11-03-2007, 02:32 AM
Aloha kakou!
Mahalo to all who have replied.
I had no idea that "ironwoods" were a "serious invasive coastal pest" and "alien species". I have seen them all over the Islands and the tourist guide books talk about them in glowing terms.
Les C - the sound and the stillness beneath the canopy is quite pleasant but after reading the info. posted here, at hear.org and other sites - they have got to go.
Mitzi M - I won't use the needles as mulch and since I will be "selectively clearing" they will be "slowly replaced".
Kapohocat/Mitzi M: I appreciate the soil info.
wjbillock/Mitzi M: I'm having a hard time whittling the blowguns. I'll try making a paste out of the needles and spreading it on the nearest frog I see/catch.
Tolleys: Please keep me informed of your "growing" progress.
KathyH: I am sure the neighbors would enjoy the toil of my labor. I sure hope they do not "sucker and return". Since, I plan on digging a well and the last thing I want to do is add poison or pesticides to the ground water. Where do I find the "guerilla's".
So they have to go and I have questions concerning how, etc. Should I continue with this posting or start a new topic. I'm new to this forum thing and trying to get the "etiquette" down.
'O wau no me ka mahalo
Joey "O"
Mahalo to all who have replied.
I had no idea that "ironwoods" were a "serious invasive coastal pest" and "alien species". I have seen them all over the Islands and the tourist guide books talk about them in glowing terms.
Les C - the sound and the stillness beneath the canopy is quite pleasant but after reading the info. posted here, at hear.org and other sites - they have got to go.
Mitzi M - I won't use the needles as mulch and since I will be "selectively clearing" they will be "slowly replaced".
Kapohocat/Mitzi M: I appreciate the soil info.
wjbillock/Mitzi M: I'm having a hard time whittling the blowguns. I'll try making a paste out of the needles and spreading it on the nearest frog I see/catch.
Tolleys: Please keep me informed of your "growing" progress.
KathyH: I am sure the neighbors would enjoy the toil of my labor. I sure hope they do not "sucker and return". Since, I plan on digging a well and the last thing I want to do is add poison or pesticides to the ground water. Where do I find the "guerilla's".
So they have to go and I have questions concerning how, etc. Should I continue with this posting or start a new topic. I'm new to this forum thing and trying to get the "etiquette" down.
'O wau no me ka mahalo
Joey "O"