Gardening Resources

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National and Regional Societies:
American Hosta Society (AHS)

The American Hosta Society AHS Newsletter January 2024

Midwest Regional Hosta Society (MRHS)
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Regional Hosta Events in the Midwest Regional Hosta Society area

Hosta & Gardening Resources
AHS Hosta Registry
American Hosta Society Hosta Vendors and Garden Goods
American Hosta Growers Association
Dave's Garden Hosta Forum
​Dictionary of Hosta Terms
Hosta College, Piqua, Ohio
Hosta Library
Hosta Lists from Don Rawson
Hostas for Warm Climates 
Hugo Philips's Hosta Database 
Hosta diseases and culture 
Solberg Hosta Gardening Calendar
University of Illinois Horticulture Extension
University of Illinois Plant Clinic
Cornell University Cooperative Extensive Gardening Sources
Walters Gardens-wholesaler link to see future hosta offerings.
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Forums & Blogs:
A Way to Garden
Hallson's Hosta Forum
Garden Voices
The Cottage Gardener53012
​USDA Hardiness Map

Chicago Area Botanical Gardens:  
Cantigny Park
Chicago Botanic Garden
Garfield Park Conservatory  
Morton Arboretum
Oak Park Conservancy

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Gardens to Visit in  Each State - Driving distances from Chicago
​I Love Gardens-Illinois
​I Love Gardens - Iowa
I Love Gardens - Indiana
​I Love Gardens - Michigan
​I Love Gardens-Wisconsin
​I Love Gardens- Minnesota
​I Love Gardens- Missouri
​I Love Gardens- Ohio

​Midwest Groundcovers
​University of Illinois-Horticulture
​Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Master Gardeners Program
Soil testing for your garden 
​Hosta Identification Facebook page group
​Proven Winners
Walters Gardens, Michigan
Wisconsin Garden Expo  2026 dates to be announced
University of Illinois  Extension Services You Tube Channel
University of Minnesota Lawn and Garden learning information

Download Smithsonian Garden Digital backgrounds 
(to use for your next zoom meeting or for your desktop background)