The Minnesota Hosta Society (MHS) is a non-profit educational society established in 1991 to promote knowledge of, and interest in the landscape plant, hosta. We have educational meetings throughout the year, offer many activities for members, and participate in several community events in the Twin Cities area.

Currently, over 550 people from across the country are members of the society. Our members range from beginning gardeners just becoming acquainted with hostas to experienced growers and hybridizers.

Benefits of membership in the MHS include the following:
• The Hosta dig, a plant sale held at the Arboretum each May where
members can purchase Hostas at good prices.
• Three educational meetings with both local and nationally recognized speakers.
• The MHS publicizes the Hostaphile newsletter four times per year, with members sharing gardening, growing tips and ideas, propagation techniques, and general shade gardening information.
• The society sponsors a summer garden tour of fabulous local gardens, which includes lunch and an annual sale and auction of hosta plants. Members register for this event early, as it has the reputation as one of the best garden tours available in the area. There is a registration fee for this event.
• The MHS also offers members two newer hosta varieties each year at reduced prices.
• An annual holiday dinner celebration. There is a registration fee for this event.

Other activities include sponsorship of a hosta leaf show and participation in other community gardening events. One community event is the Arboretum Plant Fair that is held each spring; the MHS staffs a booth with information about our organization and growing and caring for hostas.

We end each year with a holiday party, where members gather to celebrate the holidays and talk with other hosta friends.

Dues are $10 for 2 years. Gift memberships are available.