KOC GARDEN ADVICE HELPLINE: KOC tropical gardener volunteers assist with the KOC Garden Advice Helpline from 3 pm to 6 pm each Monday at the KOC office. We can always use another gardener to help us, and we especially need coverage for June 30 and July 7 when Diana will be off-island. This is a great way to learn some new garden tips, and a chance to schmooze with other garden fanatics. To sign up for a Monday tour of duty, please contact Diana via e-mail message to HOKU DI@aol.com.

Ben Ka'uhane Heloca will be offering a workshop on making fishhooks using iwi pipi (cow bone) This is a class where you can learn to lash the hook onto a lei (necklace). Make a one of a kind gift for yourself or another. ALL MATERIALS AND TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED!!! Come to the Kona Outdoor Circle - class costs $65.00 please pay at arrival. Questions? Call 329-7286 or email kaukaha1@yahoo.com Limited Space available!

Rodney Kala Willis will be offering a workshop on making pahu drums using niu coconut, sennit (coconut lashing) and ili (cowskin) The drum will be cleaned and will be 6 - 8 " on top and 10" tall ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. You will need to bring your own .5" chisel, 1" chisel and a wooden mallet. If you have any questions or concerns, please email kaukaha01@yahoo.com and we will return your email as soon as possible. Or you can call the Kona Outdoor Circle: 329 7286 - CLASS SEATING LIMITED, CALL NOW TO RESERVE - CLASS COSTS $110.00

“Summer Tropical Gardening” - can choose classes a la carte

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
July 28 through August 23 4 Monday evenings 6:30 to 9 pm & 4 Saturday mornings 9 to noon
Class - July 28: “Gardening in Hawaii” with Diana Duff, KOC Education Director - an overview of the many pleasures and challenges of gardening in Kona

Field Trip – August 2: “Amending Your Soil” – tour of the facilities at Soil Plus to learn about appropriate soil additives for your specific gardening needs

Class - August 4: “Bugs, Slugs and Garden Thugs” with Ron Yamashita, Pacific Pest Management – learn how to diagnose and treat common garden pest problems.

Field Trip – August 9: “Global Palette for Hawaiian Gardens” – tour of KOC’s Sadie Seymour Garden to learn about a variety of beautiful tropical plants from around the world

August 11: “Planting for Sustainability” with Craig Elevitch from Permanent Agriculture Resources & Diana Duff - learn to create a healthy living plant / soil ecosystem with local additions

Field Trip – August 16: “Growing Organically” – tour of a local organic farm to observe and learn ways to create and maintain a garden or landscape organically

August 18: “Lighting Your Garden” with Martin Miyashiro, Honolulu Lighting Company - presenting guidelines and creative tips for enhancing your landscape with appropriate lighting

Field Trip – August 23: “Creating an Award Winning Garden” – tour several of KOC’s 2008 Beautification Award winning properties. See some creative and beautiful gardens.

Series price - $160 Non members $125 members (membership - $35) Scholarship Available – request application Individual Classes < - $30 members / $45 non members

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