Theater Schedule second weekend
Saturday, February 18
11:00 a.m.
Building an Outdoor Retreat, Presented by Alpine Gardens
Why not stay home for vacation? Outdoor entertaining areas such as kitchens, fire pits, water features and patio covers are gaining in popularity. We'll show some examples of projects and demonstrate how to create a backyard paradise.
12:00 p.m.
Rose Growing for Colorado, Presented by Joan Franson, Rosarian
Find out what plagues and benefits roses in the everychanging Colorado climate.
1:00 p.m.
Designing Your Outdoor Rooms, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
In Colorado our outdoor spaces are just as important as our indoor spaces. Find the latest information in appliances, finish materials, fire treatments and seating to make your outdoor spaces comfortable and usable year-round.
2:00 p.m.
Faux and More, Presented by Arapahoe Community College, Community Education
Basic faux techniques will be covered as well as wall prep and basics of applying texture to walls. Samples of both basic and more advanced techniques will be shown.
3:00 p.m.
Growing Your Own Flowers & Plants for Botanical Displays, Presented by Arapahoe Community College, Community Education
Having fresh cut flowers in your home is always a treat and it doesn't have to be a luxury. No matter what kind of space you have, as long as you have some sunlight, you can grow your own flowers and plants to be enjoyed inside and out. Learn about growing forced bulbs, perennial gardens, trees, shrubs, cactus, succulents, herbs, and house plants.
4:00 p.m.
How to Make Your Old Home More Comfortable, Healthy and Energy Efficient, Presented by Old House Society
Many in the Denver Metro area live in old homes, and they present a unique set of building performance challenges. This session will cover best practice for insulating and air sealing an old home to maximize comfort and energy efficiency and common pitfalls that present indoor air quality and safety challenges in old homes.
5:00 p.m.
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!
6:00 p.m.
The Winter Landscape, Presented by Alpine Gardens
The winter landscape can be wonderful! Without flowers and leaves you can still have spectacular visual interest in your landscape. With the use of carefully places stones, artful structures, and plants with texture and form, life can be brought to the cold winter landscape.
Sunday, February 19
11:00 a.m
Lighting Your Garden, Presented by Alpine Gardens
Low voltage landscape lighting is often the most overlooked part of residential landscapes. The evening hours can come to life by adding a well thought out lighting system. We will show how to create soft, visual transition between areas and how to highlight focal points. We will discuss critical issues such as levels of light, light reflection and eliminating glare.
12:00 p.m.
Designing your Outdoor Rooms, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
In Colorado our outdoor spaces are just as important as our indoor spaces. Find the latest information in appliances, finish materials, fire treatments and seating to make your outdoor spaces comfortable and usable year-round.
1:00 p.m.
Home Modification for Aging in Place, Presented by Arapahoe Community College, Community Education
It is possible for seniors to live independently at home. Learn about modifications you can make to your home to make it safe and easy to move around in.
2:00 p.m.
New Plants at the Colorado Garden & Home Show, Presented by Debi Borden Miller, Welby Gardens
Learn about the new plants shown in the Horticulture Showcase at the Colorado Garden & Home Show. See some of the latest trendy plants that will be available for spring/summer 2012. The care and use of the plants will also be discussed.
3:00 p.m.
Six Secrets Every Designer Knows that You Don't, Presented by American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Believe it or not, on a construction project, the designer is the only person who knows not only what the finished product is supposed to look like but what each person on that site is doing. Come hear from a professional designer what you should know to help you avoid costly mistakes.