WZZM Talent at the Show!

Your Favorite On-Air Personalities from WZZM 13 will be on our stages all weekend!

Healthy YOU Reporter Val Lego - Bend and Burn at Home & in the Garden
On the Home Stage - Thursday - 6pm

Chief Meteorologist George Lessens
On the Home Stage - Friday - 7pm

In the Kitchen With Kal - Three Fresh-From-Your-Garden Recipes
On the Standard Kitchens Cooking Stage - Saturday - 1pm

Pet Peeves with Dr. Karyl Ropko of the Northeast Cat & Dog Hospital - Beware of Outdoor Springtime Dangers for your Pets
On the Home Stage - Sunday - 2pm

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J Schwanke

J Schwanke's love of Flowers began at birth during a Snowstorm at a State Flower Convention in Nebraska. J’s career grew and blossomed… as he joined his family’s Flower business: Green’s Greenhouses Inc. in 1976 and directed the Flower Shop and Garden Center operations starting in 1981. J is a member of the American Academy of Floriculture, the American Institute of Floral Designers, and the Professional Floral Communicators International and the National Speakers Association.

 In 1994 J began an independent career as a flower design consultant, Flower Industry Spokesperson and the foremost Flower Design Expert in the American flower industry. As the HOST of the World’s First Web Broadcast Flower Design Show: JTV! Offering Flower Enthusiasts everywhere the opportunity to have FUN with Flowers and J all the time! J’s Passion for Flowers is far reaching and Infectious. He gives Flower demonstrations in every state in the Union, Canada, and throughout Europe. Critics, sponsors and Flower loving attendees agree J is one of the most sought after experts in the World of Flowers.

Fun with Flowers & J

Floral design at its finest!  Brighten up your home with the beauty of flowers.

Dates & Times:
Friday - 5pm - Floral Shop Design Showcase Host!
Saturday - 3pm, 6pm

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Candice Olson - Candice On Design

Standale Interiors brings you HGTV Star Candice Olson to the Steelcase Ballrooms on Friday before the show opens!

During this one hour presentation, Candice Olson will share her journey of 25 plus years in the residential and commercial design business. Host of Candice Tells All, Divine Design and a judge of HGTV Design Star, her engaging personality will delight and her before and after photos will inspire you. The presentation will conclude with Candice presenting a $10,000 check to the winner of the Home Restyle Giveaway.

Candice Olson LIVE!

*** PLEASE NOTE - This is a separate ticket, but includes admission to the Home & Garden Show following the presentation ***

When: Friday, March 2, 11am-12noon
Where: The Steelcase Ballrooms in DeVos Place
Cost: $20, includes admission to the Home & Garden Show immediately following the presentation.

Seating is limited, CLICK HERE to buy your tickets online now!

Chef Angus Campbell

A City and Guilds Master Craftsmen, with over 29 years of experience, Chef Angus Campbell was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Beginning his professional career, Chef Campbell worked at the Bahamas Hotel Training College where he became the Department Chair for their Culinary Arts Department before moving to Grand Rapids where he currently teaches in the Culinary Arts program as Chef-Instructor in the Heritage Restaurant for lunch service.

Chef Campbell currently teaches at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College.  Along with a program for enrolled students, the department offers nearly forty seminar-styled cooking classes annually to the general public through their Institute for Culinary Enthusiasts (click the link for topics and registration information), with 6 different classes running in March 2008.  He is also co-author of the best seller Modern Garde Manger, selected as the IACP Award Winner for 2007 in the Technical Reference Category.  

The Standard Kitchens Cooking Stage - Seasonal Flavors

Featuring Chef Angus Campbell from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College.

Recipes, Dates & Times:
Spring Asparagus - Pasta / Salsa / Vinaigrette
Thursday: 5pm | Saturday: 12pm & 8pm
Summer Blueberry - Superfruit Infused Beverage/ Barbecue Lacquer / Slaw
Thursday: 7pm | Friday: 3pm | Saturday: 2pm
Autumn Butternut Squash - Rosemary Scones / Manicotti Florentine / Hash Browns
Friday: 5pm | Saturday: 4pm | Sunday - 1pm
Winter Potatoes - Kettle Chips / Crusted Shrimp / Gnocchi
Friday: 7pm | Saturday: 6pm | Sunday: 3pm

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Kids No-Bake Project

Kids!  Join our Chefs to create an Oatmeal-Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar to take home!  Part of Family Day

In the Cooking Stage Area
10:30am - 11:15am

Jeff Gillman

Have you ever wondered how plants are affected by the things we do to them? Ever pondered over the products on garden center shelves or wondered why one fertilizer or pesticide works and another doesn't? Come listen to Jeff Gillman, Author, researcher and professor at the University of Minnisota. Jeff works with all kinds of different plant remedies: Home remedies, organic remedies, and, yes, even synthetic remedies. He doesn't judge what people do to their gardens or yards, he just try to give them the best information available so that they can make their own decisions using their own values.

The Truth About Garden Remedies

Garden Stage Headliner Jeff Gillman speaks the truth about popular garden remedies!

On the Garden Stage - Friday at 3pm & 6pm

Home Depot

The Home Depot Hands-on / Do-It-Yourself Area

Hosted by The Home Depot:

Interior Paint - Creating a Professional Look Every Time
Friday - 6pm-8pm  |  Saturday - 5pm-7pm  |  Sunday - 4pm-6pm 

Ceramic Tile - How to Lay Ceramic Floors, Walls and Backsplashes
Thursday - 6pm - 8pm  |  Friday - 1pm-3pm  |  Saturday - 11am-12noon  |  Sunday - 12pm-2pm

Cement Countertops - Pour, Set & Seal for a Great New Look
Friday - 4pm-6pm  |  Saturday - 3pm-5pm  |  Sunday - 2pm-4pm 

Also, don't forget the Kids Workshop, Saturday 12noon - 2pm!

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