‘Hobby’ blossoms into collection of nearly 2,000 orchids
Judy Hidano treats her orchid plants like children. She spends hours in her garden, talking to them and pruning, repotting and nurturing their delicate flowers. Read more
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Kapahulu man makes the most of the little area he has
Retiree George West doesn’t have a lot of yard at his Kapahulu home, but wherever he found an inch of space, he planted something green. Read more
Gardening couple finds respite in hobby
David Cheever doesn’t have a huge yard at his home in Pauoa, below Pacific Heights, but he made smart use of the available space to create a peaceful oasis with separate garden areas to enjoy with his wife, Cindy. There’s even a stand-alone garden room ideal for reading or taking a nap. Read more
Waiahole Botanicals helps build successful landscapes
It’s easy to miss Waiahole Botanicals while driving along Kamehameha Highway on the Windward side, especially when one’s gaze tends to drift toward the ocean. The family-run nurserysits on 4-1/2 acres on the mauka side of the highway about 7 miles north of Kaneohe. Read more
Horticulturist dedicates her life to the delicate fern
At a broad work table beneath the dappled sunlight on her lanai, Kay Lynch examines the beginnings of a palapalai fern, its tender roots and fronds nestled inside a glass flask. Read more
Newly landscaped backyard features native plants
‘Ti guy’ builds oasis of Zen
Jeani Koshi takes pride in how little cash went into her Aiea oasis
Manoa Heritage Center preserves island culture and history
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