where in MI..

WELCOME!!!!

if totally dormant.. put on the north side of the house.. and leave them out there until they break dormancy naturally ...

to one that is already ahead .. same thing.. but run out there and cover it.. or throw it in the garage if it gets real cold at night.. like a freeze ..

did these come from a greenhouse.. or outdoor nursery???

gotta run and make dinner ...

ken, adrian MI!!!

Ken...I feel like I already know you since I have ready so many of your posts. I'm in Jenison, Michigan, a bedroom community just SW of Grand Rapids.

I'll have to ask my DH if they were in a greenhouse or outdoor nursery since I couldn't go with him. He got them in Portage (outside of Kalamazoo) at Romence Gardens. We've never bought from them before, usually buy locally or from Hallsons. I sent him down there to get Jurassic Park and had him pick up the other since the prices were reasonable.

Thanks for your input, I'll have my DH haul them out. We keep close track of the weather since we own an ice cream store and staff our employees based on the weather, so I'll keep a close eye on White Feather.

Welcome Gesila,

Nice list of plants. Many of those are on my order list for this year also. As Ken said the idea is to keep the dormant plants in their dormancy until they naturally emerge. I would leave them in their pots until that happens and then put them in the ground. Have you prepared the bed yet? Soil prep is the first, and probably most important, task.

Steve

Welcome, looks like you like leaves that are big and round. Hope you'll share some photos of your gardens.

Paul

i purchased several hostas when i was at romence gardens two years ago and they were very nice plants! it's right near my dad's house.

Welcome Gesila,
Good advice from Ken and Paul, don't rush spring it's worth the wait not to take a chance on a late frost.
I also purchase from Romance about hundred of my three hundred that I have. I'm pleased with their sizes and prices but concerned with other issues, know the problems you have with hostas and know what you looking for and look them over good!
Have fun and enjoy!

hey

don of many lists Rawson fame.. has a great club in your neck of the woods..

i highly recommend you consider joining them this spring ..

have you ever been to englearth gardens.. in hopkins.. my sickness started there ...

ken

How do I find Don who has a great club in my neck of the woods? Would love to meet with others who share my passion.

Have not been to Englerth Gardens, but read through the posts late this fall and put them on my list. For some reason, I have a note next to them to call first to see if they are still in business. I think I found a real estate listing that the property was for sale

Midas Touch is one that I have had for 20+ years. I do like it but there is one thing about it that I do not like. It is not the kind of hosta that you can bump into. The petioles will break off very easily if not handled with extra care. It is just not as flexible as most other hostas.

i was hoping don would check in and admit it all ...

ken