It's Hot in Hawai'i
Saving water while keeping your lawn healthy is the topic of this summer issue, as we learn about lawn care methods from Master Gardeners in Maryland, and from the professionals at the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii. The good news is that many of these water conservation measures can leave you with more time for the beach, the golf course, or whatever else you enjoy about this beautiful season in the islands.
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NEWS from around the STATE
NEWS FROM KAUA'I
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Melicope anisata |
Easy, Everyday Edible Flowers
by Amy Christmas, Kaua'i Master Gardener
I have had the pleasure of working with local preschool student gardeners in their school garden for the last 3 years. They have surprised and delighted me by their response to edible flowers. We grew several types in the garden this year including: herbs, such as Basil, Dill, and Rosemary, and vegetables, such as Broccoli and Peas.
Read the full article here.
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NEWS FROM O'AHU
Ilima
Sida fallax |
Welcome Class of 2013!
by Jayme Grzebik, O'ahu Master Gardener Coordinator The Master Gardener program on O'ahu completed another training class on May 31, 2013. We have 27 trainees that completed the required classes and tests. This year we eliminated the 3-ring binder of printed materials that we have used in years past. Read the full article here.
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NEWS FROM MAUI COUNTY
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Rosa chinensis
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WaterWise Gardening with Xeriscape
Lorraine Brooks (Maui CES) and Diane Moses (Honolulu BWS) The state of Hawaii is experiencing drought that in some areas of the islands is considered extreme. Master Gardeners can help provide the gardening public with information on selecting planting material and adopting water conserving practices.
Read the full article here.
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Ohia
Metrosideros polymorpha
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Helping Kona Seniors Be Successful Home Gardeners
by Celeste Makrevis, West Hawaiʻi Master Gardener
West Hawaii Master Gardeners presented a panel discussion for the Kailua-Kona Seniors Club May meeting to help home gardeners successfully meet local gardening challenges. Each Certified Master Gardener presented a short talk about gardening subjects identified as most challenging by the Seniors.
Read the full article here.
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Water Conservation Tips for the Home Garden
Best Management Practices from the 
Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii
Learn some tips from the pros on how to drought-proof your lawn and garden by adding organic matter to the soil, adjusting your watering schedule to the season, "deep" watering, and our favorite -- just relaxing this summer and letting your grass grow taller.
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Video Resources for UHMGs
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Healthy Lawn Care Practices
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Healthy Lawn Care Practices
Follow 5 master gardeners (Maryland) as they share their tips (soil test, mowing, watering, IPM, fertilizing, aeration, erosion control, rain gardens) for a great lawn with several homeowners. http://youtu.be/who0nxEL5b4
From Peaceful Valley Organics
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Fruit Fly Control in Hawaii's Farms and Gardens (Training Video)
Rather than eradication, the Hawaii Area-Wide Fruit Fly (HAW-FLY), was planned as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. HAW-FLY's package of control techniques includes
- Knowledge of the Fruit Fly lifecycle
- Practicing sanitation
- Trapping with fruit fly lures
- Applying spot applications of GF-120 NF Naturalyte™ Fruit Fly Bait
This video is available online and offered to home gardeners to watch at their convenience to be familiar with each of these control techniques. Please remind home gardeners, this is a 1-2-3 step. Simply using only one of the steps will not be as effective as using all three. Oahu MGs require home gardeners to watch this video or attend a workshop in person prior to visiting the Helpline office to purchase a Lure or GF-120 Bait.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
of interest to Master Gardeners
School Garden Symposium
LICH Green Industry Conference and Tradeshow
- October 10, 2013
- Neal Blaisdell Hall, O'ahu
LICH Green Industry Conference and Tradeshow with a native plant theme is being held October 10th with four concurrent breakout presentations, student research posters, free tradeshow, free evening social, day after native landscape bus tour, the first LICH Sustainability Awards, and a complimentary native plant poster. Registration begins in June at www.hawaiiscape.com.
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