Speaker

Bob is a nationally known lecturer on the subject of hostas and writer of many articles on hostas. He has edited the “Green Hill Gossip” since 1996 and the “Gossip Jr.”, a twice yearly subscription newsletter since 2004. When the hostas are up and glowing in the garden you may find him on the road, bringing hostas and hosta stories to a town near you. He is available year round except for the busy months of April, May and June. Below are some of the popular and recent lecture topics Bob has given, although he is willing to give a lecture on almost anything related to Hosta gardening.

Bob Solberg giving a lecture at Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Recent Lecture Topics:

  • “Growing Hostas in Containers”
  • “The Hunt for Hosta sieboldiana in Japan”
  • “Growing Miniature Hostas”
  • “What Makes this Hosta Marketable?”
  • “The Future of Hostas”
  • “What it’s Like to be a Hosta”
  • “Turning Hostas Red, Making Them Blush”
  • “Hostas are Supposed to be FunTM

Looking to book “The Hosta Guru” for your next event?

Contact Bob directly at greenhillhostas@gmail.com, and he will get back with you on details, pricing, and dates.