Hosta La Vista
A podcast all about the friendship plant-the beloved Hosta! Hosted by sisters, Betsy and Mandy, Hosta la Vista digs into everything Hosta: from hybridizers and home gardeners to plant lore and landscaping tips. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the magic of these shade-loving beauties, you’re in the right garden. Tune in, grow with us, and celebrate the plant that brings people together-one variegated leaf at a time. New episodes coming soon! Broadcasting from the Midwest, where Hostas thrive and friendships grow.
Episodes
Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of Hosta La Vista — the podcast devoted to the world of Hostas and the people who love them.
We’re bringing you highlights and field reports from the American Hosta Society’s annual convention 2025, whether you were there and want to relive the magic — or missed it and need to know what went down, like me — this one’s for you.
Thanks to Alisa, Tanya and Julie for their coverage of the convention. Lots of ...
In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Matthews, the passionate curator behind one of the UK’s most distinctive plant collections—the British National Collection of Hosta—nestled in the heart of Worcestershire, England. Ben shares the fascinating journey of how his love for this diverse and shade-loving genus grew into a nationally recognized collection.
We explore the unique challenges and joys of curating a living collection, delve ...
This week's guest is Hosta grower, photographer and nationally recognized Hosta judge, Alisa Bowe Lenhardt. A member of the famous Bowe family, she joins us to discuss her own Hosta cultivar, being a show judge and even gives us a warning about how easy HVX can be missed.
Join us as we talk to this expert in flower arranging, getting started with Hosta and the joy of taking the art to the next level-Hosta shows!
This weekend is...
Welcome to our first episode of Hosta la Vista! This week we introduce ourselves and give a little background on the creation of the pod. Join us as we begin this journey together.
Questions or comments? Send them to hostalavistapodcast@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Listener questions will be answered on air. We'd love to hear from you. Stay tuned each week for new episodes. Click 'follow' or subscribe to stay u...
Get a sneak peek into Hosta la Vista, the podcast where the shade is cool and the friendships are perennial! Meet your hosts, Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson — two Hosta-loving sisters who are here to celebrate The Friendship Plant with weekly chats, special guests, and plenty of leafy laughs. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just discovering the magic of Hostas, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and grow along with us — one...
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