r In 2023, we embarked on a mission to reimagine our entrance garden—and the results have been nothing short of transformative. Thanks to the thoughtful design work of Garden Designer Jane Morris, this once-simple space has evolved into a stunning pollinator’s...
Behind the scenes in early 2025, twenty (new and returning) Hornbaker Gardens staff members gathered in The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens for our annual Proven Winners Garden Center training. Hornbaker Gardens has once again been named a 2025 Proven Winners Certified...
The American Hosta Growers Association has honored ‘Skywriter’ as the 2025 Hosta of the Year. This medium-sized hosta, bred by Chicago-area hybridizer Dr. Dan Wols, forms a semi-upright mound approximately 15 inches tall and 30 inches wide. Its deeply...
We have over 20 new varieties of hostas this season, some in very limited supply. The full collection of New Hostas can be found on our website, but we’ll entice you here with several not-to-miss varieties, starting with a mini and working our way up in size. H....
Every year, sometime in late June to mid-July we begin our yearly hosta dig. During our hosta dig, we pot up plants grown from our own fields to give you access to quality, Hornbaker-grown hostas. We select varieties from our propagation beds that have been growing...
Moles and Voles Underground root systems can be damaged or wiped out by moles and voles. The underground runs can cause plants, including hostas, to dry out. And voles can actually eat the hosta roots and crowns. We carry Easy Set Mole Eliminator Traps that can be set...
