Kaneohe garden flourishes with souvenirs of couple’s life, travels

• July 9, 2017

Gardening nourishes soul, ohana in Aiea

• June 25, 2017

Local landscaper’s attention focuses on special client

• June 11, 2017

Students’ skills grow along with gardens

• May 14, 2017

Carver turns Makakilo yard into a South Seas oasis

• By Nancy Arcayna
• April 30, 2017

A Makakilo man transforms his suburban surroundings into an exotic garden of tropical plants and Polynesian motifs. Read more

Palolo resident enjoys creativity, challenges of gardening

• April 23, 2017

Container gardens perk up tiny spaces

• March 26, 2017

Art of bonsai on display at Orchid Show

• March 19, 2017

Aiea linguist creates colorful oasis

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Feb. 12, 2017

When Biserka Cikes works in her Aiea garden, it’s as if she’s creating an artistic masterpiece. Everything is placed with intent to create depth, color and texture. Read more

Planting magic in Pearl City

• Jan. 29, 2017

Array of food grows in ever-changing garden

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Nov. 20, 2016

When the Aucellos moved into their Wilhelmina Rise home, the backyard was a jumbled mess. Now their 5,000-square-foot yard boasts Swiss chard, a variety of lettuces, kale, eggplant, garlic, aloe and more. Read more

A retiree’s creativity surrounds his Kaimuki home

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Oct. 23, 2016

Victor Kobayashi’s garden delights the senses. It’s a vision of chaotic beauty, with colorful pathways, patterned mosaic walls and lushplants. The display he’s created can be mesmerizing. Read more

Mililani couple finds joy in sharing and cultivating orchids

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Oct. 10, 2016

Calvin and Sherry Abe may have retired from their teaching careers, but their passion for growing orchids has inspired them to continue sharing what they know. Read more

Retiree fulfills childhood dream by cultivating food plants

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Sept. 12, 2016

As a boy growing up near the old Aiea Sugar Mill, Takumi Tashima often admired the fruit trees and vegetable gardens his neighbors grew. Their bounty always inspired his imagination. Read more

A Kaneohe man’s love for flowers is limited only by the space available in his yard

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Aug. 22, 2016

David Free is obsessed with impatiens. Well, flowers in general, but he definitely loves his impatiens. Read more

Kalihi man’s garden provides fresh food and sanctuary

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Aug. 8, 2016

Andrew Li has dabbled in gardening since he was a boy. Read more

Master gardener finds peace in meticulous care of bonsai trees

• By Nancy Arcayna
• July 18, 2016

Roy Yamashiroya found a lifelong hobby after viewing a bonsai exhibit at Ala Moana Center more than 25 years ago. As he admired the intricate miniature plants, he knew he wanted to grow them. Read more

Retired electrician’s garden is guarded by statues

• By Nancy Arcayna
• June 27, 2016

Stanley Morita spent years pursuing his career as an electrician. But during his evenings and weekends off, he found a way to channel his inner artist by creating an eclectic statue garden at his Kalihi home. Read more