I've been trying to get a group together of Houseplant enthusiasts in the Chicago area, so we can swap with each other, meet to talk about our varied plant loves, etc. I'm trying to make next weekend our first get-together (though I made the group nearly 5 months ago now!). There is a show and sale at the Chicago Botanic Gardens next weekend, September 11-12, from 10am to 4:30 pm, offered by the Windy City Indoor Gardeners. I think the plant room is small, so finding each other shouldn't be too hard. I'm going to try to have folks meet there at 12pm on Saturday. For more info, check the calendar in the "Chicago Houseplant Society" page (click my username and go to my homepage) or email me or post here for all to see.