Ever wonder what happens when you apply pollen to a hosta? At our August 5th meeting, Dr. Richard Gladon of Iowa State University will speak on the mechanics of hosta pollination and potential ways to improve pollination rates and seed set. All are invited!
The August 5th meeting will also feature our summer hosta auction. In addition to plants brought by HHG members, we have a collection of special breeders ('Fickle Blue Genes', 'Cajun Sunrise', 'Monty Python', and others) and intros from Ed Elslager for auction. If that weren't enough, Amy Bergeron of Walters Gardens is bringing some streaked sports of Summer Music, Sum and Substance, Hadspen Blue and Blue Umbrellas ('Blue Lightning'). Bob Solberg is coming and may even surprise us with a plant or two.
Lots of reasons to attend! See the more details in the next post.
Thanks, John
Summer HHG Meeting & Plant Auction
Date: August 5, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
August 5th Hosta Hybridizers Group Meeting
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2007 Hosta Hybridizers Group Meetings
In 2007, Hosta Hybridizers Group (HHG) meetings will be held on June 3rd, August 5th, and October 21st. All dates are Sundays. See the schedule below for more details.
All 2007 meetings will be held at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (MBG) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will start at 10:00 AM. Our classroom will be open at 9:30 AM for those who want to arrive early to socialize or grab front-row seats.
The HHG will provide soft drinks, juice, and bottled water, but no food will be provided. It’s recommended that you bring a brown bag lunch (though fast food restaurants are about 3 miles from MBG). All hosta lovers are invited to attend—Membership is not required to attend meetings!
Spring Meeting & Seedling Contest/Breeding Stock Exchange
Date: June 3, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Dr. Sven Verlinden of West Virginia University on layers in hosta leaves and how they affect leaf color
• Annual HHG Seedling Contest (1st & 2nd yr seedlings)
• Breeding Stock Exchange
Summer Meeting & Plant Auction
Date: August 5, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Dr. Richard Gladon of Iowa State University Department of Horticulture on the mechanics of hosta pollination. Come learn what happens within the flower after you apply pollen.
• Hosta Plant Auction (Featuring some special Ed Elslager streakers and registrations). Bring a special hosta or two (and your bidding arm) to help raise club funds.
Fall Meeting & Seed Exchange
Date: October 21, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Ms. Rachel Soucek, HHG member and graduate student studying and researching genetics, will discuss a hosta topic to be announced soon.
• Hosta Seed Exchange (bring seeds in packets to share with others)
Directions to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens:
1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-647-7600
From the Geddes Road exit on US 23:
East on Geddes Road. Go north (left) at the first stop light, which is Dixboro Road. Proceed 3 miles. MBG is on the right.
From the Plymouth Road exit on US 23:
Go east on Plymouth Road to Dixboro Road. Go south (right) on Dixboro Road and proceed 1/4 mile. MBG is located on the left hand side of the road.
In 2007, Hosta Hybridizers Group (HHG) meetings will be held on June 3rd, August 5th, and October 21st. All dates are Sundays. See the schedule below for more details.
All 2007 meetings will be held at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens (MBG) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will start at 10:00 AM. Our classroom will be open at 9:30 AM for those who want to arrive early to socialize or grab front-row seats.
The HHG will provide soft drinks, juice, and bottled water, but no food will be provided. It’s recommended that you bring a brown bag lunch (though fast food restaurants are about 3 miles from MBG). All hosta lovers are invited to attend—Membership is not required to attend meetings!
Spring Meeting & Seedling Contest/Breeding Stock Exchange
Date: June 3, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Dr. Sven Verlinden of West Virginia University on layers in hosta leaves and how they affect leaf color
• Annual HHG Seedling Contest (1st & 2nd yr seedlings)
• Breeding Stock Exchange
Summer Meeting & Plant Auction
Date: August 5, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Dr. Richard Gladon of Iowa State University Department of Horticulture on the mechanics of hosta pollination. Come learn what happens within the flower after you apply pollen.
• Hosta Plant Auction (Featuring some special Ed Elslager streakers and registrations). Bring a special hosta or two (and your bidding arm) to help raise club funds.
Fall Meeting & Seed Exchange
Date: October 21, 2007
Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00 PM
Agenda:
• HHG Announcements
• Program: Ms. Rachel Soucek, HHG member and graduate student studying and researching genetics, will discuss a hosta topic to be announced soon.
• Hosta Seed Exchange (bring seeds in packets to share with others)
Directions to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens:
1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-647-7600
From the Geddes Road exit on US 23:
East on Geddes Road. Go north (left) at the first stop light, which is Dixboro Road. Proceed 3 miles. MBG is on the right.
From the Plymouth Road exit on US 23:
Go east on Plymouth Road to Dixboro Road. Go south (right) on Dixboro Road and proceed 1/4 mile. MBG is located on the left hand side of the road.
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