Krijn Spaan Nursery!

Garden Days at Krijn Spaan !

May 10th and 11th 2014!

 A few of the members of The Dutch Hosta Society enjoyed this two day garden event at Krijn Spaan Nursery! There were 50 kinds of Hostas on display! From Hosta 'Green Mouse Ears' to Hosta 'Emprsess Wu'! Something for everyone!

 There were always the questions about slugs! 

Lots of laughs too, as the time passed quickly!

 We couldn't answer, "What's the name of this Hosta?".

 We're working on it! We'll let you know!

And inside one of the green houses, there was a garden cafe! A great place to sit, warm up and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake!

We're invited back to their next Garden Days in August!

But before then there are a few other activities! 

Check out the upcoming events!

Happy Birthday!

The Dutch Hosta Society is celebrating! Celebrating its 25th year! 25 years of information about Hostas! There will be activities through out the year and The Dutch Hosta Society will be at a few plant and garden shows this year! See their agenda for more details! Maybe there is a Hosta that is just right for your garden! Hostas such as H. Friesian Waving Steel, H. Forbidden Fruit, H. El Nino, Hosta.......Have a happy Hosta year!

Spring!

 It's 2014! Spring! Time to check the Hostas! Have you started preparing for the battle of the slugs? First round of slug pellets have been sprinkled around the borders here! 

Need a new Hosta to fill that container? Would like to learn more about Hostas? The Dutch Hosta Society will be at Nursery Krijn Spaan in Kortenhoef for their Open Garden Days May 10th and 11th 2014! On Saturday the 31st of May you can find us at two events! The "Bos en Brucht Fair" in Oostvoorne and in Hilversum at the Pinetum for "Stoer in the Schaduw"  ! There's one more! Green Sunday on the 21st of September in Losser! I'm sure you will find a new Hosta for your collection!  We would love to see you there! Drop by and say hello!

How did you do with the Hosta quiz this winter?

Here are the answers!

1. Prince of Wales

2. Lochness Monster

3. Lakeside Black Satin

4. Praying Hands

5. Northern Lights

6. Marilyn Monroe

7. Christmas Tree

8. Sea Bunny

9. Popcorn

10. Red Dragon

How did you do?

See you again when the Hostas begin to grow!

Hosta Quiz 2!

It's November! The Hostas are getting ready for the winter! Some are showing their Autumn colours longer than others! When things get a bit slower out in the garden any your attention turns to days flipping through the catalogues in search of next years favorites, why not give Hosta Quiz number 2 a try! All 10 photo's are a name of a Hosta! Have fun!

Summer Garden Tour!

 

Hello! The members of The Dutch Hosta Society had a great day for their Summer garden and nursery tour!   We started the day at Heemskerk Plants ! A tour of their business, inside and out, was an eye opener and enjoyed by all! There was time for soup and sandwiches before we had to leave for the second stop of the day! But wait! Don't forget your Hostas! Thanks to Heemskerk Plants for giving each of todays participants two Hostas! Hosta Color Festival and Hosta Coloured Hulk!

 The next sunny stop was in Warmond at Ellie's 3000m2 garden! We were greeted with tea, coffee and cake and listened while Ellie explained a bit about the garden! Then we were free to wander around and explore or join Ellie in a garden tour!

The third stop on our day out was in Katwijk! The "Festina Lente Tuin". This is a garden nursery where you could also "cut  your own" bouquet! There were a lot of happy faces as bags were filled! By the end of the afternoon members of The Dutch Hosta society started heading home. Home to Germany, Belgium and all parts of The Netherlands!  We had a great day catching up with friends, meeting new and discovering a bit more of The Netherlands that you wouldn't get a chance to see if you weren't a member of The Dutch Hosta Society! More information? Check out NHV See you at the next activity!

Strong in the Shade!

  Hello! Did you have a great Saturday? Didn't quite reach 18C that's for sure! But is was great for the plants and a great day at the Pinetum in Hilversum for the first "Strong in the Shade" plant market! A good turn out of people that were truly interested in plants for the shade! The Dutch Hosta Society fit right in!

 At 8 am the participants were there, unloading and setting up!

The Conifer Society!

 Nursery De jonkheer with plants for shady areas!

 International Camelia Society from Belgium!

 The Fern Society!

We had a great time talking a lot about slugs!

And the use of Garlic Extract!

And sharing tips about a few of our favorites!

Discovered something new!

Nursery Krijn Spaan will host their

 "Open Garden Day" in August!

Then in was soon 5 pm(17.00) and time to pack up! You should have seen what the Rhododendron Society brought! This trailer was full of beautiful flowering Rhododendrons! But I have to ask, if you're a member of the Rhododendron Society, how big is your garden? LOL! Ferns, Hostas, mini Conifers, ok. But Rhododendrons?  There was something green for everyone today!

 And another Hosta was added my list!

I came home with a few new Hostas! Hosta Alakazaam, H. June, H. Marilyn Monroe, H. Yello Splash, H. Devon Green, H. Spring Fling and one with purple stems! So you see, Summer is off to a great Hosta start! See you at the Pinetum next year! Then next weekend, the 7th and 8th of June, Hosta World in Barneveld hosts there "Open House"! You can go visit their Hosta Nursery! And in two weeks, 15th of June, is the Summer Garden Tour with The Dutch Hosta Society! See you there!

Hostas!

 I have been looking around the garden, admiring the Hostas! 

 I think I have space for just a few more !

If you are in Hilversum this weekend, the 1st of June, and would like to visit a lovely garden and learn more about plants for shady places  then the "Strong in the Shadow" plant fair might be for you! Van der Lindenlaan 125  1217PJ Hilversum    See you there!