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Hi'iaka's Healing Herb Garden : Newsletter index : 2003 News : Spring 03
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Volume 4, number 3, Spring 2003
Update on Our 14 Endangered Species
It's been awhile since I've reported on the status of my native Hawaiian plants that are on the federally endangered species list. My list now includes 14 different species and I am adding more all the time, as I can acquire them.
Here is my current list:
Hala pepe (Dracena); kokio koki hibiscus; kokio ula-ula red hibiscus; kokio ula-ula orange hibiscus (St. John's hibiscus); two subspecies of red `ilima (ko`oloa`ula); kului humile; ma`o hau hele yellow hibiscus (Hawaii state flower, which I am propagating and selling); two species of the Pritchardia palm; nanu gardenia; ohai; uhi uhi "gourd tree"; and the Oahu green hibiscus, Abutilon sandwicence.
Spring Visitors Spiced Up the Garden
On April 29, Susan Perri of the Blue Crescent School of Botanical Medicine visited the Garden with six students for a tour and to learn about some of our Hawaiian medicinal plants. Susan's school is committed to ecological awareness, environmental responsibility, and indigenous medicine. The school is very compatible with my beliefs and teaching, which include sharing traditional herbal medicine with a strong voice of ethics and integrity. Their programs offer a balanced, comprehensive education for aspiring herbalists and are rooted in the western biosciences as well as the rich histories of Native American, Chinese, and Wise Woman traditions.
Our Third Birthday Bash
It's hard to believe, but the Garden has been in existence for three years, as of March 20. We had quite a party that day: friend Karen Hall displayed and sold her wonderful herbal soaps, we gave free garden tours, and friends brought lots of delicious pupus (snacks). It was a good opportunity to share information about the Garden and all the work and projects we're involved in. Unsuspecting members of the public who stopped by for a tour that day were delighted to be included in our celebration and free goodies!
Hawai`i Island Journal Keeps Me Busy Writing
In addition to my monthly column, "The Healthful Herbalist," I pitched in for the June 16 "Best of the Big Island" issue, a reader poll. By interviewing the winning chiropractor, plant nursery, realtor, jewelry store, and natural foods market, I met some great people and learned more about the Hilo community. I took photos with my new digital camera and HIJ bought two of them! A new career path? To read my past columns, check out my web site at www.hiiakas.com. And I continue to seek a publisher for my proposed book, Hawaiian Gardens for the New Era.
Expos, Classes and Retreats
On April 19 I participated in the Big Island Agricultural Products Expo and on May 9 and 10 I helped the Hawai`i Island Journal folks at their booth at the annual Healing Arts Expo in Kona. It's always fun to get out and meet the public and share information about the Garden and my tours, classes and memberships.
I've started holding Saturday morning mini classes and am pleased with the attendance so far. Popular topics include "All About Noni and Awa," two of our best-known and healing Hawaiian plants; "Herbs for Reducing Stress," and "Growing Herbs in Paradise." I plan many other classes as well, such as "Gourmet Cooking With Herbs," "Herbs to Help Quit Smoking," and "Herbs for Women at All Stages of Life."
Our three-day retreat, "Beyond Traditional Herbalism: Secrets of the Kahuna La`u Lapa`au" is coming up again on July 11-13 and October 9-11. It's a great chance to get together with other herb-loving friends and learn more about the Hawaiian healing traditions. Check out my web site or contact me if you would like to read all about it and attend.
A Very Dry Spring Was Trying
Everyone who lives here called our month-long drought "brutal." It snuck up on us because we had a nice, wet April, then... no rain at all in May. The Garden definitely has her moods, and was sad and stressed due to the lack of moisture. I water what I can, and went through 10,000 gallons from my holding tank, but it's still not enough. Thankfully, we've been getting enough rain since June 12. It's odd for an old Californian like me to call a dry month a "drought," when I lived through a seven-year drought in the 1970's and another shorter one in the 80's.
Our First International Member
Welcome to Andrea Wintzer of Felde, Germany, who recently joined us as a Friend off the Garden. I feel very fortunate to count my newsletter subscribers among my personal friends and ask now that you consider taking that to a higher level by becoming a co-owner of the business that I started almost five years ago to help conserve and educate about threatened Hawaiian medicinal plants. I'm enclosing a Member Enrollment Form for your information and convenience. Or you can clip and mail the card below, or visit our Join Us page.
Herb Farm News
We are growing several varieties of basil, sage, chives, parsley, mint and Ancho and Anaheim chiles for local markets. Below, my sweet dog Taffy admires the peppers. Taffy is one of the two dogs I brought to Hawaii from California and was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He's doing fine now after a scary two days in May!
Volume 4, number 3, Spring 2003
Update on Our 14 Endangered Species
It's been awhile since I've reported on the status of my native Hawaiian plants that are on the federally endangered species list. My list now includes 14 different species and I am adding more all the time, as I can acquire them.
Here is my current list:
Hala pepe (Dracena); kokio koki hibiscus; kokio ula-ula red hibiscus; kokio ula-ula orange hibiscus (St. John's hibiscus); two subspecies of red `ilima (ko`oloa`ula); kului humile; ma`o hau hele yellow hibiscus (Hawaii state flower, which I am propagating and selling); two species of the Pritchardia palm; nanu gardenia; ohai; uhi uhi "gourd tree"; and the Oahu green hibiscus, Abutilon sandwicence.
Spring Visitors Spiced Up the Garden
On April 29, Susan Perri of the Blue Crescent School of Botanical Medicine visited the Garden with six students for a tour and to learn about some of our Hawaiian medicinal plants. Susan's school is committed to ecological awareness, environmental responsibility, and indigenous medicine. The school is very compatible with my beliefs and teaching, which include sharing traditional herbal medicine with a strong voice of ethics and integrity. Their programs offer a balanced, comprehensive education for aspiring herbalists and are rooted in the western biosciences as well as the rich histories of Native American, Chinese, and Wise Woman traditions.
Our Third Birthday Bash
It's hard to believe, but the Garden has been in existence for three years, as of March 20. We had quite a party that day: friend Karen Hall displayed and sold her wonderful herbal soaps, we gave free garden tours, and friends brought lots of delicious pupus (snacks). It was a good opportunity to share information about the Garden and all the work and projects we're involved in. Unsuspecting members of the public who stopped by for a tour that day were delighted to be included in our celebration and free goodies!
Hawai`i Island Journal Keeps Me Busy Writing
In addition to my monthly column, "The Healthful Herbalist," I pitched in for the June 16 "Best of the Big Island" issue, a reader poll. By interviewing the winning chiropractor, plant nursery, realtor, jewelry store, and natural foods market, I met some great people and learned more about the Hilo community. I took photos with my new digital camera and HIJ bought two of them! A new career path? To read my past columns, check out my web site at www.hiiakas.com. And I continue to seek a publisher for my proposed book, Hawaiian Gardens for the New Era.
Expos, Classes and Retreats
On April 19 I participated in the Big Island Agricultural Products Expo and on May 9 and 10 I helped the Hawai`i Island Journal folks at their booth at the annual Healing Arts Expo in Kona. It's always fun to get out and meet the public and share information about the Garden and my tours, classes and memberships.
I've started holding Saturday morning mini classes and am pleased with the attendance so far. Popular topics include "All About Noni and Awa," two of our best-known and healing Hawaiian plants; "Herbs for Reducing Stress," and "Growing Herbs in Paradise." I plan many other classes as well, such as "Gourmet Cooking With Herbs," "Herbs to Help Quit Smoking," and "Herbs for Women at All Stages of Life."
Our three-day retreat, "Beyond Traditional Herbalism: Secrets of the Kahuna La`u Lapa`au" is coming up again on July 11-13 and October 9-11. It's a great chance to get together with other herb-loving friends and learn more about the Hawaiian healing traditions. Check out my web site or contact me if you would like to read all about it and attend.
A Very Dry Spring Was Trying
Everyone who lives here called our month-long drought "brutal." It snuck up on us because we had a nice, wet April, then... no rain at all in May. The Garden definitely has her moods, and was sad and stressed due to the lack of moisture. I water what I can, and went through 10,000 gallons from my holding tank, but it's still not enough. Thankfully, we've been getting enough rain since June 12. It's odd for an old Californian like me to call a dry month a "drought," when I lived through a seven-year drought in the 1970's and another shorter one in the 80's.
Our First International Member
Welcome to Andrea Wintzer of Felde, Germany, who recently joined us as a Friend off the Garden. I feel very fortunate to count my newsletter subscribers among my personal friends and ask now that you consider taking that to a higher level by becoming a co-owner of the business that I started almost five years ago to help conserve and educate about threatened Hawaiian medicinal plants. I'm enclosing a Member Enrollment Form for your information and convenience. Or you can clip and mail the card below, or visit our Join Us page.
Herb Farm News
We are growing several varieties of basil, sage, chives, parsley, mint and Ancho and Anaheim chiles for local markets. Below, my sweet dog Taffy admires the peppers. Taffy is one of the two dogs I brought to Hawaii from California and was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He's doing fine now after a scary two days in May!
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