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SUMMARY:May Leaf Show Prep
DESCRIPTION:Hosta 101 and Leaf Show Prep Class \n\n\n\nEver thought about submitting leaves for the May Leaf Show but just not sure what you need to do? This is the class for you. Amy will walk you thru all the steps from choosing the proper leaf\, cleaning it and soaking them overnight so they are perfect the next day. Be a participant in our AHS Hosta Leaf Show on May 30th at the Carmel Public Library.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/may-leaf-show-prep/
LOCATION:Amy Anderson\, 14254 Carlow Run\, Westfield\, Indiana\, 46074\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AHS National Display Gardens \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Danny Lawson \n\n\n\nDanny is a lifelong Kansan who has enjoyed gardening from a very young age. Introduced over 20 years ago to hostas by his older sister Linda\, who is a Sedgwick County Master Gardner\, his love for them quickly took off. \n\n\n\nDanny is the President and Newsletter Editor for the Wichita Hosta Society\, a position he has held for the past several years. He is also the current Editor of The Hosta Journal\, the Newsletter Exchange Coordinator\,and past Editor of both The Online Hosta Journal and eNewsletter for The American Hosta Society. An AHS Convention regular\, he enjoys traveling the country and touring botanical gardens in all growing zones but prioritizes any which feature an AHS Display Garden. \n\n\n\nDanny’s primary topics are the AHS National Display Gardens\, information and benefits of an AHS Membership\, and the importance (and excitement) of attending the AHS National and the many Regional Hosta Conventions.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:St Lukes Methodist Church\, 100 W. 86th Street\, Entrance #6\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gardening in the Shade – Beyond Hostas \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: John Chapin \n\n\n\nWe all know hostas are classic shade garden favorites\, but a truly beautiful shade garden design includes much more. A variety of shade-loving perennials and annuals can add color\, texture\, and seasonal interest beyond traditional hosta plantings. \n\n\n\nShade-tolerant shrubs and ornamental trees also provide structure and depth\, anchoring garden beds and enhancing the overall landscape.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, creative and budget-friendly garden accents—such as containers\, benches\, and decorative features—can add charm and personality. By combining diverse plants with thoughtful design elements\, garden clubs can create layered\, eye-catching shade gardens that stand out.John’s handout from the meeting
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/april-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:St Lukes Methodist Church\, 100 W. 86th Street\, Entrance #6\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:March Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Best Websites for Hosta Gardeners Guest Speaker: Don Rawson from Comstock Park\, MIWe will be in Room N101/N102 for this meeting. \n\n\n\nThe internet offers a vast collection of hosta gardening information\, expert advice\, and trusted resources for gardeners of all experience levels. In this class\, we explore the best online resources for hosta care\, including planting guides\, maintenance tips\, pest management solutions\, and seasonal growing advice. \n\n\n\nDon will share the most popular mail-order hosta nurseries and online plant retailers for gardeners looking to purchase new hosta varieties and companion plants. Learn where to buy high-quality hostas online\, compare specialty growers\, and discover reliable sources for shade garden plants. \n\n\n\nDetailed class notes are included with the presentation for future reference. For additional hosta gardening tips and resources. Visit his website.Open to the public
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/march-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:St Lukes Methodist Church\, 100 W. 86th Street\, Entrance #6\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and Donuts \n\n\n\nSpring is nigh! Before long we will be out watching our hostas poking their little eyes up to greet the sun. While we’re waiting\, come socialize with us and enjoy morning coffee and Long’s donuts.A special February meeting to get together and go over upcoming events for 2025. Once again join us for a preseason gathering to chat with old friends and meet some new ones. We will cover the activities of the upcoming year with by presentations from Committee Chairs on their events and needs for help with the upcoming events. We will be outlining plans and needs as preparations begin for the 2027 Convention being held in Indianapolis.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/february-14/
LOCATION:St Lukes Methodist Church\, 100 W. 86th Street\, Entrance #6\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46240\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:December Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Gathering \n\n\n\nThe annual holiday party will be the final event of the year\, and will be held at the Coxhall Gardens Mansion. We will enjoy a festive pitch-in with members bringing their favorite dish to share. There will be games\, games\, and games with loads of fabulous prizes. There may even be a few special hostas to be won\, and who doesn’t want more Hosta varieties! This is a time to come and visit with fellow members\, enjoy delectable food\, and share in the holiday spirit with Hosta friends!
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/holiday-party/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday banquet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:November Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Designing the Winter Garden with Amy Mullen \n\n\n\nMake your garden a four-season one by injecting winter interest into your garden\, without sacrificing beauty the rest of the year. Includes creating views from inside\, the importance of structure\, great plants for the winter garden\, and more. \n\n\n\nAmy Mullen is a garden designer\, coach\, blogger and plant geek. A degree in physics\, a lifelong love of theatre\, and a background in communications and marketing make her uniquely suited to demystifying gardening for clients and readers alike. She’s passionately interested in sustainability\, garden history and design\, acquiring yet more books\, shopping thrift stores\, and pretty much anything to do with cats. \n\n\n\nAmy Mullen Handout Designing the Winter Garden KEYNOTEDownload
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:October Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Digging and Delighted: Dug in the Fall to be Delighted in the Spring with Carol J. Michel  \n\n\n\nIf you are tempted to put your gardening tools away when it’s time to buy Halloween candy\, you are missing out on the opportunity to set the stage in your garden for a great spring show. Carol will talk about fall gardening activities and dispel a few myths along the way\, while giving a pep talk to those who are worn out and ready to call it a season.   \n\n\n\nCarol J. Michel is the award-winning author of several books including five gardening humor books and two children’s books. As the holder of degrees in both horticulture and computer technology\, she spent over three decades making a living in healthcare IT while making a life in her garden. She started writing about gardening on her blog called May Dreams Gardens which led to numerous magazine articles\, her books\, and a podcast called The Gardenangelists.  \n\n\n\nAmy Mullen Handout Designing the Winter Garden KEYNOTEDownload
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T122413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T043112Z
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SUMMARY:September Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Member Pitch-in and Auction \n\n\n\nFeeling benevolent and willing to share that coveted Hosta that you just can’t find anymore? It’s never too early to begin planning which of your favorite\, unusual\, or hard-to-find Hosta you’ll want to contribute to the annual auction. Got some unused tools taking up space? Are you over the fairy garden phase? Other plants and garden-related treasures are welcome! Please check first and make sure there are no invasive plants in your offerings. We will remove any that are. \n\n\n\nEarly potting of plants will ensure your donations look their best in time for the sale. The annual auction is the main fundraiser supporting your Indianapolis Hosta Society. So grab your shovel\, dig early\, and come prepared to bid often and generously!
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/annual-auction/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:fall festival,Plant sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T122333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T122341Z
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SUMMARY:August Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planting Perennials for Successive Blooming with John Chapin \n\n\n\nJohn Chapin lives in Danville\, IN and was an elementary teacher for 36 years and also ran a landscaping company for 38 years\, overlapping his teaching career for 20 years. \n\n\n\nHe started Tree Frog Gardens as his “retirement” business seven years ago – growing and selling unusual or hard-to-find plants including many native perennials\, shrubs\, and trees. He also sells plants at many area spring garden fairs. He’s on Facebook (Tree Frog Gardens) and maintains an email list for gardeners who like to read his plant profiles and general gardening information\, but are not on Facebook. He has retired from landscaping now except for consultations and designs.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250716T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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SUMMARY:Bus Trip
DESCRIPTION:This year we will be traveling to the popular Western Michigan area again for a 4 day 3 night bus trip beginning on Thursday July 16 and concluding on Sunday July 19.  We will be touring gardens we didn’t visit the last time\, in the Grand Rapids\, Kalamazoo\, & northern Indiana areas. Stay tuned for more information and to sign up.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/bus-trip/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:bus trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T121820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131738Z
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SUMMARY:Member Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Members Garden Tour \n\n\n\nWanda Dove\, 6299 W. County Rd 550 S.\, Coatesville\, INLong-time IHS member Wanda Dove is opening her garden to members. While Wanda admits that Mother Nature may be working to reclaim her garden\, as she doesn’t tend it as diligently as in the past\, it is still gorgeous with some of the largest specimens of hostas in the state!  Wanda is especially looking forward to visiting with old garden friends as well as meeting new ones!  You won’t want to miss this special opportunity!Avon Gardens\, 6259 East County Road 91 North\, Avon\, Indiana  46123Avon Gardens is an inspiring\, gorgeous 5+ acre destination garden center where visitors can see a wide variety of established plants throughout the property. The ravine garden may be of special interest to fellow Hosta lovers\, but there is so much more to see!  Meandering paths take one through both shady and sunny areas\, and the fairy garden is a magical area not to be missed.Karen Robbins created Avon Perennial Gardens beginning in 1987. Sadly\, Karen passed away in 2023\, but her dream is being carried on by her hand-picked current co-owners\, who are working to honor her legacy.Terra Flora\, 8047 Goat Hollow Road\, Martinsville\, IN  46151Doug and Kay Flauding returned “home” to Indiana from Wisconsin after retiring in 2004. Terra Flora is the result of 20 years of love and dedicated effort. This serene botanical oasis offers a diverse collection of plant species and landscapes to explore. The gardens cover about 2 acres\, nearly 80% of which is shaded\, and feature 20 separate gardens\, ponds\, a waterfall\, and unique garden art pieces.  There are over 2\,000 hostas\, several varieties of ferns\, shrubs\, and hundreds of annuals for long-lasting color. This garden provides a peaceful retreat where visitors can gather new ideas for their own gardens. You may want to plan to spend at least an hour at this gorgeous property.NOTE: there are NO public restrooms on the property.SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY: Cox’s Plant Farm\, 6360 S Co. Rd. 0\, Clayton\, Indiana 46118You may want to take advantage of being so close to this great shopping spot!  Cox’s Plant Farm is a family-owned business that started in 1970.  They are now one of the largest vendors in Indiana\, on more than 20 acres. There are over 20 huts where they grow plants\, as well as a retail building\, perennial building\, and other large greenhouses.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/member-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:member garden tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T121125Z
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SUMMARY:AHS Convention
DESCRIPTION:2025 American Hosta Society Convention \n\n\n\n“Hosta Double Feature”\n\n\n\nJointly sponsored by the American Hosta Society and the Midwest Regional Hosta SocietyHosted by the Central Illinois Hosta Society \n\n\n\nPar-A-Dice Hotel – June 19-21\, 2025 – East Peoria\, IL \n\n\n\nGarden Tours – Accredited Hosta Show -Vendors – Live and Silent Auctions –  Educational SpeakersHosta Seed Growers Seedling Competition \n\n\n\nGift Hosta is Hosta ‘Prairieland Memories’ \n\n\n\nOptional Thursday evening at Hornbaker GardensGarden Center – Arboretum – Botanic Garden \n\n\n\n Classic Midwest Hosta-tality \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual AHS Convention
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/ahs-convention/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250607T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T121223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T121710Z
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SUMMARY:June Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosta Leaf Show 2025  \n\n\n\nCarmel Clay Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN. 46032 \n\n\n\nHosta Leaf Show Schedule  \n\n\n\nEntries Received:  8 a.m. – 10 a.m.Judging Begins:  10:30 a.m.Show Opens to the Public:  1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.Claim Entries:  4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Show TearDown Begins:  4:15 p.m. (unclaimed entries will be discarded) \n\n\n\nThe AHS-sanctioned hosta show is a great way to share our love of hostas and educate ourselves and others about hostas. \n\n\n\nThe show competition includes twelve different cut leaf sections\, a container grown division\, trough/container grown gardens\, tri-fecta\, along with educational displays.  \n\n\n\nWe encourage all members to participate. Janet will explain the process at our April meeting and conducting a workshop closer to the show. The show schedule with complete rules and details will be posted later on our website. Check back in April.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer to help with the show or have questions about entering leaves in the show\, contact Janet Stultz at 317-446-9718 or jstultz1505@gmail.com 
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Carmel Clay Library\, 425 E. Main Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T120900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T120912Z
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Right-Sized Gardening: Growing with Life’s Changes with Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp  \n\n\n\nJo Ellen Meyers Sharp is the Hoosier Gardener. She’s a 25-year\, award-winning veteran of print journalism and owner of Write for You! LLC\, a freelance writing and editing business. You can find her blog at hoosiergardener.com. Jo Ellen is a past president of GardenComm: GardenCommunicators International. She is a garden coach and has a four-season commercial and residential container planting business. For 20 years\, she worked at a large\, independent garden center in Indianapolis\, including a stint as buyer of perennials\, trees and shrubs. The popular speaker publishes the award-winning\, free\, monthly Hoosier Gardener Newsletter\, with more than 3\,000 subscribers. (http://eepurl.com/gkfb91).
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T115143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T115155Z
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Containers from the Ground Up with Myrene Brown  \n\n\n\nCome and enjoy Myrene Brown’s program “Containers From The Ground Up”. The program will be a visual journey starting with where to place your container\, container choices\, and set up. There will be tips to keep the need to water to a minimum. Time will be spent discussing container maintenance\, quick fixes and winter storage to round out the program. Myrene’s hope is that you will walk away with some new thoughts on how to have thriving container plantings that bring you joy. 
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250318T052300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T052310Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Region Hosta College
DESCRIPTION:Hosta College officially begins at 6:00 pm on Friday with hosta and gardening vendors\, an auction\, snacks\, and fellowship with old and new gardening friends. Starting at 7:30 on Saturday morning you can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast /and attend five hours of classes and lunch. Our event ends with an optional banquet and speaker at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/great-lakes-region-hosta-college/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:Hosta College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250310T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T205058Z
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SUMMARY:March Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tool-Up for Gardening: Top 10 Garden Tools with Steve Cline \n\n\n\n\nSteve is a Marion County Advanced Master Gardener from  the class of 2015. Retired in 2014 after 51 years as a Registered Pharmacist in retail Pharmacy. He is married and has 5 children which have blessed him with 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He currently volunteers at Holiday Park in Indy\, serves as a team leader at the Demonstration Garden at the State Fairgrounds and works at his Church on the Grounds Team taking care of its 81 acre campus . He is an avid collector of garden tools and will be speaking to us today on his “Top 10 Garden Tools” along with other favorites; their proper use\, care and maintenance .
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20250208T165909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T193404Z
UID:870-1739008800-1739016000@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and Long’s Donuts \n\n\n\nSpring is nigh! Before long we will be out watching our hostas poking their little eyes up to greet the sun. While we’re waiting\, come socialize with us and enjoy morning coffee and Long’s donuts.A special February meeting to get together and go over upcoming events for 2025. Once again join us for a preseason gathering to chat with old friends and meet some new ones. We will cover the activities of the upcoming year with by presentations from Committee Chairs on their events and needs for help with the upcoming events. We will be outlining plans and needs as preparations begin for the 2027 Convention being held in Indianapolis.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T190738Z
UID:278-1733662800-1733677200@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Gathering \n\n\n\nOur annual end-of-year gathering including a fabulous pitch-in buffet of members favorite foods\, annual awards\, and\, of course\, Hosto.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday banquet
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241111T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20241220T020747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T221000Z
UID:276-1731349800-1731357000@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bill McKnight (aka The Mad Botanist) is a professionally trained botanist\, experienced gardener and educator. A native of Illinois\, he attended EIU\, U of Mich and the U of Ill. He is comfortable dealing with flowering plants and cryptogams (i.e.\, fungi\, lichens\, bryophytes and ferns) as well as ornamental and food plant issues. He has an extensive ethnobotanical background and understands the peculiarities presented by the bistate climate and soil\, both in natural and human influenced environs. He wrote\, illustrated and self-published (2016) Rantings of a Mad Botanist\, a book intended to help gardeners and property managers make fewer mistakes. The book emphasizes stewardship and central Indiana\, but is more broadly applicable. He lives at and gardens a three-acre property on the NE side of Indianapolis. 
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241014T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T015350Z
UID:272-1728930600-1728937800@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Architecture in the Garden:  From Fountains to Fences to Pink Flamingos” \n\n\n\nDavid Gorden\, FASLALandscape ArchitectMark M. Holeman\, Inc. – Landscape Architects and Contractors \n\n\n\nPlants are typically the stars of a garden.  However\, it is the complimentary “non-plants” that set the stage. Explore the many elements that give structure\, interest\, and charm to a garden.  They might be more integral than the plants themselves. \n\n\n\nDavid Gorden is a landscape architect with Mark M. Holeman\, Inc. in Indianapolis where he has been designing landscapes for over 35 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois\, he is a past president of the Horticultural Society of Newfields and the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. A soldier in the battle against invasive plants\, he serves on the Indiana Invasive Plant Advisory Committee and board of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network. In 2018 he was named a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T031742Z
UID:270-1726362000-1726419600@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Food\, socializing and a plant auction are the the main focus. 
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:fall festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T021939Z
UID:268-1723487400-1723494600@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:GROWING AND CARING FOR YOUR HYDRANGEAS \n\n\n\nKari Arney\, Horticulturist at Sullivan’s Hardware will be talking about hydrangeas and what we can do to grow those beautiful flowers. Hydrangea is a genus of about 75 species of flowering plants native to China and the Americas. They are extremely vigorous\, long-lived shrubs that offer extravagant blooms throughout summer and even into fall\, when many shrubs have completed their show for the year. All bring a stately\, oldfashioned feel to the landscape. Growers have developed a number of interesting hydrangeas which are not the traditional white ones our grandmothers had. Find out from Kari’s presentation which ones are your favorites and which hydrangeas grow best in our Indiana climate.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T183931Z
UID:266-1721372400-1721502000@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Coach Trip
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis Hosta Society Bus Trip to Champaign Illinois\n\n\n\nRegister before June 18\, 2024 at: ihs2024bustrip.eventzilla.net  Coach bus trip to Champaign\, Illinois area. During the trip will be visiting the University of Illinois Arboretum which includes a Japanese Garden\, the Illinois Prairie Hosta Society Display Garden\, and the Master Gardener’s Idea Garden. We will also have a guided tour of the Allerton Park and Retreat center gardens. We will be visiting the Bill Dick and Katrina Cheney garden which has one of the largest koi ponds in central Illinois. This spring they expanded it by another 4500 gallons. Bill will give us a presentation about his koi and parrots. Some of you know Mary Ann Metz. We will be visiting her garden as well as the garden center she works for\, Prairie Gardens.  We will visit Mike Weber’s garden and a few other private gardens.Cost of the trip is $310 per person with double occupancy hotel room and $385 per person for single occupancy hotel room.Included in the trip is Bus Transportation\, hotel accommodations at the Holiday Inn Champaign\, admission to Allerton Park Garden tour\, Lunches Friday & Saturday\, Dinner Friday night\, Saturday Breakfast\, snacks and fun and friendships.
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/illinois-coach-trip/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:bus trip
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240607T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20231220T020118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T221019Z
UID:264-1717718400-1717891199@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Great Lakes Regional Hosta Society Tailgate\, is for members only. Six garden tours on Friday 1-5 pm\, dinner and auction 6-9 pm\, and six garden tours on Saturday
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/great-lakes-tailgate/
LOCATION:Indiana
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191156
CREATED:20230101T060007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T180740Z
UID:262-1715625000-1715630400@indianapolishostasociety.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rad Drew Photography \n\n\n\nThe creative mind of the photographer is still the most important element in a great photo. The camera doesn’t create a photograph any more than a hammer designs a building; it’s merely a tool that allows us to create our vision. \n\n\n\nToday\, my camera bag holds two mirrorless cameras\, an infrared camera\, a point-and-shoot\, and assorted iPhones. Of these tools\, I credit my use of iPhones since 2010 with providing more opportunities to practice the esthetics of photography\, making me a better photographer regardless of the camera I’m using. I’m grateful that I remain passionate about photography and that the endeavor I began so long ago is still fun and magical!
URL:https://indianapolishostasociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Coxhall Gardens\, Coxhall Gardens 11677 Towne Rd\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:regular meeting
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