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Day: July 27, 2016
Oahu Recycling: Everything is Biodegradable When Burned
I’ve seen it time and time again: friends cutting six-pack soda rings so that no marine animal will be harmed. Only thing is: we burn our Oahu trash, so none of it…
Mint
Each mint variety has a slightly different flavor. What they all have in common is a love of moist soil and room to roam.
Radish, Watermelon Radish
Watermelon Radish Beautiful multicolor radish for salad garnish. Germinates in 5-7 days, ready in 60 days. Plant in full sun approximately 1 inch apart. Water daily.
Onion, Green Onion (Scallion)
Green Onion Also known as scallion or negi, green onion is a culinary herb used extensively in Asian food. The plant needs a replenishment of fertilizer regularly for best results (but really,…
Mugwort (Yomogi)
Mugwort Mugwort is said to be drought-tolerant and grows to approximately 2.60 feet. Flowers are deep yellow in color and occur in late summer. Blooms are a great attractor for butterflies and…
Thyme, creeping
Creeping Thyme Creeping thyme is an easily grown, spreading thyme variety. It is excellent planted as a lawn substitute or among stepping stones or pavers to create a living patio. Creeping thyme…
Fern, Kupukupu (Native Hawaii)
Kupukupu Fern Indigenous Hawaii plant popular for haku leis. Kupukupu is hardy and can tolerate most soil conditions, but it grows best in a moist, well drained soil or medium. The fern…