Georgia Hosta Society
Georgia Hosta Society
Georgia Hosta Society
Georgia Hosta Society
Georgia Hosta Society

Are You Partial to Hostas? So Are We!

We're the Georgia Hosta Society. Welcome! The Georgia Hosta Society brings together hosta enthusiasts, ranging from beginners to veterans; patio gardeners to those with an acre or more of wooded landscape; amateur hybridizers to professional growers. We hope you'll consider joining us in the rewarding and delightful work of selecting and nurturing these fascinating and beautiful plants in our local environment.

Our Next Major Event will be the 2026 Hosta Show and Plant Sale

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"50 Shades of Green"

The date of the show and sale is Saturday May 9, 2026 and we are returning to Oak Grove UMC in Decatur. The show will be at 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033.
The show will open at 10a on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Vendor sales will open at 8:30a.
Leaves can be submitted for the show starting 2p on Friday May 8. If submitting leaves on Saturday, they will be accepted until 9:30a on the 9th.
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2025 Show & Sale: "The Sky's The Limit" was a great success.

Despite the rain, people came out to enter leaves in the show, buy plants and reconnect with other hosta lovers.

Calendar of Events!

  • January 12, 2026 - Board Meeting 7:00PM Zoom
  • February 7, 2026- General Meeting - Deen Day Sanders Garden House 11:00AM - This is our first meeting for 2026 (Program TBA)
  • March 9, 2026 - Board Meeting 7:00PM Zoom
  • April 4, 2026 - General Meeting - Deen Day Sanders Garden House - Annual Plant Auction
  • May 9, 2026 - "50 Shades of Green" - Annual Hosta Show and Plant Sale - Oak Grove United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
  • August 10, 2026 - Board Meeting 7:00 PM Zoom
  • September 5, 20265 - General Meeting - Deen Day Sanders Garden House 11:00AM (program TBA)
  • October 5, 2026 - Board Meeting 7:00PM Zoom
  • November 7, 2026 - General Meeting - Deen Day Sanders Garden House 11:00AM (program TBA)
GHS Ruby Anniversary Presentation

The Georgia Hosta Society is 40+ years old.

A close up of the leaves of hosta plants

Here Are Pictures From the 2024 Cut Leaf Show So You Can Share Our Most Recent Show's Experience.

A green leaf on top of a white vase.
A table with plants on it in a room.
A plant that is sitting on top of a table.
A table with a trophy and ribbon on it
A table with a plant and a receipt
A table with a plant and ribbons on it

Check Out These Member Benefits!

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GHS has many hosta experts ...

We're fully committed to devoting the resources necessary to expand our members' knowledge, and that includes bringing in leading experts on Hostas, on companion plants, and on the inclusion of Hostas in different garden environments.

Upcoming Talks

Recent Talks

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Our newsletter ...

Four times a year, GHS members receive Georgia Hosta Notes, expertly edited by Harold McDonell and distributed by Scott Smith and Mark Malaguerra.

More About the Newsletter

Sample in PDF format

2022 Newsletters are on the Newsletter page.

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Tours ...

Opening garden gates for our members enriches and enhances the hosta-growing experience as much as anything else the Society does. Exploring a garden with like-minded folks can be inspiring, can reveal solutions to problems, and can help avoid gardening pitfalls.

We do not currently have any tours scheduled for 2025.

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The Friendship Plant ...

Yes, we have a wonderful annual plant sale. But you’ll want to know that we also have these great buying opportunities:

  • Plant raffles

  • Silent bidding on donated plants

  • Buying opportunities during tours

  • An annual auction at the April meeting. 

Click here to join and start your Georgia Hosta Society adventure with us!

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