gardening"

Struggling with the type and quantity of light your indoor plants need to thrive through the winter months? Are you planning on starting seeds for the coming gardening season? Chris Imler, MSU Extension Horticulture Educator will keep you from getting your wires crossed with his electric inspiration of indoor lighting while keeping a tight rein on your wallet.

Presented by: Christopher Imler - MSU Extension Horticulture Educator

"Home Performance, Hybrid Heat and Electrification"

Learn how new HVAC and Home Performance (Healthy Home) technologies can help you achieve Comfort Efficiency and Resiliency! NEW cost effective technologies are emerging! Join us for the discussion to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the associated benefits. 

Presented by: Mark Lee -Better World Builders & Brad Bartholomew - Bartholomew Heating & Cooling

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“The Amazing World of Conifers”

We will explore how conifers not only provide winter interest, but also provide shape, structure and color, ultimately creating the backbone of a garden. The conifers in the presentation are some of the many varieties carried by Blue Horizon Nursery & Gardens

Presented by Paul Surian & William Snyder - Blue Horizon Nursery & Gardens

"Inviting Birds Into Your Yard"

We'll discuss the importance of native plants and not using pesticides. Various tips on feeding birds so they are healthy will be discussed, as well as the proper use of bird houses.

Presented by: Joyce Leppard - Audubon Society 

 “From Sawdust to Plate: Growing and Cooking Your Own Culinary Medicine” Mushrooms are amazing little creatures. We’ll show you how easy it is to grow your own mushrooms at home, even when the snow flies. We’ll also have a cooking demonstration for tips on how to prepare them, plus the latest research on the nutritional benefits and medicinal uses of these fantastic fungi. For Science!

Presented by: Brad McLeish -ZaZu Mushrooms

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