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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

12:00 NOON

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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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.

Thank you for attending the 2025 Home and Garden Expo Seminars 

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.

Join us Saturday for more FREE Seminars 

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.

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.