Many people think of flowers during February because of Valentine’s Day, but Francis Wong, owner of Jenny’s Leis & Flowers, says his busy season actually occurs a few months later. “April through ...

Hearing the word "Hawaii" may drum up visions of ocean waves, soft sand and, of course, colorful flower necklaces, known as lei. A fresh flower lei is synonymous with a Hawaiian greeting and is part ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re planning to pick up a lei anytime soon, be prepared for a little bit of sticker shock, as we head into their peak season. A kumu hula preparing for Merrie Monarch and lei ...

There's not as many flowers for Leianne Farrelly's grandson to collect this time around. "The wind just blew all the plants over," Farrelly said. Fences typically full of pakalana -- now empty.

HONOLULU — The three women at Lita’s Leis and Flower Shoppe sit around a small table covered with flowers, rhythmically stringing the vibrant blossoms onto cotton threads. As graduation season ...

2003-08-24 04:00:00 PDT Honolulu-- It's an island vacation cliche older than the picture postcard: step off a boat or plane and be greeted by a young woman offering a garland of flowers. The blooms ...