Bob Solberg Reviews the 2026 Hosta Season | Hosta College, National Convention & What's Ahead for 2027

Season 2 comes full circle as Betsy and Mandy welcome back legendary Hosta hybridizer Bob Solberg of Green Hill Hostas to reflect on the biggest moments of the 2026 Hosta season and look ahead to what Hosta enthusiasts can expect in 2027 and beyond.Together, we revisit the people, events, and conversations that helped shape this growing season, including the American Hosta Society Convention in Dublin, Ohio, Hosta College in Piqua, Ohio, and the Hosta Symposium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bob shares his perspective on the state of the Hosta community, emerging trends in hosta growing and hybridizing, and why local Hosta societies remain the heart of the hobby. Bob Solberg has introduced roughly 100 Hosta cultivars over his career and remains one of the most influential voices in the Hosta world.We also reflect on some of our favorite conversations from Season 2, including episodes featuring Christina Brinkmann, Warren Pollock, Clarence Hanna, Doug Beilstein, Jonathan Hogarth, Rob Mortko, and many more. From Hosta breeding and tissue culture to garden design, education, and conservation, we celebrate the experts who shared their knowledge and passion with our listeners this season.Topics include:• The biggest Hosta stories and events of 2026• Highlights from Hosta College in Piqua, Ohio• The Hosta Symposium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin• The American Hosta Society Convention experience• Favorite guests and moments from Season 2• The future of Hosta hybridizing and collecting• What Hosta lovers can look forward to in 2027 and 2028• Why joining a local Hosta society mattersAs we close out another incredible season, we want to thank our sponsors, guests, and listeners for helping make Hosta La Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast such a rewarding journey. Whether you're a longtime collector, hybridizer, society member, or someone who just planted your very first Hosta, we're grateful you're part of this community.Find Bob and Green Hill Hostas at hostaguru.com.Thank you for listening to Season 2 of Hosta La Vista: The Friendship Plant Podcast. Be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and send your questions, comments, or guest suggestions to hostalavistapodcast@gmail.com.Most importantly, consider joining your local hosta society and becoming involved in the hosta community. The friendships, knowledge, and experiences you'll gain are what make this hobby so special.Until next season...Hosta La Vista, Baby!