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Mike Chambers Garden w/photos

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:26:33 +0000

Mike Chambers is one of the past presidents of the Mid-South Hosta Society. After looking at his garden I think you will agree that he is well qualified. Mike took time to answer a few questions about how he developed and maintains his garden. “My first hostas were planted in 1996 on the advice of a [...]

History and Creation of the Cruickshank Hosta Garden

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:43:13 +0000

We are very happy that the Cruickshank Hosta Garden in the South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson has been designated as an American Hosta Society Display Garden. The history of this garden goes back to 1990 when our oldest son and his family lived a mile from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Chuck [...]

Dixie Region’s First Display Garden: A Legacy of Love

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:50:23 +0000

by Judy Burns The newly accredited AHS Display Garden located at the South Carolina Botanical Garden is named for longtime dedicated volunteers, Charles and Betty Cruickshank. The Hosta Garden is located on the shores of the Heritage Pond. Many paths in the Garden are lined with beautiful stone [...]