Download or read book Growing Plants for Hawaiian Lei written by and published by College of Tropical Agriculture. This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone loves a lei--the making, giving, receiving, and wearing of the lei is a cherished Hawai'i tradition recognized worldwide. With the renaissance in Hawaiian culture sweeping the islands, growing plants that provide lei materials can be a source of pride and pleasure for the home gardener, an economic opportunity for green-thumb entrepreneurs, and can reduce gathering pressure on the few precious remaining areas of native Hawaiian vegetation. This book contains information on growing 85 plants that can provide flowers or foliage for lei. Some are traditionally used native species; others are relatively new introductions with a potential place in the lei industry. In addition to the 170 pages detailing the plants, sections of the book provide useful basic plant production information and helpful tips for anyone wishing to get into the lei material business in a small or large way. In a special section written for this book, two experts on Hawaiian tradition and native Hawaiian plants explain the spiritual and cultural significance of the lei and lei making in ancient Hawai'i. These authors highlight the ancient Hawaiian conservation ethic and concept of sustainable agriculture, a revival of which could help preserve the islands' threatened native ecosystems. This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to help preserve Hawai'i's plant and cultural heritage!

Download or read book Hawaiian Flower Lei Making written by Adren J. Bird and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1987-10-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The explicit how-to instructions will be appreciated by any who would learn details on lei making: photos are clear, steps are thoroughly explained, and lei making is revealed from its simplest designs through the more complex blossom choices and lei skills." --Midwest Book Review

Download or read book The Lei Book written by April Hail and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A children's book about the tradition of making and sharing lei in Hawai'i.

Download or read book Hawaiian Lei Making written by Laurie Shimizu Ide and published by Mutual Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Gift of Aloha written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a village in old Hawaii, everyone is excitedly preparing gifts for the impending visit of the King and his family. A poor young girl wishes she had a special gift to give. With help from her fairy friends, she comes up with the perfect gift of aloha.

Download or read book Na Lei Makamae written by Marie A. McDonald and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-08-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lei are the very expression of traditional Hawaiian culture and were once an essential part of community and family life. Following in the footsteps of Samuel Kamakau, Abraham Fornander, and others, the authors have collected here a wealth of written and oral information to reveal the significance of making and wearing lei and their role in Hawaiian ritual and dance. This volume covers eighty-five flowers and plants (and another dozen color variations) used in traditional lei construction. They are arranged according to their Hawaiian names and accompanied by botanical information and descriptions gleaned from legends and chants that illustrate the cultural uses and special meanings of lei prior to Western contact. Many are introduced by poems written especially for this work by master kumu hula, linguist, and ethnologist Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele. The authors present the lei art form in not only words, but also pictures. Lavish color photographs by Jean Coté showcase each plant and lei (shown by itself or worn), as well as places throughout the Islands associated with specific flowers and plants. An appendix includes a complete list of lei plants, basic instructions for their propagation, and other sources for material.

Download or read book Breeding Dendrobium Orchids in Hawaii written by Haruyuki Kamemoto and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dendrobium orchids have been among Hawaii's most popular plants since Dendrobium anosmum, with its hanging pseudobulbs and delightfully fragrant flowers, was introduced from the Philippines in 1896. Four decades later the Islands' first Dendrobium hybrid was registered, and by the 1950s, coinciding with the advent of the University of Hawai'i's orchid research program, Hawaii was established as the center for Dendrobium hybridization. Dendrobiums have since become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii, given their combined use for cut-flowers, leis, and blooming potted plants. Breeding Dendrobium Orchids in Hawaii summarizes for easy reference research on cytogenetics and breeding of dendrobiums conducted over the past 47 years, mainly at the University of Hawai'i. A lavishly illustrated section on species important to Hawaii's orchid industry is followed by a description of the origin of many popular hybrids. Throughout, information on cross-breeding, seed propagation, flower color and form, and controlling disease is presented in language readily understood by the layperson. A total of 175 color photographs showcase registered hybrids, cut-flower cultivars, potted plant cultivars, and novelties. The authors share valuable tips on counting Dendrobium orchid chromosomes, germinating seeds, and cloning plants and provide a comprehensive glossary. Breeding Dendrobium Orchids in Hawaii will be an essential reference for anyone associated with orchids-growers, hobbyists, breeders, tissue culture propagators, plant geneticists, and horticultural scientists.

Download or read book How to Make Hawaiian Ribbon Leis written by Coreen Mikioi Iwamoto and published by Mutual Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Flower Leis of Hawaii written by Dorothy Hargreaves and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Flower Leis of Hawaii written by Dorothy Hargreaves and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lei Aloha written by Island Heritage Publishing and published by Island Heritage Pub. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heavenly Hakus Kauai written by Elvrine Chow and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lots of color photos of Hawaiian flowers made into wili-style haku lei and worn by local Kauai people. Plant descriptions, instructions on how to make a haku and photographed glossary of Hawaiian plants used. A delightful glimpse into Kauai island- style living through the eyes of a photographer and a lei maker.

Download or read book Making Ribbon Leis and Other Gifts of Aloha written by Coryn Tanaka and published by Bess PressInc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers step-by-step instructions for making seventeen ribbon leis, including tips on threading, marking, stitching, shredding, pinching, and folding.

Download or read book Niihau Shell Leis written by Linda Paik Moriarty and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1986-07-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history of the traditional Hawaiian necklaces made of seashells and explains how the necklaces are made.

Download or read book Ka Lei written by Marie A. McDonald and published by Ku Pa'a Publishing. This book was released on 1978 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lei expert Marie McDonald's history of the lei in Hawai'i is an entertaining and informative mix of personal narrative, history, and song.

Download or read book Hawaiian Seed Lei Making written by Laurie Shimizu Ide and published by . This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hawaii s Story written by Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: