The first Saturday in November is Arbor Day in Hawaii, and this Friday and Saturday, communities across the islands will gather to plant trees and learn and celebrate their many benefits. Read more
The cool season is a great time for planting, starting a garden and other heavy work. Hard work is more bearable, and plants are less stressed as well. Read more
Summer presents a challenge for vegetable growers, as many plants struggle with the heat. Read more
Trees provide more than just shade. They can also be very useful. Read more
Sandwiched between the H-1 freeway and the rail line in Pearl City, hidden behind Home Depot, lies a 30-acre oasis of gardens and orchards. Read more
While it is not realistic to completely avoid having weeds, diseases, insects or other pests in your garden, there are ways to prevent them from becoming unmanageable. Read more
Hawaii’s year-round growing conditions mean home gardeners must also deal with year-round pests and diseases. Read more
Like all living beings, trees will thrive with proper care. Whether planting a new tree in your garden or maintaining an old family heirloom, follow some basic guidelines to care for trees. Read more
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The recent cool weather has reminded me that winter is my favorite time of year for gardening. Read more
Cucumber is a warm-weather crop that can be grown all year in Hawaii. Best growth is obtained when the temperature is 70 degrees or higher. Read more
Even though school has already started, October is a great time to turn attention back to school gardens. Read more
Natural farming systems are universal, practiced since mankind first began growing food crops. Read more
The days have been getting pretty hot recently. Not just the heat, but clear sunny skies and steady breezes have really dried things out. Read more
At the Urban Garden Center in Pearl City, University of Hawaii master gardeners offer a help-line service. Often, we get a picture or a sample of a plant with the question, “What is eating my plant and what can I spray?” Read more
The wet and unpredictable weather this spring has been challenging for local gardeners. Read more
Most flowering plants in our gardens rely on pollinators to produce fruit and seeds. These plants depend on insects or other animals to move pollen from one flower to another. Read more
Fungi and bacteria are highly prevalent in gardens and soil. Although a few hundred bacteria show themselves as plant diseases that wreak havoc on manicured lawns and prized plants, millions of beneficial bacteria exist to create a healthy soil food web. Read more
Hawaii’s home gardens and landscapes are revealing signs of stress, signaling just how much high summer temperatures have taken a toll on plants in our backyards. Read more
Local gardeners have noticed their cucumbers are being attacked by pests. One culprit is the melon fly, which is a type of fruit fly. Another possibility is the pickleworm. Read more
Originally from Central America, chayote is grown and eaten traditionally in many cultures throughout the world. In Hawaii it is called pipinola. Read more
