The Excellent Midwest Hosta Visit

06/18/2026

Today we are headed to

In The Country Garden & Gifts

then Hillcrest Hostas & More

then the last hosta stop will be Hostas on the Bluff

This trip has been the reverse direction of our trip 2 years ago, with lots of new stuff including a convention and new stops along the way.

Still a TINY bit of space left to squeeze in a few more 🤭

See you on the road!!!

06/17/2026

Mike and Renae Dammen of the Hostas-Store was our only stop for today!! This was our second trip to this place and it’s just as magical this time as before, with hidden gems all over the gardens!

Just when you think you are finished picking out the hostas you want to add to your garden, another magical mischievous marvelous hosta jumps into your minds ‘cart’ and Mike goes and digs it for you!

And just like that, 16 new Hostas jumped into the car with us to live out their lives in Tennessee and Alabama!

Thank you Mike and Renae for your friendship, hospitality, and welcoming us to your wonderful place!!

Pssst…want in on the fun? Shop with them online at https://hostas-store.com/ and if you place an order over $100 it’s free shipping (ask me how I know 😉 🤭)

06/17/2026

Julie and that shovel! It follows her everywhere 😂

Our adventures with Audrey’s Wally’s Bullfrog 🐸

Julie caught one!!
💗🏃🏼‍♀️🐸

06/17/2026

You spoke, we listened

Also what happens when your car is packed, you are tired, and your friends have a big driveway

06/17/2026

Uniquely Hostas

06/16/2026

We got this message on instagram!

Hello! Took a pic on the way to Doug’s place. —Rob Seale (GnomeTown Hostas)

Thanks Rob!!!

06/16/2026

Fascinated by these little ones!

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06/16/2026

This one was fun to do! I call it my Disneyland so of course we had to throw the chipmunk antics in!

What a wonderful day we had at Land of the Giants Hosta Farm! Ashley and Pedro are amazing people and we are so blessed to call them our friends 💗

Be sure to follow their page and website for their open hours this summer!! 👇🏻

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECpgy37UU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.landofthegiantshostafarm.com/

06/15/2026

09/24/2025

Today involved a trip for Julie to pick up some Japanese maples from Jen’s Farm Maples in Manchester TN.

Jen confirmed she will be a vendor with us at Dixie Regionals May 29-30, 2026 in Huntsville when our Hosta Society of North Alabama hosts it next year!

To shop with her sooner than that check out her website at https://jensfarmmaples.com/

Her gorgeous Japanese maples NEVER disappoint!