Gail and David Russo

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Hosta La Vista

Betsy Peterson and Mandy Olson

21 episodes

4 days ago

A podcast all about the friendship plant-the beloved Hosta! Hosted by sisters, Betsy and Mandy, Hosta la Vista digs into everything Hosta: from hybridizers and home gardeners to plant lore and landscaping tips. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the magic of these shade-loving beauties, you’re in the right garden. Tune in, grow with us, and celebrate the plant that brings people together-one variegated leaf at a time. New episodes coming soon! Broadcasting from the Midwest, where Hostas thrive and friendships grow.

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Gail and David Russo

Hosta La Vista

49 minutes 45 seconds

3 weeks ago

Gail and David Russo

Gail & David Russo of The Russo Garden

Join us for the Season 1 finale of Hosta La Vista, where we’re heading to Cedarville, New Jersey, to visit Gail and David Russo—creators of The Russo Garden. This special episode dives into their multi-habitat paradise, complete with sunny and shady beds, ponds, water features, and a stunning array of hostas and daylilies. It's a garden built on passion, diversity, and endless exploration.

The Russos are known not only for their lush landscapes but also for their seed work—Gail crops and sells hosta seeds through Facebook's Seed Growers group. They even start seedlings through the winter, sometimes selling them or collaborating with a nursery to grow and market them.

Gail is also stepping into the spotlight with her new articles for the Online Hosta Journal, which publishes quarterly and is free for readers. She’s eager to highlight more gardeners' stories, and hopes listeners will reach out if they’d like to be featured in future editions. Read her July issue here: ⁠https://americanhostasociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July2025.pdf⁠

From seed-growing tips to fall garden prep, from seasonal care wisdom to how they share their garden with visitors, this episode is a treasure trove of insight and inspiration.

Stay connected with Hosta La Vista:

Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so Season 2 finds you first.
Have thoughts or stories to share? Email us anytime at hostalavistapodcast@gmail.com.
Catch our updates and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

Come grow with us—this is one last bloom before the season ends and thank you to all of you who gave our podcast a try this year. We are grateful and hope you enjoyed it. We look forward to season two!

Betsy and Mandy