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Events​

All things hosta and more!
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Event Schedule
Mark your calendar for our upcoming events!

Many of our meetings are hybrid, with the option of coming in person, or attending online via Zoom option. We respect your decision on whether to wear a mask.

The events planned 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 programming. If you would like to share your suggestions for interesting speakers and activities, email us, or reach out to a Member of the Management Team.

New Meeting Location:  Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main Street, Northborough, MA.

 
Updates and weather cancellations will be announced here and on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NEHosta 
NEHS Meeting, Photo Contest and Speaker
Saturday, March 22, 2025
SCHEDULE
12 Noon: Check-in your Photo Contest Entries and Red Cup Drawing Donations (donate used or new garden tools, books, etc.)
12:15 pm: Photo Contest Voting, Red Cup and Blue Cup tickets. The Society will purchase two special hosta from member-owned nurseries for the Blue Cup drawing.) Details on the photo contest and the special hostas were announced in the March Leaf Letters Newsletter.
1:00 pm Program: Karen Perkins of Garden Vision Epimediums presents on this lovely companion plant for the shade garden.
2:15 pm Photo contest winners announced and
Red Cup and Blue Cup drawings.
3:00 pm Business Meeting

Location: Hybrid (in person and on Zoom)
  In person location: Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main St, Northborough, MA
  Zoom link will be emailed to members a few days before the meeting
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American Hosta Society Annual Convention
June 19-21, 2025
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Registration is open for the 2025 AHS Convention, “Hosta Double Feature”. The convention is at Peoria, Illinois. Visit the American Hosta Society Convention website for the most current information about the schedule, registration and events.
You are invited to enter hosta leaves, containers, arrangements and educational posters in the Hosta Show at the convention. It is easy and fun: learn how on our Hosta Show page.

NEHS Picnic and Garden Tours (Members Only)
July 19, 2025 (Rain Date July 20)
Kingston, MA - Details to Be Announced
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​NEHS Annual Meeting:  Annual Meeting, Elections and Speaker
October 25, 2025

SCHEDULE
12 Noon: Annual Meeting, Elections and Red Cup and Blue Cup drawings. (Bring an item, such as a plant or gently used garden books or gear to donate to the Red Cup drawing. The Society will purchase two special plants from member-owned nurseries for the Blue Cup drawing)
1:30 pm Program: Danny Lawson, Editor of the American Hosta Society Hosta Journal, presents on "AHS Display Gardens."
Location: Hybrid (in person and on Zoom)
  In person location: Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main St, Northborough, MA

  Zoom link will be emailed to members a few days before the meeting
medium-sized hosta with green leaves and a white margin
medium-sized hosta with gold leaves and white flowers
large hosta with green leaves and yellow margins and lavender flower buds
Thank you for your interest in the NEHS
​If you are not already a member, join today!
@2023 New England Hosta Society
  • Home
  • Events
  • MEMBERS ONLY
    • MEMBERSHIP LIST
    • LEAF LETTERS
    • General Meeting Notes
    • Tower Hill
    • Hosta Price Guide
  • Membership
  • Contact
  • More About Us
  • Photos
    • 2025 Photo Contest
    • 2024 Photo Contest
    • 2023 Photo Contest
  • Resources
  • Hosta Shows
  • Management Committee
    • Meeting Minutes