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Hawaiian Plants / Tropical Flowers

Connecting ancient Hawaiian culture to a modern garden: Limahuli Garden; Bouquets of dramatic Tropical Blooms; Dave's Favs: Verbena, Ratibida; Sea Turtles

Connecting ancient Hawaiian culture to a modern garden: Limahuli Garden.

The National Tropical Botanical Garden created the Limahuli Garden and Preserve in Ha'ena, Island of Kauai, Hawaii.  Starting with the vision of Mrs. Juliet Rice Wichman, the garden not only preserves ancient Hawaiian culture and archeological sites but also stands as a living modern example of successful native plant preservation and habitat restoration.  We showcased the ethno-botanical collections of the garden which help the visitor understand the connection between nature and Hawaiian culture.  The garden is open for self guided and guided tours Tuesday through Saturday.

National Tropical Botanical Garden
Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Kuhio Highway, Ha'ena
North shore of the Island of Kauai, State of Hawaii
808-826-1053
www.ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php

Dave and the crew traveled to Kauai on Hawaiian Airlines.
hawaii
Hawaii's largest airline, serving 20 domestic and international destinations in the Pacific region. Every year, Hawaiian Airlines introduce millions of passengers to our spirit of Hawaii.
800-367-5320
www.hawiianair.com

Luxury accommodations and luau through the courtesy of Princeville Resort.
princeville
Overlooking beautiful Hanalei Bay, each of the 252 guest rooms has been designed with you in mind. Special care has been made to showcase spectacular views from the outside, paralleled only by the elegant interior decor found in each guest room.
Princeville Resort
5520 Ka Haku Rd
Princeville, HI 96722
866-716-8110
www.princevillehotelhawaii.com

Some aerial footage filmed with the help of Heli USA Airways.
hella
With Tours departing form Princeville, Kauai
866-936-1234
www.heliusahawaii.com

Bouquets of dramatic Tropical Blooms, Tropical Flowers Express, Kauai
Dave enjoyed the big bouquet of tropical flowers at the Princeville Resort then traveled to Kapaa to visit with Johnny Gordines at Tropical Flowers Express. Johnny grows Gingers, Heliconias, Costus, Calathea and foliage to create distinctive fresh bouquets shipped directly to your door. Each bouquet comes boxed, ready to arrange by you.
Johnny works to grow organically while preserving the long traditional of small agriculture on the island and the rural atmosphere of Kapaa. Order online or by phone from the information below.

Tropical Flowers Express
6721 Kawaihau Rd
Kapaa, Hawaii 96746
800-453-6416
www.kauaiflowers.com

Dave's Favs

Plants seen on today's show are available at independent garden retailers throughout the country and from select sources listed below:

Verbena bonarensis
Seed:
Seeds of Change
888-762-7333
www.seedsofchange.com
Live Plants:
Annie's Annuals
740 Market Ave.
Richmond, CA
510-215-1681
www.anniesannuals.com

Ratibida columnifera
High Country Gardens
2902 Rufina St.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
800-925-9387
www.highcountrygardens.com

Mt. Rainier Greenhouse by Sunshine Garden House
Sunshine Garden House

Water Feature Design by:
Aquascape, Inc.
www.aquascapeinc.com 
Constructed by
Alliance Land and WaterScapes
2173 San Miguel Canyon Rd.
Prunedale, CA 93907
1-888-MY-USA-POND
www.alliancewaterscapes.com
Rock and gravel used for this project provided by:
Graniterock, Monterey Peninsula Concrete and Building Supplies
1755 Del Monte Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955
831-392-3700            
www.graniterock.com

 

Dave's Big Sur Jade Maori Punamu Necklace by Justis Daniels.
Available at Big Sur Local Color Gallery, www.bigsurlocalcolor.com

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