Miami Valley Hosta Society
2026 EVENTS
2026 Schedule - See Details Below
March 10 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 Get-Together and Meeting
April 14 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 Presentation and Meeting
May 16 Saturday 10:00-3:00 MVHS Annual Hosta Auction
June No June meeting due to the AHS Convention in Dublin, OH
July 14 Tuesday 6:00-8:00 Project (requires reservation)
August 11 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 Presentation and Meeting
September 8 Tuesday 6:00-9:00 Carry-in and Presentation
October 13 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 Presentation and Meeting
October 17 Saturday 11:00-2:00 Tri-Club Luncheon and Presentation
December 8 Tuesday 6:30-9:00 Holiday Open House
Get-Together and Meeting
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Open to the Public
Optional: Bring your favorite appetizer to share!
Christ's Church
3370 Upper Bellbrook Road
Bellbrook, OH 45305
Take some time and meet and socialize with the other members.
View a garden slideshow
AND EAT SNACKS!
Presentation and Meeting
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Vandalia Senior Center
21 S. Tionda Dr.
Vandalia, OH 45377
Open to the Public
Speaker: Bob Iiames
Topic: Conifers for Today's Gardens
Conifers Explore The Versatile World Of Conifers & Color. For Every Corner Challenging Space, Minimal Maintenance, Even Some For Shade.
Conifers that change color? Conifers that require no pruning? Conifers for shady areas and difficult locations? Get ready to explore the versatile world of conifers. Join Bob liames for an informative session where he'll reveal the surprising variety of conifers that not only thrive in challenging spaces but also offer striking seasonal color changes and require minimal maintenance. You'll discover exciting options for every corner of your landscape. Bob will share classic favorites and unusual new varieties, how to integrate them into your own gardens, and where to purchase them.
Bob is the Director of the Central Region of the American Conifer Society, past president of the Miami Valley Hosta Society, and a member of the Ohio Valley North American Rock Garden Society. As you might imagine, his favorite pastime is gardening. His passion is dwarf and unusual conifers and currently he has more than 400. The gardens showcase more than 400 hostas, 250 daylilies, rock garden plants, and many other rare and unusual perennials. He hosts Bob's Garden Fair, a sale of rare and unusual conifers, trees, perennials and handmade garden art, each year on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Bob has provided continuing education for Master Gardeners from Ohio's Miami, Montgomery, and Greene Counties; Hendricks County, Indiana; Penn State Master Gardeners and Michigan State Master Gardeners. He has spoken to numerous garden clubs, plant societies, the Federation of Garden Clubs, Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, local garden centers and Hosta College. He lives in Englewood with his wife Karen.
MVHS Annual Hosta Auction
Saturday May 16, 2026 , 10-3
Open to the Public
10:00 Preview items
10:30 Auction begins
Food and drink available.
We accept cash, check or credit card
West Carrollton Nazarene Church
550 S. Elm Street
West Carrollton, OH 45449
Co-Auctioneers: Bob Iiames and Tom McMannon
Painting 101
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8pm
*** Reservation required - Cost $5 ***
Paint a picture of a HOSTA, with acrylic paint on canvas 10 by x 8.
Supplies are provided, there’s a limit of 20 people, cost is $5 a person payable that evening.
Please bring a dessert to share.
Please contact/text Terry Nehr at 937-623-6376. To reserve your spot.
25 Benbrook Court Springboro OH 45066
Presentation and Meeting
Tuesday August 11, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Christ's Church
3370 Upper Bellbrook Road
Bellbrook, OH 45305
Open to the Public
Speaker: Joan Day
Topic: Advantages to Trough Gardening
You will find many troughs used throughout Joan's garden all handmade by her. Some hold miniature sun loving perennials while others are miniature shade landscapes. During the meeting you will learn about the advantages to Trough gardening along with viewing the planting of a miniature landscape using hostas, companion plants, hardscapes and how to finishing using different top dressings.
Carry-in Dinner, Presentation and Meeting
Tuesday September 8, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 9pm
***Dinner starts at 6:30 pm***
Bring a dish to share.
Vandalia Senior Center
21 S. Tionda Dr.
Vandalia, OH 45377
Open to the Public
Speaker: Debbie Downes
Topic: My Journey with Native Plants
Debbie will discuss how an area of her property was in need of change and how she started a mini-prairie that she calls "chaos". What does that have to do with Hostas? Nothing really, but it is about making big changes to your garden and gardening style.
Debbie Downes was a founding member of the Osborn Historic Garden Club established in 2009. She served as club President for six years and Vice President for four years. As a member of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs (OAGC) she has served in various capacities and is currently serving as state President (2024-2026). Debbie is a retired Air Force Lt Colonel. She owned Mill Pond Acre Bed & Breakfast for 16 years in Fairborn. She is also a Greene County Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV). Her area of interest is native plants and she is currently earning her Advanced MGV Native Plants Specialization certificate. She spends most of her volunteer time at the Governor's Mansion Heritage Gardens in Bexley, Ohio. Debbie lives with her partner, Michael Cox who has a beautiful Hosta shade garden.
Presentation and Meeting
Tuesday October 13, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Christ's Church
3370 Upper Bellbrook Road
Bellbrook, OH 45305
Open to the Public
Speaker: Patrick Greeson
Topic: Everything You Wanted to Know About Japanese Maples
Pat Greeson is a gardening enthusiast and lifelong resident of Southern Clermont County, Ohio, who has been employed by the Natorp Companies for the past 39 years. He has over 20 years of retail experience and 19 years in grower/sales. He has gained a wealth of knowledge through research and trial and error in his own garden. He is a master certified Ohio Certified Nursery Technician. He is also the current President of Taking Root - an urban and re-forestry campaign in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Tri-club Luncheon and Presentation
Saturday October 17, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm
RSVP Event Center
453 Wards Corner Road
Loveland, OH 45140
Speaker: Carol Mundy
Topic: Ohio Native Plants – Medicinally Speaking
As a naturalist, speaker and writer Carol Mundy taught for the University of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Park District, leading classes on urban wildlife issues, native plants, weed identification and the historical uses of plants. She continues to offer lectures and workshops in her “retirement.” One of her favorite botanical projects was the design of the historical medicine display for The Ohio Governors’ Residence Heritage Garden & Lloyd Medicinal Garden.
Carol is the recipient of the Citation for Horticulture Education from the Garden Club of Ohio and the long-time host of a weekly radio program “Outdoor Life” on WMKV radio in Cincinnati. The show features unique topics and interviews tying together nature, science, art and culture.
Members Only Event
***REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 31 ***
Cost $25
Hosted by: Hosta Society of Greater Cincinnati
For MVHS, Hosta Society of Greater Cincinnati and Central Ohio Hosta Society Members only
Menu
RSVP Salad with Cabernet Vinaigrette dressing
Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables
Assorted rolls with whipped herb butter
Chef’s selection starch
Turkey Divan with Mornay Sauce
Grilled Salmon with fresh pineapple salsa
Homemade Run cake with creame Anglaise and fresh berries
Coffee, Decaffeinated coffee, Iced Tea, water
Holiday Open House
Tuesday December 8, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Members Only Event
Sherry Green's House
6730 Rio Vista Court
Springboro, OH 45066
Visit with your fellow MVHS members and enjoy the delicious spread that Sherry Green and Joyce Thomas have available for us. You will not want to miss all of Sherry's amazing holiday decorations!