Monday, May 30, 2022

EMHS June 2022 Newsletter

 

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
June 2022 Newsletter

Note from the President- Our last meeting of a potluck and reacquaintance meeting was a great time for all of us to catch-up on the last two years of each other’s lives.   Getting to sit and talk with members that we have not seen for two years was good for the soul.

 

Something to think about is the possibility of making at least one of our indoor meetings in the spring a “get-reacquainted” meeting where we will do just as we did for the May meeting last month, a potluck and not have a speaker.   Our February meeting requires a speaker to drive in February Michigan weather usually from a distant county.   This would give us a chance to discuss the year’s events and plan for the rest of the year without taking time for a speaker.    You can email me your thoughts on this subject and I will compile the comments for the EMHS Board to discuss at the November Board meeting.  

Those members that owe membership dues for 2022 will have the date listed in red in the directory.   Dues are still only $5 per year/per household and can be paid at any meeting or you can send your dues to Barb Hunter, the EMHS Treasurer at her address listed in the directory.  

Our June event is a Garden Tour on June 9th, 2022 in the Durand area.  The Tour sites are at the homes of Teresa Dillon, Mike Scherbovich, and Angela Nelson’s business, East Michigan Native Plants.   Bring cash with you for the East Michigan Native Plants site as Angela will be selling plants.   The time frame for the tour is 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.   Please adhere to this time frame to be courteous to the owners.   Car pooling is suggested to alleviate parking issues.   All EMHS Members, Friends, and any Guests are welcome to attend the tour.   Below you will find the Directions to the tour sites.   Please remember to use the restroom on your way to the tour sites as there are not public restrooms at these owner’s homes.   As per the EMHS Board decision last year, there will be no meeting or potluck at the summer tours.   Bottled water will be provided by the owners of the two garden sites, but it is suggested that you have your favorite soft drink in the care with you since our summer garden tours are usually a bit of a drive for most and in the heat of summer.   Dehydration can make you feel weak, tired, and can be deadly if your electrolytes are affected severely.   Keep in mind what lack of water does to your favorite plants in your garden, then apply that thought to your own health.  

Michigan Hosta Society will be having their annual Plant Sale and Leaf Show at Hidden Lake Gardens on June 18th.   I am attaching the MHS Flier to this Newsletter email so you can have all the information about the sale and leaf show.

 I look forward to seeing you at the Tour in Durand on June 9th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Sincerely,
Glen Pace
EMHS President

Next Meeting- Will be a Garden Tour on June 9th, 2022 in the Durand area.   The self-guided tour will begin at 3 PM and end at 7 PM.  On the tour will be Mike Scherbovich, Teresa Dillon, and Angela Nelson of East Michigan Native Plants.   I am writing directions to go from the site furthest East to the site furthest West. 

Mike Scherbovich- a butterfly enthusiast with a garden dedicated to feeding and raising butterflies.  10870 Garrison Rd. Durand, MI 48429 Ph: 248-221-9815

            Directions: Take I-69 West to Exit 123 (M-23/Sheridan Rd).  Turn right (South) drive 
                                   0.7 miles and bear right (South-West) onto East Lansing Rd.  Drive 1.5 miles
                                   on East Lansing Rd. to Byron Rd.  Turn left (South) and drive 0.5 miles on
                                   Byron Rd. to Garrison Rd.   Turn right (West) and drive 0.1 miles to the
                                   destination on the left.  

Teresa Dillon- a Daylily grower/hybridizer, Hosta enthusiast, and wonderful gardener.   Teresa also has a wonderful collection of Martagon Lilies that should be in bloom for the tour.
10765 Garrison Rd. Durand, MI  48429   Ph: 810-444-9704.  
             Directions:
Drive West on Garrison Rd. 370 feet to the destination on the right.  

Angela Nelson’s East Michigan Native Plant Nursery- a nursery specializing
in Native Plants.   5320 S. New Lothrop Rd. Durand,  MI 48429   Ph: 810-333-7501
             Directions: Drive West on Garrison Rd. 0.9 miles to S. New Lothrop Rd.   Turn
                                  left (South) and drive 0.3 miles to the destination on the right.   
                       

 Calendar of Events for 2022-
        
  July 14- Garden Tours, Clio/Flushing Area, Karen Erikson, Janis Pardeik, Dawn Kendall
            
Aug 11- Garden Tour Jim Slezinski, Lake Orion
            
Sept 08- Plant Exchange at Suncrest of Lapeer
            
Nov 10- EMHS Board meeting at Whitey’s in Davison
            
Dec 08- Christmas Party at Mayfield Twp. Hall

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

EMHS information- Up-to-date information about EMHS meetings can be found at all times on the EMHS blog at:   http://easternmichiganhostasociety.blogspot.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