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Halawa Xeriscape Garden Past Featured Workshops

Located in Halawa Valley's Central Park Industrial area, HXG is a demonstration garden showcasing native and unthirsty plants.  Our focus now is improving the garden after a long period of being temporarily closed due to contruction.  Since the pandemic we have taken a break from our popular in-person workshops that were sponsored by the BWS and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Until we are able to start a new workshop schedule please see below a sampling of mini workshop videos and an overview of past in-person workshops.

Featured Workshop Videos

  • SUCCULENT PUMPKINS (2022)

    Happy Fall! Make your own succulent topped pumpkin or pumpkin planter to display or give away. Low maintenance succulents need little water. When the holiday season is over replant succulents when pumpkin get soft.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • XERIC LEI

    In this easy DIY video we will show you the the basic tips to sew a lei using beautiful xeric flowers.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • XERIC MINI ZEN GARDEN

    Your Xeric Mini Zen Garden will bring a bit of serenity and nature to your countertop where you can take a break from your busy life to clear your mind and reflect on your thoughts.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • SUCCULENT WREATH

    Check out our Succulent Wreath Workshop Video! Craft your own custom made living succulent holiday wreath using succulents that conserve water in outdoor garden areas.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • SUCCULENT PUMPKINS

    Happy Fall! Make your own succulent topped pumpkin or pumpkin planter to display or give away. Low maintenance succulents need little water. When the season is over, replant after pumpkins get soft.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • DRAGON FRUIT

    Learn how to grow and harvest your own healthy and tasty dragon fruit.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • SUCCULENT TERRARIUM

    If you are looking to add a new feature to your home decor, look no further. Here's how to build your own low-maintenance succulent terrarium.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • XERIC HOLIDAY WREATH

    Craft an eye-catching and colorful holiday wreath using plants that conserve water in outdoor garden areas!
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • HOLIDAY WIRE HANGER XERIC WREATH

    Just in time for the holidays, quick and beautiful Spanish Moss star and heart decorations!
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • PLASTIC BOTTLE PLANTERS

    Transform a recycled plastic bottle into favorite critter, cat, bunny, bear or owl planter.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • RECYCLED GARDEN NOOK

    Help keep things out of the landfill while recycling by creating your very own garden nook.
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • PROPAGATING HERB CUTTINGS

    Enjoy the sights, smells and taste of fresh herbs growing in your home garden by propagating herb cuttings!
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • RECYCLED NEWSPAPER SEED STARTER POTS

    Have a stack of newspapers to recycle? Transform your newspaper recycling into seed starter pots!
    Watch on Vimeo.

  • RECYCLED TOILET PAPER ROLL SEED STARTER POTS

    Break the boredom at home while recycling in your garden! Transform toilet paper rolls into seed starter pots!
    Watch on Vimeo.

Featured 2019-2020 Workshops

  • Backyard Composting: Nature's Recycling
    Backyard Composting: Nature's Recycling

    This September workshop taught participants the basics of backyard composting using resources from their own yards and leftovers from their tables!

  • Fancy Funnels
    Fancy Funnels

    Participants in this hands-on September workshop created a functionally artful planter from recycled wood and funnels!

  • Painting Bamboo
    Painting Bamboo

    In this October painting session, participants learned about the unique characteristics of bamboo, a drought tolerant plant that can help to reduce outdoor water consumption.

  • Owl Planters
    Owl Planters

    An annual favorite, this October workshop showed participants how to create a planter from a recycled milk jug. Eco-craft like this also help to minimize waste that goes to a landfill.

  • Recycled Drawer Garden Nook
    Recycled Drawer Garden Nook

    In this two-session workshop in November, participants created personalized and functional garden nooks using a recycled wooden drawer, ready to be filled with drought tolerant plants.

  • Mini Zen Garden
    Mini Zen Garden

    In this January 2020 workshop, participants assembled their very own desktop xeric contemporary mini zen garden to help evoke feelings of calmness and peace.

  • Da Bug Doctor
    Da Bug Doctor

    Back by popular demand, this educational workshop with Da Bug Doctor helped participants with methods to deter bugs using everyday household supplies!

  • Advanced Aquaponics
    Advanced Aquaponics

    In this advanced session on aquaponics, participants shared their personal experiences and solutions in maintaining a healthy aquaponic system.

  • Painting Plumeria
    Painting Plumeria

    Participants in this February workshop learned to paint this well-loved plumeria flower, as well as learned about its versatility in their landscape or container gardens.

Featured 2018-2019 Workshops

  • Benefits of Origami Paper Pot Planters
    Benefits of Origami Paper Pot Planters

    In this September workshop, participants learned how to create attractive and functional origami paper pots.

  • Rock Your Garden
    Rock Your Garden

    In this September workshop, participants discovered why using scientific names for plants is important and created permanent rock labels to be placed by their plants.

  • Xeric Critters
    Xeric Critters

    In this hands-on workshop, participants crafted a 2-liter plastic bottle to look like a hedgehog or other outdoor critter. With a bit of creativity, participants fashioned recycled containers that are practical, fun to use in your garden and simple to create.

  • Xeric: Beyond Succulents
    Xeric: Beyond Succulents

    Master Gardener Lynne Berry Westlake introduced "Xeric: Beyond Succulents" attendees to other drought tolerant or xeric plants that require smaller amounts of water and shared the basics of growing and caring for these plants.

  • Gardening with Beneficial Microbes
    Gardening with Beneficial Microbes

    In this hands-on workshop with instructor Jan Nadamoto, participants learned how to make their own beneficial microbes.

  • How to Make Ti-Leaf Lei
    How to Make Ti-Leaf Lei

    In this May workshop, participants learned how to make a ti-leaf lei, perfect for any special occasion.

Featured 2017-2018 Workshops

  • Hyptertufa Bowls
    Hyptertufa Bowls

    In this September 2017 workshop, participants created custom-made textured hypertufa bowls that are half the weight of their cement counterparts!

  • Spiral and Keyhole Gardens
    Spiral and Keyhole Gardens

    Workshop attendees learned about the differences between and the benefits of keyhole and spiral gardens. They then went home and created their very own gardens using the “lasagna” method to re-collect and nourish the soil.

  • How to Raise Composting Worms
    How to Raise Composting Worms

    In this November 2017 workshop, participants learned tips on how to set up and maintain their own counter-top composting worm bins. Watch a video clip from the workshop on Facebook.

Featured 2016-2017 Workshops

  • Art in the Garden Mixed Media
    Art in the Garden Mixed Media

    No painting experience was required for this March 2017 workshop, where attendees used paint and recyclable materials to bring color and texture to art.

  • Crochet Succulents
    Crochet Succulents

    Participants in this March 2017 workshop made a crochet cactus or succulent potted plant, which are perfect additions to a household or an office décor.

  • Whimsical Reusables
    Whimsical Reusables

    During this April 2017 workshop, attendees created whimsical planters from recycled milk jugs, as a way to minimize waste that goes to a landfill.