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A Dozen Eggs Per Week: How Many Chickens Does It Take?
Eggs are the perfect little food. Theyʻre great for breakfast, work with dinner, and good in desserts. If we were going to raise chickens for our own supply of eggs, how many chickens would it take to get a dozen eggs per week? It takes 3-4 laying hens to...
Raising Chickens: Is It Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?
There is a popular misconception that raising chickens is notably cheaper than buying eggs. Here in Hawai'i, most folks purchase fresh, organic eggs from local farmers for much cheaper (and better-tasting!) than a grocery store. So, the question is, will you...
Complete Guide To Growing Citrus In Hawaii
Hawaii is a great place to be growing all kinds of citrus. I know this because I’ve been eating lemons, oranges, tangerines and grapefruits from trees I planted myself, for several years now! Success at growing citrus in Hawai’i requires you...
Pruning Tropical Fruit Trees: What To Prune & How
One of the biggest benefits of living in the tropics is the abundance of tropical fruit. I’ve talked about growing a fruit forest, but growing your own fruit year-round isn’t as easy as planting some trees and then harvesting the fruit. You do have to put the work...
Sheep In A Food Forest
A little while back, my friend gifted me 2 sheep. Of course I said, “sure”. After all, sheep are grass eaters, right? Theyʻll be a cheap and easy way top keep the weeds down, fertility up and maybe even get some milk or something out of the whole...
Canoe Plants Of Old Hawaii
History shows that when Hawai’i was first settled, there were few edible plants: mostly ferns and some tree fruits. That is one reason why the first Polynesian voyagers brought select, important plants with them, in their traditional canoes. These plants, known as...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
