If you're a gardener, "mouse ears" most likely means hostas. One of the most popular plant series ever introduced, the mighty "mouse ears" series of miniature hostas continues to grow each season, ...

Hosta lovers rejoice each spring when all-new varieties of miniature hostas hit the market. This year, dozens of new “minis” will be available to gardeners to provide a season-long journey into the ...

With thousands of varieties available, hostas can meet virtually any gardening need or niche. Whether you have a lot of space to fill or a teensy spot; whether you prefer gold, blue or variegated ...

Anyone who has visited my garden knows you have to hunt to find a hosta. So when the Minnesota Hosta Society asked to tour my garden June 30, my puzzled response was, “Whatever for?” “We don’t live in ...

Michael Shadrack feels somewhat sorry for people who grow delphiniums. “They flower for a few weeks and they’re done,” says Shadrack, a transplanted Englishman. He and his wife, Kathy Guest Shadrack, ...

is the primary reason hostas don’t do well in our gardens. In particular, water hostas in July, August, September and October, and keep watering until the first frost, said Cynthia Miller Wilhoite, ...

Hosta lovers are placing their orders for “Curly Fries.” The delicious little plant was named the American Hosta Growers Association hosta of the year. This mini gold hosta measures 5 inches high by ...

Curly Fries, the 2016 Hosta of the Year, is a popular mini-hosta with narrow ruffled golden leaves. Susanne Darnell Special to The Commercial Appeal With 6,000 named varieties, the world of hostas can ...

Dear Master Gardener: As a fun gardening project, I would like to put in a miniature garden with my children. Are there miniature perennials, so I don’t have to buy new plants each year? Answer: ...

While a hosta does not need to be divided, the best time is at spring emergence. If divided later, the new plant may not have the best form during its first year. Sagae hosta is shown at the Kandiyohi ...

CLEAR LAKE - Josh Spece will give a presentation on miniature hostas at Central Gardens on Sunday. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. at the Nature Education Pavilion. Spece will talk about ...