Upcoming Meeting Information

 ANNUAL MAY AUCTION

       On Thursday, May 23rd, the West Michigan Hosta Society will hold their annual Potluck and Auction at the Allendale Township Hall located on Lake Michigan Drive.  This is one of the highlight events of the year when members bring in delicious dishes of food to share for the potluck as well as hostas and other perennial donations for the auction.  The potluck portion of the evening begins at 6 pm.  The auction, which includes hostas purchased by the club for the event plus all the lovely donations made by members sharing their garden bounty, begins at 7 pm.  Be prepared to stay on your toes as the bidding can be fast and furious especially for those choicest varieties. 

       The 7 pm auction is open to the public so come join the fun and maybe take home some new treasures for your garden.

Calendar of Events for 2019

February 21                                              Spring Membership Meeting                           New Zealand Gardens                         Frederik Meijer Gardens - 6 pm

March 15 & 16                                           Hosta College in Piqua, Ohio

May 11                                            Workday at Local Gardens                        Location to be announced - 9 am to noon

May 18                                                     MHS Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens    Tipton, Michigan - 9 am to noon

May 23                                                     Annual Potluck and Plant Auction         Allendale Township Hall                                 Potluck starts at 6 pm                                 Auction starts at 7 pm

June 12-15                                                AHS National Convention                               Green Bay, Wisconsin

June 21-23                                               Great Lakes Regional Tailgate                     Bay Village - Cleveland, OH           

June 22                                                    MHS Hosta Leaf Show and Plant Sale               Lansing, Michigan - 7 am to 3 pm

June 29                                                     MHS Garden Walk                             Saginaw, Michigan Area

July 20 & 21                                        Hosta Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens           Saturday 10 am to 6 pm                              Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

August 15                                                Fall Membership Meeting                               MSU Extension's Grand Ideas Garden - 6 pm

August 18                                                 MHS Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens            Tipton, Michigan - 9 am to noon

October 18                                             Fall Harvest Potluck                                     Forest Hills Aquatic Center - 6 pm   

    AHS Hosta Popularity Poll 2017  

  1.  H. 'June'

  2.  H. 'Sagae'

  3.  H. 'Liberty'

  4.  H. 'Victory'

  5.  H. 'Blue Angel'

  6.  H. 'Sum and Substance'

  7.  H. 'Paradigm'

  8.  H. 'First Frost'

  9.  H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

10.  H. montana 'Aureomarginata'

11.  H. 'Guardian Angel'

12.  H. 'Halcyon'

13.  H. 'Empress Wu'

14.  H. 'Niagara Falls'

15.  H. 'Brother Stefan'

16.  H. 'Rainbow's End'

17.  H. 'Great Expectations'

18.  H. 'Krossa Regal'

19.  H. 'Old Glory'

20.  H. 'Earth Angel'

Minis Popularity Poll 2017

  1.  H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'

  2.  H. 'Pandora's Box'

  3.  H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'

  4.  H. 'Cameo'

  5.  H. 'Cracker Crumbs'