'The Ambassador' hosta was developed by Randy Goodwin. Photo courtesy Ron Williams
Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens at Fishers (Ind.) Heritage Park, 106th Street and Eller Road will hold Gathering at the Garden, a celebration of the opening Hosta Glade, a project of the Indiana hosta hybridizers and the Indianapolis Hosta Society.
The house was moved in 1996 from 96th Street and Allisonville Road when threatened by the wrecking ball and the restoration has been a labor of love of the Fishers Town Council and the Fishers Historic Preservation Committee. Originally the home of an ambassador to Austria and Hungary, it has been renovated as a venue for meetings, receptions and other special events.
The self-guided tour includes Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens and three private gardens in Fishers, Zionsville and Westfield.
A highlight of the day will be the ribbon cutting of Hosta Glade and the unveiling of ‘The Ambassador,’ a newly released variegated hosta that was hybridized by Randy Goodwin, one of Indianapolis’ noted hosta collectors and breeders. Ron Williams of the Indianapolis Hosta Society, said the hosta will be for sale next year. Plants for sale this year include daylilies, hosta, confiers and shrubs provided by Carolee’s Herb Farm, New Vision Orchids, Soules Garden, Joan’s Backyard Treasures and Lazy Cat Garden.
Admission is $10, with proceeds going to Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens. Garden locations and maps will be provided at Ambassador House, where you purchase tickets.