Hawaii Ornamental Extension Program

05/08/2025

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Webinar: Big Island
May 23, 2025, 4:30-5:30 pm
Webinar Link- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83587192592.
Topics to be covered:
-Updates on CRB on Big Island
-CRB Life Cycle
-CRB Alternative hosts and damage
-How CRB spreads
-Current management strategies and outreachPresenters:
-CRB Response Team
-Big Island InvasiveSpecies CommitteeRegister to receive updates andreminders on the webinarhttps://forms.gle/1Lfj3wFRRKGDPr9H7

05/08/2025

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Webinar: Big Island
May 23, 2025, 4:30-5:30 pm
Webinar Link- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83587192592.
Topics to be covered:
-Updates on CRB on Big Island
-CRB Life Cycle
-CRB Alternative hosts and damage
-How CRB spreads
-Current management strategies and outreach
Presenters:
-CRB Response Team
-Big Island InvasiveSpecies CommitteeRegister to receive updates andreminders on the webinarhttps://forms.gle/1Lfj3wFRRKGDPr9H7

09/30/2024

https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/59/10/article-p1497.xml

Check out a recent publication I helped write, showcasing the importance of woody landscape plant germplasm management.

06/26/2024

02/02/2024

This program was one of the best decisions I ever made. Applications open now!

Students engage in practical experience, coursework, and study abroad opportunities to prepare for a bright future in horticulture.

01/24/2024

Check out HFNA board member Johnny Gordines' award acceptance at the 2024 Shinnenkai!

11/07/2023

Gotta catch them all! Anthurium warocqueanum (spelled it right the first go) first mature fruit with seeds. Look at all those bebes! I don't want to lose any seeds so I am placing a catch cloth. I will probably source some of the reusable veggies baggies for future harvests.

11/07/2023

Please consider joining us for the upcoming November 29 training session for the MyIPM phone app. MyIPM is a phone app that can be used by commercial producers and homeowners
to identify pests, learn about management strategies and more. This webinar will introduce users to how to navigate the MyIPM app to use it successfully for your needs. The webinar will allow for plenty of interaction so please come with the app already downloaded and try out the app before attending.

The webinar will be held on November 29 from 5-6:30 pm
Register using this link for updates and a reminder
https://forms.gle/xmC6nFvdBim2pCBn9
Zoom link to webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83587192592

Please see the following advertisement for the registration page and how to download the app.

We hope to see you there!

10/13/2023

Please join us for an upcoming floriculture and nursery research seminar, this October 26th. The all day event will feature CTAHR, USDA, and private presenters. I will be discussing results of the low elevation protea and eucalyptus variety trials!. Fill out the registration form to receive more information.

Please fill out the following information to register for the HFNA research webinar Thursday, October 26th at Komohana Research & Extension Center or via zoom (email for link)

10/13/2023

My favorite time of year, the annual HFNA floral design workshops. This year's them is Ho'olaulea, festooning Hawaiian Style. Can't show off the event until after our webinar, but cant help myself. Love the flower combos and collaborations on this whole event!