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This blog chronicles my journey through the Hawaii County Master Gardener program and beyond...

A Freak of Nature?

>> Saturday, June 12, 2010

Hmmmmm...What do  you think?  Freak of nature?
My Heliconia psittacorum, (parrots beak)  flower on the left (not yet opened) appears to have a leaf at the tip. I have never seen this before. I can't wait to take a picture when it is fully opened!

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More Vertical Gardening!

>> Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Here is a good blog from Florida Friendly Plants on vertical gardening.  I have included the video of vertical planting pictures.   Visit the blog first hand for more detail! Thanks Florida Friendly Plants

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"Bag" Vegetable Garden

>> Tuesday, June 01, 2010

I was doing some gardening research today and ran across this very interesting video.  Take a look!

Making a Bag Garden in Uganda from Send a Cow on Vimeo.

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Artistic Tuesday - Pau for Now!

>> Monday, May 10, 2010

"Pau" in Hawaiian mean "out" or "done".  I am sorry to say that my short lived "Artistic Tuesday is pau for now.  I am finding it hard to find time and inspiration to get the post completed in time.  I am still very much in favor of art in the garden and will continue to post on this subject.

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My First Day on the MG Phones!!!

>> Sunday, May 02, 2010

Last Tuesday was my first day on the MG help line phones!  And it was a little hectic!  I finished two pending issues and took on one new issue.  Doesn't sound too bad.  But there was a bit of chaos in the office as many MGs came in and out during the 3 hours phone session.  Too much noise and too small an office!

Jaboticaba
What a very cool fruit tree with glorious flowers and fruits as seen left!  Unfortunately for one Hilo resident, her fruits were all yellow.  She called our MG office last Tuesday looking for an answer.  I took the call, but had to ask for samples before an answer could be presented.  Hopefully, she brought in the samples on Friday and Tuesday I can read the experts answer!

During my research I found that this tree is a favorite of the bonsai community!

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MG Classes Are Over! - Now it is Time for the Volunteer Work!

>> Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Last Thursday we had our final MG class followed by a pot luck.  My camera went on the blink so I have no pictures, but it was a fun time! I am ready for the office and phones training today.  Next week I start to work the phones.  There will be two MG trainees with one seasoned MG.  

I have been inspired to create a database to store my call-in activity work.  I will be testing it and then hopefully have it offered to the entire MG phone volunteers.


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Artistic Tuesday - Buddah!

>> Tuesday, April 13, 2010

"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." Buddha

So, here's the thing, a Chinese farmer has created a Buddha pear.  Believe it or not!?!  Apparently, it is true.  I have seen the articles and I have seen the pictures, BUT I have not seen it for real.  At least I see it as ART!  I am thinking of Santa Claus tomatoes!  What do you think???

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