Event Schedule
Mark your schedule for our program calendar of events!
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!
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 Arboretum Tour
June 5, 2021
Speaker: Chuck Doughty
Chuck is a long-time member of the New England Hosta Society. He is the program director of landscaping at Northeastern University, and has had the NEU Boston Campus recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet. Chuck will lead us on a tour of the grounds (which include many fine hostas). The logistics will conform with CDC and the State of Massachusetts COVID-19 guidance. Time, details and directions to be announced.
Location: Northeastern University. Boston, Massachusetts
June 5, 2021
Speaker: Chuck Doughty
Chuck is a long-time member of the New England Hosta Society. He is the program director of landscaping at Northeastern University, and has had the NEU Boston Campus recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet. Chuck will lead us on a tour of the grounds (which include many fine hostas). The logistics will conform with CDC and the State of Massachusetts COVID-19 guidance. Time, details and directions to be announced.
Location: Northeastern University. Boston, Massachusetts
American Hosta Society Annual Convention
July 15-17, 2021
The 2021 American Hosta Society (AHS) Convention is on-line, hosted by the South West Michigan Hosta Society of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Register on the Convention website at https://ahs2021.org.
July 15-17, 2021
The 2021 American Hosta Society (AHS) Convention is on-line, hosted by the South West Michigan Hosta Society of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Register on the Convention website at https://ahs2021.org.
NEHS Summer Picnic and Garden Tour
July 24, 2021
We are invited to tour and picnic at the Kominz' garden in Weston, MA. Details, time and directions will be in the summer Leaf Letters newsletter. We will observe CDC and state COVID guidance to make this a safe and happy meeting.
Location: Private Garden, Weston, Massachusetts
July 24, 2021
We are invited to tour and picnic at the Kominz' garden in Weston, MA. Details, time and directions will be in the summer Leaf Letters newsletter. We will observe CDC and state COVID guidance to make this a safe and happy meeting.
Location: Private Garden, Weston, Massachusetts
NEHS Annual Meeting: Elections and Speaker
Fall 2021 - Date and Location to be Announced.
Fall 2021 - Date and Location to be Announced.
American Hosta Society Annual Convention
June 2022 (dates to be announced)
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, dates to be announced. The convention website is www.HostaVision2020.com. Take a look at the convention gardens.
June 2022 (dates to be announced)
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, dates to be announced. The convention website is www.HostaVision2020.com. Take a look at the convention gardens.
HOSTA: Foliage for Every Garden
Friday and Saturday, Dates to be announced, probably not until 2022
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 Friday and Saturday morning, judging and awards Saturday afternoon. See the Leaf Show page for details.
Mark Zillis (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
Things to look forward to in 2022! More details to follow.
NEHS Winter Meeting, Photo Contest and Potluck Lunch
Date to be Announced, 2022
General Meeting at noon (Management Committee meets @ 10:00)
Location to be announced
We are always looking for interesting programs.
- Have a suggestion for a speaker or program? Let Tina Rufo know!
NEHS Winter Meeting, Photo Contest and Potluck Lunch
Date to be Announced, 2022
General Meeting at noon (Management Committee meets @ 10:00)
Location to be announced
We are always looking for interesting programs.
- Have a suggestion for a speaker or program? Let Tina Rufo know!
