Hosta Road Trippers: Touring the Midwest's Best Hosta Gardens, Nurseries & Hosta People with Susan Ragsdale and Julie Lewter

The #HostaRoadTrippers are back!In this penultimate episode of Season 2, we welcome Susan Ragsdale and Julie Lewter, the dynamic duo behind the popular Midwest Hosta Visit Facebook community, for an unforgettable recap of their epic Midwest Hosta adventure.From Ohio to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and beyond, Susan and Julie hit the road to visit some of the most beloved destinations in the Hosta world, including The Secret Garden of Chagrin Falls, Fox Farms with Bob Fox, Hollywood Bob's Hostas, Audrey Temner's garden, Land of the Giants, Uniquely Hostas, The Hostas-Store with Mike Dammen, In the Country Garden and Gifts, and Hillcrest Hostas.Along the way, they discovered incredible Hosta collections, stunning shade gardens, rare and unusual plants, and some of the most knowledgeable growers in the industry. But as they quickly learned, the real treasures weren't just the plants—they were the people.Susan and Julie share memorable stories from the road, behind-the-scenes moments from their travels, favorite gardens and Hostas, and the friendships that make the Hosta community unlike any other gardening community in the world.If you've ever dreamed of taking a Hosta road trip, visiting premier Hosta nurseries, meeting top Hosta growers, or connecting with fellow Hosta enthusiasts, this episode is packed with inspiration.As the saying goes: "You come for the plants, but stay for the people."Learn more about the incredible destinations visited on their journeyHear what makes the Hosta community so welcoming and specialDiscover must-visit Hosta gardens and nurseries across the MidwestGet inspired to plan your own Hosta road trip adventureConnect with Susan and Julie through the Midwest Hosta Visit Facebook community and follow along as the #HostaRoadTrippers continue their adventures.If you're enjoying The Friendship Plant Podcast, be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.Follow us on social media:Facebook: Hosta la Vista PodcastInstagram: @hostalavistapodcastQuestions, comments, or guest suggestions?hostalavistapodcast@gmail.comHosta la Vista, Baby!