Hostas are a high-value crop and a must-have for any shade garden. Check these sites for production tips, disease help and trends.
* www.hostagrowers.org
The American Hosta Growers Association names the Hosta of the Year. The 2007 pick is ‘Paradigm.’ Learn about previous winners and search for wholesale or retail vendors
* www.ag.auburn.edu/hort/landscape/hostapage.html
* www.hostasdirect.com
HostaDirect owner Tom Carlson runs this comprehensive site geared primarily for consumers, but includes information important to growers. HostaSearch contains more than 6,100 varieties and 4,800 photos. Searchable traits include shape, leaf color, cupping, leaf texture, bloom color and size and hybridizer.
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