CRHS - Next Meeting



THE CHATTANOOGA REGIONAL HOSTA SOCIETY




MAY 3, 2008 11:30 AM SPRING GARDEN TOUR AND PICNIC AT RUBY SUNDAY'S - BETHLEHEM GARDENS Bring a favorite dish or dessert.
NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE OF THE MEETING,
The meeting will begin at 11:30




Notes from the editor

Johnny and I went to Ruby's last week , I wanted to get a head start on planting my new hostas. This was our first visit, and what a treat it was. Ruby had picked out some of the hostas to sell at Bachman Garden and Art Expo this Friday, I was (kinda helping) ,but I spent more time choosing hostas for myself, I purchased five minis and four large hostas, I wanted to get a head start on the summer drought so the hostas could get established. (This what I told Johnny)

Ruby's gardens are expansive, she has lots of room to show off her plants. There are many display beds. Some of the beds are shady and some are sunny, there is one shady area that is laid out in pathways, Ruby has filled this area with shade loving plants not only in the ground but also in containers. I came away with a few good ideas. I told Ruby I would give her the credit, when I received the praises on how imaginative I am.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PICNIC AT RUBY'S GARDENS
Located in Mtn Oak Estates near Varnell, Ga. Coming south 1-75 take exit 341 turn east onto Varnell-Tunnel Hill Rd which is Hwy 201. Travel 4 miles to Mtn Oak Estates on the left, turn left into the estates and Ruby's home is the 1st house on the left.

Roseanne Kaylor brought in a lovely hosta to be auctioned at the April meeting, she donated the winnings, $25, to the Hosta Society. Thank you, Roseanne for being so thoughtful.