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Spring in the northern hemisphere officially starts on March 21st, but in upland Hawaiian gardens, the budding cherry blossoms tell us spring is already here. In just one week we celebrate the 30th Annual Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Saturday, February will be the official day of celebration but you can view these gorgeous trees beginning…

    In this article, we delve into Norman Bezona’s life passion as the founder and visionary of the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. He is a father of two sons and a daughter (Ricci, Timothy, and Diane), and is a renowned tropical horticulture expert, author, and educator. Norman has left an indelible mark on tropical…

Spring will soon be here as days get longer and some azaleas are showing up at a few nurseries. These are the varieties that are grown in mainland gardens where temperatures are mild, especially in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. Another group in the same family may also be found here, but you must have…

A cloud forest, also known as a fog forest, is a specialized type of tropical or subtropical forest characterized by persistent low-level cloud cover. These ethereal forests are typically found in mountainous regions with high humidity and are often nestled between 2,500 to 10,000 feet above sea level. What distinguishes cloud forests from other forest…

Cool weather makes gardening fun so local folks start thinking about garden projects. It is a great time to get acquainted with our Hawaii Island Master Gardeners. This coming Saturday, January 29th from 10 am to 3 pm the East Hawaii Master Gardeners are having a plant sale at the University of Hawaii College of…