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For Immediate Release
October 10, 2017

Spiral and Keyhole Gardens
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

spiral and keyhole gardensWhat

Come and learn about abundant gardening in small spaces, and differences between spiral and keyhole gardens. This workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) presents the benefits of spiral and keyhole gardens and how to create and maintain them. Participants will learn the differences between the two methods and determine which best meets their needs or gardening style.

When

Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:30 a.m. to noon

Where

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

Cost

$5 for general public and Friends of Halawa membership “Friend” level
Free for supporting, corporate and lifetime memberships
We accept cash and checks.

Details

Spiral gardens use gravity and natural rainfall to maintain the plants within them. They create a diverse microclimate that enhances the growth of unthirsty herbs and plants. While keyhole gardens use a built-in well to water their plants. Keyhole and spiral gardens are constructed using the “lasagna” method that re-collects and nourishes the soil, making it more productive than a conventional garden.

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration begins on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, and closes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017, or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. For more information about xeriscaping or classes at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com. 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) 748-5315