CIHS Columnist's  Message

CIHS Columnist's Message from the Current Newsletter - October 2026

Possibilities from a Past President :

Already a full hosta club year has come to an end. What a fun-filled year with extremely challenging weather. This is why our club is so helpful: the newsletter and meetings can give us inspiration and information to make the best of our situations. Now with these cooler days and more moisture makes working in the garden enjoyable again. 

My main goal this fall is having good vole control and removing some of the biggest leaves after they collapse this fall with a killing frost. I used to think fall was all about clean-up, but it is even more so about preparation for next year’s successes. 

This is so true for our club as well. I enjoyed our fall banquet and want to thank Kay and Robyn for the last 3+ years of service. Please reach out if you can help with the banquet next year. It’s our members who help keep our club active and vibrant. 

Now I am back in the garden to start fall clean-up and hopefully a garden in a winter blanket of snow as I prepare for next year. I look forward to seeing you all again next spring. 

Ella Maxwell, Past President 

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A special SHOUT OUT to our Board Members – they are the heart and soul of our society and make it possible for all the fun and exciting things we do during the year. It has been my privilege and honor to work alongside such devoted and dedicated people. Thank you, Ella Maxwell, Ann Eccleston, Dan McConnell, Jane Mottram, Kay Dye, Robyn Terwilliger, Karen Hofstetter, Bob Streitmatter, Cathy Endress, Roger Becker, Bonnie Wallick, Terry Mundy, Kaeli McIntire, Shelly Baldini, Maggie Keesey, Carol Koch, and Wendy Kamischke – you’re the BEST! 

Debbie McCollum, President