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For Immediate Release
February 12, 2019

Recycled Drawer Garden Nook

What

recycled drawer garden nookCreate a personalized and functional garden nook from a recycled wooden drawer! Fill your garden nook with drought tolerant plants that will not need frequent watering once established. This hands-on workshop is sponsored by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and will show you how to create a recycled drawer garden nook.

When

Saturday, March 2, 2019
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 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

This fun workshop involves repurposing a recycled drawer to create a garden nook. You can conveniently display plants in your garden nook on a wall just outside your kitchen door for harvesting herbs or as a stand-alone personalized garden decoration! You’ll learn new skills as we will be using an electric drill and acrylic paint. Participants should wear covered shoes, bring an apron, safety goggles, Phillips screw driver and have the option of packing a meal and/or snack with beverage.

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration opens on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, and closes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, 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 and workshop registration requires submittal of participants full name, home address, phone number, and email address where applicable.

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


Contact:

Sheri Mikami
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5315