Midfex (Midwest Fruit Explorers) is a not for profit club whose members
are growing fruit, nuts, and berries mostly in their backyards. Here
is a chance to see over 100 varieties of apples, and numerous other
interesting fruits, nuts, and berries, including the Paw Paw. The
members work the show and between them represent many years
of experience growing these things within the confines of one's
backyard. It all takes
place October 16-17 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Chicago Botanic
Garden. The
Garden is located in Glencoe, Illinois, just north of Chicago at the
Lake Cook East
exit of Edens Highway. There is no admission charge, but parking is ten
dollars for
cars. The Garden has among other things, a very nice vegetable garden
and orchard.
Check the website of Midfex (www.midfex.org) for more details.

Sherwin Dubren