Wisconsin Hosta Society 2026 Schedule

Four monthly meetings with social time from 6-6:30 p.m. are held at 

Olbrich Gardens,  3330 Atwood Ave, Madison,  WI.

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1. March meeting: Wednesday, March 4 ⌁ 6:00 to 8:30 PM

     Speaker: Dan Schuknecht, Horticulturist Thai Garden, Serenity Garden

                                        and Nursery at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

     topic: Ferns in the Garden​

2. April meeting: Wednesday, April 1 ⌁ 6:00 to 8:30 PM 

     Speaker: Phil Timm

     topic: What's new in the hosta world?​

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3. Annual Leaf Show Competition, Ice Cream Social, & Hosta Exchange

     Saturday, June 20 ⌁ 1:30 to 4:00 PM

     Hosted by: Deb Geier​​

4. Midwest Regional Hosta Society Convention​

     WELCOME at Olbrich Gardens:  Thursday, July 9

     CONVENTION at Madison Marriott South:  Friday, July 10-12​

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5. Annual Family Picnic & Auction

     Sunday, August 1 ⌁ 12:30 to 3:30 PM

     Hosted by: Windi & Robert Fourdraine

6. September meeting ⌁ Wednesday, September 2 ⌁ 6:00 to 8:30 PM

     Speaker: Paul Janowski, Little Village Hosta Farm, Menominee Falls, WI

     topic: Creating Beautiful Spaces  / Garden Regeneration​

     AND . . . There will be hostas to purchase!

7. October meeting ⌁ Wednesday, October 7 ⌁ 6:00 to 8:30 PM

     Speaker: 

     topic: 

​8. Harvest Party

     Sunday, November 8 ⌁ 1:00 to 4:00 PM

     McFarland Municipal Center

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