The Maui Book of Lavender by Alii Chang, Lani Medina Weigert and Jill Engledow. Watermark Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9790647-7-7. Flexible hardcover, 152 pages. Retail price $22.95.
High on the slopes of Haleakalā, Ali‘i Kula Lavender blossoms amidst rolling green pastures. The air is scented with the fragrance of lavender, a plant with a long history that has found a new home on this Maui farm. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Alii Chang, Oo-owner, Lavender Grower and Artist for Ali‘i Kula Lavender. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Lani Medina Weigert, Co-owner and Marketing & Promotions Director for Ali‘i Kula Lavender. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Alii Chang conducts regular tours of the gardens at Ali‘i Kula Lavender. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Spanish lavender at Ali‘i Kula Lavender. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
French (also called Spanish) lavender is one of 45 different varieties found at Ali‘i Kula Lavender. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Supplies needed for the lavender wreath craft project. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Step one of the lavender wreath craft project. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Step three of the lavender wreath craft project. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Step two of the lavender wreath craft project. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
A completed lavender wreath. PHOTO CREDIT: Ali‘i Kula Lavender/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Lavender Crab Mango Rolls. Recipe by Chef Paul Lamparelli. PHOTO CREDIT: Adriana Torres Chong/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Lavender-Lilikoi Chicken. Recipe by Chef Crystal Carroll. PHOTO CREDIT: Adriana Torres Chong/The Maui Book of Lavender.
Lavender Papper-Spiced Shrimp with Grilled Corn & Hayden Mango Salsa. Recipe by Chef Paul Lamparelli. PHOTO CREDIT: Adriana Torres Chong/The Maui Book of Lavender.
