2017 Show Info
Hours
Friday
5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday
11:00am-5:00pm
SW Michigan Home, Garden & Leisure Show
LMC Mendel Center
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: +1.269.473.5035
Fax: +1.269.473.3643
Email: swmhba@att.net
Friday, February 17th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Couples Canvas - Lori Ehlke, Artist and Art Teacher. $30 per couple with companion pieces. Single $20. Includes admission to the Home, Garden & Leisure Show along with canvas, paint and instructions.
Saturday February 18th
10:30 - 11:30 Dr. Ron Goldy, Senior Extension Educator
Ph.D. University of Florida
MS Michigan State University
BS Eastern Michigan University
"Lawn & Garden Question & Answers"
Senior Extension Educator, MSUE 1994 – present:
In this position I do field oriented, applied research on Michigan vegetable crops, primarily, slicing cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash but I have worked with several vegetable crop species. I initiated and operate the Southwest Michigan Irrigation Network (SWMIN). SWMIN is a pay for service soil moisture monitoring program that provides participants with weekly readings and advice on irrigation application. I also am responsible for developing and promoting educational opportunities for vegetable producers and helping solve production problems through on-site visits, phone calls and emails. I also work closely with the Michigan Agricultural Tourism Association (MATA) for developing tours and educational opportunities.
Orchard Manager, Hurd Orchards, Holley, NY 1991 – 1994:
Managed all orchard activities with the production of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, sweet cherries, tart cherries, peaches, plums and other minor fruit crops. Also assisted in marketing through an on-site market and farmer's markets. Also helped in processing of some products through the on-site kitchen.
Assistant Professor, Horticulture Department, North Carolina State University 1983 - 1991
In charge of the genetic improvement of strawberries and grapes for all geographic regions of North Carolina. Activities included active field and laboratory approaches. I also taught the Small Fruit Production course and a graduate level plant breeding course.
12:15 - 1:15 Lisa Micunek from Martin's Super Market, Stevensville. Her
Mexican-inspired menu is sure to get you feeling "fiesta-ive" as
you learn to prepare and taste Guacamole with Martin's house-
fried Tortilla Chips, two quick and easy Soups, and Spicy
Brownies with a Ganache Drizzle. Lisa coordinates Martin's School
of Cooking, Stevensville, sponsored in part by KitchenAid, and manages in-store and community-based events for Martin's, Stevensville
2:30 - 3:30 "Ask a Member"
A panel of our members to include builders, remodelers, bankers and suppliers will be present to answer questions you might have about the building industry.
4:00 - 5:00 Cooking Demonstration - American Heart Association
Sunday February 19st:
11:15 AM to 12:15 Pat Olson, Consultant with Mary Kay , Product facilitator will sample
and display Mary Kay Cosmetics
12:45 PM – 1:45PM Lisa Micunek from Martin's Super Market, Stevensville. Her
Mexican-inspired menu is sure to get you feeling "fiesta-ive"
as you learn to prepare and taste Guacamole with Martin's
house-fried Tortilla Chips, two quick and easy Soups, and Spicy
Brownies with a Ganache Drizzle. Lisa coordinates Martin's School
of Cooking, Stevensville, sponsored in part by KitchenAid, and manages
in-store and community-based events for Martin's, Stevensville.
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2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Mike Mahler, Naturalist, Sarrett Nature Center
“ANIMALS OF SARRETT”
SW Michigan Home, Garden & Leisure Show
LMC Mendel Center
Friday 5pm-8pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 11am-5pm