In West Hawaii, the fall weather brings on the dry season. In fact from October 2016 to April 2017, we almost no rain. This fall appears to be another dry start so keep in mind the importance of sufficient irrigation[Read More]
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KONA CLOUD FOREST SANCTUARY Hosts Hawaii Bamboo Society
If you want to learn more about all the amazing uses of bamboo and how to grow them, you are invited to join the Hawaii Chapter of the American Bamboo Society, at noon Sunday July 24th at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary in Kaloko Mauka. The Address is 73-1865 Hao...
Mediterranean Gardens Can Be Misleading
(Originally published May 2015) We will be taking the next several weeks off island and travel to Italy and visit some of the places where my family originated. Of course, we will check out the many beautiful gardens of northern Italy. Even though the winter climate...
Garden of Dr. Mardy Darian
The late Mardy Darian was a true plant pioneer. (A short tribute to Mardy) He wasn’t content with the ordinary, and sought out the exotic and rare plants from far away places that he believed he could grow in the dry marginal climate of Southern California. He...Recent Articles
Brighten Fall Gardening With Flowering Plants And Trees
Temperatures remain very warm but things are about to change. Fall has officially arrived in the northern hemisphere since the sun has moved south of the equator.[Read More]
Vegatables and Annual Flowers Make Good Mates
September is just around the corner so it is time to think about our cool season gardening. Also, high food costs are everyone's headache these days.[Read More]
What Is Permaculture?
Many folks look back and long for the “good old days” but looking back to the plantations days of the 20th century in Hawaii, it wasn’t that great for many.[Read More]
Spice And Herb Gardening For Flavor
Hawaii could be called the Spice Island considering that the spices and herbs of the East Indies and the Mediterranean are also easily grown here.[Read More]
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