Year-round warm weather, plenty of rainfall, adequate sun and great soil; Hawai’i has the ideal climate for growing fruit. Depending on where in Hawaii you are talking about, almost any fruit can grow here, from Apples to Mangoes. When the Hawaiians first...
Guacamole, avocado toast, avo-wraps and avo-ice cream: from breakfast to dinner, savory to desert, the options for incorporating the delicious, creamy avocado fruit into any meal is truly endless. Doesnʻt it make sense to have one growing in your yard?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Finding seeds for the tropical garden can be hard sometimes. Traditionally seeds are shared among gardeners. This sharing of seed builds up the genetic makeup of a seed that becomes local to a place. Ideally, this practice of sharing seed can be revived...
Shipping containers are gaining popularity around the world for being low-cost, sustainable housing options. These durable containers are versatile and offer a great deal of construction possibility for much less than traditional houses. Even before prefab container...
