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Create a Food Forest in Hawaii: Step by Step Guide
The Islands of Hawai’i have a long history with perennial food forest systems. The first people to come to Hawai’i created a food forest system, known as an ahupua’a, that not only provided for its people but also for the land and sea as well. Today we face...
Can Comfrey Grow in the Tropics?
Comfrey is a very versatile plant with numerous uses that make it a must have in any garden. Many gardeners, especially permaculturalists, have been touting the benefits of growing comfrey for years. But does comfrey grow in the tropics?Lucky for us, comfrey not...
How To Grow Fig Trees In The Tropics
When it comes to growing fruits in the tropics, mangoes, bananas, papayas tend to come to mind. But what about Figs? Did you know that they are native throughout the tropics into temperate zones?Successfully growing figs in the tropics largely depends on...
Building Soil in Hawai’i: The Ultimate Recipe
Hawai’i is a lush jungle paradise. But lurking underneath all that bounty lies a thin layer of soil that at times, just isn’t enough. Many spots only have lava rock to grow on. Others are dealing with badly degraded soils from years of abuse by the...
Hawaii Food Forest: Feed Your Garden With Nitrogen Fixing Plants
Gardeners in the know are familiar with Nitrogen Fixing plants, but the majority of gardeners out there have never even heard of them. Imagine, a plant that will add valuable nitrogen into the soil so that your fruit trees or vegetables can grow even better and...
Worm Composting: Hawaii’s Answer to Fertility in the Garden
The word is out. Composting is in style. Turning your food waste into compost gold is what all the hip kids are up to these days. How about you? Do you compost? How about composting with worms? Using worms to compost your kitchen waste is a really...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
