SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd, 2019
BLUE HERON COMMONS
3939 SAN JUAN AVE. PT

Featuring more than 50 exhibitors, the Jefferson County Home Show offers visitors a chance to learn about building products, cabinetry, home design, new construction loans, home automation, garden ideas, electric vehicles, solar power and so much more!

Seven Presentations are scheduled for the day:

9 am           Clinic: Composting 101 with Olympic Biochar
Methods of both small (backyard) and large scale compost production will be shown with a discussion of various composting systems, including materials, bins, processes, etc.  The most recent findings regarding co-composting with Olympic Biochar will be also be explored, focusing on synergisms between compost and Olympic Biochar in building regenerative, living soil.

Francesco Tortorici from Olympic Biochar   Francesco@olympicbiochar.com

10 am         Presentation: SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Advances in energy technology are rapidly improving the ways we use electricity in our homes. Learn about your electric bills. How much do you pay for heating, hot water, refrigeration, light, etc? Learn about new solutions to reduce your energy consumption, such as ductless heat pumps, efficient appliances and solar energy.

Hans Frederickson from Frederickson Electric 360-385-1395

11am          Presentation:  Masonry Heaters, Heart of the Home.
For centuries, masonry heaters throughout Central and Eastern Europe have warmed homes, cooked food and brought people together. By burning wood with incredible efficiency and storing energy for even heat throughout the day, masonry heaters are objects of art, engineering and myth. Learn how they work and why masonry heaters continue to be applicable in housing today.

Jason Temple is the President of TempleFire, Inc.  360-379-2877

12 Noon      Clinic: Inspiring growth: Pruning for success!
Pruning is an essential gardening skill. When you prune correctly, you encourage healthy growth and flowering, as well as good looks. For most shrubs and trees, it helps to prune at the right time. Join Mikiya of Willow Wind Farm for an hour of pruning basics which will cover proper pruning tools and methods for pruning methods different types of plant.

Mikiya Brayton from Willow Wind Farms 360-301-6657

1pm              Presentation: Why Edible Landscaping?
Edible landscaping is the practical integration of food plants within an ornamental or decorative setting. The same design principles as for ornamental landscapes are used, while substituting edible plants such as lettuces, blueberries, vegetables and fruit trees for some of the otherwise unproductive plant material. Using edibles in landscape design can enhance a garden by providing a unique ornamental component with additional health, aesthetic, and economic benefits. Edible landscaping is a mixture of beauty and utility.

Josua & Eveline Langevin of Savory Landscaping 360-302-1732

2pm            Presentation: Solar Power 101:  Spin Your Meter Backwards!
Are you ready to use the sun to create your own clean electricity?  Learn how solar works in the Pacific Northwest and how your investment in clean power can help reduce your utility bills and gain you a 30% Federal Tax Credit.

Andy Cochrane & Jen Clark from Power Trip Energy 360-643-3080

3pm            Panel:  Housing on the Horizon….
As the last presentation of the day we are hosting a moderated panel on local housing and future developments. The panel will include City & County officials, Members of Affordable Housing Groups and representatives of local development projects.