Upcoming Meeting Information

                                                                                                                 FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE GRAND IDEAS GARDEN                                          August 15th, 2019   6 pm                                                                                                                                            Our next meeting will be held at the Grand Ideas Garden at the MSU Extension Office, 775 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.  Come stroll through this peaceful relaxing garden in our beautiful city before we meet as a group on the grounds. Don't forget to bring your folding chair with you.

      The Grand Ideas Garden was designed to inspire and educate gardeners of all ages and backgrounds. Through colorful signage and planting displays, visitors can learn about gardening techniques that they can replicate at home.  The garden contains a variety of sun and shade annuals and perennials plus various trees and shrubs.  Most of the plantings are clearly labeled with the name and other pertinent cultural information.  A beautiful waterfall and pond feature takes center stage. The garden was established 16 years ago and is maintained by a group of Master Gardeners.

     The GIG is open to the public at no charge with plenty of on-site free parking. Be aware, however, that there are no public restrooms at the garden.

HOSTA SHOW POPULAR VOTE RESULTS FOR VISITORS' FAVORITE:

Sugar Plum (27 votes), Bull Frog (22 votes), Snake Eyes (16 votes), Wheee! (15 votes), Hakumuo and Rainbow's End (tied with 11 votes), Powder Keg (9 votes),
Liberty and Niagara Falls (tied with 6 votes).

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                        Various Locations - 1 to 4 pm                Please contact a club officer to volunteer

May 18                                                     MHS Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens    Tipton, Michigan - 1 to 4 pm

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 5 pm                              Sunday 11 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'