Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
The Eastern Michigan Hosta Society meets second Thursday of
the month except for January, March (Hosta College), and November
(our annual Board Meeting). Our winter meeting place is:
Mayfield Twp. Hall
1900 N. Saginaw Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446
January: No meeting
Thursday, February 13: Mark Hanner, Succulents
Mayfield Township Hall, Lapeer, MI
April: Aaron Strouse, Unique Michigan
Mayfield Township Hall, Lapeer, MI
May 14: Field trip to Melvyn Corners Nursery (date
may change)
June 11: Member garden tour, need a volunteer
July 9: Member garden tour, need volunteer
August 13: Member garden tour, need volunteer
September 10: Plant Exchange
Suncrest of Lapeer
October 8: C&C Green, Lily Bulbs
Mayfield Township Hall, Lapeer, MI
November 12: EMHS Board Meeting
Whiteys in Davison, MI
December 10: Christmas Party
Mayfield Township Hall, Lapeer, MI
All Newsletters, Meeting Minutes, and up-to-date information can
be found on the EMHS blog at:
http://easternmichiganhostasociety.blogspot.com/
Southwest Michigan Hosta Society meets in the Kalamazoo area.
Saturday, February 29, Noon
Social Gathering Luncheon
Walnut Trails Club House-Delta Court
Featuring Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings and salad provided.
Please bring a dessert if you would like.
Opportunity to relax and socialize. Great time to renew or join
if new!
Sunday, March 22, 3pm
New Plants for 2020
Sunday, April 26, 3pm
TBA
Friday, May 29, 6pm
Plant Sale
Flesher Field, 3664 South 9th St, Oshtemo, 49009
June Bus Trip
TBA
Sunday, July 26, Noon
Potluck and Auction
Oshtemo Grange Hall, 3234 North 3rd St, Oshtemo, 49009
Sunday, September 27, 3pm
TBA
Romence Gardens, 9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, 49024
Sunday, October 25, 3pm
TBA
Romence Gardens, 9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, 49024
West Michigan Hosta Society
Thursday, February 20 (6-8pm)
WMHS Meeting at Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Saturday, May 9
WMHS Workday at local gardens
Wednesday, May 20
WMHS Potluck & Plant Auction
Potluck at 6pm; auction 7-9pm
Allendale Township Hall, 6678 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI
49401
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Saturday & Sunday, July 18, 19
Hosta Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Thursday, August 20
WMHS Meeting (Details TBD)
Friday, October (Date TBD) (6pm)
Fall Harvest Potluck
Forest Hills Aquatic Center, 660 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids,
MI 49546
WMHS website is at www.wmhostasociety.org
. WMHS Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/WMiHS/
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Questions are sometimes asked about the relationship of the
local hosta societies to the Michigan Hosta Society. A little
history is perhaps the easiest way to answer most of those questions.
In the mid-90’s MHS held a meeting to discuss the feasibility
of sponsoring or helping in the establishment of some local societies
around the state. There was a growing need for a way to get more
information about hostas out to the increasing number of gardeners
who were growing hostas. MHS had tried winter meetings but because
of the long distances involved the meetings had to be on weekends;
that and the winter weather often made them poorly attended. The
establishment of some local chapters seemed to be the best way
to meet the needs of our members.
As the result of the initial meeting, members of six areas in
the state said they were going to look into starting a local group.
Some of those groups were immediately formed; others have happened
in the intervening years. All of the groups are financially independent
and operated under their own bylaws. Membership in MHS as well
as the local group is encouraged but not mandatory. There are
currently three local groups.
For information on the local societies or the Michigan Hosta Society
contact: MHS@hostahappenings.com