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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.

 

Thursday, January 30


  • 12:00 PM - Get Bossy with Your Bulbs: Divide, Force, and Plant Successively for a Colorful, Bloom-filled Garden
    Sean & Allison McManus, Co-owners of Spoken Garden, co-author of The First-time Gardener, YouTube channel host and bloggers
     
  • 1:00 PM - 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 tips
    Marianne Binetti, Syndicated columnist & author, Vegetables for Washington & Oregon
  • 2:00 PM - Sensibility: A Garden for the Senses
    Sue Goetz CPH, EcoPro, Designer, Creative Gardener and author, Complete Container Herb Gardening

 

 

Friday, January 31


  • 12:00 PM - Gardening for the Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
    Ciscoe Morris, Award-winning radio, TV host, columnist & author, Ask Ciscoe and Oh La La
  • 1:00 PM - Bryan Baeumler, Home Renovation Tips
    Bryan Baeumler, Celebrity home renovation expert known for hit HGTV shows like "Renovation Island" and "Rock the Block"

  • 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
    Marianne Binetti, Syndicated columnist & author, Vegetables for Washington & Oregon
  • 3:00 PM - New 2025 Plants for Your PNW Garden: Annuals, Perennials & Veggies - Oh My!
    Sean & Allison McManus, Co-owners of Spoken Garden, co-author of The First-time Gardener, YouTube channel host and bloggers

    Saturday, February 1


    • 12:00 PM - Stump the Chump
      Ciscoe Morris, Award-winning radio, TV host, columnist & author, Ask Ciscoe and Oh La La

    • 1:00 PM - Bryan Baeumler, Home Renovation Tips
      Bryan Baeumler, Celebrity home renovation expert known for hit HGTV shows like "Renovation Island" and "Rock the Block"

    • 2:00 PM - 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
      Marianne Binetti, Syndicated columnist & author, Vegetables for Washington & Oregon

    • 3:00 PM - Easy Container Gardens for Food and Flavor 
      Sue Goetz CPH, EcoPro, Designer, Creative Gardener and author, Complete Container Herb Gardening

      Sunday, February 2


      • 12:00 PM - Hosting Native Orchard Mason Bees the Super Pollinator
        Carrie Morlang, Owner, Knox Cellars Mason Bees, Bremerton

      • 1:00 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
        Marianne Binetti, Syndicated columnist & author, Vegetables for Washington & Oregon 
      • 2:00 PM - DIY Natural Garden Makeovers
        Sue Goetz CPH, EcoPro, Designer, Creative Gardener and author, Complete Container Herb Gardening