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Hostas
Hosta
American Hosta Society
Horticultural Therapy
Walworth, Wisconsin
Hosta Hybridizing
Tissue Culture
Hornbaker Gardens
Plant Breeding / Hybridizing
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El Niño
Southeast United States
Hosta Virus X
Memorial Day Weekend Hostafest
Dupont
Nomenclature
Bob Solberg
Hybridizing
Walworth, Wisconsin, United States
Columbus, Ohio

A Hosta and shade gardening podcast for growing beautiful, low-light landscapes. Sisters Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson explore Hosta varieties, care, shade garden design, and companion plants that thrive where the sun doesn’t. Get practical tips on shade perennials, Hosta cultivation, slug and deer resistance, plus the joy of building a Hosta garden. Featuring weekly interviews with top hybridize... more

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Step into The Painted Leaf Hosta Garden with Lonna Engel, whose Williamsport, Pennsylvania hosta garden has grown from a single bed in 2016 into a spectacular collection of more than 900 hosta cultivars. From miniature hostas to giant specimens spann... more

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What does it take to earn a Gold Medal at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

This week on Hosta La Vista, Betsy and Mandy welcome Jonathan Hogarth of Hogarth Hostas, holder of the UK's National Collection of Small and Miniature Hostas and newl... more

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Hosta lovers, have you ever been told that your garden should be "all native"? Or wondered where hostas fit into today's growing native plant movement?

In this thought-provoking episode of Hosta La Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast, Betsy and Mand... more

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Do your shade gardens look amazing in June but tired and empty by midsummer? Wondering how to keep color, texture, blooms, butterflies, and hummingbirds coming all season long—even when deer and rabbits threaten your hard work?

This week on Hosta la... more

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Recent Guests

Chris VandenBosche
Coordinator of the Master Gardener Program in the Greater Pittsburgh Region; registered horticultural therapist
Master Gardener Program / Greater Pittsburgh Region
Episode: Horticultural Therapy and the Healing Power of Plants
Alisa Bowe Lenhardt
From Masonic Village in Pennsylvania; part of the recreational therapy team
Masonic Village, Pennsylvania
Episode: Horticultural Therapy and the Healing Power of Plants
Cheryl Lockhart
Convention attendee sharing reflections
Mid-South Hosta Society (founder referenced), member
Episode: 2026 American Hosta Society Convention Recap: Groovy Plants Ranch, Leaf Show Legends & Hosta Heaven in Dublin, Ohio
Doug Ruff
Renowned Hosta hybridizer, creator of Bloodline, Electric Fire, Violet Blue
Independent breeder
Episode: Doug Ruff Part 1: Bloodline Hosta Creator- Inside His Private Hosta Hybridizing Program (Part 1)
Pam Knox
Agricultural climatologist, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Episode: How the 2026–2027 Super El Niño Could Affect Gardens
Brett Arenz
Director of the Plant Disease Clinic at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Hosta Diseases Explained: HVX, Tobacco Rattle Virus, Nematodes & Testing with Brett Arenz
Dr. Warren Pollock
Plant naming expert, historian of hostas
Hosta naming and genetics expert
Episode: Who Tells Your Story: Dr. Warren I. Pollock and the Legends of the American Hosta Society
Doug Beilstein
Dentist, hybridizer, storyteller
Independent horticulturist and AHS Ohio Convention organizer
Episode: The Ultimate Hosta Weekend? Doug Beilstein on World Cup, Road Rage & the 2026 American Hosta Society Ohio Convention
Al Ritchey
Episode: We're Back! Hosta Vista Podcast Season 2 Premieres May 9th

Hosts

Betsy Peterson
Host of the show; central figure in Hosta La Vista; frequent host and interview facilitator
Mandy Olson
Co-host; frequent interviewer and co-presenter; part of the core duo

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Joyful information!

    These two sisters are knowledgeable and fun to hear..each podcast sprinkles great information in a very enjoyable fashion!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grand time!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spreading the Gospel of Hosta!

    These two sisters are connecting the common love we all share of the best plant on the planet! What a joy to listen and you can almost hear all the head’s nodding in agreement as they talk. Great job ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alisa Bowe Lenhardt
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for its friendly, informative take on hostas and shade gardening.
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Chuck Doughty of Cochato Nursery: Hosta Care, Growing Tips & Leading the American Hosta Society
Q: What role do indoor or container hostas play in landscapes?
Indoor Hostas are rarely used except for temporary displays; containers work well with adequate soil volume and water, and can greet visitors or serve as accent plantings in shaded spaces.
Chuck Doughty of Cochato Nursery: Hosta Care, Growing Tips & Leading the American Hosta Society
Q: How do you feed your hostas and why?
He uses 10-10-10 in spring for rapid growth, then switches to Plant Tone for most plants as soils warm, with occasional fish emulsion or Superthrive for troubleshooting; emphasizes moderation and nutrition.
Chuck Doughty of Cochato Nursery: Hosta Care, Growing Tips & Leading the American Hosta Society
Q: What are your key goals as you step into the presidency of the American Hosta Society?
He aims to promote open space planting with hostas in municipalities, expand social media presence, reach younger gardeners, and grow membership while maintaining a focus on education and accessible gardening.
Chuck Doughty of Cochato Nursery: Hosta Care, Growing Tips & Leading the American Hosta Society
Q: What first drew you to Hostas personally?
Chuck talks about a lifelong love of plants, education in horticulture, and how Hostas were appealing due to their hardiness and the story behind Francis Williams, which led to starting Cochato Nursery.
The Excellent Midwest Hosta Visit | 10 States, 2,500 Miles & the Some of the Best Hosta Nurseries Worth Visiting
Q: What was your favorite stop or moment from the trip?
Land of the Giants in Wisconsin stood out as a Disneyland-like experience for hosta enthusiasts, with massive, impressive specimens and a sense of awe that stayed with us long after we left.

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A cozy, niche-focused show about shade gardening centered on hosta varieties, care, and garden design. Conversations routinely balance practical how-tos (tissue culture, seed propagation, disease management, frost protection) with personal stories from hobbyists, breeders, and garden enthusiasts. A distinctive thread is the community mindset: mentorship, conventions, and family-like camaraderie that keep a devoted, hobbyist-driven audience engaged. Noteworthy episodes blend hands-on technique with long-term breeding progress, convention insights, and therapeutic gardening angles, making it appealing to dedicated plant lovers, small-business growers, and shade-garden designers alike.

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2. Alisa Bowe Lenhardt
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7. Dr. Warren Pollock
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