Eden Prairie Home Show 2017 Home Show

By Sean Miner Sun Current Newspapers
Back for its 15th year , the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting its Home , Landscape and Garden Expo Saturday , March 18 , at Grace Church in Eden Prairie . Titled “ Everything Spring ,” the free event features a sprawl of business booths focused on every aspect of home improvement , as well as a string of seminars on various related topics .
According to Audrianna Schenck , Membership and Events Manager at the chamber , the event is a must-attend .
“ We have over 100 exhibitors from the local area that are coming to showcase what you can do with your spring projects , and how they can help you ,” said Schenck . “ Siding , remodeling , landscaping , DIY tricks — they ’ ve got it all .”
Schenck noted that between 1,500 and 2,000 people have attended the expo in recent years , and she predicted similar turnout for this year ’ s event . Though the number of exhibitors has remained consistent for several years , she said that the chamber puts effort into making each expo new and exciting .
Toward that end , Miriam Johnson of Hometime , one of television ’ s longest running home improvement shows , will be holding a seminar for all of the doit-yourselfers in the crowd .
“ We looked to see what we can do , as far as bringing in an added value for the attendees ,” said Schenck . “ This year , it was brought to our attention that some DIY tips might be good . We heard a lot about Hometime , and the advice that they give , and when we reached out , Miriam was more than happy to share her insights .”
Johnson ’ s presentation

‘ Everything Spring ’

EDEN PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTING 15TH ANNUAL HOME , LANDSCAPE & GARDEN EXPO MARCH 18

Miriam Johnson , co-host of the long-running home improvement show “ Hometime ,” will give a seminar at the Eden Prairie Chamber Home , Landscape and Garden Expo . ( Submitted photo )
Expo attendees visit The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center booth at the 2016 Eden Prairie Chamber Home , Landscape and Garden Expo . ( Sun Current file photo )
will center around adding value to one ’ s home , according to Schenck . The expo , which runs 9 a . m . to 3 p . m ., will feature a wide range of seminar topics , from choosing replacement windows and doors and attracting wildlife to landscaping , to staging one ’ s home to sell and container
gardening . Johnson ’ s seminar will begin at 12:15 p . m .
“ We like to make sure we have a wide variety of topics ,” said Schenck of the seminars . “ No matter who ’ s coming through , they will feel like they learn something of value .”
Chamber President Pat MulQueeny noted a few changes on the docket for this year ’ s expo .
“ Each year , the show adds something new or
unique , and our 15th year is no exception ,” said Mul- Queeny . “ The move to have the kids ’ area in between our free seminar rooms will make it easier for families to visit our exhibitors and seminars , instead of having to go upstairs .”
That kids ’ area will be hosted by KidCreate Studio and The Mustard Seed , a southwest-metro landscaping company .
“ The Mustard Seed always has the kids plant
something — a vegetable or a flower ,” said Schenck . “ They let kids take it with them and watch it grow at home .”
She also encouraged anyone looking for the kids area to enter the church at door 1 , rather than the more commonly-used door 4 . MulQueeny noted a few exciting components of the show that will be located by door 1 as well .
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Free Seminar Schedule :

A Drug-free Approach to Headaches 9:15 am , Room A Abundant Life Chiropractic
The ‘ Not so Big ’ Lake House 9:30 am , Room B Iron River Construction
Vienna and Christmas Markets River Cruise December 2017 10:00 am , Room A Eden Prairie Chamber
Staging your Home to Sell 10:15 am , Room B Edina Realty – Cheryl Eastbourne
How to choose a Replacement Window or Door 10:45 am , Room A Window Concepts of Minnesota
Creatively Incorporating Edibles into your Landscape 11:00 am , Room B The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center
Home Forensics - Science & Design Combined 11:30 am , Room A AMEK Exteriors
The Art of Attraction & Distraction : Wildlife in your Landscape 11:45 am , Room B The Garden by the Woods
Project Tips That Will Add Value to Your Home 12:15 pm , Room A Miriam Johnson from HOMETIME , PBS
Container Gardening : A How-To Guide 12:30 pm , Room B Master Gardeners
Homeowners Insurance : Price vs . Value 1:00 pm , Room A Farmers Insurance – Aaron Nicklay
Water Management for your Home 1:15 pm , Room B Gutter Topper & Bjorkstrand Exteriors
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“ We have always had the entrance for the expo at doors 1 and 4 of Grace Church , but are looking at ways to do more now and in the future of showing off community components — having a fire truck and Southwest Transit Old Time Trolley outside door 1 and maybe some other vehicles or added features in the future ,” said Mul- Queeny .
Ample parking will be available on-site , but free transit will also be available on a first-come , firstserved basis for residents of Eden Prairie , Chaska ,
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Food items , such as sandwiches and bakery items , will be available for purchase from Grace Cafe .
According to Schenck , the expo is “ the largest showcase of exhibitors in the southwest metro .” The vendors come from all around the state , as well .

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Between Schenck and MulQueeny , a variety of participating parties were thanked for their involvement , particularly the event ’ s sponsors .
“ I ’ d love to thank , in particular , our event sponsors : The Mustard Seed , Tiger Plumbing , Heating and Air , Super Siders and The Garden By the Woods ,” said Schenck .
Lastly , she noted that even homeowners who haven ’ t yet dipped their toes into the waters of home
improvement shouldn ’ t hesitate to attend .
“ Come check it out — it ’ s free !” said Schenck . “ At least get some ideas , or make some relationships with companies face to face that you might consider working with in the future .”
Grace Church is located at 9301 Eden Prairie Road . For more information on the Eden Prairie Home , Landscape and Garden Expo , visit epchamber . org / events . asp .
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