Miami Valley Hosta Society
Stimulating the Knowledge and Love of Hostas
Presentation and Meeting
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Vandalia Senior Center
21 S. Tionda Dr.
Vandalia, OH 45377
Open to the Public
Speaker: Bob Iiames
Topic: Conifers for Today's Gardens
Conifers Explore The Versatile World Of Conifers & Color. For Every Corner Challenging Space, Minimal Maintenance, Even Some For Shade.
Conifers that change color? Conifers that require no pruning? Conifers for shady areas and difficult locations? Get ready to explore the versatile world of conifers. Join Bob liames for an informative session where he'll reveal the surprising variety of conifers that not only thrive in challenging spaces but also offer striking seasonal color changes and require minimal maintenance. You'll discover exciting options for every corner of your landscape. Bob will share classic favorites and unusual new varieties, how to integrate them into your own gardens, and where to purchase them.
Bob is the Director of the Central Region of the American Conifer Society, past president of the Miami Valley Hosta Society, and a member of the Ohio Valley North American Rock Garden Society. As you might imagine, his favorite pastime is gardening. His passion is dwarf and unusual conifers and currently he has more than 400. The gardens showcase more than 400 hostas, 250 daylilies, rock garden plants, and many other rare and unusual perennials. He hosts Bob's Garden Fair, a sale of rare and unusual conifers, trees, perennials and handmade garden art, each year on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Bob has provided continuing education for Master Gardeners from Ohio's Miami, Montgomery, and Greene Counties; Hendricks County, Indiana; Penn State Master Gardeners and Michigan State Master Gardeners. He has spoken to numerous garden clubs, plant societies, the Federation of Garden Clubs, Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, local garden centers and Hosta College. He lives in Englewood with his wife Karen.
