July gardens tours were a wonderful experience

My phone mixed up the photos but all are from the July gardens tour.  This is Joyce’s patio surrounded by beautiful flowers.  

Joyce’s beautiful specimen of Cercis “Ruby Falls”

Hardy Begonia grandis flanked by Brunnera and Cimicifuga at Sandy’s. 

One of Joyce’s Hosta gardens

The most unusual butterfly drinking vessel I have ever seen. 

Sandy’s pond and fantastic waterfall

Another one of Joyce’s Hosta beds. 

Joyce’s Hosta “Etched Glass”.  I have to find this one!

Sandy’s garden

Sandy’s front porch garden. 

Joyce’s sitting area with the scent and beauty of roses. 

Joyce’s roses were beautiful.  

Joyce’s fern glade. 

A gorgeous Sambucus at Joyce’s.  

The remainder of the EMHS plant sale.   Only $10 each.   Call Barb if interested in purchasing any of these. 

The safest herons to have near your pond.  Sandy is a smart one.  

Another of Joyce’s wonderful roses.  This one was gorgeous and smelled Fantastic!

More Hosta gardens.  

Sandy’s butterfly garden.  

Hosta “Paisley Print” at Joyces.  

More gardens at Sandy’s.  
 

EMHS July 2021 Newsletter

 

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
July 2021 Newsletter

Next Meeting is on July 8^th, 3PM-7PM

Note from the President- This Newsletter will be a short one, but I will try to make sure I include all of the up-to-date information.  

 First, I want to thank Barb Hunter for hoisting the June Garden Tour!   I can appreciate all the work she has put into her property and Wow, what a selection of Hosta!

 I am saddened to announce that one of our long-time members, Carol Leonard from Leonard, MI died on May 28^th.   Carol had a wonderful garden that she shared with us by hosting meetings at her home.   She will be sadly missed by us.  

We are trying something new with our summer tour this month; we are going to have two gardens to tour.   If this event is a success, we will continue to do it for future summer garden tour gatherings.   Our hosts this month will be Joyce Farrow in Otisville and Sandy Vukonich in Oxford.   Since this event was not originally planned this way, these two gardens are a distance apart, but Joyce Farrow’s Garden is one that we have never toured before.   We are hoping to get new gardens to tour and there is less hassle for the garden owners since tables are not needed for a potluck.   Gardens located in the same area would be best for this new idea.  Please let me know if you are interested in letting us visit your garden.

 At Sandy’s, please do not park in the circle driveway as that is the means for others to come and go.   Please park on the grass by the shed on the right side of the driveway.   Both gardens will be open from 3PM until 7PM.   This gives ample time to visit both sites even though they are far apart.  

We will not be having a potluck, but cold bottled water will be offered at each of the gardens.

Since Covid we have not had a true business meeting.   If any member wants to see the Books for the Club, please see Barb Hunter or myself.   We are not charging dues for the Club again this year because we are not having speakers or indoor meetings.  For those that were paid ahead, your dues will be extended to reflect such. 

The August tour is being hosted by Elin Bastianelli in Highland on August 12, 2021.  

We are hoping that EMHS will be able to have the September Plant Exchange Meeting at the Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer.   This decision will be made at a later date and is dependent on the opening of the pavilion for social gatherings.   The Pavillion is open to the public for gatherings, but they are not taking reservations at this time.  

 Directions to the tour sites are below.   I look forward to seeing you at the gardens.  

Sincerely,
Glen Pace
EMHS President

Next Meeting- Our next meeting will be on July 8^th, 2021 at Joyce Farrow’s in Otisville and at Sandy Vukonich’s in Oxford.   These garden tours are open to anybody interested in coming.   Please ask your friends to join you for the experience.  

Directions:  Joyce Farrow, 9283 Castle Ct. Otisville, MI  48463.   The road Castle Ct. is located on the west side of M-15 just south of downtown Otisville between Dodge and Francis Roads.   I will place a tour sign at the corner of M-15 and Castle Ct and another sign at the driveway.   Turn west onto Castle Ct and drive about ½ mile to the home.    

Directions:  Sandy Vukonich, 2961 Secluded Pines Dr. Oxford, MI 48371.  The phone number is 248-302-4700 in case you need to call for directions on your way to the meeting.   

From Joyce Farrow’s - Turn right onto M-15 and drive to I-69.   Turn onto East I-69 and take the M-24 exit.  Turn right (South) and drive 7.7 miles to Brocker Rd.  Turn Right (West) and drive 1.3 miles to Baldwin.  Turn Left (South) and drive 0.8 miles to Secluded Pines Dr.  Turn Left (East) and drive 0.2 miles to house on right.   

Both gardens will be open from 3 PM to 7 PM. 

 

Name Badges- If you need one of the new EMHS name badges, please put your printed name on the sign-up sheet at any meeting or you can email Glen with your request.  Glen will try to have your name badge at the next meeting. 

Club Members selling Hosta or Related Products-
Please call or email to set an appointment before visiting
Brown, Deb- Aeroponic Tower Garden. 505-379-9100, www.debbrown.towergarden.com
Daniels, Marlene- Bottle wind chimes. 810-664-8317, gardenfairy50@aol.com
Hanner, Mark/Becky- Pottery.  810-631-4292, mhanner@aol.com
Hunter, Barb- Hosta, Daylilies, Pond supplies. 810-664-7531, baha@chartermi.net
Lisik, Phil/Ginger-Hosta, Daylilies, other plants.  989-642-5772, lisik46@yahoo.com
Pickard, Carolyn- Hosta.   989-871-2873, robfamily5 @yahoo.com

Websites of Interest:

American Hosta Society- http://www.americanhostasociety.org/

American Hosta Society Convention Website- http://www.americanhostasociety.org/Activities/Conventions.htm
AHS Hosta Library Website- http://www.hostalibrary.org/
Michigan Hosta Society Website- http://www.hostahappenings.com/
Eastern Michigan Hosta Society blog- http://easternmichiganhostasociety.blogspot.com/

Hosta College Website- http://ihostohio.com/portal/glhc/

 

Hosta Society Membership info-
American Hosta Society,  $30 individual, $57/2 years, $34 family, $62/2 years
Send dues to: Sandie Markland, AHS Membership Secretary, Post Office Box 7539, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Michigan Hosta Society, Dues are $15 per household for up to two people, good for 2 years. Make checks payable to: The Michigan Hosta Society and send to; Michigan Hosta Society, 2509 Wembly Lane, Troy, MI 48084-1280

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society, Dues $5 per year per household, Make check payable to EMHS and mail to: Barb Hunter, EMHS Treasurer, 316 Davis Lake Rd. Lapeer, MI 48746

 

EMHS Board of Officers:
President                     Glen Pace                    pacegardens@charter.net      989-244-4029

Vice-President             Becky Hanner             BGHanner@aol.com               810-631-4292

Treasurer                    Barb Hunter                baha@chartermi.net              810-664-7531

Secretary                     Marlene Daniels         gardenfairy50@aol.com         810-664-8317

Past President             Mark Hanner               mhanner@aol.com                 810-631-4292

Fund-                           Mick and                      

Raising                        Cathy Hodgson              cehodgso@hotmail.com         810-664-8985