I took a short walk tonight – it was a beautiful night despite the humid and voggy conditions we’ve been having lately. I could not help but notice the Hua moon, full and bright. Well, Saturday is the night of Hoku (full moon), an important time for many activities, including planting of lāʻau, and so here is some moon-related info.Maoliworld resourcesKaulana Mahina, Maoliworld Group, created by Aunty KaleiLunar phases, video of Kalei (Tshua) Nuʻuhiwa, courtesy of Noʻeau, 2009The Native Hawaiian Moon Calendar, blog post by Jon Ching, 2008ʻIke Mahina, forum topic created by ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa, 2008Other sources of info regarding kaulana mahinaThe Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium, Bishop MuseumThe Hawaiian Moon Calendar, Hina AdventuresLunar Days, KCCHawaiian Antiquities, David Malo, PDF, courtesy of Bishop Museum; widely available on the internet (Google Books, etc.) if you don't want to download a PDFHawaiian nights of the moon, a chapter from Maori Division of TimeEmail requests for very informative newsletters courtesy of Kalei (Tsuha) Nuʻuhiwa to hawaiianmooncalendar@yahoo.comNews articlesConnecting with the past, INPEACE perpetuates Hawaiian culture through outdoor classrooms, Honolulu Advertiser, 2008Hawaiian moon calendar, article by Paul Wood in Maui Magazine, 2006Hawaiian way is to let moon guide planting, article by Duane Choy, Honolulu Advertiser, 2005NASAThe Lunar Science Forum, July 21 – 23, 2009Picture of the century, Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project Update“The Moon”, Lunar and Planetary Science ProgramWhat is your experience with gardening by moon cycles? Feel free to also join us on our group page to share your stories and insight.What the heck is a "bower" and who said that quote?A bower is a "shady leafy shelter in a wood or garden", and it was William Blake (1757 – 1827) in the poem "Night"------------------------------------For those in the UH Mānoa lāʻau lapʻau classes, don't forget to review your planting notes for the final on Thursday! The resources above will help you further your knowledge of best planting times.-----------------------------------
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