HAWAI'I GARDENS
Dillingham Ranch hosts day full of Asian delights
By Heidi Bornhorst
Q. We are having a fund-raiser at historic Dillingham Ranch, 68-434 Farrington Highway in Waialua, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to support the continuing greening and treeing of the North Shore. Can you let your readers know about it?
— Grace Dixon, Wahiawa, North Shore Outdoor Circle community advocate and president
A. You just did!
What I'll add is that this will support trees for the two triangles that complement Weed circle at the entrance to O'ahu's fabled North Shore, as well as preservation of existing historic trees along Hale'iwa's roads and the planting of native trees and shrubs along the shores of Mokulei'a.
"Appetites of Asia," the fund-raiser's theme, reflects our appetite for everything Asian here in Hawai'i. Southeast Asian foods, condiments, plants, herbs and bamboo are all very popular in Hawai'i gardens, landscapes and clothing.
Many of our gardens have transplanted Asian elements such as edible ginger or 'awapuhi pake, pak lan, kwai fah, lychee and longan or dragons eye.
A Southeast Asian menu has been designed by chef Karen Miyano with delectable tastes of Thailand, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian Countries.
Anne Namba designs have been generously donated for the fashion show.
She is the original local girl, by the way, whose creations are the ultimate fusion of Asian and Western design elements, many of them floral, reflecting an Island trend.
Asian collectibles, including antique garden pots and other items and services, will be sold in a silent auction. And for foodies, there will be a Country Market.
Don't miss this day in the country, and be sure to take the tour and enjoy the breathtaking views of Dillingham Ranch. Join in by by wearing your own cheongsam, sari, au dai or sarong.
Tickets are $60. For reservations, call the North Shore Outdoor Circle at 626-7721 by 6 p.m., tomorrow.
Awards from the Garden Club of Honolulu
The Garden Club of Honolulu is a group of dedicated women who help to make our Hawai'i gardens grow in many ways.
They help to keep our Islands green and floriferous. They help educate us about plants and gardens, they share flower display special events with the public.
Who can forget the rain-forest display at the Honolulu Academy of Arts a few years back, which they and their supporters put on to great public joy and wonder?
The club recently recognized three outstanding women for their contributions to our Islands, plants and gardens as well as educating and perpetuating natural resources for the future.
Those honored are Betsy Gagne, Liz Huppman and Jill Laughlin.
Congratulations to all three.
Heidi Bornhorst is a sustainable-landscape consultant. Submit questions at islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com or Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Letters may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.
