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December Newsletter

Waiahole Nursery and Garden Center

December Newsletter

Happy Holidays To All Our VIPs! (That’s you!)

Our gift to you is a small potted succulent wrapped in holiday paper. Feel free to keep or re-gift it in holiday tradition! Stop by WNGC (48-190 Kamehameha Hwy) any time between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pickup your complimentary plant.

No purchase necessary, just mention the December newsletter. See you soon!

What’s going on in the Garden Center?

This month we have been struggling with a variety of issues plaguing our citrus plants. Growing citrus in Hawaiʻi comes with unique challenges due to the warm, humid climate. While there are no harsh winters, high humidity, pests, and limited chill hours can affect tree health and fruit quality. We’d like to pass on some tips that we have used to keep our citrus healthy.

Prune Regularly: Improve airflow to prevent mold and promote healthy growth.
Choose Local Favorites: Meyer lemon, Calamondin lime, and Dancy tangerine thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Fertilize Year-Round: Feed your trees consistently for fruiting and overall health.
Check for Pests: Inspect for common issues like scale insects and treat promptly.
Sun and Airflow: Plant in sunny spots with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. We recommend treating fungal issues with products using copper as its active ingredient.
Water Wisely: Ensure consistent watering, especially in drier periods, and use well-draining soil.

Prepare now to ensure your citrus trees thrive into spring! □□

Photo credits to our Big Island grower, Plant it Hawaii!

Visit their website here.

December’s VIP Deals

Our email VIPs get exclusive access to upcoming deals and discounts. This month, pick up one of the featured edible plants below for FREE with your next order!

To help you care for your free plant, we have provided you with some tips and techniques below.

Papaya

Growing Conditions: Papaya thrives in Hawaii's warm, sunny climate. It prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Care Tips:
- Plant in a location with full sunlight.
- Water regularly but avoid overwatering, as papayas are prone to root rot.
- Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Small Pot Tip: Start the papaya in the pot, but transplant it to the ground or a larger pot within 6–12 months, as papayas grow quickly and need space.

Waialua Peppers

Growing Conditions: Grow in full sunlight in fertile, well-draining soil.
Care Tips:
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
- Use a balanced fertilizer or one slightly higher in potassium for fruit production.
- Prune occasionally to encourage bushy growth and higher yield.
Small Pot Tip: Peppers grow well in pots but ensure good drainage and upgrade the pot size as the plant matures.

Carrots

Growing Conditions: Grow in loose, sandy soil. Avoid compacted or rocky soil.
Care Tips:
- Provide a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
- Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during germination.
- Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding.
Small Pot Tip: Use a deep pot (8–12 inches) with loose soil, as carrots need depth for proper growth.

Green Onions

Growing Conditions: Grow well in fertile, well-draining soil. They adapt well to containers and small spaces.
Care Tips:
- Place in a sunny spot; they need at least 6 hours of light daily.
- Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest by cutting the green tops and letting the bulbs regrow.
Small Pot Tip: A shallow pot (6–8 inches deep) is sufficient, as green onions have shallow roots.

All of our plants are grown without harmful chemicals or pesticides and are the perfect addition to your vegetable garden. Stop on in today!

Schedule Your Next Workshop

We would love to host your group of 4 or more people for a creative workshop in our newly remodeled venue space! Our venue is open for workshops 7 days a week between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (evening hours by arrangement)

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Training Opportunities

Waiahole Nursery offers ongoing training in the areas of horticulture, floristry, aquaponic and hydroponic farming. All training is provided free of charge. You may stop, start and book hours to fit your schedule.

Adults and older homeschool students welcome. Persons with disabilities bring your PAB worker if needed!

Email us at [email protected] for further information.

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O’ahu Volunteer Opportunities

Giving back to the ʻāina is a meaningful way to honor the deep connection between people and the environment, a cornerstone of Hawaiian culture. Volunteering for restoration projects protects native ecosystems, fosters sustainability, and ensures the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi thrives for future generations. Consider clicking the link below to volunteer for a cause you believe in!

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Reminder:

Last Chance to Enter Our Wedding Venue Giveaway!

Don't forget—there's still time to enter our Season of Giving: Wedding Venue Giveaway! We're offering a complimentary wedding venue for one lucky couple planning an elopement or small to medium-sized wedding (up to 75 guests).

To enter, simply write a 250-500 word essay on what you’re thankful for and send it to [email protected] with the subject line “Season of Giving: Wedding Venue Giveaway.”

Deadline to enter is December 31st, so don’t wait! The winner will be announced in mid-January—keep an eye on your inbox!

Wishing you the best of luck!

Reminder:

Fruit Tree Suggestions

We’re still in the process of ordering more fruit trees and would love to hear your suggestions! If there’s a particular tree you’d like to see in our nursery, let us know.

No purchase is necessary—just share your ideas with us!

Please email your suggestions to [email protected].

Thank you for your input!

48-190 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

(808) 239-6311

https://www.waiaholenursery.com/

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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.

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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!

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48-190 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

(808) 239-6311

www.waiaholenursery.com

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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.

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Vocational Volunteers

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, floristry and 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.

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Upcoming Holiday Workshops

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.

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48-190 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

(808) 239-6311

https://www.waiaholenursery.com/

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