Aunty Nona – Giving Us the Gift of the Essence of Aloha

Today, we continue our Kūpuna Series, bringing you stories of the elders who convey the heart and soul of Hawai’i. As I begin writing this, I am reflecting on the many unique opportunities I have had during my 30-plus years of studying Hawaiiana*, to be in the presence of the remarkable Kūpuna.  One of my… Read more »

How Hawaii’s Anthurium Became Its Most Popular Bouquet Flower!

  Anthurium flowers never fail to mystify people.  From this day since they were first introduced people ask if they are real.  These stunning flowers were brought to Hawai’i from London in 1889 by Samuel Damon. Their cultivation and propagation went well until the 1970s when a fungal disease first appeared. This pest spread so… Read more »