FREE SEMINARS
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FRIDAY
TIME
SEMINAR NAME
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION
1:00 PM
Growing Herbs Indoors
John Ujlaky, Owner, Horizen Hydroponics
Learn how to start, grow, and overwinter your favorite herbs indoors, caring for them with lights and fertilizers.
2:00 PM
Urban Gardening
Linda Whitlock, Owner, Secret Gardens
From apartment balcony to raised bed, you can grow beautiful, productive plants in limited spaces.
3:00 PM
Lavender Through the Seasons: Year-Round Care and Enjoyment
Anthony Tran, Owner, Shades of Lavender
Explore how lavender can be maintained and enjoyed throughout the year, seasonal care tips, harvesting methods, and ways to preserve lavender's beauty and fragrance in different seasons.
4:00 PM
Healthy Home Remodeling
Mark Lee, of Better World Builders, and Brad Bartholomew, of Bartholomew Heating & Cooling
Learn how to maximize the value and comfort of your home projects while receiving tax credits, rebates and improving indoor air quality.
5:00 PM
So, You Want to be a Beekeeper?
Brian Walters, President of the Kalamazoo Bee Club
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own bee hives, a beekeeping instructor with KVCC will be your guide.
SATURDAY
TIME
SEMINAR NAME
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION
1:00 PM
Native Shrubs, Beautiful Alternatives to Invasive Shrubs
Alysia Babcock, Owner, The Garden Guru Kzoo
Learn about Native Shrubs (including pictures) that can replace invasive shrubs and why this is important.
2:00 PM
How Do I Know If Solar Is Right for Me?
Ray Myers, Michigan Solar Solutions
We’ll walk you through the basics of solar panel operation and their environmental and economic impacts. We’ll also talk about the relationship with utility companies.
3:00 PM
You Too Can Create Stunning Centerpieces
Sherri McCarty Snyder, Owner, Green Goddess Farm
Tips for using simple items like grocery store bouquets to create beautiful arrangements.
4:00 PM
Healthy Home Remodeling
Mark Lee, of Better World Builders, and Brad Bartholomew, of Bartholomew Heating & Cooling
Learn how to maximize the value and comfort of your home projects while receiving tax credits, rebates and improving indoor air quality.
5:00 PM
Making Mushrooms the Centerpiece of the Meal
ZaZu Mushrooms
Sautéed with onions or simmered in red wine and butter, mushrooms make great sides. We’ll show you ways to cook King Oyster mushrooms that will really make them the star of the show.
SUNDAY
TIME
SEMINAR NAME
SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION
11:00 AM
The Benefits of Adding a Rain Garden to your Landscape
Alysia Babcock, Owner, The Garden Guru Kzoo
Learn why Rain Gardens are important, the planning and installation process and the best plants to add to your rain garden.
12:00 PM
The Bee's Knees: Pollinators and Lavender
Anthony Tran, Owner, Shades of Lavender
Discover the vital role of bees in a lavender farm's ecosystem and how these essential pollinators contribute to the health and beauty of lavender.
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KALAMAZOO EXPO CENTER
2900 Lake Street,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
MARCH 7 - 9, 2025
Friday, March 7 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 8 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 9 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
HBA Address
5700 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
P: (269) 375-4225
E: expo@hbawmi.com
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