Celebrities & Speakers - Tacoma Home + Garden Show

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Ciscoe Morris Author, Radio and TV Host

Award-winning radio, TV host, columnist & author, Ask Ciscoe and Oh La La

Ciscoe appears regularly on KING5 TV and hosts a Saturday morning gardening show on KSQM 91.5 radio that can be streamed at ksqmfm.com. Ciscoe wrote a weekly column in the Seattle Post Intelligencer followed by the Seattle Times for over 17 years, and his book, Ask Ciscoe was a national bestseller. His second book, Oh, La La was an Amazon best seller. Ciscoe has been a longtime WSU Master Gardener, an ISA Certified Arborist and a WSNLA Horticulturist. In 2020, he was the recipient of the B.Y. Morrison Communications award from the American Horticultural Society (AHS).

ciscoe.com

Attend his seminars on the Garden Stage -

Gardening for the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies - Friday, January 31, at 12:00 pm

Stump the Chump - Saturday, February 1, at 12:00 pm

Marianne Binetti Author, Garden Expert

Syndicated columnist & author, Vegetables for Washington & Oregon

Known for her light-hearted and fun approach to garden writing, Marianne writes a syndicated column that runs in over a dozen newspapers and writes weekly for the Tacoma News Tribune garden page. You may recognize Marianne from her many appearances on HGTV.

The Seattle native is the author of over ten gardening books. Her latest books are Vegetable Gardening for Washington and Oregon, Edible Gardens for Washington and Oregon; Container Gardening for Washington and Oregon; and Herbs for Washington & Oregon.

binettigarden.com

Twitter: binettigarden
Instagram: @mariannebinetti

Catch Marianne speaking about -

Taming Your Garden: Whip your garden into shape with tips for controlling weeds, Pruning Plants and tackling those endless garden chores with some practical early spring garden tips - Thursday, January 30, at 1:00 pm and Saturday, February 1, at 2:00 pm

Ten Ways to Use Succulents: how to use these low water use plants for everything from blocking weeds to adding drama in the landscape and beauty in the home - Friday, January 31, at 2:00 pm and Sunday, February 2, at 1:00 pm

Sue Goetz CPH, EcoPro, Author, Designer

Designer, Creative Gardener and author, Complete Container Herb Gardening

Sue Goetz is an award-winning garden designer, writer, and speaker and the author of Complete Container Herb Gardening, A Taste for Herbs and The Herb Lover's Spa. Through her business, Creative Gardener, she works with clients to personalize outdoor spaces, from garden coaching to complete landscape design.

Her garden design work has earned Gold medals at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival as well as the Sunset Magazine award, Fine Gardening magazine award, and The American Horticultural Society Award. Sue is also staff designer at Watson's Nursery in Puyallup, WA.

thecreativegardener.com

Instagram: @CreativeGardener
Twitter: @GardenerSue
Facebook: Creative Gardener

Learn from Sue speaking about

Sensibility: A Garden for the Senses - Thursday, January 30, at 2:00 pm

Easy Container Gardens for Food and Flavor - Saturday, February 1, at 3:00 pm

DIY Natural Garden Makeovers - Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 pm

Sean & Allison McManus Authors, YouTube Channel Hosts

Co-owners of Spoken Garden, co-author of The First-time Gardener, YouTube channel host and bloggers

Sean and Allison McManus are the Tacoma-based co-owners and content creators of Spoken Garden, a business, blog, podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to helping people become better gardeners. Sean is Head of Podcast Production, along with horticulturist, podcaster, and blogger. His past positions include Landscape and Project Coordinator, Senior Gardener, Research and Assistant Greenhouse Grower.

Allison is Head of Video Production, along with photographer, podcaster, and blogger. Her past positions include National Board-Certified Science Educator and former middle school Science Teacher for 13 years, life-long gardener and natural outdoor enthusiast. They are the co-authors of The First-time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers.

youtube.com/c/spokengarden

Don't miss Sean & Allison -

Get Bossy with Your Bulbs: Divide, Force, and Plant Successively for a Colorful, Bloom-filled Garden - Thursday, January 30, at 12:00 pm
New 2025 Plants for Your PNW Garden: Annuals, Perennials & Veggies - Oh my! - Friday, January 31, at 3:00 pm

Bryan Baeumler Celebrity Home Renovation Expert

A natural-born teacher, the award-winning host Bryan Baeumler has been educating and entertaining viewers across The US and Canada since 2007 on the hit shows Renovation Island, Renovation Inc., Disaster DIY, Leave it to Bryan, House of Bryan as well as HGTV’s hit competition shows Battle on the Beach and Rock the Block. Bryan’s quick wit and easy-going personality have made him a huge hit with viewers on all his home renovation shows.

bryanbaeumler.com

Don't miss Brian on the stage:

Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1, at 1:00 pm, sharing his home renovation expertise!

Carrie Morlang Owner - Knox Cellars Mason Bees

The proprietor of Knox Cellars Orchard Mason Bees, established 1991, Carrie Morlang of Bremerton, WA is continuing the legacy of the founder Brain Griffan of Bellingham, WA and Jim Ullrich of Bremerton, WA who made the company what it is today. They are both valued mentors. Carrie is dedicated to staying current on the best husbandry practices for hosting Orchard Mason Bees. She has been hosting Orchard Mason Bees in her backyard for many years and has valuable experience to support others who would like to 'Bring Back the Bees' by hosting our beloved native pollinator the Orchard Mason Bee in their backyards. Hosting OMBs will increase the yield of fruit trees, berry bushes and improve our native natural environment. Come learn about this cute, docile hardworking bee and their special attributes.

knoxcellarsmasonbees.com

Learn all about:

Hosting Native Orchard Mason Bees the Super Pollinator - Sunday, February2, at 12:00 pm

STAGE EMCEE

Kris Hay, is just like you… a local homeowner, she’s eager to tap the knowledge of the Tacoma Home + Garden Show experts! Since purchasing a 1960’s split-level in '03, Kris and her husband have dealt with a variety of repairs and improvements – window replacement and attic insulation to increase energy efficiency, re-roofing and chimney re-builds after leaking issues, and a full remodel of the bottom level after their hot water heater failed and flooded the basement, to name a few. Next, they plan to tackle the upstairs kitchen, bathrooms, and landscaping. They are especially interested in using earth-friendly products, and in making upgrades that will allow them to age in place. When she isn’t pondering her next home project, Kris is busy compiling a cookbook. Tacoma Aroma: Savor the Flavor, features recipes from South Sound chefs and mixologists, and is set to publish later this year. Learn more at TacomaAromaFlavor.com and follow Kris’ locavore lifestyle @Tacoma.Aroma.Flavor on Instagram and Facebook.

2025 Speakers & Celebrities