2024 Minneapolis Home + Garden Show
Fresh Ideas Main Stage Schedule
Wednesday, February 21st
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. |
Thursday, February 22nd
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. |
Friday, February 23rd
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. |
Saturday, February 24th
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. |
Sunday, February 25th
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. |
Stage schedule subject to change. For the most updated schedule check this page often.