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Taking Care of Your Garden


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Hosta Gardening Guides Throughout the Year

Bob Solberg's Hosta Gardening Guide - Green Hill Farm
American Hosta Society Gardening Calendar

Chicago Community Gardeners Association Yearly Calendar

Garden Calendar - University of Illinois Extension

​Fertilizers

Best Espoma Fertilizers | See September 2019 Top Picks‎
Espoma Organic Plant Food Finder | Espoma

Designing with Hosta


Buy Hostas For a Sunny Location - Sun Tolerant Hosta Plants
Sun-tolerant Hostas List - Hosta Lists
Designing with Hostas - Fine Gardening Magazine
5 Ways to Design with Hostas | Grow Beautifully

General Hosta Information


​Establishing Hostas-AHS website
Gardener's Path
Growing Hostas in pots: minis to maxis- Deleware Valley Hosta Society
Home, Yard & Garden Newsletter at the University of Illinois
Hosta Culture - Hosta Society of Greater Cincinnati
Hostas: How to Grow and Care for a Favorite Shade Garden ...
Hostas | UMN Extension
How to Grow Hostas | Miracle-Gro
The cultivator the cultivator the cultivator - University of Illinois ...
Composting and Mulching
Transplanting Perennials - University of Illinois Extension
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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
    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN NIHS
    • 2025 Annual Bus Trip
    • 2025 Sponsor Plant Sale
    • 2025 Garden Walks
    • NIHS Board/Past Presidents
    • NIHS By-Laws