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Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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Posted by zdufran 7a (zach@zachandchristie.com) on Sat, Jan 24, 09 at 11:54
| I am planning a trip to Hawaii in May. I will be on the islands of Maui, Oahu and the Big Island. I was wondering if there were some people on this forum that could suggest a botanical garden or two for me to visit. I know there are a lot of options, but I figured some native Hawaiians would know which were the best to visit.
Thanks for your help! |
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RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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| On Big Island is Hawaii Botanical Gardens at Onomea Bay, just north of Hilo. Jungle setting, waterfalls, oceanfront. Note; The trail runs 500' down from the parking lot to the ocean, is steep. There is also the Nani Mau Gardens south of Hilo, has a tram ride, but feels more like somebody's back yard than a tropic garden. |
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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If you are in Oahu on May 9 you could visit Oahu Urban Garden Center.
Here is what it say on their website: Lei Day in the Garden!
Make Ti leaf leis and Ti leaf rosettes to take home. Exhibits on
lei plants and how to grow them in your home garden! Special
presentation by The Garden Hula Dancers! |
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 15:16
| Which are the best depends on what your particular interests are. What do you want to see? |
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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| Thanks for the suggestions leilaniguy and randg. I will be visiting May 17-23, so I will unfortunately miss the special event at the Oahu Urban Garden Center. bboy - I am most interested in Aroids, but I know there are not a lot of Aroids that are native to Hawaii. I will look forward to any type of tropical plants that are viewable. If you have a favorite, I'd like to hear what it is.
Thanks! |
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 22:22
| This collection contains spectacular aroids. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Foster Botanical Garden, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu
And Also Note That
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 26, 09 at 22:31
| this one features an area designated specifically as an Aroid Garden. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Wahiawa Botanical Garden, Official Web Site for The City and County of Honolulu
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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| I think you've possibly made a huge mistake in not visiting our Garden Isle of Kauai. The National Tropical Botanical Gardens here in Lawai is very simply one of the best in the world. Also you see "large and live" versions just driving around our Island. Aloha and mahalo |
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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| I've only lived on Oahu for a year, but I've enjoyed the Waimea Valley botanical gardens. A beautiful walk... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Waimea Valley
RE: Suggestions for a botanical garden to visit
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| Lyon Arboretum on Oahu, which is only 2-3 miles from Waikiki if you are staying there. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lyon Arboretum
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