A Hosta and shade gardening podcast for growing beautiful, low-light landscapes. Sisters Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson explore Hosta varieties, care, shade garden design, and companion plants that thrive where the sun doesn’t. Get practical tips on shade perennials, Hosta cultivation, slug and deer resistance, plus the joy of building a Hosta garden. Featuring weekly interviews with top hybridizers, nurseries, and collectors across the country. New episodes every Saturday during the growing season.
Hosta La Vista
Claim This Podcastby Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson | Hosta Shade Gardening Podcast
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A Hosta and shade gardening podcast for growing beautiful, low-light landscapes. Sisters Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson explore Hosta varieties, care, shade garden design, and companion plants that thrive where the sun doesn’t. Get practical tips on shade perennials, Hosta cultivation, slug and deer resistance, plus the joy of building a Hosta garden. Featuring weekly interviews with top hybridizers, nurseries, and collectors across the country. New episodes every Saturday during the growing season.
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Recent Episodes
July 11, 2026
Hosta Hybridizing 101: A 'Best of' Season 1 with David Teager, Olga Petryszyn, Don Rawson & David Bowe
<p>Ever wondered how new Hostas are created? How hybridizers choose parents, make crosses, evaluate seedlings, and decide which plants are worthy of registration?</p><p>In this special "Best of Season 1" episode of Hosta la Vista, we're bringing together some of the most respected voices in Hosta hybridizing: David Teager, Olga Petryszyn, Don Rawson, and David Bowe.</p><p>Whether you're a longtime Hosta collector or someone who's been curious about creating your very first hybrid, this episode walks you through the entire process—from collecting pollen and making your first cross to growing seedlings and discovering that one special plant that could become the next great Hosta introduction via tissue culture.</p><p>You'll hear practical advice, hard-earned lessons, memorable stories, and the unique philosophies that have guided these accomplished breeders throughout their hybridizing journeys. Together, these four guests have introduced dozens of beloved cultivars and helped shape the future of Hosta breeding.</p><p>Topics include:<br>• How to get started hybridizing Hostas<br>• Choosing pod and pollen parents<br>• Growing seedlings and evaluating results<br>• What makes a seedling worth keeping<br>• How tissue culture works<br>• Advice for aspiring Hosta hybridizers</p><p>Want to learn even more about Hosta hybridizing? Be sure to visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@davidteager?utm_source=chatgpt.com">David Teager's YouTube Channel</a>, where he shares educational videos and insights from his years of experience as a hybridizer.</p><p>If you've ever dreamed of creating your own Hosta, this is the perfect place to start.</p><p>Questions, comments, or guest suggestions? Email us at <a href="mailto:hostalavistapodcast@gmail.com">hostalavistapodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p><p>Vist our website at <a href="hostalavista.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">hostalavista.org </a></p><p>Follow Hosta la Vista on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for weekly conversations about Hostas, shade gardening, and the people who make this community so special.</p>
July 4, 2026
Horticultural Therapy and the Healing Power of Plants
<p><strong>Horticultural therapy</strong> is changing the way we think about health, healing, and well-being. In this episode of Hosta la Vista, hosts Betsy and Mandy talk with Chris VandenBosche, a Pittsburgh-area Master Gardener and registered horticultural therapist, about what horticultural therapy is, how practitioners are credentialed, and why working with plants can support people in many different stages of life.</p><p>They’re also joined by Alisa Bowe Lenhardt, a member of the recreational therapy team at Masonic Village outside Pittsburgh, who shares how her team uses plant-based activities to bring comfort, engagement, and connection to the people they serve. The conversation also touches on Good Nature: The New Science of How Nature Improves Our Health by Kathy Willis and Teepa Snow’s helpful dementia care resources for caregivers and families available on YouTube.</p><p>If you’re a gardener, caregiver, health professional, or simply curious about how horticultural therapy works, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration. For more information about horticultural therapy, or to find a registered horticultural therapist near you, visit <a href="https://www.ahta.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ahta.org</a>. *trigger warning: discussions on suicide*</p><p>Brought to you by Green Hill Hostas In the Country Garden and Gifts. Hit the + sign to follow the pod and stay up to date on new episodes. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and visit <a href="https://hostalavista.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hostalavista.org</a>.</p><p><br></p>
June 29, 2026
2026 American Hosta Society Convention Recap: Groovy Plants Ranch, Leaf Show Legends & Hosta Heaven in Dublin, Ohio
<p>In this episode, we take you inside the 2026 American Hosta Society Convention in Dublin, Ohio (June 10–13), with firsthand insights from attendees Cheryl Lockhart, Andy Marlow, Susan Ragsdale, and Julie Lewter. Whether you attended or missed it, this recap covers everything hosta lovers care about.</p><p>We dive into stunning garden tours, standout moments from the leaf show, and what made this year’s auction and awards so memorable. You’ll also hear highlights from keynote speakers, behind-the-scenes stories from “Hostatality,” and a few unexpected hotel moments that made the experience even more fun.</p><p>Plus, we discuss exciting new hosta introductions coming soon and share a preview of what to expect at the 2027 American Hosta Society Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.</p><p>If you’re passionate about hostas, shade gardening, or plant conventions, this episode is packed with inspiration, insights, and community highlights.</p>
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