permaculture

["Ava Devenport" <essenheal@iname.com>]

John:

I'm finding your story very enjoyable and look forward to the next 
'series'.

But, I noticed the remark regarding 'nasty invasive weeds', do you know 
what the weeds are?  If you can identify them for me, I may be able to 
offer you some great insights into making these weeds a viable portion of 
your land, possibly giving you uses for them that you may not have 
considered.  And tips on keeping them 'in check'.

Also, as a charter member of United Plant Savers, I'd like to ask if you 
are aware of the great efforts in Hawaii to save the Kava Kava population.  
They are doing some wonderful grass roots research there regarding 
cultivation of these giant trees, as they are now considered 'At-Risk' due 
to the growing interest in the use of Kava Kava as a natural muscle 
relaxant which, remarkably, also clears the mind, instead of fogging it.

If you have an interest in participating in this project, or gaining 
additional knowledge, there is more information at UpS website  
www.plantsavers.org  The Executive Director of UpS is Dr. Richard Liebmann, 
N.D., he's in Hawaii and I think his e-mail address is liebmann@hawaii.net, 
but I'm not positive.  They do have his e-mail address listed at the UpS 
website, or he can also be contacted at info@plantsavers.org  UpS has been 
hosting many conferences, etc. in Hawaii and is always looking for active 
participants who share a mission in sustaining our native plants, herbs and 
medicinals.

Blessings,
Ava