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and to help inform and educate the public on this wonderful and versatile plant.

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2008 April Meeting Highlights                                                           << back

Hosta Gardens of the Last Decade  |  How to Enter a Hosta Show  |  Seedling Competition

Mike Shadrack - "Hosta Gardens of the Last Decade"

Happy Birthday Mike! Mike took us on a photographic safari with his slides of hosta gardens and convention gardens he has visited across the US and Europe.
Carolyn Schaffner - "How to Enter a Hosta Show"
Carolyn gave a thorough talk on leaf show preparation "from plant to bottle".
For more tips visit page 5 of the
April WNY Hosta La Vista Newsletter.


Seedling Competition
All members were encouraged to bring along the seedlings that were produced from the seeds
given at the November Meeting. Prizes for the best flat, the best seedling still in a flat and
the best potted on seedling were awarded.

A Short Business Meeting, Socializing, Coffee Hour, and a Bring and Buy Table were among the other activities shared at this meeting.