West Michigan Hosta Society -

West Michigan Hosta Society

Our mission is to promote and enjoy hostas as well as educate gardeners about growing them.

President's Message for 2020

The West Michigan Hosta Society has a full schedule of activities planned in 2020. Each activity is designed for fun and enjoyment as we visit socially and share our mutual interest in hosta gardening. Our annual PLANT AUCTION in May is particularly popular and well-attended. Please refer to the list of events below and mark your calendar now. Information about events planned by other hosta groups can be found by using the 'Hosta Links' page. All WMHS meetings are open and free to the public. I'm looking forward to a wonderful gardening season and hope you will join us.

Upcoming Meeting Information

ANNUAL POTLUCK AND AUCTION

This event has been cancelled for May

but will hopefully be held at a later date this summer.

On Wednesday, May 20th, the West Michigan Hosta Society will hold their annual Potluck and Auction at the Allendale Township Hall. This is one of the highlight club events of the year. The potluck portion of the evening begins at 6 pm. The auction, which includes hostas purchased by the club specifically for the event plus all the lovely donations of hostas and other perennials made by members sharing their garden bounty, begins promptly at 7 pm. Most everyone leaves with at least one new treasure for their garden. Hosta varieties from Garden Path Perennials along with a few 'Wiggles and Squiggles' will surely entice us to expand our collections.

The public is invited to attend this free event. The Allendale Township Hall is located at 6676 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, one block east of 68th Avenue. Parking is in the back of the building.

Calendar of Events for 2020

February 20 (Thursday) WMHS Spring Membership Meeting Buying Collector Hosta & Hosta on the Web Frederik Meijer Gardens - 6 pm

March 20 & 21 Hosta College in Piqua, Ohio

EVENT CANCELLED

May 9 (Saturday) WMHS Workday at Local Gardens Various Locations - 1 to 4 pm Please contact a club officer to volunteer

EVENT CANCELLED

May 16 MHS Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, Michigan - 9 to 12 noon

EVENT CANCELLED

May 20 (Wednesday) WMHS Annual Potluck and Plant Auction Allendale Township Hall Potluck starts at 6 pm Auction starts at 7 pm

EVENT CANCELLED

June 10-13 AHS National Convention Minneapolis, Minnesota

EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE, 2022

June 27 MHS Hosta Show and Plant Sale Lansing, Michigan

July 18 & 19 (Saturday and Sunday) WMHS Hosta Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Sunday 11 am to 5 pm

August 16 MHS Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, Michigan - 9 am to noon

August 20 (Thursday) WMHS Fall Membership Meeting Tour of Mast Young Plants Trial Garden - 6 pm

October 16 (Friday) WMHS Fall Harvest Potluck Forest Hills Aquatic Center - 6 pm

Calendar of Events for 2020

1. H. 'June'

2. H. 'Sagae'

3. H. 'Sum and Substance'

4. H. 'Paradigm'

5. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

6. H. 'Liberty'

7. H. 'Victory'

8. H. 'Halcyon'

9. H. 'Journey's End'

10. H. 'Goodness Gracious'

11. H. 'Wheee!' 12. H. 'Guardian Angel' 13. H. 'Niagara Falls'

14. H. montana 'Aureomarginata'

15. H. 'Winter Snow'

1. H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'

2. H. 'Pandora's Box'

3. H. 'Mini Skirt'

4. H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'

5. H. 'Church Mouse'

Calendar of Events for 2020

1. H. 'June'

2. H. 'Sagae'

3. H. 'Sum and Substance'﻿

4. H. 'Paradigm'

5. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'﻿

6. H. 'Liberty'﻿

7. H. ﻿'Victory'﻿

8. H. 'Halcyon'

9. H. 'Journey's End'﻿

10. H. 'Goodness Gracious'

11. H. 'Wheee!' 12. H. 'Guardian Angel' 13. H. ﻿'Niagara Falls'﻿

14. H. montana 'Aureomarginata'

15. H. 'Winter Snow'

1. H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'

2. H. 'Pandora's Box'

3. H. 'Mini Skirt'

4. H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'﻿

5. H. 'Church Mouse'

3. H. 'Sum and Substance'

5. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

6. H. 'Liberty'

7. H. 'Victory'

9. H. 'Journey's End'

11. H. 'Wheee!' 12. H. 'Guardian Angel' 13. H. 'Niagara Falls'

4. H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'