Kathy Pedersen-Heavenly Hostas

In this episode, we dig in with Kathy Pedersen of Heavenly Hostas — grower, guide, and the heart behind one of the Midwest’s most beloved award-winning gardens. Kathy shares stories from the field, what she looks for in a great plant, and the joys of having a show garden. We also explore her life-long friendship with legendary hybridizer Hideko Gowen, and how that relationship helped shape her path in the hosta world. It’s a warm, funny, and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.