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A podcast all about the friendship plant-the beloved Hosta! Hosted by sisters, Betsy and Mandy, Hosta la Vista digs into everything Hosta: from hybridizers and home gardeners to plant lore and landscaping tips.
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Hosta Road Trippers: Touring the Midwest's Best Hosta Gardens, Nurseries & Hosta People with Susan Ragsdale and Julie Lewter (opens the original)
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The #HostaRoadTrippers are back! In this penultimate episode of Season 2, we welcome Susan Ragsdale and Julie Lewter, the dynamic duo behind the popular Midwest Hosta Visit Facebook community, for an unforgettable recap of their epic Midwest Hosta adventure. From Ohio to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and beyond, Susan and Julie hit the road to visit some of the most beloved destinations in the Hosta world, including The Secret Garden of Chagrin Falls, Fox Farms with Bob Fox, Hollywood Bob's Hostas
Uniquely Hostas: Justin & Andrea Geske on Their Big Move, Hosta Hybridizing, Tissue Culture & Jeff Miller's Legacy (opens the original)
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Big changes are coming for Uniquely Hostas ! In this episode of Hosta la Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast , we sit down with Justin and Andrea Geske to discuss an exciting new chapter for their business as they prepare for a major move this September. Justin shares the story of how he and Andrea came to own Uniquely Hostas and reflects on the incredible mentorship and friendship he shared with legendary Hosta hybridizer Jeff Miller of Land of the Giants . Their relationship began when Justin
Inside a Hosta Tissue Culture Lab: Rob Mortko Shares Secrets of TC, Sports & Future Introductions (opens the original)
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Ever wonder how thousands of your favorite Hostas make their way from a single plant into gardens across the country? This week on Hosta La Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast , we're joined by Rob Mortko , owner of Made in the Shade Tissue Culture Lab , President of the Midwest Regional Hosta Society , frequent Hosta convention speaker, and dedicated Hosta sport hunter. Rob takes us inside the fascinating world of Hosta tissue culture (TC) , explaining how the process works, why growers rely on
Inside The Hosta Stop: Award-Winning Seedlings, Streaked Hostas & Family-Powered Hybridizing (opens the original)
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What started with a Father's Day gift has grown into one of the Midwest's most beloved Hosta destinations. In this episode, Betsy and Mandy welcome nearly the entire Giese family—Mike, Kelly, Michael, Christina, Carisa, Kyle, and even a few grandkids—from The Hosta Stop Gardens in Plover, Wisconsin . Together, they've built a family business that has become a must-visit destination for Hosta collectors across North America. The nursery has grown from a few hundred varieties into thousands of Hos
Our First Hosta Convention: Midwest Regional Hosta Society 50th Anniversary Recap from Madison, Wisconsin (opens the original)
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In this special mid-week episode of Hosta La Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast, Betsy and Mandy recap their trip to the Midwest Regional Hosta Society's 50th Anniversary Convention, held July 9–12 in Madison, Wisconsin. From educational sessions and garden tours to hosta shopping and connecting with fellow enthusiasts from across the Midwest, the sisters share their favorite memories from a convention they won't soon forget. Along the way, you'll hear conversations recorded at the convention w
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