Seminar Schedule

Friday, August 18

1:00 pm Uncle Jer’s Bee Show! Interested in bee-keeping? Learn about the fascinating society of honey bees from a long time bee-keeper. Uncle Jer will discuss the secret life of pollinators, the benefits of honey and the ins and outs of raising bees for honey. There will be lots of Q&A time about becoming a backyard beekeeper!

2:00 pm Consumer Scam Stoppers: Ten Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up by Stephanie Gutierrez-Valdez, Outreach Coordinator, Contractor State License Board

3:00 pm All Organized Roll Out Shelves: Cabinets are designed with hard-to-reach spaces. How often do you dread cooking because you know you will need to dig through your cabinets to find what you need?What if you could get exactly what you need when you need it easily—everything in its place? You can! Don’t miss this seminar!

4:00 pm Air Smart Whole House Fans: Homeowners are saving tons of money on their A/C usage due to the energy efficiency the whole house fan brings. With a whole house fan, A/C usage can be cut dramatically, or even eliminated completely in certain climate zones. Learn how to take advantage of this great product.

6:00 pm Premier Pools & Spas : Learn what all homeowners should know when considering the addition of a pool or spa to your outdoor living area.

Saturday, August 19

11:00 am Lawn Replacement - From Blah to Beautiful. Learn the best way to get rid of your high maintenance lawn and create a pollinator paradise! Julie Long, Master Gardener.

12:00 pm For the Love of Fuchsias, John Furnas, Donna Niemoller, Nora Haley. Members of the American Fuchsia Society.

1:00 pm All Organized Roll Out Shelves: Find out how customized roll-out shelves can transform your kitchen and bathrooms into efficient, organized and beautiful spaces for all of your storage needs!

2:00 pm Fall in Love with Gardening. It may still be sweltering outside, but cooler weather is coming. There is still lots to do in the garden before the rains start.  Learn what needs to get cut back, how to clean your tools and more. Susan Bosworth, Master Gardener.

3:00 pm Uncle Jer’s Bee Show! Interested in bee-keeping? Learn about the fascinating society of honey bees from a long time bee-keeper. Uncle Jer will discuss the secret life of pollinators, the benefits of honey and the ins and outs of raising bees for honey. There will be lots of Q&A time about becoming a backyard beekeeper!

Sunday, August 20

11:00 am Bulbs for Spring Color: Fall is bulb-planting season! A time for gardeners to project themselves into the future -- specifically next spring. Anyone who wants clutches of tulips, clumps of hyacinths or dozens of daffodils in their spring garden must plan and plant in fall. By Sandi Fitzpatrick and Cynthia Tran, Master Gardeners.

12:00 pm Premier Pools & Spas: Learn what all homeowners should know when considering the addition of a pool or spa to your outdoor living area.

1:00 pm Uncle Jer’s Bee Show! Interested in bee-keeping? Learn about the fascinating society of honey bees from a long time bee-keeper. Uncle Jer will discuss the secret life of pollinators, the benefits of honey and the ins and outs of raising bees for honey. There will be lots of Q&A time about becoming a backyard beekeeper!

2:00 pm All Organized Roll Out Shelves: Cabinets are designed with hard-to-reach spaces. How often do you dread cooking because you know you will need to dig through your cabinets to find what you need?What if you could get exactly what you need when you need it easily—everything in its place? You can! Don’t miss this seminar!

3:00 pm Air Smart Whole House Fans: Air Smart Whole House Fans: Homeowners are saving tons of money on their A/C usage due to the energy efficiency the whole house fan brings. With a whole house fan, A/C usage can be cut dramatically, or even eliminated completely in certain climate zones. Learn how to take advantage of this great product.