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Growing Zucchini in Hawai’i: Is It Possible?
Gardening in Hawai’i is typically considered the Garden of Eden, but when it comes to growing Zucchini, you may as well be in the pits of hell. Most gardeners in Hawai’i give up on the plant. It’s prolific reputation does not hold up in the land of pickleworm...
Best Chicken Breeds for Hawaii: With Pictures
Spring is in the air. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and the hatcheries are ready to ship baby chickens to build your new flock. But which do you choose?There are so many different breeds of chickens and not all of them do well...
Perennial Vegetables: Edible Plants for a Hawaiian Garden
The great thing about living in Hawai’i is that food crops grow all year here. We are especially lucky that we have a wide range of edible plants that are perennial in our tropical climate. No more need to have to replant every year? Sign me up! I used to...
Sweet Potatoes: The Ideal Plant for Your Hawaiian Garden
Sweet Potatoes are such a useful plant that every Hawaiian garden should have some growing. They are very prolific, easy to grow and have been cultivated in the islands since before Captain Cook’s arrival. To grow sweet potatoes, you’ll need a sunny location,...
Living Off Grid In Hawai’i, Is It Even Legal?
The dream of going off grid has never been more popular. With sky-high housing prices, pandemics and all the political chaos sweeping the globe, heading off to a quiet, simple home away from all of that is pretty tempting. Lucky for us, the state of Hawaii...
Are Composting Toilets Legal in Hawaii?
Composting toilets have become increasingly popular since I began using one over 20 years ago. Because of that, the idea of their use has become more acceptable, not only by the public but the government as well. In the state of Hawai’i, compost toilets are...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
