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 formlocated 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/