Best On-site Gardening Courses Honolulu Near Me

4worldlovers: When Qing X. Li joined the Dept. of Molecular Biosciences & BioEngineering in 1995, he wanted to tackle agricultural chemistry issues relevant to Hawaiʻi. In his case, this meant a research focus on chemical proteomics, phytopharmaceuticals, food chemistry and safety, pesticide...

A heartfelt mahalo from the CTAHR ‘ohana to Clay Trauernicht of the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. As the Maui wildfires tragedy unfolded, Clay was interviewed by at least 50 different media outlets from across the country and internationally. With the...

U.S. Senator Maize Hirono received the red carpet treatment August 14 as she toured the Kauaʻi Agricultural Research Centeralong with Extention agents, specialists, and Jeremy Elliott-Engel, CTAHRʻs new Associate Dean & Director for Cooperative Extension.

This past summer, four UH students traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, for the 19th Biennial International Association for the Study of the Commons conference. With our mentor, Dr. Mehana Vaughan of the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, we relished the rare opportunity to share...

“Blue carbon” is the carbon stored in mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrasses. These coastal and marine ecosystems sequester and store large quantities of blue carbon in both the plants and sediment below. In fact, recent research shows that 50% of all carbon in the ocean is stored...

The Genius Day Program holds its STEM program for Hawaiʻi public middle schools every summer. It all started in 2006 by Dr. Ania Wieczorek. For the month of June, middle school students participated in a week-long course filled with lots of educational and hands-on science related activities. The...

After a four-year hiatus, the landscapers are back. Thatʻs right, the 2023 Green Industry Annual Conference is set for Sept. 14-15 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Hosted by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaiʻi, the event will be jam-packed with learning opportunities, including...

Register now for a new AgrAbility Regional Workshop in Hawaiʻi; the event will be held at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo. Sessions will include topics on WRASAP, AgrAbility, assistive technology, behavioral health resources, and business planning. Participants will also tour local...

Panaʻewa, Hawaiʻi Island – A total of 15 subsistence-agricultural lots were awarded by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands last month. What’s more, the lucky families will receive agricultural training workshops by CTAHR faculty and...

“Orchids and Anthuriums - A Discussion with Dr. Teresita D. Amore,” highlighted the latest episode of the podcast Plants, People, Science by the American Society for Horticultural Science. In this fun and lively episode, Tessie explains to hosts...

A throng of landscapers, farmers, and residents showed up for Sterile Landscape Tree Field Day at the Waimānalo Research Station, hosted by Ken Leonhardt and Alberto Ricordi of the Dept. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences. Since then, CTAHR has fielded multiple requests for an encore...

Technology is impacting industries big and small, and agriculture is no exception. But it don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing. With many growers reporting they don’t own a computer or smart phone, while others report they have such devices but don’t know how to...

CTAHR Alumni, Friends & Community Partners are invited to join us for a FREE, fun, family-friendly event. Meet our Interim Dean, Associate Deans, and learn all about the projects our amazing Oʻahu Extension agents are engaged in.

Join leading experts on sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices, along with global corporate leaders on industry trends and innovation, for THRIVE Hawaiʻi Agrifood Summit, Developing Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Aquaculture Solutions for the Asia Pacific Region.

The Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture, one of five regional aquaculture centers in the U.S. established and funded by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, has announced six new projects that have been approved and will begin this month or...

Congrats to Jinan Banna of the Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences. Jinan was recognized by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior for authoring or co-authoring 8 to 10 papers over the past 10 years.

With more than 50 varieties of carrots out there, choosing the right one to grow successfully in Hawaiʻi can be a daunting task. The need for hands-on guidance – and the public’s interest for learning more – was apparent Aug. 5 as Extension’s Jensen Uyeda and Koon-Hui Wang...

Did you know Pres. Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act includes a $262.5 million investment in Ag workforce development? What’s more, USDA/NIFA-designated “institutions of higher education to foster the next generation of diverse agricultural professionals” that will receive...

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Can't visit the garden in-person, or want to know more about this lush, historic location? Check out the Virtual Tour of Foster Botanical Garden, sponsored by the Garden Club of Honolulu: bit.ly/VirtualFosterGarden

A garden in the midst of busy downtown Honolulu? Yes! And here at Foster Botanical Garden, visitors find a refreshing change from the chaos of the city. As the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Foster Garden displays a mature and impressive collection of tropical plants. Some of the magnificent trees in this 14-acre garden were planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. They marked the beginning of a heritage that became The Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

Garden highlights: The Conservatory, Outdoor Butterfly Garden, Palm Garden, Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection, Exceptional Trees, and Gift Shop.

Click here to download and print a detailed map of the Garden

Self-Guided Tours - Our self-guided tour is a great alternative to explore the Garden at your own pace. It is included with your visitor map.

School Group Tours - Please call 808-768-7135 for more information.

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We provide a full spectrum of landscape services specializing in professional grade low voltage outdoor landscape lighting design and installation, irrigation design, sprinkler system installation, and sprinkler repair.

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Your dreams and desires combined with my artistic designing and landscape expertise will turn your properties landscape into a uniquely beautiful masterpiece.

The symbiosis of proper maintenance, fertilization, plant pest control, and efficient irrigation is the key to a Beautiful Landscape!

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4worldlovers: Our hotel is just two blocks from the warm sand of Waikiki Beach. We're walking distance from the International Market Place and surrounded by city dining, with Honolulu Zoo five minutes away. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 11 miles from the door. Kick back in our rooftop pool with sundeck and enjoy our fitness center.

Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: Wi-Fi; 3 daily credits for beach umbrellas, chairs, or 1-hour surfboard rental; morning yoga classes; beach towels; sunscreen & after-sun lotion; in-room tea kettles; International Market Place discounts; local/long distance calls.

We have 2 Electrical Charging Stations available for guests who are valeting their car.


TR Fire Grill has an open kitchen where our team creates meals with local produce. Our Holoholo Café offers brews along with wine flights. You can grab coffee, sandwiches, salads, sweets, and more.


We have the stylish space and resources you need for your next gathering. Keep your attendees together by reserving 10 – 25 rooms instantly online.

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Lassner announced his plan to retire in 2024 in a message to the UH Board of Regents on September 19.


UH looks to support survivors of the Maui wildfires by providing scholarships to Lahainaluna High School Class of 2024 students.


EasyPost Hawaiʻi Bowl, Hawaiʻi Bowl Foundation and partners help Maui public schools

4worldlovers: Relax in a soothing setting near Waikiki Beach when you make the Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki your vacation home base. Located along the Ala Wai canal, this European-style resort attracts travelers with a superb location. In fact, it's the perfect spot to explore all that Honolulu, Hawaii has to offer, including cultural sites, golf courses, hiking and biking trails, as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment options, you will find yourself just minutes from the Ala Wai Golf Course, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu Zoo and much more.

Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki offers studios and one-bedroom presidential resort suites that comfortably sleep two to four guests and range from 380 to 815 square feet. The studio suites feature one king or one queen bed, a kitchenette, and a private lanai in select suites. The one-bedroom presidential resort suite features one king bed in the master and a queen sleeper sofa in the living area. You will appreciate the convenience of a kitchenette, separate living/dining areas and a private lanai or balcony in select suites.

Guests of the Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki will never be lacking for things to do. Head out to Waikiki Beach for some of the finest swimming, snorkeling, and surfing you'll ever encounter. Take a hike up Diamond Head, the famous volcanic crater for a spectacular view of Honolulu and its stunning surroundings. Visit Pearl Harbor to pay your respects to those who lost their lives during the infamous attack on December 7, 1941.

Guests of Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki are invited to enjoy the resort's beautiful surroundings, services, and amenities. Start your day off with a little exercise in the fitness center. Relax in the outdoor pool, garden, media lounge, barbecue area or sauna after a full day of Oahu sightseeing. For your convenience, this Honolulu resort also features complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, valet parking (fee) and a multi-lingual staff.

Accessible route from the resort's accessible entrance to the swimming pool

Accessible route from the resort's accessible entrance to the business center

Accessible route from the resort's accessible entrance to the fitness center

The resort will be beginning their elevator modernization project on Mar. 20, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2024. During this time, 1 of 3 elevators will be out of service at all times, resulting in longer wait times.