Hallson Gardens

Bummer Linda....feel bad for you in the discovery!

Scary to think how long this virus can hide

Ditto what Josh said!

Congratulations to you both!
Enjoyed seeing the video, excellent work by the camera man getting nice shots of your garden decor!
Your hostas look so nice and fresh, didnt even look like an August garden! Good work you two!

Linda you are right on about the foliar nematodes being in so many of the perennials. The list goes on and on of the plants that have the foliar nems.....to name a few more: Brunneria, mums, ferns and many native timber plants also. Foliar nematodes are not something that are going to be eradicated ...

Oh this sounds like fun! Please let us know what we can do!
We would have room for campers also!

We also have a shady spot if we need one.

Our shade house had three nights of heavy frosts in a row. Many hostas are having a strange look to them. To me it appears to be frost damage, but will need Chris's opinion on this. Have a strange feeling hosta gardens in the midwest are going to have this look to them, and lot so folks are going to...

'Golden Sculpture' has done very well in our gardens. It is one of the first ones to unfurl.
Here is a photo, I love the crinkles!

Composting ...it is free and easy. Any one can compost. Your plants will take less water. Materials needed are greens and browns and a good pitch fork! Compost yard waste. Leaves, grass cuttings, veggie /fruit scraps, and coffee grounds. Collect horse poo or cow poo from friends who have horses or c...

You are so right, Reldon :):)

We got out double 'Blood root' at Van Wade's.

Might want to check it out.
Nice donation

Have a great time Linda. One of these years we are planning on going.....maybe buying less hostas and we will be going

Greg and Linda...looking forward to seeing you post photos of your seedlings soon!
Anyone else growing seedlings this year....we would enjoy seeing your photos

Greg hosta seeds that have stored in the freezer will work nicley.
Hope this gets you going! Hosta seed growing has kept me happy for quite a few winters.
Nothing like seeing little hosta seedlings in the winter!

Dorset Clown OP

Pleading the 5th with Reldon and Josh! Have over a hundred seedlings sitting in pots. Plan is to overwinter again in the pots as we did last year. Tip the pots over after frozen and cover with layer of leaves. We have to remember- not uncover early or tip back over to early or the pots will get to m...

Very nice seedling. Question....was the seedling all green when it came up or could you see the color difference right away?

Your 'broodstock' would depend on what type of characteristics you are looking for. If you are looking for streaked hostas a good stand bye that is easy to find would be 'Christmas Tree Gala'. For red/purple petioles you may choose something like 'Harry Van De Laar', 'Cinnamon Sticks' or 'One Man's ...

We will have to miss again this year...

From all the post of those who are attending.....it looks to be a great hosta filled fun time.
Reldon, please get out the camera and take lots of photos......please

Wishing you a great HOSTA filled BIRTHDAY!

Have enjoyed reading everyones posts and updates about the convention. Will miss seeing everyone this year. Would loved to have met Granny Nanny... :) Yesterday after seeing a few photos on other forums posted of the convention, I wanted to just head on up North! WIshing you all a great time. Would ...

Fantastic gardens. Not only are the hostas prestine, but the whole landscape is put together so well! Thanks for giving us the tour. Those of us who arent attending really appreciate seeing the photos. Love the hostas and the big rocks. I agree, a slice of heaven is going to be just like your garden...

Received that email also....could be interesting!