Stop in and see our indoor succulent potted plants and sign up for a succulent dish garden workshop coming in December!
Our Fall Focus: Fruit Trees!
It’s that time of year again… Fall is the perfect season to educate yourself about fruit trees that grow on O’ahu. One easy way to do that is to visit our grower’s website here. Our Āina is the most hospitable right now for growing fruit trees — after the dry season, but before the heavy rains.
We’re ordering more fruit trees very soon and would love to know what you would like to see us carry in our nursery (purchase not necessary). Email us at [email protected] to suggest a tree.
Our educational focus for this month is the Papaya tree.
Did you know?
Hawaii is the only known U.S. state that commercially cultivates papayas. In the 1800's, papaya was introduced to Hawaii, and in the early 20th century it was introduced to Florida. However, the Florida crop experienced the introduction of a viral disease which destroyed the crop. This left Hawaii as the only state in the U.S. to produce papaya commercially.
During the month of November, we have a 25% off sale on papayas grown from seeds obtained through the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. This year, we have decided to grow the non-GMO Hawaiian Solo Waimanalo Super-Sweet X-77 variety. These papaya trees produce a sweet, low bearing fruit. That means the plant will bear fruit when it is about 0.75 meters tall. Hawaii solo papayas typically weigh 22 to 39 ounces and have a thickness of about 6 inches. Fruits are either red or yellow. This variety is also fast growing, only taking about 10 to 12 months from seed to harvest.
Click here to visit UH Manoa’s Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center Seed Program website to learn more about local seed varieties.
A Look at Our Garden Pollinators…
Monarch butterflies aren’t just pretty to look at, they help our native plants and wildflowers thrive! These pollinators sure do love our Crown Flowers. Just last week we found over 20 Monarch caterpillars chewing their way into becoming bright, beautiful butterflies.
Although crown flowers are known for attracting monarch butterflies, we have also noticed a new active bee population around the established crown flower plants in our garden.
Bees are essential for a healthy garden. With the decline of bee populations globally, it’s important to foster environments where these pollinators can thrive.
Students use our crown flowers for school projects. Please let us know if we can help you with your keiki’s project. Please consider planting some milkweed or picking up some pesticide-free crown flower from our nursery to help our butterfly population flourish.
Mention this newsletter for 25% off your November purchase of crown flowers!
November’s Volunteer Spotlight
This month we’re featuring an organization that we’re especially grateful for…
The Hawaii Gifted Association (HGA) was founded to support gifted and talented individuals looking to pursue higher education. They are still accepting donations to help HGA Scholars. The deadline for applying for HGA Scholarship is December 1st, 2024. You can find our how to apply or donate by clicking here.
Many HGA members have come out to volunteer their time with our nursery and we couldn’t be more grateful for their help. Want to volunteer with WNGC? Please email us for volunteer opportunities at [email protected]!
Upcoming Holiday Workshops
November 12th — Flower Cornucopia Centerpiece: Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a decorative cornucopia centerpiece!
December 4th — Holiday Floral Arrangement:Oh come all ye DIY-ers! Our Holiday Floral workshop will give you the opportunity to make a stunning table arrangement that will wow your holiday guests. We will have different flower types available, the picture is only an example.
** Florals will vary with stock. Limited spots available, please call us at 808-239-6311 for more information.
Pest Prevention Pro Tips
Pests are abundant in Hawai’i. From Giant African Snails to invasive fire ants, we sure do have some nuisances in our gardens. Here’s a few things you can do to keep your crops safe:
Limit the number of places pests can live and hide. Remove unnecessary groundcover, cut back vegetation, and remove unnecessary items stored on the ground.
Baits & barriers: Baits and barriers will help slow down pest populations on your property.
Prune infested plant leaves and wash them down with insecticidal soap.
Companion Plants: Some plants, such as citronella and cinnamon, naturally repel pests. Read this informative article for more information on companion plants!
Planting to Support Beneficial Insects: Adding pollinator-friendly plants to your garden, like crown flower and milkweed, can help it thrive and support the beneficial insects on your property.
We’re Opening Our Brand-NEW Venue Space
Special Announcement:We are in the process of opening our venue space for parties, events, and weddings! If you are looking for a rustic, fun outdoor venue with a seating area, kitchen area, and plenty of room to have fun with loved ones, then we’ve got just the spot. We would be honored to host birthday parties, elopements, reunions, friends’ day out, bridal and baby showers, corporate events and more! Our maximum occupancy is 75 guests. Please email us at [email protected] to book your event.
VIP Promotions & Deals
For our email VIPs (that’s you!), we have two exclusive offers for the month of November…
The first is get 25%off our papaya trees and crown flower plants featured in this month’s newsletter.
The second is buy any plant in our nursery and receive a FREE herb plant.
All of our plants are grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides and are the perfect addition to your garden or home landscape. Please stop on in today!
Special Announcement: FREE Bouquet Giveaway **Deadline Extended**
We’re kicking off our brand-new newsletter with a special announcement… Get 2 FREE floral bouquets!
We partnered with the Society of American Florists for their annual “Petal it Forward” event. This goodwill initiative is designed to spread love by handing out flowers to strangers. We urge you to keep 1 bouquet for yourself and brighten another person’s day by giving the other bouquet away.
Please join us October 16th- 20th at WNGC (48-190 Kamehameha Hwy) any time between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pickup your 2 complimentary bouquets. No purchase necessary, just mention "Petal it Forward" when you swing by. See you soon!
What’s going on in the Garden Center?
We’ve been hard at work this summer and our garden shows it! Right now we have a bounty of different houseplants, trees, and landscaping florals and we would like to share the fruits of our labor with you…
Promotions & Deals
Our email VIPs (that’s you!) get exclusive access to upcoming deals and discounts. Here’s what you can’t miss out on:
Ti Leaf: $5-$10 OFF (Depending on size)
Ginger (4 Gallon): $20-$25
Avocado Trees (4 Gallon): $70
Plumeria (4 Gallon): $50
Kalo (1 quart): $10
All of our plants are grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides and are the perfect addition to your garden or home landscape. Stop on in today!
Wish Upon a Wedding
A newly engaged couple was dealt a devastating blow mid-wedding planning when the bride-to-be was diagnosed with cancer. All money and resources were re-allocated to hospital bills. Plans for a wedding seemed far-fetched… Until Wish Upon a Wedding stepped in.
The couple was specially chosen to be the recipient of complimentary wedding funds for their special day. We are honored to be a “Wish Granter” — to provide a full floral collection worth over $3,500.00 to this lovely couple who have been through so much.
Waiahole Nursery was originally founded as a vocational extension of Loveland Academy.
WNGC strives to provide vocational and educational opportunities for youth and adults. We host volunteers through WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms), homeschool volunteers, military volunteers, seniors and adults with special needs. We also work with many school groups seeking outdoor educational experience in sustainability. Our volunteers learn a wide range of skills like gardening, general landscaping, aquaponic/hydroponic care, floristryand more.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our vocational training opportunities, please contact us via email at [email protected] or through our website by clicking below.
October 29th — Pumpkin Succulent Garden: Create your own succulent garden… in a gourd!
November 12th — Flower Cornucopia Centerpiece: Dress up your Thanksgiving table with a decorative cornucopia centerpiece!
December 4th — Holiday Floral Arrangement: Oh come all ye DIY-ers! Our Holiday Floral workshop will give you a stunning bouquet that will wow your holiday guests.
** Florals will vary with stock. Limited spots available, please call us at 808-239-6311 for more information.
