Gardening And Pest Control Flashcards

Tropical Topics: Web Links

OUR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT

Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. sandwicense (ahinahina, hinahina, Mauna Kea silversword). Photo: Starr

Don't plant me! LICH Invasive Plant List (Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii)
Buy Natives ~ Grow Natives (LICH native plant poster)
Green Infrastructure for Homeowners (Honolulu C&C)
Hawaii Backyard Conservation
Hawaii's Native Bees (C. Magnacca)
Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment
Hawaii Residential Rain Garden Manual (Hui o Koolaupoko)
HDOA, Importing and Exporting Plants, & Plant Pest Control
Hawaii Horticulture (blog)
Hawaii Species of Greatest Conservation Need (fauna & Flora) and Factsheets (DLNR)
Native Hawaiian plants for landscaping, conservation, and reforestation
Native Plants Hawaii (UH)
Non-invasive Fruit trees for Gardens in Hawaii
Non-invasive landscape plants with fragrant flowers
Nowhere Else on Earth: Indigenous Plants of Hawaii (YouTube Video)
Meet the Plants (NTBG)
Obtaining Seeds and Plants for Conservation, Cover Crops, and Beneficials
Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA)
Plant Pono: Making Good Decisions for our 'Aina (website)
Plant Pono: The Gardener's Choice (handout)
Rainfall Atlas of Hawaii
Soils of Hawaii
Urban Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices (Honolulu C&C)
Yard and garden nutrient management
Yard and garden pest management

AQUAPONICS/AQUACULTURE

General Information

Barrel-ponics
Challenges and Opportunities for Aquaponics in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Construction of Automatic Bell Siphons for Backyard Aquaponic Systems
Economic Comparison of Commercially Available Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers for Hydroponic Lettuce Production
Growing Hydroponic Cucumbers in a Plastic Trash Container
Integrated Pest Management Poster (monitoring and action thresholds, pest identification, prevention strategies, control strategies, reduced risk products, beneficial insects and insectary plants)
On-Farm Food Safety: Aquaponics
Simple Hydroponic Growing Kit for Short-Term Vegetables
Small-Scale Lettuce Production with Hydroponics or Aquaponics
Suspended Net-Pot, Non-Circulating Hydroponic Method for Commercial Production of Leafy, Romaine, and Semi-Head Lettuce
Urban Gardening Workshop (Oct 2011) ~12MB

BENEFICIAL INSECTS

General Information

Beneficial Insects and Insectary Plants
Integrated Pest Management Poster (monitoring and action thresholds, pest identification, prevention strategies, control strategies, reduced risk products, beneficial insects and insectary plants)
Ladybeetles of Hawaii (poster)
Lady Beetles: Not All Lady Beetles are Created Equal: Learn about different Types of Lady Beetles in Hawaii with Special Talent
Natural Enemies Gallery (UC IPM On Line) - includes images of beneficials at different life stages
Obtaining Seeds and Plants for Conservation, Cover Crops, and Beneficials
Protecting natural enemies and pollinators (UC Davis IPM)
Wasps Nesting Block: A condominium to attract Natural Enemies of Insect Pests
Where can I get beneficial insects for my garden?

Specific Beneficial Insect Species

Beneficial Insect Flashcards

AVAILABLE April 2015: Beneficial Insect Flashcard sets can be purchased for $10 from your local Master Gardener Office. Click HERE to find the one nearest to you.

WANTED ALIVE: Identifying and Conserving Natural Enemies of Crop Pests in Hawai'i (flashcard)
Braconid Wasps (flashcard)
Encrytid Wasps (flashcard)
Hover Flies (flashcard)
Ichneumonid Wasps (flashcard)
Lacewings (flashcard)
Lady Beetles (flashcard)
Ladybeetles of Hawaii (poster)
Minute Pirate Bugs (flashcard)
Predatory Mites (flashcard)
Pteromalid Wasps (flashcard)
Trichogramma Wasps (flashcard)

BEVERAGE PLANTS

Cacao bean

Chocolate, cacao (Theobroma cacao) (Agroforestry.net)
Chocolate, Making chocolate from scratch
Coffee (Coffea arabica) (Agroforestry.net)
Coffee at Home
Tea (Camellia sinensis) (Agroforestry.net)

COMPOSTING & Vermicomposting

worms for vermicomposting

Backyard composting, recycling a natural product
Composting worms for Hawaii
Small-scale vermicomposting
Sustainable and Organic Program at CTAHR
Tea Time in the Tropics: A Handbook for Compost Tea Production and Use (Radovich & Arancon)
Vermicompost in Hawaii: Production and Use (YouTube video)
Benefits of Vermicomposting (YouTube Video)

FLOWERS

General Information

CTAHR Ornamentals and Flowers
Growing plants for Hawaiian lei -- 85 plants for gardens, conservation, and business
Non-invasive landscape plants with fragrant flowers [OF-46]
UC IPM On-line: Pests of Flowers

Specific Flower Species

Dendrobium Orchid: Growing Dendrobium Orchids in Hawaii: Production and Pest Management Guide
Gardenia: Common gardenia [OF-32]
Ginger: Ornamental ginger, red and pink [OF-37]
Hibiscus: Kauai white hibiscus [OF-21]
Hibiscus: Oahu white hibiscus [OF-22]
Orchid: American Orchid Society Orchid Culture Sheets
Pikake, a fragrant-flowered plant for landscapes and lei production [OF-29]
Pua kenikeni (Agroforestry.net)
Rose: Honolulu Rose Society Rose Care

FRUITS

General Information

Fertilizers for fruit trees in the home garden
Fruitscapes (University of Florida)
HawaiiFruit.net posters (by Ken Love)
Non-invasive Fruit trees for Gardens in Hawaii
Tropical Fruit Tree Propagation Guide (2017)
UC IPM On-line: Pests of Fruit Trees, Nuts, Berries and Grapevines

Specific Fruit Species

Abiu
Avocado
Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) (Agroforestry.net)
Banana Growing in the Florida Home Landscape (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Bilimbi
Blueberries: Growing Blueberries for Home Production in Hawaii
Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) (Agroforestry.net)
Breadfruit Production Guide
Citrus for Hawaii's yards and gardens
Citrus species (Agroforestry.net)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) (Agroforestry.net)
Coconut (Agroforestry.net)
Ginger (edible) (Zingiber officinale) (Agroforestry.net)
Guava
Grapes: Growing Grapes in Hawaii
Jaboticaba
Jackfruit
Jackfruit (Agroforestry.net)
Lemons in Hawaii
Lilikoi
Longan growing in the Florida Home Landscape (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Lychee, Growing lychee in Hawaii
Lychee, Lychee Fruit Bagging for Commercial and Home Growers
Lychee (Litchi chinensis) (Agroforestry.net)
Mango
Mango (Agroforestry.net)
Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Mango: How to prune - Canopy management for mango (YouTube Video)
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) (Agroforestry.net)
Mountain Apple (Agroforestry.net)
Noni: The Complete Guide for Consumers and Growers (2006, Nelson & Elevitch)
Papaya Production in Hawaii
Papaya, Producing Organic Papaya Seed (Youtube video)
Papaya, Why papaya trees fail to fruit
Papaya, 'UH Rainbow' papaya: a high-quality hybrid with genetically engineered disease resistance
Passionfruit (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Pineapple Cultivation in Hawaii
Rollinia
Soursop
Strawberry Guava Action Alert (Conservation Council of Hawaii)

GENERAL GARDENING

Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii - Certified Professionals

Starting your garden

How to Start a Vegetable Garden
Planting the Home Garden
Plan Your Vegetable Garden
Plant Needs
Testing Your Soil: Why and How (East Hawaii MGs)
Testing Your Soil: Why and How to Take a Soil-Test Sample
Use of Soil Amendments to Improve Physical Properties of the Soil
Mulches for the Home Garden

Water your garden

The green-friendly garden: conserving water
How to Water Properly

Fertilize your garden

Fertilizer for the Home Garden
Yard and Garden Nutrient Management

Compost and Vermicomposting

Backyard composting, recycling a natural product
Composting worms for Hawaii
Small-scale vermicomposting
Sustainable and Organic Program at CTAHR
Vermicompost in Hawaii: Production and Use (Youtube video)

GROUND COVERS

Kupukupu fern
Native Hawaiian Plants as Groundcovers (Dr. Gregory Koob)
Perennial peanut groundcover

HAWAII SOILS

Highly weathered oxisol

Adequate Nutrient Levels in Soils and Plants in Hawaii (General Guide)
Hawaii Soil Atlas
Soils of Hawaii
Soils of Maui County (contains general intro to Hawaii soils)
Soil Web (UC Davis and USDA NRCS, soil map information)
Testing Your Soil: Why and How (East Hawaii MGs)
Testing Your Soil: Why and How to Take a Soil-Test Sample
The Biology of Soil Compaction (The Ohio State University Extension)
USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey

Soil Health and Quality

Building Healthy Garden Soil
Hawaii Backyard Conservation
Healthy Soils are: Covered all the time
Healthy Soils are: Full of Life
Healthy Soils are: High in Organic Matter
Healthy Soils are: Well Structured
Soil Biology Primer (on-line version, USDA NRCS)
Soil Health Nuggets
Soil Infographics

HERBS, SPICES & MEDICINALS

Vanilla flower and pod

Herbs in the Florida Garden (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Basil, Farmer's Bookshelf
Kava (Piper methysticum) (Agroforestry.net)
Parsely
Rosemary
Stevia
Vanilla (Vanilla fragrans) (Agroforestry.net)

HOME REMEDIES

Less Toxic Pesticides (UC IPM On-Line)
Powdery Mildew Fungus Control
Soft-Bodied Insect Control (i.e., aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, scales, citrus black flies
Sugar Boric Acid Bait for Ants
Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests (Oregon State University): aphids, slugs and snails, spider mites

INSECT PESTS

Med fly

General Information

BugGuide.net
Bugwood Network (Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia)
Butterflies in Hawaii (Starr Environmental)
CTAHR Publications: Insect Pests
Hawaii Areawide Fruit Fly Pest Management Program
Hawai'i Landscape Plant Pest Guide: Chewing Insects
Hawai'i Landscape Plant Pest Guide: Mites and Gall-Forming Insects
Hawai'i Landscape Plant Pest Guide: Sucking Insects
Illustrated Glossary of Tropical Plant Pests (photo gallery)
Integrated pest management for home gardens: insect identification and control
Integrated Pest Management Poster (monitoring and action thresholds, pest identification, prevention strategies, control strategies, reduced risk products, beneficial insects and insectary plants)
Less Toxic Pesticides (UC IPM On-Line)
Most unwanted pests in the United States
Slugs in Hawaii (Starr Environmental image gallery)
UC IPM On-line (University of California)
Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests (Oregon State University): aphids, slugs and snails, spider mites
Yard and garden pest management

Training Video

NOTE: After viewing this video, you will be eligible to purchase Fruit Fly Lures from the MG Helpline Office.

Fruit Fly Control in Hawaii's Farms and Gardens

Specific Pest Species

African snail, Injuries Caused by the Giant African Snail to Papaya
Ants (UC IPM On-line)
Ants, Information on Little Fire Ants
Ants (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Ant, Red Imported Fire ant
Ant Trails: A Key to Management with Baits (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Aphids (UC IPM On-line)
Aphid borne viruses and protective barriers
Aphid, Taro root aphid
Aphid, Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests (Oregon State University)
Anthurium, Burrowing Nematode in Anthurium
Anthurium, Controlling Nematodes in Anthurium
Anthurium, Identifying Anthurium Flower Injuries
Anthurium Thrip Damage
'Awa, Integrated Pest Management of 'Awa
Banana moth as a pest to coffee
Banana moth, fatal pest to Pritchardia and other palms
Banana rust thrips
Blossom midge on ornamentals and vegetables
Borer, Coffee Berry (West Hawaii MGs)
Caterpillar, Mangosteen Caterpillar
Caterpillar, Turf caterpillars
Coffee, Banana moth as a pest to coffee
Coffee Berry Borer (West Hawaii MGs)
Coffee Berry Borer, Recommendations for Coffee Berry Borer Integrated Pest Management in Hawaii 2013
Cycad scale on sago palm
Erineum mite, Hibiscus erineum mite
Fruit Fly Control in Hawaii's Farms and Gardens (Training Video) NOTE: After viewing this video, you will be eligible to purchase Fruit Fly Lures from the MG Helpline Office.
Fruit Fly Suppression...Easy as 1-2-3
Fruit Fly: Oriental Fruit Fly
Fruit Fly: Melon Fly
Fruit Fly: Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Med Fly)
Fruit Fly Trap Assembly
Hibiscus erineum mite
Macadamia nuts, Insect and Mite Pests of Macadamia Nuts
Mangosteen Caterpillar
Mealybugs (UC IPM On-line)
Mites on ornamentals
Nematode, Burrowing Nematode in Anthurium
Nematode, Controlling Nematodes in Anthurium
Orchid snail
Orchids, Scouting for thrips
Ornamentals, Anthurium thrips damage to ornamentals
Ornamentals, Blossom midge on ornamentals and vegetables
Ornamentals, Mites on ornamentals
Ornamentals, Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Papaya, Steven's leafhopper and Hopperburn in Papaya
Pritchardia and Palms, Banana moth, fatal pest to Pritchardia and other palms
Sago Palm, Cycad scale on sago palm
Scales (UC IPM On-line)
Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Slugs/Snails (UC IPM On-line)
Slugs and Snails, Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests (Oregon State University)
Snail, African, Injuries Caused by the Giant African Snail to Papaya
Spider mites (UC IPM On-line)
Spider mites, Using Home Remedies to Control Garden Pests (Oregon State University)
Steven's leafhopper and Hopperburn in Papaya
Stinging nettle caterpillar
Sweet potato weevil
Taro root aphid
Tea, Insect and Mite Pests of Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Termites: An identification guide
Thrips (UC IPM On-line)
Thrips, Anthurium thrips damage to ornamentals
Thrips, Banana rust thrips
Thrips, Orchids, Scouting for thrips
Tomato Problem Solver (Texas AgriLife Extension Service)
Turf caterpillars
Vegetables, Blossom midge on ornamentals and vegetables
Weevil, Sweet potato weevil
White Flies (UC IPM On-line)

LAWN CARE

Seashore paspalum

General Information

Adaptation of turfgrasses in Hawaii
Calculating the Amount of Fertilizer Needed for Your Lawn
Chemical weed control options for turfgrasses in Hawaii
Common lawn grasses for Hawaii
Destructive Turf Caterpillars in Hawaii
Dogs and lawns
Florida Lawn Handbook (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Installing a new lawn
Instant, foolproof lawn repairs with turfgrass sod
Lawn renovation
Pesticide Free Weed Control (lights-out weed mat, stale seedbed)
Removing thatch from your lawn
Turf establishment
Turf fertilizers for Hawaii's landscapes
Turfgrass Management at the University of Hawaii
Watering lawns
UC IPM On-Line: Pests of Lawns and Turf

Specific Turf Species

Bermudagrass
Centipedegrass
Mondo grass
Seashore paspalum
St. Augustinegrass
Zoysiagrass
'El Toro' zoysiagrass vs. seashore paspalum

NATIVE HAWAIIAN and CANOE Plants

Ohia lehua

General Information

Best native plants for landscapes
Buy Natives ~ Grow Natives (LICH native plant poster)
Commercial Sources of Plant Materials Native to the Pacific Islands Area (2009, USDA NRCS)
Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
Growing plants for Hawaiian lei
Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (UH Dept of Botany, D. Carr)
Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
Native Hawaiian Plants (Honolulu BWS)
Native Hawaiian Plants as Groundcovers (Dr. Gregory Koob)
Native Hawaiian plants for landscaping, conservation, and reforestation
Native Plants Hawaii (UH)
NON-native plants with Hawaiian Names! (LICH)
References for Growing Native Hawaiian Plants

Specific Native Plant Species

Aalii, Kumakani; Dodonaea viscosa
Aalii
Acacia koa (koa) and Acacia koaia (koai'a) (Agroforestry.net)
Akia
Alahee, Psydrax odorata
Alahee: Vegetative propagation of alahee
Hala
Hapuu (Hawaiian tree fern)
Hibiscus: Kauai white hibiscus
Hibiscus: Oahu white hibiscus
Ilima
Kamani: Tamanu, kamani (Calophyllum inophyllum) (Agroforestry.net)
Koa (Acacia koa) (Agroforestry.net)
Kukui, candlenut (Agroforestry.net)
Kupukupu fern
Lonomea, Hawaiian Soapberry, Sapindus oahuensis
Lonomea, Sapindus oahuensis (Native Plants Hawaii)
Loulu palm spp. (Native Plants Hawai'i)
Ma'o (Hawaiian cotton)
Naio, Bastard Sandalwood, Myoporum sandwicense
Naio
Nau, Nanu; Forest Gardenia; Gardenia brighamii
Naupaka: Beach naupaka
Oahu white hibiscus
Ohia lehua
'Ohi'a, ohia, ohia lehua (Agroforestry.net)
Ohia lehua: Vegetative propagation of yellow ohia lehua
Sandalwood (Santalum spp.) (Agroforestry.net)
Sandalwood, Hawaiian sandalwood species (Agroforestry.net)
Ti, Hawaiian ti
Wiliwili

ORNAMENTALS for Landscaping

General Information

Barrier Plants
Best native plants for landscapes
CTAHR Publications: Landscaping
CTAHR Publications: Ornamentals and Flowers
Edible plants for Hawaii landscapes
Enhancing your lanai, balcony, or patio with container plants
Landscape Disease Problems in Hawaii
Mulching for healthier landscape plants
Native Hawaiian Plants as Groundcovers (Dr. Gregory Koob)
Non-Invasive Landscape Plants with Fragrant Flowers
Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Salt and Wind Tolerance of Landscape Plants for Hawaii
UC IPM On-line: Pests of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Specific Ornamental Species

Bougainvillea
Kupukupu fern
Orchid: American Orchid Society Orchid Culture Sheets
Pikake, a fragrant-flowered plant for landscapes and lei production [OF-29]
Poinsettias: Care of potted poinsettias
Rose: Honolulu Rose Society Rose Care
Ti: Hawaiian ti

PALMS

Loulu, Pritchardia

General Information

Palms for Hawaii Landscapes [L-19]
Ornamental Palms for South Florida (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)

Specific Palm Species

Areca
*Bamboos for Forest and Garden [OF-18] ~ NOTE: Running bamboos escape and become weeds in farms, forests, and residential areas. Plant only clumping species.
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) (Agroforestry.net)
Loulu palm spp. (Native Plants Hawai'i)
Manila
Sago palm (Agroforestry.net)

PLANT DISEASES

Banana bunchy top virus on plant. Photo: Scot Nelson

Hawaii Host-Pathogen Database (Scot Nelson)
Hawai'i Landscape Plant Pest Guide: Plant Diseases (Dr. Scot Nelson)
Integrated Pest Management Poster (monitoring and action thresholds, pest identification, prevention strategies, control strategies, reduced risk products, beneficial insects and insectary plants)
Landscape disease problems in Hawaii
Management Practices to Prevent and Control Diseases
Palms: Symptoms of Disease and Disorders (USDA/University of Florida)
Tomato Problem Solver (Texas AgriLife Extension Service)

Pest and Disease Photo Gallery

Illustrated Glossary of Tropical Plant Pests
Disease Gallery Images (Dr. Scot Nelson, Flickr)

Nutrition Deficiency Photo Gallery

Plant Nutrition Deficiency Database (Florida)
Essential Nutrients for Plant Growth: Nutrient Functions and Deficiency Symptoms

Specific Plant Diseases

Abutilon mosaic
Aglaonema, Bacterial leaf blight
Algal leaf spot, Cephaleuros
Anthracnose in avocado
Anthurium, Bacterial blight
Anthurium, Burrowing nematode
Anthurium decline, Controlling nematodes
Anthurium, flower injuries
Anthurium, Tomato spotted wilt virus
Aphid-borne viruses, using protector plants
Aster Yellows, see Watercress
'Awa dieback
'Awa root knot disease
'Awa shot hole
Bamboo, Kweilingia rust
Banana, Black leaf streak
Banana bunchy top virus, Poster, Brochure
Banana, Crown rot and Anthracnose
Banana, Nematodes
Beach Morning Glory, Leaf Spot of Beach Morning Glory
Blueberry rust
Cassytha filiformis
Citrus melanose
Citrus scab
Citrus Tristeza Virus
Coconut Palm, Stem bleeding
Coffee, Cercospora leaf spot
Coffee nematode decline
Coffee root-knot nematode
Dasheen mosaic virus
Dendrobium, Bacterial diseases
Dendrobium, Fungal diseases
Fishtail palm, Bacterial leaf blight
Ginger, Diseases of (Zingiber officianale)
Hawaiian Mistletoes (Korthalsella) (see Parasitic seed plants)
Heliconia, Diseases of
Hibiscus, Bacterial leaf spot
Jackfruit, Rhizopus rot
Koa, Gall Rust
Ko'oloa'ula (Abutilon menziesii), Rust
Lemongrass, Rust
Lettuce, winter diseases
Mango, Anthracnose
Mango, Powdery Mildew
Mushrooms: Fairy rings, Stinkhorns, Toadstools and Puffballs
Nematode, burrowing
Nematodes, plant parasitic
Noni, Black flag (Phytophthora)
Noni, Root knot
Ohia Rust (see Puccinia rust)
Orchids, Foliar nematodes
Orchids, Phytophthora diseases
Palm, accordion leaf: Boron deficiency of palms in Hawaii, images
Palm, speckling: Potassium deficiency of palms in Hawaii, images
Palm, Red Sealing Wax and Colletotrichum leaf spot
Papaya, Diseases of
Papaya, Phytophthora blight
Papaya Ringspot Virus
Parasitic seed plants: Hawaiian mistletoes (Korthalsella)
Pineapple, Nematode management
Powdery Mildew of Garden Vegetables in Hawai'i
Plumeria Rust
Puccinia rust (Ohia rust)
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Raspberry Late Leaf Rust
Rhapis Palm, Pseudocercospora leaf spot
Rust of Canna Lily
Rusts of 'Ilima (Sida fallax)
Sooty Mold
Spathiphyllum, Pythium Root Rot
Sweet potato, Okinawan, and Java black rot
Sweet potato, Rhizopus soft rot
Taro leaf blight
Tea (Camellia sinensis), diseases of
Tea (Camellia sinensis), Zinc deficiency
Tomato, Late blight (or Phytophthora)
Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl
Vegetables, Powdery Mildew of Garden Vegetables in Hawai'i
Vegetables (Cruciferous), White Rust of Cruciferous Vegetables
Vog, Volcanic emission injury
Watercress: How to recognize Aster yellows in watercress
Zucchini, Mulch as barrier to insect-caused viruses

POLLINATORS

Yellow faced bee

Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native Bees (USFS & Pollinator Partnership)
BeeSmart: The Buzz on Pollination and Pollinators
Building Better Gardens: Pollinator Friendly Landscaping in Hawaii (YouTube Video)
Butterflies in Hawaii (Starr Environmental)
Carpenter Bees (UH Honeybee Project)
Gardening/Farming with Honey Bees
Habitat Planting for Pollinators (Pacific Island Area, USDA NRCS PIA)
Hawaii Apiary Program (HI DOA)
Hawaii's Native Bees (C. Magnacca)
Hawaii Pollinator Resource Center
Honey Bee Swarm: FAQ
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) (Agroforestry.net)
How to reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides (Oregon State University) plus Smartphone APP
Importance of Honeybee Pollination (UH Honeybee Project, 2014)
Introduction to Tropical Beekeeping (UH Honeybee Project)
Meet the Pollinators (Villalobos, presentation)
Managing Pesticides to Protect Bees (Xerces Society)
Minimizing Risks to Bees: Organic Approved Pesticides (Xerces Society)
Pollinator Friendly Gardens in Hawaii (Villalobos, article)
Pollinator Gardening (UH Honeybee Project poster)
Pollinator Partnership
Pollinators in Hawaii (UH Honeybee Project, 2014)
Protecting natural enemies and pollinators (UC Davis IPM)
Protecting Bees from Neonicotinoid Insecticides in Your Garden
The Great Urban Meadow: How your garden can help pollinators (UH Honeybee Project)
The Kamehameha Butterfly and the Pulelehua Project (W. Haines)
Selecting Plants for Pollinators: A Regional Guide for Farmers, Land Managers, and Gardeners In the Hawaiian Islands
Solitary Bees: Build a Bamboo House/Habitat
UH Honeybee Project
Why bees are disappearing (Marla Spivak, TED talk)
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (Pollinator Conservation)
Yellow-faced Bee Research (J. Graham)

SHRUBS & TREES

General Information

Common Forest Trees of Hawaii (Little and Skolmen)
Fertilizers for fruit trees in the home garden
Fertilizers for Trees and Shrubs
Hawaii Forestry Extension
Hawaii Forestry and Agroforestry Trees
Planting a tree
Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs
Staking and Guying Newly Planted Trees
Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands (Agroforestry.net)
Watering Trees

Specific Tree Species

Aalii, Kumakani; Dodonaea viscosa
Acacia koa (koa) and Acacia koaia (koai'a) (Agroforestry.net)
Alahee, Psydrax odorata
Beach Heliotrope, Tournefortia argentea
Beach Heliotrope (Agroforestry.net)
Breadfruit Production Guide
Colville's Glory, Colvillea racemosa
Fern Pine, Afrocarpus gracilior
Hispaniolan Rosy Trumpet Tree, Tabebuia berteroi
Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Bauhinia blakeana
Kamani: Tamanu, kamani (Calophyllum inophyllum) (Agroforestry.net)
Koa (Acacia koa) (Agroforestry.net)
Lignum Vitae, Guaiacum officinale
Lonomea, Hawaiian Soapberry, Sapindus oahuensis
Lonomea, Sapindus oahuensis (Native Plants Hawaii)
Monkeypod (Agroforestry.net)
Naio
Naio, Bastard Sandalwood, Myoporum sandwicense
Nau, Nanu; Forest Gardenia; Gardenia brighamii
Ohia lehua
'Ohi'a, ohia, ohia lehua (Agroforestry.net)
Plumeria
Plumeria in Hawaii
Pride-of-Bolivia, Rosewood, Tipuana tipu
Rainbow Shower Tree (University of Florida, IFAS Extension)
Sandalwood (Santalum spp.) (Agroforesty.net)
Sandalwood, Hawaiian sandalwood species (Agroforestry.net)
Shaving-Brush Tree, Pseudobombax ellipticum
Wiliwili

VEGETABLES

General Information

Adequate Nutrient Levels in Soils and Plants in Hawaii (General Guide)
CTAHR Heritage Document: Home Gardening in Hawaii (NOTE: recommendations on chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides are outdated)
How to start a vegetable garden
The green-friendly garden: conserving water
Tomato Problem Solver (Texas AgriLife Extension Service)
UC IPM On-Line: Pests of Vegetable and Melons
Veggies are easier to enjoy when they are locally grown

Specific Vegetable Species

Asparagus
Beans, Home garden beans
Beans, CTAHR Farmer's Bookshelf
Bell pepper
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.) (Agroforestry.net)
Cucumber [HGV-17]
Cucumber, Farmer's Bookshelf
Eggplant [HGV-13]
Eggplant: Farmer's Bookshelf
Lettuce for the home garden
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) (Agroforestry.net)
Onions: bulb and green bunching
Oriental Leafy Greens: Home garden oriental leafy greens
Pea, Edible Podded: Home garden edible-podded pea
Potatoes, Irish: Irish Potatoes [HGV-9]
Potatoes, Sweet: Sweet Potato [HGV-12]
Pumpkin and squash (Cucurbita spp.) (Agroforestry.net)
Soybean, Vegetable soybean
Spinach, New Zealand
Sweet corn
Sweet Potato, CTAHR Farmer's Bookshelf
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) (Agroforestry.net)
Summer squash
Taro: Mauka to makai
Taro, Upland taro
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) (Agroforestry.net)
Taro Varieties in Hawaii
Tomato, Home garden tomato
Tomato Problem Solver (Texas AgriLife Extension Service)

WEED CONTROL

Kylinga in lawn. Photo: DeFrank

Albizia: Proper Technique for Injecting Albizia (Falcataria moluccana L.) with the herbicide Milestone® (Active Ingredient: Aminopyralid)
Before you buy or apply an herbicide . . .
Chemical weed control options for turfgrasses in Hawaii
Controlling Non-native Invasive Plants around your home (Brevard Cty, FL)
Handbook of Hawaiian Weeds (1966)
Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment
Haole Koa and Bamboo (Dr. Joseph DeFrank)
Integrated Pest Management Poster (monitoring and action thresholds, pest identification, prevention strategies, control strategies, reduced risk products, beneficial insects and insectary plants)
Invasive Weeds: Herbicide Advice for Homeowners (University of Florida)
Noxious Weeds Hawaii (HEAR)
Organic Weed Control for the Home Garden
Practitioner's Guide for Effective Non-Restricted Herbicide Techniques to Control and Suppress Invasive Woody Species in Hawai'i [WC-10], includes information on controlling many invasive plants: (Acacia confusa) Formosan koa, (Acacia mearnsii) Black wattle, (Ardesia elliptica) Shoe button ardesia, (Bambusa spp.) Bamboo, (Casuarina equisetifolia) Ironwood, (Cinnamomum burmannii) Padang cassia, (Coffea spp.) Coffee, (Eucalyptus spp.) Eucalyptus, (Falcataria moluccana) Albizia, (Fraxinus uhdei) Tropical ash, and (Grevillea robusta) Silky oak.
Pesticide Free Weed Control (lights-out weed mat, stale seedbed)
Purple nutsedge control in turf and ornamentals
Strawberry Guava Action Alert (Conservation Council of Hawaii)
Weed control options in landscape beds and groundcovers
Weed Management in Hawaii
Weeds of Hawaii
Weed Science Hawaiian Style with Joe Defrank: Weed ID Website
Woody plant control for the home, pasture, and forest

Additional Master Gardener Resources