Event Schedule
Mark your schedule for our program calendar of events!
We are happy to announce "hybrid" meetings, where our members may attend meetings either in person or online using Zoom. To attend in person, you must wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and refrain from eating and drinking while in the meeting room. We will NOT have a raffle.
The events planned for this year include a great mix of education and fun. And as always, when you attend, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other hosta fans! We welcome and encourage you to provide your feedback and ideas for future programing. If you would like to share your suggestions for interesting speakers and activities, simply email us, or reach out to a Board Member.
Mark your schedule for our program calendar of events!
We are happy to announce "hybrid" meetings, where our members may attend meetings either in person or online using Zoom. To attend in person, you must wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and refrain from eating and drinking while in the meeting room. We will NOT have a raffle.
The events planned for this year include a great mix of education and fun. And as always, when you attend, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other hosta fans! We welcome and encourage you to provide your feedback and ideas for future programing. If you would like to share your suggestions for interesting speakers and activities, simply email us, or reach out to a Board Member.
NEHS Annual Meeting: Annual Meeting, Elections and Speaker
October 23, 2021
Speaker: Bob Solberg
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 p.m. - Bob Solberg, "The Future of Hostas"
Bob is a hosta hybridizer, owner of Green Hill Hosta (North Carolina) and recipient of the 2003 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award by the American Hosta Society.
Location:
In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
October 23, 2021
Speaker: Bob Solberg
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 p.m. - Bob Solberg, "The Future of Hostas"
Bob is a hosta hybridizer, owner of Green Hill Hosta (North Carolina) and recipient of the 2003 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award by the American Hosta Society.
Location:
In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
February 12, 2022
Noon - Meeting (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 pm - Program to be announced
Location: In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
Great Lakes Hosta College on Zoom
March 19, 2022
The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Hosta Society hosts an annual garden symposium called Hosta College. Hosta College is online on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Details to be announced.
Location: Online, using Zoom. The Hosta College team will provide the link to registered participants.
March 19, 2022
The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Hosta Society hosts an annual garden symposium called Hosta College. Hosta College is online on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Details to be announced.
Location: Online, using Zoom. The Hosta College team will provide the link to registered participants.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
March 26, 2022
Noon - Meeting. (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 pm - Richard Kimball, "Gardens of the World"
Location:
In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
March 26, 2022
Noon - Meeting. (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 pm - Richard Kimball, "Gardens of the World"
Location:
In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
American Hosta Society Annual Convention
June 8-11, 2022
The AHS Convention "Hosta Vision" will be held at Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The Minnesota Hosta Society hosts the 52nd annual AHS convention. It was originally scheduled for 2020, however, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for 2022. Registration opens in September 2021. The convention website is www.HostaVision2022.com. Here is a video preview of the convention gardens.
June 8-11, 2022
The AHS Convention "Hosta Vision" will be held at Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The Minnesota Hosta Society hosts the 52nd annual AHS convention. It was originally scheduled for 2020, however, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for 2022. Registration opens in September 2021. The convention website is www.HostaVision2022.com. Here is a video preview of the convention gardens.
Hosta: Foliage for Every Garden Leaf Show
June 18-19, 2022 (Set up June 17)
Discover the variety of shapes, colors, textures and sizes of hosta leaves by participating in our leaf show as an exhibitor or a guest. Enter your best hosta leaves from your garden in our leaf show. Set-up and leaf entries received on Friday and Saturday morning, judging and awards Saturday afternoon. Show is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. See the Leaf Show page for details.
Mark Zilis (hosta hybridizer, author and recipient of the AHS 2001 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award) presents two different talks.
Location: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
June 18-19, 2022 (Set up June 17)
Discover the variety of shapes, colors, textures and sizes of hosta leaves by participating in our leaf show as an exhibitor or a guest. Enter your best hosta leaves from your garden in our leaf show. Set-up and leaf entries received on Friday and Saturday morning, judging and awards Saturday afternoon. Show is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. See the Leaf Show page for details.
Mark Zilis (hosta hybridizer, author and recipient of the AHS 2001 Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award) presents two different talks.
Location: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
NEHS Annual Meeting: Annual Meeting, Elections and Speaker
October 22, 2022
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 p.m. - Program to be announced.
Location: In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
October 22, 2022
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am)
1:00 p.m. - Program to be announced.
Location: In person: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
and online using Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to members several days in advance)
Reminder for in-person attendance: wear a mask, show your COVID vaccination card when signing in and no eating or drinking in the meeting room.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
February 18, 2023
Noon - Social time (depending on CDC and State health guidelines). Bring your own lunch. We'll provide coffee, tea, water and soda. (Management Committee meets at 10:00 a.m.)
1:00 p.m. - Meeting and Program (to be announced).
Location: (tenetaive) Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
February 18, 2023
Noon - Social time (depending on CDC and State health guidelines). Bring your own lunch. We'll provide coffee, tea, water and soda. (Management Committee meets at 10:00 a.m.)
1:00 p.m. - Meeting and Program (to be announced).
Location: (tenetaive) Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
American Hosta Society Annual Convention
June 2023, dates to be announced
The 2023 AHS Convention will be held at Ames, Iowa. Dates and details of the 53rd annual convention will be announced by the American Hosta Society.
June 2023, dates to be announced
The 2023 AHS Convention will be held at Ames, Iowa. Dates and details of the 53rd annual convention will be announced by the American Hosta Society.
