The 18th annual Home & Garden Showcase takes place Saturday and Sunday (April 1 and 2, 2023) in Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 West Lane Road, Loves Park, Illinois (that’s suburban Rockford). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and admission is free.

More than 100 companies will showcase an array of products and services: the latest trends in landscaping, decks/patios, and remodeling.

The Master Gardeners from extension services of the University of Illinois will be on hand both days to answer questions on gardening. Visitors are welcome to bring in plants they have questions on for the Master Gardeners to answer.

Topics for clinics include healthy ways to garden, container gardening, seed saving, attracting birds to your garden, and vegetable gardens.