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Saturday, February 11

11:00 am
Redecorating Tips for Spring, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Learn how to freshen up a room with the newest paint colors.  See your home in a different way by updating accessories with pops of color in small, cost effective ways.  Use the ceiling as a 5th wall and blend architectural elements of your room for a cohesive look.

12:00 pm
Plant Select, Presented by Dr. James Klett, Colorado State University

Plant Select® purpose is to seek out, identify and distribute the best plants for landscapes and gardens from the intermountain region to the high plains. Plants are chosen each year that thrive in the unique and variable conditions of Rocky Mountain gardens. Learn which plants were selected this year.

1:00 pm
Landscape Remodel, Presented by Alpine Gardens

If you are considering a landscape remodel project, spend some time looking at examples of what has been done to some tired landscapes.  We'll show how to update using new materials and techniques along with some do's and don'ts.

2:00 pm
Qualifying, Selecting & Hiring a Contractor, Presented by Colorado Homes & Lifestyles

Learn how  to qualify a sub-contractor or general contractor by asking the proper questions.  How to ask for references and check out those references.  Know what types of insurance and contracts are required.

3:00 pm
Retirement Planning Now, Presented by Arapahoe Community College, Community Education

Learn what the pros know for planning your retirement.  You will have the opportunity to uncover some gems for planning your retirement.

4:00 pm
Color for 2012, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Discover the new trends in color, patterns, and texture in interiors this year.  Find out from a professional interior designer what's coming and learn ways to use the new trends to update your home.

5:00 pm
Container Gardening, Presented by Columbine Design

Learn from an award-winning expert how to design and plant containers of all sizes and styles for any location in your garden.  Discover new annuals and how to combine them to make beautiful displays.

6:00 pm
Cake Decorating Demonstration, Presented by Colorado ICES

Sugar artists from the Colorado chapter of the International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES), the largest cake decorating club in the world having approximately 4000 members, will demonstrate cake decorating.

Sunday, February 12

11:00 am
Remodeling Tips from a Designer, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Designing and decorating are very different things. Learn the difference from a professional designer.

12:00 pm
Roses to Enhance Your Landscape, Presented by Joan Franson, Rosarian

Your garden design should reflect the various requirements needed to ensure healthy roses. You will learn what things you need to consider in order to successfully grow roses.

1:00 pm
Birds of Prey, Presented by Nature's Educators

See two live birds of prey and learn their personal histories, diets, habitats, anatomy and more.

2:00 pm
Xeriscape for Colorado, Presented by Alpine Gardens

Learn about planting the right plant for the right place.  We will show you how to pick the perfect plant that will grow and flourish for your home, all while conserving water.

3:00 pm
Window Treatments 101, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Find out what the many options are for covering your windows.  What can help with energy loss and what treatments give you the most bang for your buck!

4:00 pm
Cake Decorating Demonstration, Presented by Colorado ICES

Sugar artists from the Colorado chapter of the International Cake Exploration Societe (ICES), the largest cake decorating club in the world having approximately 4000 members, will demonstrate cake decorating.

5:00 pm
Colorado ICES Award Ceremony