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Minneapolis Home and Garden Show 2024

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February 8, 2024

From: Minneapolis Home and Garden Show

The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

Whether you’re joining us at the Minneapolis Convention Center with a specific project in mind or just looking for some inspiration, our local home professionals have you covered. With 600+ booths to explore and several unique feature displays to enjoy, this is a valuable event for all Minneapolis homeowners.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show:

The perfect destination for a busy person - One stop shopping means you can find everything you need to refresh your space, all under one roof. From appliances to gardens, we’ve got you covered.

To save money - Everyone loves a Best Price Guarantee, and Minneapolis Home + Garden Show exhibitors often have “show deals” on their products and services. These offers tend to be exclusive and can be just the thing to jumpstart your renovation.

Quality products and services - At the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show we feature the highest quality exhibitors. Get ready to browse exceptional products and meet skilled individuals. Work with Trusted Sellers on your next home project!

Sometimes even DIYers need a little help - Whether you’re looking for quick advice from a stage presentation or project assistance from an exhibitor, the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is your source for home improvement inspiration and expert advice.

Fun, fun, fun for everyone! The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is not just about tiles and sofas – it features numerous activities for every member of your family. With funky playsets for kids, unique workshops, entertaining TV personalities, and much more, the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is vibrantly designed with FUN in mind.

Schedule of Events:

Fresh Ideas Main Stage Schedule:

February 21, 2024:

1:00pm: Canaan Martin, Owner of Garden Cruisers
The Use of Passive Hydroponics to Grow Indoors All Year - Learn about the Kratky Method of growing delicious lettuce and other vegetables in a simple and elegant way

2:00pm: Anthony Nied, Flawn Seed Kits
Organic Lawns & Natural Alternatives to Lawns - Crash course on what organic lawn care is and why it’s important along with sample programs and DIY tips and practices. Alternatives to conventional lawns including pollinator “bee lawns” as well as xeriscaping, urban meadows and native prairies will also be discussed.

4:00pm: Caroline Fazzio, Restoration Ecologist, Native Resource Preservation
How to Create, Build, and Maintain Native Plants - Learn how to create native plant gardens such as pocket prairies and pollinator gardens and the importance of these native plants.

February 22, 2024:

1:00pm: Anthony Nied, Flawn Seed Kits
Harvesting the Rain and Managing Stormwater - Stop paying for expensive water bills just to keep your lawn and landscape beautiful through summer. This seminar will teach you how to harvest the rain and use it when you need it! Topics covered include rain barrels and cisterns, rain gardens and bioswales, and native plantings. We’ll also discuss how to prevent erosion by naturally controlling runoff.

2:00pm: Chad Peda, Design Pro Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living Reimagined: 5 Key Elements On-Trend in 2024 - Explore & discover the tried and tested must-have elements to maximize your outdoor living experience while enjoying the modern conveniences of today's era.
 
3:00pm: Bjorn Freudenthal: Homeowner Advisor/VP - New Spaces Design/Build/Remodel
How to Renovate a Classic Minneapolis/St. Paul Period Home - New Spaces’ Björn Freudenthal will take you through a homeowner remodeling story showing you the before and after transformation of a 1926 Classic Minneapolis Home. You will experience a 3D virtual tour, photos and floor plans, as well as get an exclusive look at this extensive remodel. Björn will be answering any questions you may have about the remodeling process as well.

4:00pm: Nick "The Pond King" Needham, Pond King Water Gardens
Water Features: The secret to Stress Relief, Relaxation and Much More! We are meant to interact with water! It is scientifically proven to benefit us in many ways, Nick will teach you a few.

6:00pm: Pet Fashion Show presented by Spot's Last Stop
Back by high demand! The fun event will feature the latest "fashion" for your furry friends all modeled by dogs that are alumni of the organization or are currently up for adoption.

February 23, 2024:

12:00pm: Russ Henry, Minnehaha Falls Landscape & Giving Tree Gardens
Bee Lawns are the low-maintenance alternative that thousands of people are transitioning to. Learn how to install and grow a bee lawn to reduce your lawn maintenance and serve wildlife.

1:00pm: Canaan Martin, Owner of Garden Cruisers
The Use of Passive Hydroponics to Grow Indoors All Year - Learn about the Kratky Method of growing delicious lettuce and other vegetables in a simple and elegant way.

2:00pm: Caroline Fazzio, Restoration Ecologist, Native Resource Preservation
How to Create, Build, and Maintain Native Plants - Learn how to create native plant gardens such as pocket prairies and pollinator gardens and the importance of these native plants.

3:00pm: Anthony Nied, Flawn Seed Kits
Organic Lawns & Natural Alternatives to Lawns - Crash course on what organic lawn care is and why it’s important along with sample programs and DIY tips and practices. Alternatives to conventional lawns including pollinator “bee lawns” as well as xeriscaping, urban meadows and native prairies will also be discussed.

4:00pm: Bryan Baeumler of HGTV's Renovation Island
Taking the Guesswork out of Home Ownership. How to get there, and build real value.

5:00pm: Nick "The Pond King" Needham, Pond King Water Gardens
Water Features: The secret to Stress Relief, Relaxation and Much More! We are meant to interact with water! It is scientifically proven to benefit us in many ways, Nick will teach you a few.

February 24, 2024:

11:00am: Bryan Baeumler of HGTV's Renovation Island
Taking the Guesswork out of Home Ownership. How to get there, and build real value.

12:00pm: Bjorn Freudenthal: Homeowner Advisor/VP - New Spaces Design/Build/Remodel
How to Create a Master Plan for your Forever Home - New Spaces’ Björn Freudenthal will take you through a compelling homeowner remodeling story showing you the before and after transformation of a 1980’s Architect-Designed Home. Experience a 3D virtual tour, photos and floor plans. Learn current design trends, master plan tips and tricks and get you started into design. Björn will be answering any questions you may have about the remodeling process as well.

1:00pm: Stephanie Hansen & Ryan McEnaney (book signings to follow)
Edible Outdoor Planters - Planters can be a great way to create pops of color throughout the home and garden. In this talk, Stephanie Hansen author of the “True North Cabin Cookbook” and TV host of “Taste Buds with Stephanie” and the "Weekly Dish" radio show on My Talk 107.1, partners with garden expert and author of the “Field Guide to Outside Style” Ryan McEnaney to create planters that are both beautiful and edible. You will leave the seminar with planter tips and a few recipes to start making your salads, cocktails, and mocktails with your Spring and Summer planters.

2:00pm: Anthony Nied, Flawn Seed Kits
Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Property - Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly property including wildflower and shade gardens, pollinator "Bee Lawns", native meadows and prairies, and much more during a detailed session on the important rolls pollinators play and how we can make our properties more friendly for them. We will discuss how to design and select plants, and how to install and care for a pollinator lawn.

3:00pm: Jenny & Dave Marrs of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous
Hear from the popular husband-and-wife duo who turn fixer uppers to fabulous homes!

4:00pm: Nick "The Pond King" Needham, Pond King Water Gardens
Water Features: The secret to Stress Relief, Relaxation and Much More! We are meant to interact with water! It is scientifically proven to benefit us in many ways, Nick will teach you a few.

5:00pm: Chad Peda, Design Pro Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living Reimagined: 5 Key Elements On-Trend in 2024 - Explore & discover the tried and tested must-have elements to maximize your outdoor living experience while enjoying the modern conveniences of today's era.

February 25, 2024:

11:00am: Jenny & Dave Marrs of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous
Hear from the popular husband-and-wife duo who turn fixer uppers to fabulous homes!

12:00pm: Nick "The Pond King" Needham, Pond King Water Gardens
Water Features: The secret to Stress Relief, Relaxation and Much More! We are meant to interact with water! It is scientifically proven to benefit us in many ways, Nick will teach you a few.

1:00pm: Caroline Fazzio, Restoration Ecologist, Native Resource Preservation
How to Create, Build, and Maintain Native Plants - Learn how to create native plant gardens such as pocket prairies and pollinator gardens and the importance of these native plants.

2:00pm: Anthony Nied, Flawn Seed Kits
Harvesting the Rain and Managing Stormwater - Stop paying for expensive water bills just to keep your lawn and landscape beautiful through summer. This seminar will teach you how to harvest the rain and use it when you need it! Topics covered include rain barrels and cisterns, rain gardens and bioswales, and native plantings. We’ll also discuss how to prevent erosion by naturally controlling runoff.

Daily Schedule of Performers in our Food & Drink Pavilion Area:

February 21, 2024:

5:30pm - 7:30pm: Cathie English

February 22, 2024:

5:30pm - 7:30pm: Matt Yetter

February 23, 2024:

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Sadie Maguire
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Cathie English

February 24, 2024:

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Sadie Maguire
5:30pm - 7:30pm: Matt Yetter

February 25, 2024:

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Sadie Maguire

Green Thumb Theater - Stage Schedule:

February 21, 2024:

1:00pm: Mary Maguire Lerman - Bromeliads: The Amazing Houseplants
2:00pm: Beth Beck - How to Be a Good Tree Parent
3:00pm: Bob Dahm - Organic Lawn Care: Tips & Tricks
4:00pm: Sonya Burke - Evolving Gardens

February 22, 2024:

1:00pm: Mary Maguire Lerman - Bromeliads: The Amazing Houseplants
2:00pm: Elizabeth Chaigne - Beginning Vegetable Gardening
3:00pm: Tim Clemens - Mushroom Foraging
4:00pm: Tim Clemens - The Forager's Garden
6:00pm: Heidi Heiland - The Future of Gardenscaping: Water, Food, and Healing

February 23, 2024:

11:00am: Theresa Rooney - Lazy Gardening: Less Work, More Fun
12:00pm: Bob Dahm - Organic Lawn Care: Tips & Tricks
1:00pm: Mary Maguire Lerman - Bromeliads: The Amazing Houseplants
2:00pm: Bob Dahm - Organic Lawn Care: Tips & Tricks
3:00pm: Jenn Hovland - Early Spring Floral Design: A Grapevine Wreath Reimagined Two Ways
5:00pm: Sonya Burke - All Things Bulbs

February 24, 2024:

12:00pm: Gail Hudson - Plants for All Seasons
1:00pm: Mary Maguire Lerman - Bromeliads: The Amazing Houseplants
2:00pm: Marty Berglund - Planning and Planting for Pollinators
4:00pm: Jennifer Knutson - Hostas: From Minis to Giants
5:00pm: Bob Dahm - Organic Lawn Care: Tips & Tricks

February 25, 2024:

11:00am: Tim Clemens - Edible Native Shade Gardening
12:00pm: Theresa Rooney - Fruit: Grow a Yarden of Eating
2:00pm: Heidi Heiland - Horticultural Therapy
3:00pm: Heidi Heiland - Container Gardening Through the Seasons
4:00pm: Randy Strobel - Beginning Mushroom Cultivation

Dates and Hours:

February 21, 2024: 12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
February 22, 2024: 12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
February 23, 2024: 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
February 24, 2024: 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
February 25, 2024: 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Minneapolis Convention Center,
1301 2nd Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Ticket Prices:

Adults: $15.00
Adults (online): $13.00
Children Ages 6-12: $5.00
Children Ages 5 & under: Free
Group Tickets (Minimum of 20 tickets): $10.00
Seniors (60+): $10.00

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