book suggestion for growing tropical fruits

[asly]

Hi there, I have tried searching for this but I must not be putting in the right key words. I know the topics are not that old either as I remember reading some of the posts containing book suggestions within the last 6 months.

Looking for suggestions on books for growing tropical fruit and landscaping in Hawaii.

Thank you! Ann

[Liz]

Ann,
When you're here next month, you can have a look through my library. Meanwhile, here are a couple titles specific to growing fruits in Hawaii:
Growing Fruits in Hawaii..., by Kathy Oshiro
Plants of Hawaii: How to Grow Them, by Fortunato Teho



aloha, Liz

"The best things in life aren't things."

[asly]

Thanks so much Liz! We are so looking forward to our time at your place. Best, Ann

[jdirgo]

The Oshiro book is excellent. Simple, but great information.

John Dirgo, R, BIC, EcoBroker, ABR, e-PRO
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.alohacoastrealty.com

[james weatherford]

This is the "farmers" bookshelf from UH College of Tropical Agriculture.
Lots of information.


http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/fb/

James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park

[asly]

Thanks John, I ordered that one and looking forward to receiving it. Also, thank you James, I need to keep expenses down so love to find links on the web specific to the subject.

[robguz]

Fruits of Warm Climates. Big and expensive but very comprehensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Fruits-Warm-Climat...0961018410

[Carey]

Ann, the Library system here has a number of books - All state libraries are interconnected, so you can get a book from any, and you can even check out one library & return at another - open to all residents. The University library has many resources you cannot get otherwise - residents can read in the library, only students/faculty can check out & interlibrary loan.

[asly]

That's great info Carey, I'll have to check it out on one of our longer trips. I wonder if I can get a card prior to becoming a resident... like when I'm staying for a month, but possibly own my home there yet...

[Carey]

The Hawaii Public Library System card is free to residents (with a photo ID and proof of address) and they have 2 rates for non-residents, a $25 card that is good for 5 years and a $10 visitors card that is good for 3 months
Info? link to the HPLS library card info:
http://www.librarieshawaii.org/services/libcard.htm