Seminar Schedule

The KonMari method is a system of simplifying and organizing your home and getting rid of physical items that do not bring joy to your life. We will discuss the guiding principles of the KonMari Method. Based on the world-renowned book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo, you will be INS{IRED to begin your tidying journey!

Learn the basics of growing plants indoors and outside. This interactive seminar will cover watering, transplanting, the basics of garden design and give tips for saving money all year long. Plus! There will be plant and garden supply giveaways!

There’s no better way to learn about the birds of prey in North Texas than to meet them in person! Discover the unique survival adaptations of hawks, owls and falcons!

The KonMari method is a system of simplifying and organizing your home and getting rid of physical items that do not bring joy to your life. We will discuss the guiding principles of the KonMari Method. Based on the world-renowned book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo, you will be INS{IRED to begin your tidying journey!

Learn the basics of growing plants indoors and outside. This interactive seminar will cover watering, transplanting, the basics of garden design and give tips for saving money all year long. Plus! There will be plant and garden supply giveaways!

Certified in Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ Method, Yuriko will help you jump start your decluttering and tidying journey and spark joy in your life!

Bring pen and paper as you learn about:

• Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ method of tidying
• Learn the KonMari™ folding method – a space-saving folding technique
• How to develop a tidy mindset
• The link between clutter and stress
• How to change your relationship with the objects you own and Spark Joy!

A fun, interactive talk on easy DIY updates anyone can do, as well as how-to instruction on basic tasks that everyone can learn from.
Plus a fun trivia game and Q&A about tools and tips!

Tired of tasteless tomatoes? Envious of your neighbor’s big juicy Love Apples? Tomato lover supreme Mike McGrath, host of the syndicated Public Radio and TV show “You Bet Your Garden” (and author of a book solely about the tastiest fruits of summer), will reveal the tricks and tips you need to be a tomato taste-test winner: focusing on the importance of correct planting, feeding, watering, and support with a special emphasis on common mistakes to avoid when growing big, tasty tomatoes in containers. Here’s tip #1: Start saving your eggshells now! Then come to the event and Mike will tell you why!

Certified in Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ Method, Yuriko will help you jump start your decluttering and tidying journey and spark joy in your life!

Bring pen and paper as you learn about:

• Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ method of tidying
• Learn the KonMari™ folding method – a space-saving folding technique
• How to develop a tidy mindset
• The link between clutter and stress
• How to change your relationship with the objects you own and Spark Joy!

A fun, interactive talk on easy DIY updates anyone can do, as well as how-to instruction on basic tasks that everyone can learn from.
Plus a fun trivia game and Q&A about tools and tips!

Homeowners often find themselves trapped on a “toxic treadmill,” simply because they don’t realize how easy it is to have a lovely landscape without using the chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides that endanger people, pets, the environment, and the water supplies we all share. American homeowners use more toxic chemicals per square foot on their lawns than ‘conventional’ chemically intensive farmers do on crops—despite the fact that those chemicals often make lawns look worse! Mike McGrath, host of the Public Radio show “You Bet Your Garden” and Garden Editor for WTOP news radio, will reveal money-and-time-saving tips that will help you achieve a lush, green lawn and a lovely landscape without risking your life in a fun, fast-paced workshop.

Certified in Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ Method, Yuriko will help you jump start your decluttering and tidying journey and spark joy in your life!

Bring pen and paper as you learn about:

• Marie Kondo’s Japanese art of decluttering and the KonMari™ method of tidying
• Learn the KonMari™ folding method – a space-saving folding technique
• How to develop a tidy mindset
• The link between clutter and stress
• How to change your relationship with the objects you own and Spark Joy!

A fun, interactive talk on easy DIY updates anyone can do, as well as how-to instruction on basic tasks that everyone can learn from.
Plus a fun trivia game and Q&A about tools and tips!

Tired of tasteless tomatoes? Envious of your neighbor’s big juicy Love Apples? Tomato lover supreme Mike McGrath, host of the syndicated Public Radio and TV show “You Bet Your Garden” (and author of a book solely about the tastiest fruits of summer), will reveal the tricks and tips you need to be a tomato taste-test winner: focusing on the importance of correct planting, feeding, watering, and support with a special emphasis on common mistakes to avoid when growing big, tasty tomatoes in containers. Here’s tip #1: Start saving your eggshells now! Then come to the event and Mike will tell you why!