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For Immediate Release
April 4, 2017

Gardening with Beneficial Microbes
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

What

workshops beneficial micro organismsA hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS), Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG), and Jan Nadamoto and Lee Ann Yuen will teach you how to make your own beneficial microbes. Gardening with beneficial microbes promotes the growth of healthy plants which may require less watering and maintenance.

When

Friday, April 28, 2017
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where

Halawa Xeriscape Garden
99-1268 Iwaena Street
Halawa Valley’s Central Park
Industrial Area
(get directions)

Cost

$20 for general public and Friends of Halawa membership “Friend” level
$15 for supporting, corporate and lifetime memberships
We accept cash, check and most major credit cards.

Details

Come join us and instructors Jan Nadamoto and Lee Ann Yuen to learn about microbes and how they can: help to create healthy leaves, improve your plants nutritional intake, minimize fungus mold and insects, and encourage development of a strong root system. At this workshop, participants will be taught how to use these microbes, how they play a part in Bokashi composting, and the variety of ways the mix and by-products can be used.

You will also be taught how to make some of this "liquid gold" made with indigenous microbes. You’ll be taking home your very own concoction to use on your own plants and you’ll be the envy of your neighbors and friends when they see how you manage such beautiful and healthy plants effortlessly!

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, and closes at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017, or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. BWS security requires full name and address of all participants.

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A photo is attached for your consideration and use. The photo is courtesy of the Board of Water Supply.


Contact:

Diane Moses
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5363