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Plant Aloha (FREE Class) Growing the Connoisseur’s Durian
November 18, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha
Saturday, November 18th 2017 – 9:00am-1:00pm
Growing the Connoisseur's Durian: methods for growing durian for home or commercial use, with Lindsay Gasik
Bio: Lindsay Gasik is a durian hunter and author of the internet’s #1 durian-obsessive's blog, http://www.yearofthedurian.com. She’s been helping durian lovers to get the good stuff since 2012, and also leads several durian-tasting tours in Thailand and Malaysia. She loves how durian introduces her to new people, new places and new cultures. In her free time, she enjoys freelance writing for the Heirloom Gardener, Roads and Kingdoms, and anyone who will pay her to write about plants. Send her pictures of your latest fruit catch on Instagram @durianwriter
Location:
Hawaiian Sanctuary – Laka Lounge
13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd (Highway 130). Pahoa, HI 96778
Hawaii Island (Big Island)
Only about 1 Mile South of Pahoa Town.
Turn into the driveway at Mile Marker 12!
Each class starts promptly with a lecture and Q&A before hands-on farm learning ~ Come prepared with notepad and writing utensil, closed toed shoes, sun hat, and gloves.
Plant Aloha is supported, in part, by the County of Hawaii, Research & Development. We are still looking for support to complete and enhance this amazing project. Please give what you can:
http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/donate
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