Hallson Gardens

Passing this along from Kathy & Mike Shadrack: We are so so sorry to have to tell you that George Donsky has passed away.... Cards may be sent to his family (wife is Barbara): 65 Fairway Orchard Park, NY 14127 George has been a long-time and very active member of the WNY Hosta Society, a obsessive a...

I just got word that George has passed away. There is much sadness in the Hosta World today. George, thank you for your friendship. You will be missed.

Fantastic setting! Sure wish I were sitting there right now.
Thanks for sharing!
Kathie (who usually lurks) in CT

Hi CT Gardener~ I want to stress how important it is to talk to the owner of any nursery when you see something that may alarm you. The owner has the right to know first and then have the chance to do the right thing. Ruputable nurseries will always air on the side of caution. I know what nursery yo...

Hi Patrushka and all~ So sorry to hear about the voles. I too am dealing with them.... I do want to warn everyone.... Be very careful with the bait if you have pets.... nearly killed my dogs one year. Somehow the bricks got out of the PVC pipes (with elbowed ends) and my dogs went crazy eating it up...

Hi Dave~
Congrats to your niece! How exciting for her! Sounds like you had yourself a great weekend... thnaks for sharing!
Cheers~
Kathie

Hey Doc, hope you have fun and get some ribbons! Let us know how you do.
Cheers~
Kathie

Hi All~
The first hosta that came to mind when I saw it was Fool's Gold.... and after reading the replies I see I am not alone. I realize you ruled it out, but it looks just like mine. Just my 2 cents.
Good luck with the ID.
Cheers~
Kathie

Hi All~ I am finally getting caught up with some of the 'things' I wanted to do this summer.... one is to thank CHRIS for a wonderful hosta he sent this spring. I ordered FIckle Blue Jeans and was SO IMPRESSED with the size and quality of the plant (and bonus Diva). Here is a picture taken this mont...

She's a beauty, Dave!
Love the color and flower.... good work.
Cheers~
Kathie

Here ya go, Kent!
Excuse the awful pictures but things were just so hectic I barely had time to breathe!

Missed you lots, Kent! Was too darn busy to take good pictures... sorry. Will see what I can dig out later. A sport of Fireworks won Best Sport as determined by the AHS judges and the attendees. A seedling by Alttara won the Best seedling as determined by the attendees and a cool edged hosta with le...

I was chatting with them on the phone (First Look details) last night and they said they were on the way to visit you. It was hard enough to miss convention and all the great times, but to know they were stopping at Hallson's was too much to bear! Phooey! Seriously, I am glad they got to stop (did C...

How did you become "addicted" to hostas? I'm not addicted, I'm not addicted, I'm not addicted.... really... I'm not addicted! People tell me that there is a 12 step program that can help me.... but I am not addicted! I just love hostas.... alot! I got started ~12 years ago when I visited a friend's ...

Hi Mooie~
Yup... looks like Unforgettable to me with a part sporting to the all gold version known as Skyrocket.
Here is my Unforgettable.
Cheers~
Kathie

Very nice streaker there... glad it gives you nice babies. I ordered it one year, but never got it.... forgot why. Now I am sad.
Cheers~
Kathie

Hi Rox~ Great picture! Since your post at Hostapix I have been noticing all these hostas more... here are a few of the pictures. Oh, and talk about timing, there is a whole section in the new Hosta Journal about Liberty, Majesty, Cifford's Forest Fire and Magic Fire. I might add Ivory Coast to the l...

Or someone stepped on the pips as they first emerged. I have lots that look like that (with 4 kids and 2 dogs, it is bound to happen!).

No worries tho... it will live.
Cheers~
Kathie

OMG!
I am soooooo sorry to hear that Kent! Ribbon Dancer was a favorite of mine and I feel your pain.
((((Kent))))
Your pal~
Kathie

Oh.... I forgot to attach the picture of Ocean Isle...
Glad to see you are selling them, Chris!