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About Us



We are a group of people connected by our love of hostas, the most versatile and popular perennial plant in the country. Our members enjoy sharing their hosta knowledge and experience, and they are happy to help answer questions or guide you in the right direction of your garden interests or concerns.

Whether you are an NIHS member, a visitor or a budding "hostamaniac" feeding a passion, you've come to the right place. You will find a lot of useful information here. We invite you to explore our site and use the resources provided here. Please take a minute to answer and respond to a short questionnaire and tell us how you found our website.


Our members come primarily from the Chicago metropolitan area, but hosta lovers from anywhere are welcome.  If you are not presently an NIHS member, we encourage you to consider what we have to offer. You can find our membership form located on the navigation bar,  "Membership" on our website. You have a choice on how you want to pay your membership dues: by mail or online.


On behalf of the Northern Illinois Hosta Society, welcome to our website. This site is designed to be a valuable resource enabling you to learn more about:
  • Our Northern Illinois Hosta Society organization
  • NIHS events
  • Additional learning opportunities outside of NIHS
  • NIHS calendar
  • ​NIHS Member Vendors and Advertisers
  • NIHS Newsletters
  • NIHS Sponsor Plant Sales
  • NIHS Annual Bus Trip
  • Gardening resources
  • ​shade plants (hostas and companion plants)
  • seasonal care
  • Helpful garden tools, recommended tools, and care
  • Seasonal garden tips
  • Hosta of the Year list
  • Certifications you can get for your garden
  • Educational videos
  • Virtual garden tours
  • Hybridizing Information
  • Hosta Diseases and pests
  • American Hosta Society Gardens in the USA
  • Hosta Societies in the USA
  • Companion Plant Societies



You might also want to connect and follow us through our NIHS facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/909377645837528/
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​Gardening has a way of Bringing people together. Our NIHS members experience the  power of  "Friendship" thRoughout our Hosta SOCIETY'S CALENDAR OF events!

Thank you for browsing our website. Come join us If you are not already a member. 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Member Vendors/Advertisers
    • Want to advertise in NIHS?
    • Gallery >
      • 2015
      • 2016
      • 2017
      • 2019
      • 2020
      • 2021
      • 2024
    • 2018
    • AHS Display Gardens
    • Cantigny AHS Garden >
      • Map of AHS Garden Bed in Cantigny Park
      • Hosta List in Cantigny
      • Cantigny Photos
    • Volunteers
  • NIHS Calendar
    • Learning Events You MIght Be Interested in
    • Winter Symposium
    • Previous Sponsor Plant Sales
    • 2024 Garden Walks
    • Hosta Book References
  • Membership
    • Buy Membership online to Join
    • Buy Membership online-Renewals
    • Buy Gift Membership
    • Buy Membership using check
    • AHS/MRHS Memberships
  • Newsletters
  • Resources
    • Gardening Resources
    • Garden Tool Maintenance Video
    • Taking Care of Your Garden >
      • Winter Tips
      • Spring Tips
      • Fall Tips
    • Garden Certifications
    • Educational Videos
    • Virtual Garden Tours
    • Hybridizing Information
    • Hosta/Plant Advice!
    • Hosta Societies in U.S.
    • Companion Plant Societies in U.S.
  • Hosta of the Year
  • Contact NIHS
    • I Have a Question/Thought
    • Update My Membership Info
    • How Did You FInd Out About Us?
  • Member's Only
    • Active Member's Contact List
    • 2025 Annual Bus Trip
    • 2025 Sponsor Plant Sale
    • 2025 Garden Walks
    • NIHS Board/Past Presidents