Hosta A 2020 ...........
Hello hello hello and welcome back! It has been another year and what a year it was. For me it has been a great growing year. My lawn never stopped and my orchids did good and I even had a few hostas who are outside right now chilling. No I have not retired and I am still cancer free. But enough about me.
A few NEW RULES:
1. No mask.
2. Many gardens have had a little trouble this year so ... you may post photos from years past as long as you leave the year the photo was taken.
Lets have a lot of fun and spend winter looking at photos of amazing hostas and laugh at a few dumb jokes.
We start with A and there is a different letter every other day.
Comments (55)
mbug_gw
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSome more A's.......
American Icon 7-9-20
Ann Kulpa 7-14-20
Antioch 7-8-20
Aquamarine 5-23-20.....2nd year.....I hope you can see the purple edging along the leaf edge....very pronounced early season.....looking forward to see how it returns.
Atlantis 6-2-20
Autumn Frost 5-9-20
Abba Fit 5-7-20
Looking forward to seeing all of yours!!Related Discussions
Hosta S 2020 ..............
Comments (62)Sparacus emerging Spartacus in full glory, 4 ft by 2 ft. In its 3rd year! Spilt Milk Young Snake Eyes "Sportsball" (my name for the Striptease sport or immature Striptease at left upper) with mature Striptease on right in 2018 "Sportsball" this year....See MoreHosta V 2020 .................
Comments (58)I can't pick a favorite of yours since it may not be available here for a while. I've always wanted Valley's Magnum and V. Perfect Flow (nice pic) is on my list but never seen them for sale so I stopped looking at his site and the Hosta Library. Perhaps I could live vicariously through yours if you get one (hint, hint) as we all do for the others. I'm always tempted to get whatever is available, but so far only picked up V. Ruffle Shuffle and V. Lemon Squash. This year I was very tempted by V. Himitsu and V. Salty Crocodile (among others) but convinced myself I had similar ones already - although, there's still time. I'm so glad you posted in alphabetical order. It makes it easy to go back and look for specific ones. Frisian Pride hit my list early and I found one at Wade & Gatton's 3 years ago before I could find it anywhere else. I'm not sure I have it in the right spot yet, but I do like it next to V. Ruffle Shuffle. Frisian Waving Steel is on my list, but I keep debating between that and Fleet Week (and Flemish Sky) so haven't pulled the trigger on either, yet. Plus there are newer Hostas that are also similar. Looking forward to seeing what else you can tempt me with. Speaking of Flemish, surely you have a line on some of Danny's hard to find intros to tempt us with. Flemish Gold was one of the first Hostas I bought and Flemish Beauty is a fast favorite. Soooo..... favorite cactus? What is that one you posted above? Ferocactus fordii ??? I remember hiking around the California high desert and loving the wild cactus, especially in bloom. I didn't know what they were beyond their common names....See MoreHosta Z 2020 ......................
Comments (18)Miles, the 4 I have now were all born outside. Momma is almost 16. I started trapping and neutering outdoor cats in 2005 which is when mom brought her first litter here at about 4-5 weeks old. We neutered all the kittens then mom left. We thought well that’s that until she came back with her second litter......little did we know. They were all neutered and finally so was mom. Since then I did TNR (trap-neuter-return) probably 40-50 cats. Not just my yard, but neighbors, friends anyone that asked for help basically. Most cats didn’t stay. Some were very sick and then only kind thing was to euthanize them. But momma Snow, daughter Kibble and little Jingle from the second litter are still with me. We lost two to car accidents, two to sickness and one, Braveheart to hypothyroidism just before he turned 12. But they all lived quite good lives......they were all allowed inside, but only the girls really spend a lot of time inside. They sleep inside if they wish to. A new guy came around about 2 years ago, Seurat. He’s young, maybe 3 now. He’s a very sweet cat, but I can’t touch him yet, but he loves to sleep in one of the living room chairs, all day.....lol Anyway, we have a screen porch that we winterize and heat and the beds are all also heated. So, not bad for an outdoor cat. We love just as if we had picked them from a shelter. I am sure you feel thee same for your rescue baby. Thanks so much for caring about these cats.......it’s a tough life and once they get to know you......there’s so much love! ♥️ debra...See MoreHosta Companions 2020
Comments (87)Debra- I’ve had the opposite experience with Black Scallop ajuga... I‘ve lost it in most places it was planted. There are only a few plants here and there remaining. I would say that it seems to be susceptible to wet soil in winter, except there are places it survived that are probably pretty wet through the winter. I have one small awkward area at the bottom of the deck stairs and had hoped it would fill in there... but it disappeared. I replaced it with ajuga Chocolate Chip... and that seems to be doing better - so far. So, either way, success or failure- I also wouldn’t recommend Black Scallop, cute as it is....See More
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years ago
hosta_maker
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThis is postumasly A tragedy. It was one of mine that I lost. The reverse of wildest dreams.
A tragedy
Laura z4b / Helsinki, Finland
3 years agoThank you for doing this again😍, I’ve been anxiously waiting for Dec 26th!
August Moon - July 23rd 2020
Atlantis - August 8th 2020
Ayesha - June 5th 2020
Avocado - July 29th 2020
Shadow -4A-NB Canada
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
Atlantis
Abiqua Moonbeam -still unfurling June 30th, 2020
Alakazaam
Aristicat
Alex Summers
Arc de Triomphe
Ann Kulpa
Beth (5b - SE-Michigan)
3 years agoPaula, thank you for organizing the hosta alphabet. I look forward to this time of year. Amazing "A" hostas.
This year we hate a late freeze then struggles with slugs so my hostas have more holes in them then usual. Maybe next year I will be better with ammonia/vinegar drenches for the slugs.
Here are my A's
Abba Dabba Do
Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Abiqua Moonbeam
Alakazaam
Allegan Fog
beverlymnz4
3 years agoAlmost
Astral Bliss (lower left)
Adorable wasn't adorable this year and so I don't have a picture.
djacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agoPaula, thanks once again for this wonderful diversion!! Glad you are still healthy!
djacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoPart 2
I believe this is last year’s picture
Emerging August Moon
debra
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years agodianefw
3 years agoSeveral hosta pictures taken in 2020. Abba Dabba Do (smaller is younger plant, older has been in garden for many years) , Abby (3-5 years old), Aureomarginata (10 years in this spot)
newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
3 years agoGlad to hear you are well Paula! Thank you for doing the alphabet (again!).
Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Abiqua Drinking Gourd, up close
Atlantis
dianefw
3 years agoAbigua Drinking Gourd only 2 to 3 years old, started with bare root plant in 2018. Some beautiful hostas here. Especially like Autumn Frost. Looking forward to more pics. Thanks to all
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years ago
old_dirt 6a
3 years agoWell here goes the third attempt at trying to post my A's. Looks like I may have to resize them all.
Glad to see the alphabet up and at em again, thank you Paula! It's been a rather disappointing year here, both in the garden and in general. Looking forward to a better year next. Not sure what pics i got as everything was done rather half hearted.
Allan P. McConnell
American Sweetheart
Ann Kulpa
August Moon
Autumn Frost - Pretty but all that the voles left me
sandyslopes z6 n. UT
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoGood to hear your health update, Paula! I hope you get to retire soon if that's what you want. My DH did this year and highly recommends it.
It's great to see so many people posting their photos.
Arc de Triomphe
American Sweetheart
Ann Kulpa
Atlantis
oursteelers 8B PNW
3 years agonicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years ago
windymess z6a KC, Ks
3 years agoHi all. Paula- thanks for hosting, I like the ‘no mask’ rule for this party... I’m pretty fed-up with the masks.
For the first time in several years, I have no hostas overwintering in the garage... I worked really hard to get everything in the ground this year. Of course it helped that I was working from home and couldn’t stand to turn on the tv.
Not sure I have photos of all of them, but I’ll share what I’ve got, and I love seeing all of yours!
Antioch
Autumn Frost
newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
3 years ago
sherrygirl zone5 N il
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoBoy, am I late to the party! The only a few A photos.
I’m rescuing my American Halo, looked good this spring
Sherry
peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
3 years ago
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoFor Debra,
Abiqua Drinking Gourd
July 2018 (new addition) from Hallson's
May 2020
July 2020
September 2020
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAfterglow through the 2020 growing season.
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agoApple Pie by Tony Avent, with last picture taken around November 2020
steve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoGood news and Great news.
I get my spin out bags from that site so leave some for me, lol. I use the 3 gallon bags for small and 5 gallon bags for most others. 7 Gallon bags for very large and I even used some 10 gallon bags, but they are hard to dig the holes for with all the roots.
I think the Steelers' woes come down to play calling. When they open up the play book, the seem to do much better.
Tough year for Hostas (and people). Too bad about that Wildest Nightmare (my name since it died). That looks like a real keeper. Here's a few of mine. The Apple Orchard (maybe one day) Appletini flanked by two Apple Candy with Alligator Alley to the back left:
and Alligator Alley at the end of July
A nicely cupped ADG
Amalia
I don't remember seeing anyone post Angel Falls yet (but my memory is bad)
undertheoaksgardener7b
3 years agooursteelers 8B PNW
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNicholsworth, Here are some pictures of August Moon 2019: unfortunately it burned badly wherever I moved it.
.Debra
newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
3 years agodjacob Z6a SE WI
3 years agonicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agodebra..the August Moon 6/18/20 has the same look as mine..apple green leaves..it's easy to confuse pics..we buy multiples..we move them..the same plant can look different in different locations..thanks for the new pictures..3 August Moons..6/25/2019
mbug_gw
3 years agoJust noticed I forgot one of my favorites.......
Ambrosia ...... A beautiful Guacamole sport that seems to be a fast grower.....If you like the Guac family, this is a great addition.
nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
3 years agosteve duggins(Z6a) - Central Ohio
3 years agoFound a later Angel Falls pic next to Bridal Falls (and Sea Prize) with Smokey Bear, Piecrust Promise and Love Song behind
Karin Black Cat
3 years agoDear Paula,
I'm so late this year but I will not miss to tell you that I'm glad your are still cancer free! I already checked a few of your jokes and they get better every year :-)
It has not been a good gardening year over here, the weather was crazy and frost was really late and rain in June/July, so I was not able to take the pictures I would have wanted. But soon it's time for new ones. The sun is shining for two weeks now and I hope I can detect a few signs of life soon.
mbug_gw