‘Empress Wu’ is one of, if not the largest of all hosta varieties. It easily grows taller than four feet (1.2 m) and wider than four to five feet (1.2 to 1.5 m). The leaves are big, ...

The 2025 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year is Skywriter, with ruffled, aqua-blue leaves that seem to dance in all directions. $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Read Today's Paper ...

While perusing through the rummage sale ads in the Action Advertiser (our local shopper that sadly no longer exists), I came ...

What started as a post-retirement job turned into a full-fledged business that drew hosta enthusiasts from around the state ...

Some varieties of Hostas are less appealing to deer, as they have an unwelcome texture. “Although no Hosta is deer-proof, varieties such as Blue Mouse Ears, with a thick or textured leaf, are ...

Today Gowen is in her 80s and has named and registered about 30 hosta varieties. "She helped me see the possibility of what I could do," said Pedersen, who remains Gowen's friend.

At one point, Reuss had 167 registered hosta varieties with the American Hosta Society. "I ordered different varieties each time," said the self-taught gardener. At first, ...

Jun. 24—Minnesota Hosta Society's Kathy Heram arrived at Kim Sogaard's Mankato home Friday to drop off refreshments for participants in a member's bus tour of gardens. Before heading home to ...

It’s a Hosta Takeover! On a wooded Orono plot, a “hosta-holic” nurtures her habit. By Virginia M. Wright Photos by Kelsey Kobik From our July 2023 issue ...