Hydroponics made simple with ‘Kratky method’
All it takes is just a little water and fertilizer to grow a head of lettuce with a low-cost, efficient system of hydroponic gardening widely known as “the Kratky method.” Read more
All it takes is just a little water and fertilizer to grow a head of lettuce with a low-cost, efficient system of hydroponic gardening widely known as “the Kratky method.” Read more
The artistry and global legacy of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins — the father of old-school tattoos — will be celebrated Saturday with live music and full-scale merriment in old Chinatown, where his popularity soared during World War II. Read more
Bar Leather Apron owners Tom Park and Justin Park (no relation) accepted the Outstanding Bar award Monday in Chicago. Read more
Follow a detective on the hunt in post-war Chinatown, find out the story behind the ghostly night marchers and cheer for wahine surfers gaining respect in a man’s world. Read more
Journalist and author Mindy Eun Soo Pennybacker will be signing her new book, “Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i: Wahine Reclaiming the Waves,” and giving talks at several free events throughout the summer. Read more
Flowers are a tradition for the Nakamoto family, going on five generations. They’re the family that founded Beretania Florist 86 years ago in the same small building on Beretania Street it occupies now. Read more
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Arts and crafts, family activities, live performances and a Disney film on the beach are in the lineup at the 7th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival. Read more
Several years ago, Abigail Eli fell in love with some kids whose families had been homeless for three generations, and she was determined to help them break out of the cycle of poverty and despair. Read more
Get into the spirit of Earth Day by joining a beach cleanup or educational activities geared toward protecting the environment and having some fun during the upcoming weekend. Read more
Pokey Richardson and Tina Semenza have enjoyed making Easter floral baskets every year since their children were in preschool a good 40 years ago, often up to 15 at a time as table centerpieces for egg-hunt and family parties over the years. Read more
Egg hunts and a cuddly petting zoo are among the highlights of Easter festivities throughout Oahu next weekend, where photo-taking and promotional events predominate at the shopping malls. Read more
Members of The Garden Club of Honolulu have been preparing their plants and projects for the last two years for its major event, a three-day garden show at the Honolulu Museum of Art in June. Read more
Ever wonder what it would be like to run a construction crane? Or maybe inspect a fire truck or a cement mixer? Read more
Starting March 19, the Creative Arts & Wellness Symposium will offer two weeks of special events at the Downtown Art Center, focusing on how art promotes good health and wellness. Read more
At Hawaii Dance Bomb, students are urged to forget that anyone’s watching and dance to their own rhythm. Feeling good is the goal, not synchronized moves. Read more
The combination cafe/clinic welcomes all adolescents (ages 11 to 18) regardless of their sexual identities. Read more
Splurging on flowers for Valentine’s Day stems from the heart, and the sentiment brings big business to the floral industry. It produces over 250 million roses for the occasion, according to the Society of American Florists. Read more
Mickey Weems made a deal with the universe that as long as he had the strength to keep up his bodybuilding and go out to dance, he would not end his life — yet. Read more
Myrna Cariaga, president of the Honolulu Rose Society, was once too intimidated to grow roses, like many who thought they were too high maintenance or couldn’t survive in Hawaii’s hot climate. Read more
School-aged children are invited to get creative and show their appreciation for war veterans by entering the Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the city Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more
Good fortune awaits shoppers who purchase grab bags filled with random mystery items, worth twice the value of the price, when annual fukubukuro promotions herald in the New Year at various shopping centers. Read more