Spring is almost here! The Dutch Hosta Society's Hosta Study Day is March 2nd at the Wageningen University! First guest speaker is Gert Fortgens! He will be talking about Trompenburg  Arboretum and gardens and Hostas!

 The second guest speakers are Jan and Ina Kruit ! They moved from The Netherlands to Germany a few years ago and will be sharing their story about moving a garden full of Hostas! Then just before lunch there will be a presentation of the new website for the Nederlandse Hosta vereniging ! After lunch the Annual General Meeting will take place. Then, just before it's time to head home, there's "Hosta hour" with coffee, tea and a snack! And! There's always time for a chat about Hostas with new friends and familliar faces before you head home! See you there?! I'll be the one wearing the green t-shirt!

Snow covers the ground and freezing temperatures through to the weekend! Tme to get thinking about this years upcoming Hosta events! March 2nd is the Hosta Study Day at The Wageningen University. And! If you're in The Netherlands on the 1st of June there is a Plants for in the Shade Market in Hilversum! Strong in the Shadow! The Dutch Hosta Society will be there!

First day of Winter! "Het HostaBlad nr. 48", the Hosta magazine for The Dutch Hosta Society, has been published and sent to all its members! Lots to read! The Arie van Vliet Collection, Hosta Virus, Hostas on Location, Hosta Top 10, The Keukenhof, Hostas and Friends, reviews from the Hosta trips and articles written by members telling their tales of their own experiences with Hostas fill this issue! A great Winter read!

 A great day out with The Dutch Hosta Society yesterday!

 26 C and almost 80 members ejoyed visiting 3 very different gardens!

A big THANK YOU to all the Gardeners who opened their gardens for us!

September in the Hosta Garden!  Hostas are still looking great! The Hosta Garden Tour is this Saturday, 8 September! Have you all signed up? Ready to visit private gardens?  Members of  The Dutch Hosta Society are opening their gardens to us!  We'll be in Best, Veghel and Zeeland! A great weekend ahead with Hosta friends and Autumn sunshine! See you there! For more info www.hostavereniging.nl

Floriade 2012!

If you're in The Netherlands and visiting the Floriade there will be Hostas on Show! The Dutch Hosta Society, a member, www.heemskerkplants.com  and two sponsors are setting up a great display in the Villa Flora building! The Hosta Field www.hethostaveldje.nl is displaying: Hoata Avocado, Blue Mouse Ears, Captain Kirk, Gypsy Rose, June, Minuteman, Old Glory, Pandora's Box, Pauls Glory, Praying Hands, Summer Breeze, Theo's Blue and Winter Snow! Jan van den Top of Hosta World www.hostaworld.nl is has Hosta Justine, Mourning Dove, June Fever, Fragrant Queen, Great Escape, Heat Wave, Holy Mouse Ears, Lucky Mouse, Green Mouse Ears, Sleeeping Stars, Windfall, Tropical Dancer, Secret Treasure and Hosta Orange Star on display! Sounds like a great show with Hostas of all shapes and sizes and colours! Have a great time at Floriade 2012!

Great seeing Dutch Hosta Society Members on German T.V.!

8 September is our next Hosta members Garden Tour!