Event Schedule
Mark your schedule for our program calendar of events!
We are happy to announce the resumption of in-person meetings at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Please wear a mask. You may bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
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 the resumption of in-person meetings at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Please wear a mask. You may bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
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 Picnic, 40th Anniversary and Garden Tour
July 23, 2022
Party like it's 1982! Members-only picnic and garden tours. (Members may bring a guest). NEHS will provide the barbeque, beverages and dessert. Details will be emailed to members in the July newsletter.
Location: Two members have invited us to visit their gardens in southern New Hampshire
July 23, 2022
Party like it's 1982! Members-only picnic and garden tours. (Members may bring a guest). NEHS will provide the barbeque, beverages and dessert. Details will be emailed to members in the July newsletter.
Location: Two members have invited us to visit their gardens in southern New Hampshire
NEHS Annual Meeting: Annual Meeting, Elections and Speaker
October 22, 2022
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am). Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
1:00 p.m. - Karl Gercens III, "Garden Photography"
Karl is an accomplished horticulturist and photographer. He is the Conservatory Manager of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. His love of flowers, plants and all things horticulture began as a child growing up on a 10,000-acre cotton plantation in Mississippi. He has a B.S. in ornamental Horticulture and has done internships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and Filoli Estate in San Francisco Bay area. When not working on a professional level he travels the world photographing private and public gardens. Karl's website is http://karlgercens.com/
Location: In person: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
Masks are optional, however, COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
October 22, 2022
Noon - Annual Meeting and Elections (management committee meets at 10 am). Bring your own lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
1:00 p.m. - Karl Gercens III, "Garden Photography"
Karl is an accomplished horticulturist and photographer. He is the Conservatory Manager of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. His love of flowers, plants and all things horticulture began as a child growing up on a 10,000-acre cotton plantation in Mississippi. He has a B.S. in ornamental Horticulture and has done internships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and Filoli Estate in San Francisco Bay area. When not working on a professional level he travels the world photographing private and public gardens. Karl's website is http://karlgercens.com/
Location: In person: New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
Masks are optional, however, COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
January 21, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
January 21, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Classroom C, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
March 25, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
March 25, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
American Hosta Society Annual Convention
June 7-10, 2023
The 2023 AHS Convention "Field of Hosta Dreams" will be held at Ames, Iowa, hosted by the Russ O'Harra Hosta Society. Details of the 53rd annual convention will be announced by the American Hosta Society. Registration opens soon.
June 7-10, 2023
The 2023 AHS Convention "Field of Hosta Dreams" will be held at Ames, Iowa, hosted by the Russ O'Harra Hosta Society. Details of the 53rd annual convention will be announced by the American Hosta Society. Registration opens soon.
NEHS Annual Meeting: Annual Meeting, Elections and Speaker
October 28, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
October 28, 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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
January 20, 2024
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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
January 20, 2024
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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
NEHS Meeting and Speaker
March 23, 2024
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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
March 23, 2024
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: (tentative) New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
COVID protocol will be reviewed when we get closer to the meeting.
