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"Rewela Cottage ... Garden & Nursery Visitors"
We are told, and the visitors book shows it, that we have a lovely garden. We love to show it off. Any excuse to get large numbers of...

John Plant
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Unveiling the Mystery of Blue Hostas: Care Tips for Their Unique Colour
Hostas have always been popular, and blue leaved Hostas are very sought after for their colour. The blue foliage of a Hosta is not caused...

John Plant
Jun 14, 20243 min read


"Understanding Hosta Reversion: Tips for Managing and Correcting This Common Problem"
Many of us choose our Hosta variety because of the way it looks. Like the beautifully variegated Dream Weaver. It is therefore somewhat...

John Plant
Jun 7, 20244 min read


AI generated Hosta Photographs
Just take a look at these photos! Wouldn't it be lovely to add these colours of Hosta to your Hostas in your own collection. They are...

John Plant
May 31, 20241 min read


"Hosta Flowers: To Cut Or Not To Cut ?"
When should You Should Cut the Flowering Stems Off Your Hostas. You spend the winter waiting and watching for the first signs of regrowth...

John Plant
May 26, 20246 min read


Guide to Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcataus) and how to get rid of them
Recently, there seems to be a lot of people reacting to the apparent upsurge in the numbers of Vine Weevil grubs being found in all sorts...

John Plant
May 24, 20246 min read


Watering And Feeding Your Hostas
As a Hosta enthusiast, I’ve often been asked, ‘How much and how often should I water my Hostas?’ How often should I feed my Hostas? These...

John Plant
May 17, 20247 min read


Garden Designing ... with Hostas in Mind
Having recently given a presentation on Garden Design using Hostas, We thought it might make an interesting blog? It is probably best...

John Plant
May 10, 20246 min read


What to Do About Hailstone Damage to Your Hostas..
It doesn’t matter what we do to protect our Hostas from the great Yorkshire weather, we are always on a losing streak. Too much rain (it...

John Plant
May 3, 20244 min read


Bigger Isn't Always Better
Hosta lovers are often enamoured with the giants of the Hosta world on many forums and social media pages… “ How big will Hosta Empress...

John Plant
Apr 26, 20244 min read


"How to Maximize Your Garden's Potential: Tips for Gardening Smarter, Not Harder"
I find looking after Hostas very therapeutic. Whenever I am with my Hostas, I am at my most relaxed. However, some tasks in the garden...

John Plant
Apr 19, 20245 min read


The 8 Stages of Hosta Addiction: From Innocent Fascination to Full-Blown Obsession
I am an addict!!!! I am a Hostaholic!!! I pull no punches as to why I am so addicted to Hostas, and make no apology for being so. All...

John Plant
Apr 12, 20244 min read


AHGA 2024 Hosta of The Year ... The fabulous Hosta Mini Skirt"
Hosta Mini Skirt is one of my favourite miniature Hostas. Firstly we will give you all the 'techie' stuff, then during the blog, we will...

John Plant
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Hosta Jobs..... to do over the Easter Weekend
Easter weekend is probably the first chance everyone will get to spend a little time in the garden. The weather has picked up a little,...

John Plant
Mar 29, 20245 min read


"How to Care for Hostas: Your Top FAQ'S Answered"
Being a Specalist Hosta nursery we get asked lots of questions about Hostas from our garden visitors, online customers and website...

John Plant
Mar 22, 20242 min read


"Unveiling the Beauty of Hosta Irish Eyes: A Closer Look at this Stunning Plant ready for St Patricks Day"
Hosta Irish Eyes was registered by Dick & Jane Ward in 1999 Dr. Dick Ward (1933-2021) a retired medical doctor from Ohio USA was the...

John Plant
Mar 15, 20242 min read


What Are the Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Hostas?
We are asked so many questions about planting Hostas, when, where & how etc. It is so important to get it right before you start. Getting...

John Plant
Mar 8, 20244 min read


"Uncovering the Advantages of Bare Root Hostas: A Gardening Must-know"
When people think of planting and growing Hostas, they don’t think of starting from a bare root Hosta. Instead, they usually buy a small...

John Plant
Mar 1, 20246 min read


Why Gardening is the Ultimate Stress Reliever: And looking after Hostas can be good for you.
Aside from the obvious enjoyment that comes with gardening there are numerous mental and physical health benefits.... Why Looking after...
daphneellis97
Feb 23, 20244 min read


Ways to Protect Your Hostas from Slugs and Snails
How to stop Slugs & Snails eating my Hostas? We are now getting to that time of year when we need to think ahead slightly and consider...

John Plant
Feb 16, 20245 min read
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