Hostas are edible. The deer, rabbits, and slugs that make frequent visits to gardens even know this. That’s why many hosta growers add a little spice to their gardens with products like Liquid Fence, or other homemade concoctions containing various type of hot sauce to give them a little different…
The NWHS planted and continues to maintain the Dahl-Roeder Memorial Garden located in Wilson Park, Menomonie. The park was established in honor of Janice Dahl and Darrel Roeder. Janice was a NWHS founder member and our first editor-in-chief of the Northern Star newsletter. Darrel was a past NWHS president and…
You can add events on this web site to your personal calendar by clicking on the ‘Add to my calendar’ links that show up following event descriptions.Hosta ‘Climax’ was originated and introduced by L. G. Jones in 2000. It is classified as an ‘upright’ (yes, hostas have a wide range of…
Most hostas thrive best in shade or partial sun. However, the hosta is a rugged plant and can adapt itself to its surroundings. This makes it a low maintenance and attractive plant.Hosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ was originated and introduced by M. Chastain in 2006. A distinguishing feature is center leaf markings…
Hosta blossoms range from dark purple to white, and are born on scapes, lasting for several weeks. New hostas develop when some cultivars set seed or when a plant ‘sports’. A hosta sport is a change in leaf pattern or color which occurs in an existing plant.Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’ was…
In recent years the hosta has become the number one perennial plant in the United States. Having foliage of blue, gold, green, or white, with or without variegation, makes the hosta a versatile plant. Leaves range from less than one inch to more than 20 inches across.Hosta ‘Powder Blue’ was…
There are about 40 different species of hostas which are native to Japan, China, and Korea. They were brought to the U.S. in the 19th century and there are now about 7,000 named cultivars.Hosta ‘Liberty’ was introduced by J. Machen, Jr. in 2000. A sport of H. ‘Sagae’, it has a…
