Platt Hill Nursery Rockford Grand Opening Weekend
April 3–5, 2026
Spring is here, Rockford — and we’re celebrating the official Grand Opening of Platt Hill Nursery Rockford with a full weekend of events, inspiration, and community.
Join us April 3rd through April 5th at our newest garden center and nursery located at 6101 E. Riverside Blvd. as we welcome the Rockford community and kick off the gardening season.
From vibrant spring flowers to beautiful trees and shrubs, our greenhouse and nursery are filled with everything you need to start the season with confidence.
We can’t wait to grow with Rockford.
GRAND OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
🌷 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, April 3 • 8:00 AM
Join us as we officially open our Rockford location and celebrate the beginning of a new season.
🌱 Family Activities
Friday & Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fun activities designed for kids and families to celebrate the start of spring.
🌿 Gardening Expertise, Live Music & Refreshments
Friday & Saturday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn from our plant experts and get ideas for your own garden and landscape.
🎁 Daily Giveaways & Raffle
Throughout the weekend with exciting prizes for attendees.
Raffle winners will be notified Monday, April 6th.
GRAND OPENING PRICING!
Karen Azalea – 3 pot – $28.88
reg. $44.99 – ONLY VALID AT OUR ROCKFORD LOCATION
Sale Dates April 3-14, 2026 – Not valid on previous purchases.
ONE STEP – 1 cu.ft. bag – $7.88
reg. $8.99 – ONLY VALID AT OUR ROCKFORD LOCATION
Sale Dates April 3-14, 2026 – Not valid on previous purchases.
GRAND OPENING SEMINARS
Sat., April 4th at 10AM – Hydrangea Seminar
Zach Perkins – Home Nursery, Albers, IL. and Scott Deike – General Manager & Nursery Manager Platt Hill Nursery Carpentersville
Get ready for a unique and informative hydrangea conversation from both a grower and retailer perspective. Long-time industry insider, Zach Perkins of Home Nursery, and Scott Deike, Nursery Manager of Platt Hill Nursery Carpentersville, will talk everything hydrangeas including their thoughts on the newest & best varieties on the market, correct pruning techniques, proper maintenance and why Platt Hill Nursery prides itself on being the hydrangea capitol of the Midwest.
Pete Worth – Kankakee Nursery (left), Roger Purcell (center), Becky Thomas – Spring Grove Nursery (right)
Sat., April 4th at 11:30 AM – Cultivating Beautiful & Successful Trees in Midwest Landscapes
Roger Purcell – Countryside/Fairdale Nursery & Patterson Nursery, Portland, OR. and Scott Deike – General Manager & Nursery Manager Platt Hill Nursery Carpentersville
Don’t miss this highly informative and interactive discussion featuring friend of Platt Hill Nursery and one of the most knowledgeable nurserymen in the Midwest; Roger Purcell of Countryside/Fairdale Nursery. Topics will include a behind-the-scenes look at nursery tree production, new cultivars and their importance, the impact trees have in our cities & states, proper Midwest installation practices and last but not least, pest & disease management in the landscape. With plenty of time for Q&A.
Pete Worth – Kankakee Nursery (left), Roger Purcell (center), Becky Thomas – Spring Grove Nursery (right)
A New Garden Destination for Rockford
Platt Hill Nursery is a family-owned Illinois garden center known for its expansive plant selection, expert advice, and commitment to helping gardeners succeed.
We’re proud to bring our plant-first approach and generations of horticultural experience to the Rockford community.
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VISIT YOUR Local Garden Center & Plant Nursery
We are committed to helping our customers find the right landscape design and plants for their space in or outdoors. Our plant experts are committed to helping you discover your own perfect living environment with a few questions. We are here to help make gardening easy and sustainable for everyone.
Stop in, or give us a call today!
Main Offices:
Bloomingdale: (630) 529-9394
Carpentersville: (847) 428-6767
Rockford: (815) 877-9559
Hours: Mon thru Sat: 9am - 6pm; Sun 10am - 5pm
Landscape Department:
Bloomingdale: (630) 529-9394
Carpentersville: (847) 796-1510
Learn more about our landscaping services.