Seminar Schedule
Check back closer to the show for the full schedule.
Fri. Feb 14th
Sat. Feb 15th
Sun. Feb 16th
Fri. Feb 14th
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Garden Stage
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3:00pmStraw Bale Gardening-Grow Just About Anything Without Having to Bend OverSue Becker – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
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3:45pmHydroponics & Aquaponics – New Revolutionary Garden TechniquesKarel Bemis – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
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4:30pmPlant Propagation: It’s More Than Sex!Phyllis Turner – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
- Home Improvement Stage
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3:00pmDo You Live in Peter Pan Housing?Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
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4:00pmTransforming Your House into A HomeLuci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
Straw Bale Gardening-Grow Just About Anything Without Having to Bend Over
3:00pm
Sue Becker – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
Not enough room to plant what you like? Contaminated Soil? Back problems? This gardening method is great for either small or large spaces, poor soil, and mobility issues!
Hydroponics & Aquaponics – New Revolutionary Garden Techniques
3:45pm
Karel Bemis – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
This journey through these and other revolutionary gardening systems will have you uncovering their benefits, key components, and the methods that make them efficient. If you are a seasoned green thumb or a curious newbie, this talk offers insights into the future of gardening that you do not want to miss.
Plant Propagation: It’s More Than Sex!
4:30pm
Phyllis Turner – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
Would you like to make more of your favorite plants? Did you know that some plants can be propagated using only a leaf? This presentation will demonstrate how to create new plants using a variety of techniques.
Do You Live in Peter Pan Housing?
3:00pm
Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
Come learn from Chris Moore, founder and President of Senior Remodeling Experts, how to determine if you live in Peter Pan Housing. Then discover how you can transform your home into a forever home.
Transforming Your House into A Home
4:00pm
Luci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
How to utilize practical affordable décor to include greenery arrangements, simple bow making, and selecting the right color for your unique space.
Sat. Feb 15th
- 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Garden Stage
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11:00amGardening for PollinatorsTonya Judd – The Community Arboretum at Virginia Western CC
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11:45amTools and Techniques to Make Vegetable Gardening Easy and SuccessfulShawn Jadrnicek – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent
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12:30pmProper Planting of Container and Field Grown Nursery TreesMicheal Huesman – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
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1:15pmButterfly Information SessionAmelia King – Monarch Momma – Glass House Butterfly Farm and Gardens
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2:00pmTransforming Your House Into a HomeLuci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
-
2:45pmStraw Bale Gardening-Grow Just About Anything Without Having to Bend OverSue Becker – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
-
3:30pmHydroponics & Aquaponics – New Revolutionary Garden TechniquesKarel Bemis – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
-
4:15pmPlant Propagation: It’s More Than Sex!Phyllis Turner – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
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5:00pmRain GardensDonna Haley – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
- Home Improvement Stage
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11:00amEnergy Efficient Systems for Your HomeEd Ricci – Tinbenders, Inc.
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12:00pmUnderstanding the Homeowner’s Design + Function NeedsJohn & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
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1:00pmSolar & Energy Efficiency SolutionsCorey Argentino – Earth Right Mid-Atlantic
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2:00pmThe Architect + Designer’s Workflow ExplainedJohn & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
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3:00pmTurning Unusable Space into Creative StorageDave Reilly – Closet Storage Organizers
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4:00pmDo You Live in Peter Pan Housing?Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
- Kids Zone
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12:00pmKids No-Cook Cooking ClassHailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
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1:00pmKids No-Cook Cooking ClassHailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
Gardening for Pollinators
11:00am
Tonya Judd – The Community Arboretum at Virginia Western CC
Tips for attracting pollinators and why they’re important in our landscapes, as well as what plants to plant to help pollinators thrive.
Tools and Techniques to Make Vegetable Gardening Easy and Successful
11:45am
Shawn Jadrnicek – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent
Learn tools and techniques to eliminate weeding and watering, how to determine if you have enough sunlight for a garden and tricks for growing transplants, planting, renovating beds, and building fences.
Proper Planting of Container and Field Grown Nursery Trees
12:30pm
Micheal Huesman – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
Proper planting of nursery trees from digging the hole to proper mulching and staking.
Butterfly Information Session
1:15pm
Amelia King – Monarch Momma – Glass House Butterfly Farm and Gardens
Look into the life cycle of the butterfly, threats to their existence, host plants, how to help our pollinators!
Transforming Your House Into a Home
2:00pm
Luci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
How to utilize practical affordable décor to include greenery arrangements, simple bow making, and selecting the right color for your unique space.
Straw Bale Gardening-Grow Just About Anything Without Having to Bend Over
2:45pm
Sue Becker – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
Not enough room to plant what you like? Contaminated Soil? Back problems? This gardening method is great for either small or large spaces, poor soil, and mobility issues!
Hydroponics & Aquaponics – New Revolutionary Garden Techniques
3:30pm
Karel Bemis – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
This journey through these and other revolutionary gardening systems will have you uncovering their benefits, key components, and the methods that make them efficient. If you are a seasoned green thumb or a curious newbie, this talk offers insights into the future of gardening that you do not want to miss.
Plant Propagation: It’s More Than Sex!
4:15pm
Phyllis Turner – VCE Bedford Extension – Master Gardeners
Would you like to make more of your favorite plants? Did you know that some plants can be propagated using only a leaf? This presentation will demonstrate how to create new plants using a variety of techniques.
Rain Gardens
5:00pm
Donna Haley – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
Rainwater run off issues? Learn how to use a rain garden to infiltrate water back into the ground, support pollinators and wildlife, and more!
Energy Efficient Systems for Your Home
11:00am
Ed Ricci – Tinbenders, Inc.
All the latest energy efficient systems for your home, info on the new refrigerant, Mini Splits, Geothermal with 30% tax credit, heat pumps, furnaces and boilers. What is the best fit for your home, existing or new construction. Tax Credits 5
Understanding the Homeowner’s Design + Function Needs
12:00pm
John & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
Industry expert Theresa Dorlini shares her proven approach to assessing both the practical and emotional aspects of design. Learn how to draw out unspoken needs, balance form and function, and create spaces that are as beautiful as they are livable. Perfect for clients who want to understand what a trained Designer has to offer to the construction process.
Solar & Energy Efficiency Solutions
1:00pm
Corey Argentino – Earth Right Mid-Atlantic
We will be educating customers on the tax incentives and other incentives that are available when they choose to go solar.
The Architect + Designer’s Workflow Explained
2:00pm
John & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
Curious about how architects and designers bring ideas to life? Join us as we break down our step-by-step process, from initial concepts to the final reveal. Discover how thoughtful collaboration, creativity, and planning come together to create stunning, functional spaces – and how our streamlined workflow ensures exceptional results every time.
Turning Unusable Space into Creative Storage
3:00pm
Dave Reilly – Closet Storage Organizers
We will discuss ways to turn those unusable spaces behind doors, along narrow closets, pantries and garages, into an excellent storage spot for clothes, utensils, equipment, etc.
Do You Live in Peter Pan Housing?
4:00pm
Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
Come learn from Chris Moore, founder and President of Senior Remodeling Experts, how to determine if you live in Peter Pan Housing. Then discover how you can transform your home into a forever home.
Kids No-Cook Cooking Class
12:00pm
Hailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
Teaching your kids how to make yogurt parfaits! Pre-registration is required at this link
Kids No-Cook Cooking Class
1:00pm
Hailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
Teaching your kids how to make yogurt parfaits! Pre-registration is required at this link
Sun. Feb 16th
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Garden Stage
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11:45amMusic by Luci Cobbs ThomasLuci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
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12:30pmBeneficial Beauty Part 1: Awaken Your Garden with Native PlantsSharon Burnham – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
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1:15pmBeneficial Beauty Part 2: Creating a Native Plant Habitat for Insects & WildlifeSharon Burnham – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
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2:00pmButterfly Information SessionAmelia King – Monarch Momma – Glass House Butterfly Farm and Gardens
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2:45pmNew Plant Introductions and All America Selection VarietiesClark BeCraft – The Community Arboretum at Virginia Western CC
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3:30pmLiving with Black BearsDonna Haley – Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists
- Home Improvement Stage
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11:30amDo You Live in Peter Pan Housing?Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
-
12:30pmCabinets 101: Inspiring Modern Solutions for Your HomeJohn & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
-
1:30pmTurning Unusable Space into Creative StorageDave Reilly – Closet Storage Organizers
-
2:15pmSolar & Energy Efficiency SolutionsCorey Argentino – Earth Right Mid-Atlantic
- Kids Zone
-
2:00pmKids No-Cook Cooking ClassHailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
Music by Luci Cobbs Thomas
11:45am
Luci Cobbs Thomas – Luci’s Floral Designs
Enjoy some music at the show!
Beneficial Beauty Part 1: Awaken Your Garden with Native Plants
12:30pm
Sharon Burnham – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
Native plants benefit your garden in surprising ways. Come learn about wonderful options for your home garden to use instead of those old standbys
Beneficial Beauty Part 2: Creating a Native Plant Habitat for Insects & Wildlife
1:15pm
Sharon Burnham – Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardener
Ready to get started with your native plant garden? Learn some planning strategies and how to create a beautiful garden that’s also an abundant habitat for insects and wildlife.
Butterfly Information Session
2:00pm
Amelia King – Monarch Momma – Glass House Butterfly Farm and Gardens
Look into the life cycle of the butterfly, threats to their existence, host plants, how to help our pollinators!
New Plant Introductions and All America Selection Varieties
2:45pm
Clark BeCraft – The Community Arboretum at Virginia Western CC
Power Point presentation on new plants from growers and 2025 All American Selection Varieties.
Living with Black Bears
3:30pm
Donna Haley – Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists
Learn about our native black bears and how to co-exist with these wonderful mammals without them becoming a nuisance.
Do You Live in Peter Pan Housing?
11:30am
Christopher Moore – Senior Remodeling Experts
Come learn from Chris Moore, founder and President of Senior Remodeling Experts, how to determine if you live in Peter Pan Housing. Then discover how you can transform your home into a forever home.
Cabinets 101: Inspiring Modern Solutions for Your Home
12:30pm
John & Theresa Dorlini – CIRCLE Design Studio
Explore the essentials of cabinetry design, from materials and styles to maximizing storage and functionality. Get inspired by award-winning projects by CIRCLE Design Studio and discover how cabinetry can transform your space into a beautiful, functional masterpiece. Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, building a new home, or simply curious about cabinetry trends, this session is for you!
Turning Unusable Space into Creative Storage
1:30pm
Dave Reilly – Closet Storage Organizers
We will discuss ways to turn those unusable spaces behind doors, along narrow closets, pantries and garages, into an excellent storage spot for clothes, utensils, equipment, etc.
Solar & Energy Efficiency Solutions
2:15pm
Corey Argentino – Earth Right Mid-Atlantic
We will be educating customers on the tax incentives and other incentives that are available when they choose to go solar.
Kids No-Cook Cooking Class
2:00pm
Hailey Reeves with Virginia Western Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program
Teaching your kids how to make yogurt parfaits! Pre-registration is required at this link