September colors are highlighted in the planter set near the Shedd Aquarium along the lakefront in Chicago, Illinois.
(Photo ©2015 by Susan McKee)

The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society is having their annual Fall Show at the Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hours for public viewing are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 24 and 25, 2015.
Seminars …

Explore autumn through a parade of color and culture at Chrysanthemums and More, now on exhibit at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The annual array of mums …

The annual fall show of the Michiana Orchid Society takes place October 24 and 25, 2015, at Holy Cross College, 54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both …

Orchid lovers headed to Iowa in mid-month might want to schedule a stop at the fourth annual Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale.
It takes place October 17 and 18, 2015, in Noelridge Gardens Greenhouse, 4900 …

Individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white, and blue ribbons at the fall show and sale sponsored by the Illinois Orchid Society.
“Spotlight on Orchids” takes place October 10 and 11, 2015, at …

The 23rd annual Chicagoland Orchidfest takes place Friday through Sunday (September 25, 26 and 27, 2015).
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday simultaneously in two …

The Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society Show takes place September 19 and 20, 2015, in the Orthwein Floral Display Hall, Ridgway Visitor Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri.
Hours are 9 a.m. …

The 81st Dahlia Show hosted by the Central States Dahlia Society takes place September 19 and 20, 2015, in the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois.
Hours are non to 4:30 p.m. Saturday …

Gourds of all shapes and sizes will be on display and for sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois, September 12 and 13, 2015.
Hours both days are 10 a.m. to …