Garden calendar
Garden Clubs
• The next business meeting of the Wheeling Garden Club honors Lori Hazelwood, supervisor of forestry for the Village of Wheeling, and David Young of Meyer Materials in Wheeling. The meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Wheeling Masonic Lodge at the corner Dundee Road and Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling. Visitors welcome. (847) 537-8642.
Demonstrations
• Knupper Nursery hosts a free seminar on attracting birds to gardens through feeders, seeds and more at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. There is also a Pumpkin Planter Workshop at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, for $25. Preregistration is required. (847) 359-1080.
• The 1843 Durant Peterson House Museum's Autumn Frolic features a tasting of antique apples varieties from the 19th century from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Dean Street, west of Randall Road and west of St. Charles. Admission is a $3 donation, $1 for kids over age three. Call (630) 377-6424 or visit ppfv.org.
• The Garfield Farm Museum's "Harvest Days" features plenty of demonstrations on historical self-sufficiency like gardening, canning and more. Visit the museum from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 just off Route 38 at Garfield Road, LaFox. Admission is $6; $3 for kids. (630) 584-8485.
Chicago Botanic Garden
• The Bulb Bazaar sponsored by the Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society features more than 200 varieties for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
• The Autumnal Forest Walk is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Cost is $15.
• A workshop on pressed flower designs is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11. Cost is $49.
• Jon Carloftis, whose work has appeared on HGTV and national shows on other networks, will present a half-day symposium exploring "The Art and Business of Garden Design" at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. The cost is $74, $59 for garden members. Call (847) 835-8261.
• The Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12.
• Sukkot Family Activities to celebrate the Jewish New Year are on Sunday, Oct. 12.
• "Stone by Design: The Artistry of Lew French" will be a half-day symposium at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. French, who has been the subject of magazine stories and television shows, will answer questions and sign books. The cost is $74, and members pay $59.59. Call (847) 835-8261.
The Chicago Botanic Garden is at 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Admission is free, but parking costs $15. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.
Morton Arboretum
• The Fall Color Festival is through Sunday, Oct. 26. The festival features an appearance by rock star Marty Casey, a 5K Run and Walk and more activities.
• The Chicago chapter of Ikebana International hosts an exhibit and demonstration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
The Morton Arboretum is at 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Call (630) 968-0074 or visit mortonarb.org. Admission costs $6-$9; $5-$8 for seniors and $4-$6 for kids.
- Scott C. Morgan