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I like hosta, especially this time of year. In May the leaves are still perfect. No tears or holes from wind and slugs. No brown sunburned edges.
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In August, I would happily waive my magic wand and have all the battered and tattered leaves disappear until next May.
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Most of my hosta were give to me by friends and family.
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And the ones with textured, crinkled leaves.
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This was my first hosta. Very old fashioned and common.
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