National Hosta Show in Milwaukee

Today was very green - from small to tall - Hostas abound!

That has to be the biggest hosta I have ever seen!

Hosta growers and enthusiasts from all over the states. Over 600 were expected for the opening banquet! Wow, wish we could get that kind of turn out for a National Garden Club Convention.

Little baby ones!

They keep getting bigger and bigger!

In the judged competition there were leaves of all sizes - from miniature to monstrous. One table had the in a row of graduated sizes.There were green one, bright green ones, gold ones, and blue toned ones. All very interesting. They even make their one hybrids.

Representing the theme - Escape to Wisconsin!

There was a tour around Milwaukee of areas and homes specializing in hosta gardening. They participated in competitive floral design featuring hosta leaves in their arrangements. In one competition there was a display of miniature hosta fairy gardens in hypertufa planters.

And they had two rooms of venders! Besides hostas, hostas, and more hostas, there was garden art and a woman who made jewelry out of dried corn kernels naturally grown in many colors and sizes.

I came home with "Praying Hands" and 3 miniature or small varieties for future flower shows, and besides they're super cute!