Monday, August 29, 2022

EMHS September 2022 Newsletter

 

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
September 2022 Newsletter

Next Meeting is on September 8th, this is the Annual Plant Exchange

Note from the President- Our August tour to Jim Slezinski’s Lake Orion Abode was a surprise treat for those that had never visited his Gardens.   Huge banana trees and many tropical plants dominate the portion of the gardens near the house in the back yard.   Jim has a wonderful collection of rare and unusual conifers as well.   What a beautiful place!

This year has not been the perfect growing conditions for many of us with multiple weeks in a row of no rain.   I have had some tell me that this is the best season they have ever had with their Hosta and that their Hosta are larger this year than ever before.   It just depended on which rain cells hit which area to give some much-needed rain.   That being said, there is a Plant Exchange in two weeks that if you have not dug and potted anything to bring to the Exchange, you better do it ASAP.   The plants brought to the Exchange need to be settled into the pot for a while or you will be bringing a distressed plant.  

The September meeting is the Annual Plant Exchange and remember, please, no Ostrich Fern, Houttuynia, Painter’s Pallet, Bishop’s Weed, or any other invasive plant.   The exchange is also not limited to plants.  Garden ornaments, garden tools, birdhouses, etc. are welcome.  Please bring something to put into the Exchange. 

This year the Plant Exchange drawing will be drawn totally at random.    Every current paid membership gets one chance in each round of the Exchange.   You can pay your $5.00 annual dues before the drawing if you are not current or want to join the club.   We will also have the $5.00 table where special plants will be placed so when your name is drawn you can choose a plant from the open exchange or you can give $5.00 to Cathy and choose a plant from the $5.00 special plant area.   Once every membership has had a turn in the first round, we will start a second round drawn at random again.   This process continues until no plants are left.  

Another thing to remember is that we ask each member to stay until the end of the exchange and take any plants they brought to the exchange that were not taken during the exchange.    At every Plant Exchange there are plants left that a few of us have to load into our own vehicles and dispose of them.  

We will be having a potluck at 5:00 PM for those that want to participate.   For those that do not want to participate in a potluck you can arrive at 6:00 PM when we will start the Annual Meeting.   The meeting portion will include a Treasury update, Minutes from our last group meeting, and a time for any issues that members want to discuss.   The Plant Exchange will begin at 6:30 PM.        

I look forward to seeing you at the Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer on September 8th.  

Sincerely,

Glen Pace
EMHS President

 

Next Meeting- Our next meeting will be on September 8th, 2022 from 5:00 PM until the Pavilion is cleaned up after the Plant Exchange at the Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer.   The address is 1455 Suncrest Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446.   The Pavilion is at the back of the Suncrest Nursing Facility.   For any that have never been to the Display Garden at Suncrest, be sure to arrive early to tour the gardens.   The Potluck will begin at 5:00 PM for those that want to participate.   The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.   We will start the Plant Exchange drawing at 6:30 PM. 

Calendar of Events for 2022-

            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

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/

 

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

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-Raising          Mick/Cathy Hodgson                  

cehodgso@hotmail.com         810-664-8985

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

EMHS August 2022 Newsletter

 

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
August 2022 Newsletter

Note from the President- We had another wonderful tour last month thanks to Karen & Larry Erickson, Janis & Dennis Pardeik, and Dawn & Gary Kendall.   All three gardens were beautiful and hopefully an inspiration to all that visited them.   Since all three gardens had daylilies we got to see some of the latest in the daylily hybridizer’s efforts to improve on the orange “ditch lilies” we all know from driving through the country roads.   The old orange ones have been turned into just about any color you can imagine except a true blue.   Thank you again to the owners of these spectacular gardens for sharing your time, your gardens, and for your GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY.  

The August 11th tour will be in Lake Orion at the home of Jim Slezinski.   We will be going as a group to this garden because Jim has another group coming on the same day and will be entertaining all day long.   We will all meet at Jim’s house at 3:00 PM and leave no later than 5:00 PM. 

The name of Jim’s gardens is The Lake Orion Abode.   He has been working on his gardens for 38 years and anyone who visits is going to be amazed at the gardens but especially about his tropical gardens.   Jim has added a pond with streams to the gardens and a look-out deck that overlooks the gardens.   A suggestion by Jim is that if you see a flower or plan t you want to ask about, take a picture with your phone so that you can show him the picture to ask about it.   This alleviates the constant walking around to answer your questions.   We will be parking in his neighbor’s yard BEHIND the white fence and walking over to Jim’s yard.   There is no room to park on the road so please follow the signs for parking.    The directions to Jim’s are below in this newsletter.  

Carpooling is always suggested for the summer tours.   It saves on gas, parking space, and gives you time to discuss what you have just seen during your visit.   It is also suggested that you eat while on the road driving to the tour site and also stop to use the bathroom while driving as none of these sites have a public restroom.  

Another treat for the tour day is that Barb Hunter is opening her gardens for visitors and sales from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM then again after the tour at Jim’s for those that want to gather for a party.   Barb will collect money to order pizza.   Bring your lawn chair and your favorite beverage and spend time sitting around and talking.  

I look forward to seeing you at the Tour at Jim’s and afterwards at Barb’s.  

Sincerely,
Glen Pace
EMHS President

 

Next Meeting- Will be a Garden Tour on August 11th, 2022 in Lake Orion at the home of Jim Slezinski, 699 Pine Tree Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362.  Ph. 248-521-5829.  Look for the BIG FLOWER at the black mailbox and follow the signs for parking.     
            Directions: From M-24 in Lapeer, drive south on M-24 through Oxford about 19 miles to Indianwood Rd.  (Traffic light with Krogers on the left-hand side).   Turn Right onto Indianwood Rd. and drive about 2 miles to the 4-way Stop.   Turn Left onto Joslyn Rd. and drive about 1 mile to the 3-way Stop.   Turn Left onto Heights Rd. And drive about 1 mile to the 4-way Stop (Pine Tree School is on the Left).  Turn Right onto Pine Tree Rd. to the sixth house on the Left with the BIG FLOWER at the black mailbox.   Pull into the driveway with the signage to direct you to parking at the neighboring lawn on the right.     It is just a short walk back to Jim’s where we will meet at the garage at 3:00 PM.   We will leave no later than 5:00 PM.

Don’t forget to bring your own bottle of water and use the bathroom on the way there. 


Calendar of Events for 2022-
            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 Raising                         
Mick and Cathy Hodgson

cehodgso@hotmail.com         810-664-8985