Membership in Northern Illinois Hosta Society

Membership Perks
Northern Illinois Hosta Society is determined to be an informative and comprehensive organization and site for your hosta and companion plant needs. Become a member of NIHS and be a part of a great group of people that love hostas and companion plants and Gardening! You will reap the benefits of shared gardening expertise from our members and you will form new friendships with a geat group of people.

What We Offer...
  • An Informative website with a variety of information to support your gardening needs
  • Guest Speakers at all four Symposiums (winter, spring, summer, and fall)
  • Hosta Sponsor Plant Sale in the Spring-special opportunities for ordering hosta plants in the spring at our Sponsor Plant Sale
  • Quarterly Newsletters -Recognized as Award winning newsletters through AHS sent to you via email
  • Exchange of Gardening Ideas with fellow members and presenters
  • Bus Trip and Garden Walks in the summer-check our website or calendar for all information under Members Only -website password protected
  • An Annual Hosta Auction
  • Chicago Botanic Garden - NIHS Hosta Leaf Show Exhibits 
  • Email blasts sent out with special news, announcements, or reminders to our members before events​
  • The BEST hosta fellowship NIHS has to offer-gathering of friends who Love Hosta, Gardening - 
  • NIHS Facebook Group
  • Name tags for members to wear at all NIHS events (required) and it helps all of us to learn each others' names.​
All memberships are on a calendar year basis: January 1 to December 31 for two years
  • You have the option to pay your membership dues online using our secure server on this website.
  • Please submit membership form to the Membership Secretary, Print out form and mail or deliver by hand to the next meeting.
  • ​Your email is important:  Our newsletter is delivered to you by email via link to newsletter.
  • *Please be sure to notify us if you change your email address.
  • NOTE:  Your address and personal information is confidential and will not be sold or distributed.

Membership Dues

Individual or Family household - $25
You may also purchase of Gift Membership for a friend or family member and give as a gift. $25.00

​The two year membership runs January 1 through December 31 of a two year fiscal period regardless of what time of year you join. There is no pro-rating from the date of payment or the number of months left in the two year period.
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To join, renew or purchase a gift membership in NIHS, you have a PAYMENT choice in how you pay your dues. Click your choice below.