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A Hidden Oasis in Waikiki – The Queen Kapiolani Garden

Posted on Feb. 26, 2024  /  Parks  /  0

In the concrete jungle of Waikiki and Kapahulu, there is an intriguing greenspace bordering a residential area, the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Shell, and Kapiolani Park… it is the Queen Kapiolani Garden.

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Managing breeding sites is critical for preventing the spread of Oryctes rhinoceros (Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle)

Posted on Feb. 26, 2024  /  Invasive Species, Nursery, Plant Pests, Golf Courses, Parks  /  0

A summary of essential management techniques to reduce populations of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and prevent the spread of CRB across the Hawaiian Islands.

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Non-chemical turf renovation for schools, parks and public sport venues in Hawaii.

Posted on Feb. 26, 2024  /  Turf, Parks  /  0

A summary of non-chemical methods to renovate turf in public landscapes in Hawaii such as schools, parks, and city-managed sports venues.

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Cherry blossom tree’s Hawaiian journey continues with plantings in Wahiawa, Manoa

Posted on Feb. 26, 2024  /  Parks  /  0

Years of international collaboration to establish thriving cherry blossom trees (Sakura) in the Hawaiian Islands continue with 23 donated Sakura ceremoniously planted in two City parks this week.

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Lady Beetles of Hawaii Poster

Posted on Feb. 26, 2024  /  Beneficial insects  /  0

"Lady beetles are mainly beneficial insects (natural enemies) that prey upon a wide range of pests such as aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, and whiteflies in crop fields, orchards, gardens, urban landscapes, and greenhouses"-Dr. Louis Hesler

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Lawn Armyworm (Spodoptera sp.)

Posted on Feb. 25, 2024  /  Plant Pests, Turf, Golf Courses  /  0

A summary of lawn armyworms from existing literature including tips to monitor lawns for insect damage and a list of resources available to identify, manage pests, and obtain information about pesticides.

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Whitcomb Sculpture Dedication at Foster Botanical Garden

Posted on Feb. 8, 2024  /  0

There was a ray of sunshine on the Whitcomb Glass Sculpture by artist Rick Mills at just the right time for the special dedication at Foster Botanical Garden on January 26, 2024.

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