Celebrities & Speakers - Winnipeg Home + Garden Show

Scott McGillivray Real Estate & Renovation Specialist

Friday @ 6PM, Saturday @ 12PM

Scott McGillivray Real Estate & Renovation Specialist

Scott McGillivray’s passion lies in educating people to make smart investment and renovation decisions to, in turn, build wealth through real estate. Scott has been a top rated HGTV star in Canada & the US for almost 20 years, starring in over 400 episodes of television, and is best known as the star and award-winning Executive Producer of HGTV hit series’ “Income Property”, “Moving the McGillivrays”, “Buyers Bootcamp”, and most recently “Scott’s Vacation House Rules” and “Renovation Resort." Scott is an accomplished entrepreneur; he’s CEO of multiple successful businesses in both the media and real estate sectors as well as a real estate investor with properties across North America. As a skilled contractor, best-selling author, educator, and leading guest expert, Scott McGillivray is trusted for successful renovation and return on investment tactics. He is a respected influencer and digital trailblazer who engages daily with his 1M+ followers.

Florence Van Dijk Florence Botanicals

Friday @ 3PM, Saturday @ 5:30PM

Florence Van Dijk Florence Botanicals

Florence van Dijk was transplanted from the lush green countryside of Ireland to snowy Winnipeg in 2013 with her husband and two daughters. She grew up on a farm on Ireland's East coast and developed her love of nature and botanicals from the Dutch side of her family and her many trips to the Netherlands. Leaving behind a career in retail marketing, she studied Floristry in an agriculture college near Belfast. She then worked as a florist and interior designer. In Winnipeg she worked for Oak & Lily before branching out on her own.

Her aim is to bring her customers the joy and seasonality of flowers as part of their every day and on their most special days too. Florence has regular pop-ups at Parlour Coffee, Main Street selling fresh and dried bunches and house plants.

The presentation explores selecting, drying and arranging dried flowers.

Presentation Topic: Dried Flowers - Everlasting Beauty

Dino Stepic Dino Sells Homes

Sunday @ 2PM

Dino Stepic Dino Sells Homes

Dino Stepic's stellar reviews, marketing, and versatility earned an endorsement from Scott McGillivray as the trusted agent for Winnipeg, MB. With a deep understanding of the local market, Dino helps buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals with confidence. Known for his strategic approach, Dino leverages innovative marketing and industry insights to maximize results. Whether you're purchasing your dream home or selling for top dollar, he provides trusted guidance every step of the way. If - or someone you care for - is looking for a Realtor® who combines professionalism with a personal touch, Dino Stepic is ready to help!

Presentation Topic: "Stay or Sell - Smart Moves For Aging Well"

Ken Sky International Speaker / Infotainer

Saturday @ 3:30PM, Sunday @ Noon

Ken Sky International Speaker / Infotainer

Ken Sky is an Audience Engagement Specialist, internationally celebrated for his unique blend of magic, humor, and interactive storytelling. Ken has captivated audiences across Canada, Mexico, Germany, Costa Rica, and the United States with his ability to create unforgettable experiences.

He uses engaging storytelling, captivating visuals, and interactive elements to immerse attendees in the magic of the Cherry Hill Living experience — showcasing its vibrant lifestyle, sense of community, and year-round luxury amenities designed for wellness, vitality and uncomplicated living.

Presentation Topic: The Magic of Cherry Hill Living

Calvin Eisner Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association

Friday @ 1PM

Calvin Eisner Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association

Calvin Eisner is Vice President of the Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association and the Sales Manager of Limitless Landscaping. With over 15 years of experience in the landscaping and construction industry, he has dedicated his career to transforming outdoor spaces while mentoring and training others to become green professionals. As a member of the MBNLA Board of Directors, Calvin is passionately involved in initiatives that help educate, inform and inspire those both horticulture and landscape industry professionals and the public. Whether you’re unsure of how to bring your landscape vision to life or haven’t yet considered landscaping, Calvin can show you how partnering with a professional landscaper can turn your outdoor haven dreams into reality.

Presentation Topic: Vision to Reality: Partnering with a Landscaper

Heather Barnes @OurBarnesYard

Saturday @ 4:30PM

Heather Barnes @OurBarnesYard

Heather is a former elementary school teacher and self taught DIYer who has been renovating her own home for the last 6 and a half years. She initially started sharing her DIY projects online just for fun, but quickly built an online community teaching DIY skills to others. She left her job in the classroom to start teaching online and now runs her channel @ourbarnesyard full time! She is a wife, a mother, and just finished renovating a bathroom in her home. She is excited to turn her attention to outdoor projects this spring which she will be sharing on her channels!

Presentation Weekend Warrior: projects you can do on the weekends to level up your home.

Mike Mailman President of Friends of Gardens

Friday @ 4PM, Saturday @ 1:30PM

Alyssa Kostek Grand Rising Gardens

Thursday @ 4PM

Alyssa Kostek Grand Rising Gardens

Alyssa Kostek, founder of Grand Rising Gardens is an organic farmer and kitchen garden consultant based in the Winnipeg area, dedicated to making fresh, organic food accessible to all by teaching garden autonomy. With a deep-rooted passion for nature and sustainability, Alyssa empowers gardeners of all skill levels to grow their own food organically, no matter their space or starting point. Through social media, coaching, workshops, and education, Alyssa shares practical organic methods that help others develop the knowledge and confidence to build thriving backyard kitchen gardens and deepen their connection to nature and the land. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, Alyssa’s expertise and enthusiasm will inspire you to embrace organic gardening and sustainable living.

Instagram: @grandrisinggardens

Email: grandirsinggardens@gmail.com

Presentation Topic: Maximizing Space in Your Kitchen Garden

Andrea Purcell Expert Floral Designer of Addison Taylor Floral Design

Thursday @ 5PM, Sunday @ 1pm

Andrea Purcell Expert Floral Designer of Addison Taylor Floral Design

Andrea Purcell is the owner and lead designer of Addison Taylor Floral Design, with over 20 years of experience in the floral design industry. Known for her passion and extraordinary talent, Andrea has dedicated her career to transforming flowers into stunning works of art. As the owner of a full-service flower shop, she combines creativity and expertise to craft beautiful, custom floral arrangements for every occasion. Andrea's innovative designs reflect her commitment to quality and her love for bringing nature's beauty to life through flowers.

Presentation Topic: Bringing the Outdoors In: Creating a Stunning Floral Centrepiece

Matt Bell Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

Sunday @ 11am

Matt Bell Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

Matt has worked within the landscape industry for over two decades, founding Geller's Design | Build | Landscape in 2012 and growing to be Winnipeg's largest residential focused landscape company. We employ a diverse team designing and building custom award-winning projects in the outdoor living space.

In 2025, in partnership, Matt acquired Shelmerdine Garden Centre to further expand our landscape business. Together, Shelmerdine and Geller’s are able to offer award winning experiences throughout designing, building, and furnishing both your outdoor spaces and home.

From basic design and plant knowledge, to in-ground pool construction, paving stone and pool houses, Matt has a diverse blend of knowledge touching on the many aspects of current outdoor living.

Presentation Topic: Landscaping Essentials: A Technical Breakdown of Hardscaping, Softscaping and Lighting & Irrigation

Maggie Wysocki Creator of From Soil to Soul

Saturday @ 2:30PM, Sunday @ 3PM

Maggie Wysocki Creator of From Soil to Soul

Maggie Wysocki is an organic gardener based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She’s the founder of the home and garden website, fromsoiltosoul.ca where she helps Canadian gardeners living in cold regions with short seasons grow their best organic gardens. She shares best practices, tips and recipes from her Zone 3 homestead where she grows a variety of edible plants and flowers as well as tends to her backyard chickens. Maggie is also the co-host of The Grow Guide, named Canada’s top rated gardening podcast by Apple Podcast. The Grow Guide is a monthly podcast featuring guest interviews from influential gardening authors, public figures and horticulture experts you know and love. When Maggie’s not gardening, she’s practicing yoga, hiking the trails of Manitoba’s beloved Birds Hill Provincial Park and hanging in nature with her daughter, dog and husband.

Instagram: @fromsoiltosoul
Tik Tok: @fromsoiltosoulmaggie
Pinterest: FromSoiltoSoul
www.fromsoiltosoul.ca

Presentation Topic: DIY Backyard Greenhouses

John Klassen Inland Fine Furnishings

Friday @ 5PM, Saturday @ 11AM

John Klassen Inland Fine Furnishings

John Klassen is the owner and principal designer at Inland Fine Furnishings. He started as a kid that would constantly repaint his bedroom, tear out pages from home magazines, and draw up floor plans for rooms that would never come to be. Now he is an adult that constantly repaints his home, collects homes magazines, and helps other people with their room floor plans (and everything else that goes into a room).

His passion for classic interior design is evident from the turn of the century home he and his family are slowly putting back to its original ideals, with the modern conveniences needed in the 21st century. His store is full of pieces that harken back to a time where design was practical, well made, built to last generations, and can fit in any style home – heritage, modern, or mid-century.

This year, John is going to teach the “Art of Gathering – Crafting a space that feels welcoming and inviting”. We live in a Pinterest and Social Media minded age. Creating a home, styling a room, buying art, furniture or décor just “for the likes” isn’t going to translate into an environment that people want to spend time in. Let’s approach design and décor with the idea that people should feel safe and comfortable, not challenged or on edge. We aren’t in the business of perfect, but we are in the business of authentic.

Presentation Topic: Art of Gathering – Crafting a space that feels welcoming and inviting

Ryan Maione Greenhouse Project Coordinator

Friday @ 4PM, Saturday @ 1:30PM

Kristin Hayward Principal & Owner of iDESIGN inc.

Thursday @ 6PM, Friday @ 2PM

Kristin Hayward Principal & Owner of iDESIGN inc.

Kristin Hayward is owner of iDESIGN; she first discovered her passion for design when her & her husband built their first home. After her second child Kristin went back to school to obtain her diploma in interior design & started iDESIGN.

At iDESIGN, our goal is to take the stress out of an otherwise multi-faceted process for our clients while ensuring their expectations are not only met but exceeded. We work to pair our signature luxurious yet laid back aesthetic with the personal taste and functional needs of our clients.

iDESIGN is an award winning design firm & our work has been featured in Lux Life Magazine, Anthologie Home & Garden Edition, Who’s Who in Renovations' Magazine, Localfare Magazine & The National Post.

Demand for iDESIGN services quickly expanded. What started as a part-time venture in 2013 out of Kristin's home office, iDESIGN has now expanded to include a full-time team of interior designers, a complementary boutique furniture, lighting & home décor storefront, & an office for the firm located at 900 Corydon Ave in Winnipeg MB.

Presentation Topic: Designing Your Dream Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Renovations and New Builds

Jeff Southam President of Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

Sunday @ 11AM

Jeff Southam President of Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

Jeff has owned and operated Sunshower Sprinklers, installing and servicing irrigation and lighting systems since 1994. Jeff and the Sunshower team are proud to be the oldest and largest Irrigation company in Winnipeg with the same ownership and experienced team. With certified designers and technical staff Sunshower is a proud member of Irrigation Association.

Over the 31 years of irrigating and lighting properties in Manitoba, Jeff has built relationships and trust in the industry. Becoming the president of the MBNLA ( Manitoba Nursery and Landscape Association) in 2024.

Presentation Topic: Landscaping Essentials: A Technical Breakdown of Hardscaping, Softscaping and Lighting & Irrigation

2025 Speakers & Celebrities

Scott McGillivray Real Estate & Renovation Specialist

Florence Van Dijk Florence Botanicals

Dino Stepic Dino Sells Homes

Ken Sky International Speaker / Infotainer

Calvin Eisner Manitoba Nursery & Landscape Association

Heather Barnes @OurBarnesYard

Mike Mailman President of Friends of Gardens

Alyssa Kostek Grand Rising Gardens

Andrea Purcell Expert Floral Designer of Addison Taylor Floral Design

Matt Bell Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

Maggie Wysocki Creator of From Soil to Soul

John Klassen Inland Fine Furnishings

Ryan Maione Greenhouse Project Coordinator

Kristin Hayward Principal & Owner of iDESIGN inc.

Jeff Southam President of Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association

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