Source Guide 162
Chicago Botanic Garden / Kauai Coffee
Chicago Botanic Garden: Inspiring everyday people with “Take Home Ideas” for their gardens; Sustainable agriculture grows a better cup of coffee: Kauai Coffee;Dave’s Favs: Ceanothus, Anigozanthos
Chicago Botanic Garden: Inspiring everyday people with “Take Home Ideas” for their own gardens
Garden director, Chris Jarintoski, showed Dave all around the varied gardens of
Chicago Botanic Garden. The garden strives to display plants in creative combinations that homeowners can take home and enjoy in their own backyards. Gardens they visited today included the shady woodland and water gardens of Spider Island, the bold colorful displays in the Circle Garden and the dramatic Smith Fountain. After a visit to the Railroad Garden, complete with tiny replicas of famous American buildings crafted of natural materials, Dave and Chris ended their exploration on Evening Island in a bold prairie-style landscape surrounding the signature Carillon tower.
The garden is open year round with highlights in every season, from the first winter bulbs to the fiery foliage and berries of fall. Plus, there are many special events at CBG, including lectures, tours, and concert series.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
While in Chicago, Dave and the crew were guests of the Talbott Hotel.
In the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, the Talbott stands as a soothing, comfortable oasis in the cultural and business center that is Chicago.
The Talbott Hotel
20 E. Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-TALBOTT
www.thetalbott.com
Sustainable agriculture grows a better cup of coffee: Kauai Coffee
On the Island of Kauai, a former sugar plantation has converted its crop from cane to growing fine estate coffees. Dave explored the plantation of Kauai Coffee with a special behind the scenes look at the entire process. From growing the trees, to pruning and harvesting to the special “cupping” procedure that ensures the finest beans make it into coffee cusp across the nation. New sustainable practices help Kauai Coffee be a good steward of the land that has been in cultivation since the early 1800’s. Mulching with cherry pulp reduces weeds and the need for synthetic fertilizers. Drip irrigation reduces water consumption and encourages deep rooting. Water recycling reduces water waste from the processing plant. Contour planting and hedgerows reduce erosion and storm-water runoff. Wild preservation areas attract migratory birds. Hydroelectric power reduces the factory’s dependence on foreign petroleum.
Kauai Coffee is available from the plantation gift shop, online, by phone, and from select retailers.
Kauai Coffee
Visitor Center/ Gift Shop
Hwy 540 off Highway 50
Kalaheo, Island of Kauai, Hawaii
808-335-0813
800-545-8605 toll free mail order line
www.kauaicoffee.com
Dave and the crew traveled to Kauai on Hawaiian Airlines.
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.
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.
With Tours departing form Princeville, Kauai
866-936-1234
www.heliusahawaii.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:
Ceanothus ‘Glorie de Versailles’
Forestfarm
990 Tetherow Rd.
Williams, OR 97544-9599
541-846-7269
www.forestfarm.com
Anigozanthos ‘Big Red’
Australian Native Plants Nursery
9040 N. Ventura Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001
800-701-6517
www.australianplants.com
Our specimens of Ceanothus and Anigozanthos courtesy of:
Sierra Azul Nursery
2660 East Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-763-0939
www.sierraazul.com
Dave's Levi Brand Denim Shirt courtesy of Heritage House
www.BoysSuits.com
Dave's Big Sur Jade Maori Punamu Necklace by Justis Daniels.
Available at Big Sur Local Color Gallery,
www.bigsurlocalcolor.com
