Hosta & Dessert Social

Hosta 'Bloodline' (D. Ruff)

Hosta & Dessert Social

July 23, 2022
9am-6pm

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Mingle with fellow hosta lovers while having dessert in the hosta garden! Browse through nearly 1,000 varieties on display and shop from hundreds of varieties for sale. See special offer below!

RSVP

RSVPing is required to attend Bob's presentation and eat lunch! Bob will be giving his presentation just once at 1:00 pm. Please RSVP, so we can accommodate everyone! This is a FREE event.

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RSVPing is not required, if you are just planning to shop.

SCHEDULE

10:00am - Meet & Greet with Bob

11:30am - 12:30pm - Lunch

1:00pm - Bob speaks

Bob will be leaving by 3:30 - 4:00 pm

TOPIC

Growing Tips, Buying Tips, and When the Bug Bites

Bob has been growing and selling hostas for over 30 years. He will share some of his best growing tips, plus tips on how to be a smart hosta buyer when the hosta bug bites!

Plus, a look at some of Bob's newest creations...coming soon!

Bring your hosta questions...Bob has answers!!

LUNCH

It's Just Sauce will be serving a catered BBQ lunch (approximately $10). Lunch will be served from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. You must RSVP, if you plan to join us for lunch.

LODGING

If you are traveling to join us, there are several lodging options in Independence...just 7 miles from In The Country.

Click here for lodging options in Independence.

New Hostas Available at Social

Country Warrior ~ Country Heartthrob
Trendsetter ~ Bloodline
First time introductions from Bob
...and more!

RARE hostas will be released through the day!

2021 1st Place Photo Contest Winner

Photo Contest

Use your digital camera or cell phone to capture a prize winning photo in our garden during the Hosta & Dessert Social. Email your photos to me at josh@inthecountrygardenandgifts.com by the end of the day Monday, July 25th. I will repost all the photos on our Facebook page, where our fans will vote on their favorites!

1st Prize
$50 Gift Certificate

2nd Prize
$25 Gift Certificate

3rd Prize
$25 Gift Certificate

Biggest Leaf Contest

Think you can grow them big? Bring along your biggest hosta leaf and find out how it measures up. We'll see who can grow big hostas and who grows GIANTS! The biggest leaf wins a special prize! Winner announced after Bob speaks in the afternoon. Must be present to win.

Hosta Country Warrior
Hosta 'Country Warrior' (D. Dean)