All green thumbs, take note. This weekend at the Sacramento Convention Center, KOVR is sponsoring the California State Home & Garden show. The event will feature free seminars, guest speakers and workshops for those interested in home and garden improvement.

The show opens Friday at noon and runs through Sunday evening, providing a wide range of resources and something for everyone.

For composting enthusiasts, Lora Laskay of Magic Earth will be hosting "Composting for Kids" and "Urban Composting" seminars. "Urban Composting" will teach city dwellers how to adopt composting into their lives despite time and space constraints.

Do-It-Yourself-ers should check out Erika Wallin, of Rocklin Windows, demonstrate a how-to guide to home molding installation. Wallin's DIY clinic, "The Transformative Power of Trimwork" will feature design ideas, material and tools needed, and a demonstration of installing decorative door header moldings.

"This simple step by step process will add architectural character to the home," says Wallin.

And for those looking for inspiration, specialists will be on-hand to speak on subjects ranging from kitchen design to retirement. Dennis Goehring of Stockton's New York Life insurance will host a seminar each day entitled "The New Paradigm of Retirement Thinking - Wants, Needs And Your Retirement."

Other show highlights include a seminar with special guest Gary Gragg, host of HGTV "Superscapes," who specializes in landscaping with exotic plants and whose designs can be observed at the Oakland Zoo and throughout Northern California.

Show coordinator Paulette Bruce is especially looking forward to seeing popular radio and television guests "The Duct Tape Guys," Tim Nyberg and Jim Berg, who utilize prop comedy to promote duct tape in all its versatile glory. The two have released seven books, have appeared on a host of radio shows and cable networks, and were hailed on the History Channel's tribute to duct tape as "The Clown Princes of Hardware."

Bruce describes the duo as "absolutely hysterical."

Bruce is excited about connecting attendees with local vendors, who will be showcasing their products as well as offering tips and inspiration for low-cost improvements for the home and garden.

On Saturday at 2:30 p.m., there will be a Charity Chili Cook-off, with all proceeds donated to the community organizations and charities involved. WEAVE Inc., Sacramento's primary resource for domestic abuse counseling, will be sponsoring at least one charity cooking team. Jr. Chef Central will compete with two teams composed of 10 to 15-year-old graduates of the program's Jr. Chef Cooking Camp, which offers children an inclusive and professional grade space to practice chef training and learn about nutrition, discipline, and shopping on a budget. Jr. Chef alumni, Chef Tyler Stone, will also compete on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House charities. Stone, who has been cooking professionally since 13, will also be autographing cookbooks.

For $3 or 2 for $5, the public may participate in the Chili Cook-off tasting, with all proceeds going back to the community organizations involved. Show organizer, Sherry Larsen, suggests arriving early to taste, as the number of Peoples Choice tasting votes will be limited. Results of the cook-off will be available by 4 p.m. and announced by a panel of judges.

"The Duct Tape Guys have been lobbying me extremely heavily to be judges!" said Larsen.

Raffle prizes, including two 6-month Family Memberships to California Family Fitness and two high-end grills provided by Warped Radio, will also be available to win, with proceeds going to local community organizations.

For parking information and a list of exhibitors, visit the event website.