East Hawaiʻi Master Gardener Helpline 

If you are a homeowner and have a horticulture question or request Master Gardener services in East Hawaii, please contact the helpline:
 

Days: Friday
Time: 9 am to noon
Phone: 808-969-8203
email: himga@hawaii.edu
 

Komohana Research & Extension Complex

875 Komohana St.
Hilo, HI 96720  

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East Hawaiʻi Master Gardener Coordinator

If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener please check back in January 2024 for the 2025 program. 2024 is currently filled to capacity. If you have administrative questions, please contact the Master Gardener Coordinator:

(For homeowner horticulture questions contact the helpline 808-969-8203)

Russell Galanti

Komohana Research & Extension Complex
875 Komohana St. B-103
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 746-0910
email: rgalanti@hawaii.edu

Plant Sale (for Hawai'i Island only)

We are in the process of creating the list of plants that will be available throughout the year.  These will mainly be cuttings of various perennial edible plants and ornamentals. Please check back soon! 

If you would like to be contacted when this is available, please email: HIMGA@hawaii.com with subject Current Plant List. If you have something particular that you would like to see available, please let us know in the message. 

 CLICK to view the Plant Sale Video

Thank you for all who made the 2023 Plant Sale a success. We hope to bring you more varieties, more fruit trees, more plants, and more information January 2024! 

Information Booths that were present and plan to return next year:

Hawaii Fire Ant Lab

Hawaii Invasive Species Council 

Hawaii Forest Institute

Kohala Center - Seed Saving and Seed Savers Network

Big Island Orchid Society 

Master Gardener Micro Hydroponics

One Cacao Tree - Micro Chocolate Fermentation

Master Gardener Perennial Edibles