Plants Category
by Norman Bezona | Aug 8, 2016 | General Gardening, Plants, Tropical Topics
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. Fresh herbs and spices are a natural for outdoor or kitchen gardening. Homegrown flavoring plants will add interest and...
by Norman Bezona | Jul 12, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Borneo is well known for its spectacular rainforests loaded with many species of palms and carnivorous Nepenthes Pitcher Plants, but it is easy to miss the tropical Vireya Rhododendrons growing as epiphytes high in the tops of gigantic trees. Most folks spend their...
by Norman Bezona | Apr 24, 2016 | Plants, Tips of the Month
Are you looking for ritzy gifts with Lei Day and Mother’s Day just around the corner, then consider orchids. To most people the word “Orchid” immediately brings to mind the purple flowered Cattleyas. This orchid has been and still is the most...
by Norman Bezona | Apr 19, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Now, with longer days, most folks are already getting chronic “Hawaiian Spring Fever”. This means getting close to nature with plants. Hydrangeas are coming on the market with blue, pink or white flowers. This is a popular Mother’s Day gift and seldom available...
by Norman Bezona | Mar 23, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Easter is about new life and resurrection. Many types of bulbs are popular this time of year, but the Easter Lily with its trumpet flowers is by far the most popular. The lesson taught by the Easter lily is that it will soon begin to fade after we celebrate the...
by Norman Bezona | Feb 21, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
This coming Saturday, February 27 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Hawaii Avocado Festival. It’s a great time to learn all you ever wanted to know about growing and using avocados. The event will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort from 10 AM to 5 PM. To get details...
by Norman Bezona | Jan 31, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Good fences and hedges make good neighbors goes the old saying, and maybe in the old days it was the case. Stone walls are traditional and impressive, but expensive. Today, we have so many choices that an unattractive fence or hedge might create all kinds of neighbor...
by KonaKid | Jan 24, 2016 | Edibles, Plants, Tropical Topics
Fresh herbs and spices are a natural for outdoor or kitchen gardening. Home-grown flavor plants will add interest and piquant taste to the ordinary round of vegetables. Herbs also add a delightful tang to dressings for chicken, turkey, vegetarian and pork dishes. Most...
by Norman Bezona | Jan 12, 2016 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Hawaii is blessed with a vast array of flowers, and we use them in the landscape for many reasons.Colorful flowering plants add visual beauty. They are useful for leis and flower arrangements, but an added advantage is that many are fragrant. Moist humid tropical...
by Norman Bezona | Dec 25, 2015 | General Gardening, Plants, Tropical Topics
Last week, this garden column subject was about connecting with nature by meditating in your garden or in a forest. Several readers responded in appreciation and mentioned they viewed their garden anew. In conjunction with the article, a number of calls came in...
by Norman Bezona | Dec 10, 2015 | Plants, Tropical Topics
It is less than two weeks until Christmas and soon the days will be getting longer. As the days lengthen, our garden plants begin to swell with the anticipation of spring. Even in Hawaii where winters are mild, we feel the pulse of new life. Christmas is a perfect...
by Norman Bezona | Dec 5, 2015 | Plants, Tropical Topics
Christmas is almost here so folks are sending cards, buying and mailing gifts, but it seems like most folks are a bit slow in getting their mainland Christmas trees up this year. Don’t delay any longer since trees that are shipped in early are best. If you...
by KonaKid | Sep 28, 2015 | General Gardening, Plants
There is nothing that screams tropical more than epiphytes – “a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it.” Perhaps the best rare plant locator...
by KonaKid | Aug 30, 2015 | General Gardening, Plants, Tips of the Month
Adapted from a record breaking topic on the Tropiscape Forum – resulting in the #2 Google ranking for a “Propagating Cordyline” search. You can view the entire topic and discussion HERE Visit the legendary...
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