Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Monday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Aloha Spirit captivated Southern Californians at a time when the Beach Boys were singing about surfing, home gardeners were planting Plumeria in their gardens.
Host Nan Sterman examines plumeria obtusa at Southern California Plumeria Society's annual luau and plant sale in San Diego's Balboa Park.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Monday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2In the 1950s and 1960s, the Aloha Spirit captivated Southern Californians at a time when the Beach Boys were singing about surfing, home gardeners were planting plumeria in their gardens. These big, tropical looking plants produce fragrant and sometimes colorful flowers that were a staple of Hawaiian leis, despite their arid origin.
We meet some of the old time growers who were part of the original wave of plumeria popularity, along with the new generation of aficionados. We learn how easy it is to grow these plants in our region, and see the vast array of colors, shapes and sizes. We even learn how to even make a lei or two.. Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from your local station, all from your favorite device.
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