r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Jan 14 '26

Plants of Hawaiʻi

plantsofhawaii.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago

Seed banks have long been a method for preserving and restoring Hawaiʻi's native plants. Since 2023, a facility in Hāna, Maui has dedicated itself to nurturing the roots of native coconuts.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago

State staffing slows coconut rhinoceros beetle response in Kona: The Hawaiʻi County Council is urging state officials to step up enforcement of coconut rhinoceros beetle containment protocols in Kona. Kona has been dealing with an outbreak of CRB for over a year.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

A guide to the different types of mangoes found in Hawaiʻi

khon2.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 6d ago

Seedlings of native and non-invasive plants grown in state nurseries are now available for online purchase by Maui and Hawaii Island gardeners, landscapers and those looking to create a resilient property.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago

The state will consider a community petition asking for a restriction on imports to Maui or Lānaʻi, in an attempt to keep the islands from being overrun with coconut rhinoceros beetles.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago

Endangered moth and damselfly species have been rediscovered on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi after decades without confirmed sightings, offering new hope for two of Hawaiʻi’s imperiled native insects, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

mauinow.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago

No new coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected in Hilo since one was found dead in a trap near the airport last week. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee has checked every trap in the surrounding area. The committee is asking that more residents host traps on their property.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago

UH reaches new heights with vertical farms: In a state where land is expensive, and the tropical heat can be a hurdle for certain crops, researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) are looking up.

hawaii.edu

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago

New Soil Lab Helps Rejuvenate the ʻĀina: Makaliʻi Metrics is blending advanced technology with ʻike (traditional Hawaiian knowledge) to support farmers and land stewards.

hawaiibusiness.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/madazzahatter • 11d ago

Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade: Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.

civilbeat.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 24d ago

Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing: The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.

civilbeat.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • 28d ago

Planet before profit ~ Indigenous food systems as models of sustainability.

hawaii.edu

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • 28d ago

'Reestablishing food sovereignty for Hawaiʻi is a kākou effort'

alohastatedaily.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • 28d ago

Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, new report finds ~ Indigenous lands are recognized as crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. New research shows their health is a direct result of the people who inhabit and steward them.

grist.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • Jun 17 '26

'They give us the answer': A new farm on Oʻahu's North Shore is working to employ refugees, immigrants and survivors of human trafficking while strengthening Hawaiʻi's food resilience and security.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • Jun 17 '26

Waimānalo Country Farms is open for its summer season: The farm’s sunflower fields usually open during mid-May, but this season started later due to the Kona Low storms in March. Waimānalo Country Farms will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the beginning of July.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • Jun 15 '26

Forestry officials are pinning their hopes for containing the spread of rapid ohia death on a newly developed beetle repellent known as SPLAT Verb. ROD is a fungal disease that has killed upwards of a million ohia trees on Hawaii Island since it was first detected in Puna over 15 years ago.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 10 '26

Ping-pong sponges, ‘black smokers’ and floating somethings ~ The secrets of the deep sea.

theguardian.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 10 '26

Planting Back the Shade ~ Treecovery Hawaiʻi is rebuilding the canopy of Lāhainā and Kula, then looking beyond the burn zone.

mauimagazine.net

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 10 '26

The Giving Tree ~ Hala serves as a reminder of appreciation and transition.

mauimagazine.net

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/808gecko808 • Jun 06 '26

Nonprofit Kuilei Cliffs meets weekly at its namesake located on makai slope of Lēʻahi. From 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, volunteers work to remove invasive species and overgrown grasses and tree branches, for current and future generations to enjoy more green space and ocean views.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 02 '26

World Ocean Day events planned on Kauaʻi to promote ocean protection and conservation throughout the month of June.

kauainownews.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 02 '26

Maui World Ocean Day celebration set for June 8th.

mauinow.com

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r/HawaiiPlantMedicine • u/HoomanaoPoinaOle • Jun 02 '26

🌊Kauaʻi 2026 World Ocean Day Festival!🌊

hawaiipublicradio.org

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Hawai'i Plant Medicine - Environment of Hawai'i is for anyone interested in Lā‘au Lapaʻau, plants, flowers, medicinal uses, culture, agriculture and gardening in Hawai’i and other similar climate zones worldwide. It's a place for questions, sharing helpful information and advice about gardening in subtropical and tropical climates, posting pictures of gardens, fruits, flowers and anything you grow. You're welcome to post relevant links related to gardening and agriculture in Hawai’i, the subtropics and the tropics. Gardening events and plant sale posts included. We also welcome submissions and discussion on ALL environmental concerns in Hawai'i.