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Off-Grid Homesteading
10 Mistakes Homesteaders Make That You Won’t
I’ve been homesteading for almost two decades, and believe me, I made plenty of mistakes along the way. I’m going to share what I’ve learned personally and observed from other homesteaders over the years to help you avoid the most common mistakes homesteaders make....
Do Swales Belong In Wet Climates?
Image Courtesy The Lili House Farm If you get plenty of rain year-round, as we do in Hawai’i, then you may think that swales aren’t that useful for your homestead. But, when swales are properly designed, they perform an important duty of not only collecting but also...
Growing Guavas: The Only Guide Youʻll Ever Need
It is easy to grow guava trees in Hawaii, our climate is perfect for these evergreen fruit trees. They are best to grow from cuttings or by air layering, as they are a very slow-growing tree and growing from seed will take a long time. Guava trees are easy to grow on...
Beginnerʻs Guide To Growing Mamaki
Hidden beneath the forest canopy of Hawaiiʻs endemic Ohiʻa forests grows a plant native to Hawaii, the Mamaki plant. If you are lucky enough to find one, youʻll be happy to know that youʻve come across one of Hawaiiʻs most favorite plants for making into tea to...
Planting Cacao From Seed: Complete Guide
Is there anything out there better than the thought of growing your own chocolate? If you live in a warm, tropical location like Hawaii, you donʻt have to think about it, you can do it! But, be prepared! These trees require a great deal of care and attention...
Everything You Need To Know About Growing The Ice Cream Bean Tree
Ever heard of ice cream beans? I know, I know, ice cream doesn’t grow on trees - but there really is such thing as the ice cream bean. It’s scientific name is Inga Edulis and this South American-native tree produces a delicious legume surrounded by a pulp that...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
