Sunday, October 29, 2017

Added to the list !

Beer and mustard seed have been added to the European list of
basic substances for plant and crop protection !
According to the CTGB click here 
Beer is allowed for the use against slugs and snails
and mustard seed as a fungicide! 
Happy Hosta gardening!

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Can you believe it's October!

 Two days ago, we experienced the warmest 16 October! 
A record breaking 24 C !
Today we're in Diepenheim, Het Gazebo!
 A few degrees cooler, but still a gorgeous day!
 Corn is being harvested! Red beech loosing leaves!
Signs of Autumn at Het Gazebo!
November 15th and December 13th!
Those are our next planned work party days!

Monday, October 9, 2017

A is for Apple Candy !

 Hosta ' Apple candy' 
October! And there are still a few great looking hostas shining green in the hosta garden!
 Today members of The Dutch Hosta Society board of directors headed to Jonkersvaart, Groningen! Board meetings rotate though out The Netherlands! This time it's by Jannes! A tour of the garden then coffee and delicious Dutch apple pie recharged us before we started the meeting!
2018 is looking like a great hosta year! Saturday March 3rd, it's the Hosta Master Class and Meeting! The month of May looks like we'll be busy at the garden fairs! June takes us on our Summer garden tour! And that's just the beginning! Want to join in the fun? Become a member of The Dutch Hosta Society! See you at one of the events!

Sunday, October 1, 2017