October’s exchange will be on the 17th. There should be some Thai Chili peppers ready, as well as Cinnamon Basil which is halfway between a sweet and savory basil type. The flavor…
Golden Purslane: An excellent wild plant and it’s edible too
Recently, I redid my backyard. I planted some colorful flowers and pulled out the weeds. As I watered the new landscape, purslane started to grow. I think the farm behind me once…
September 19, 2026: Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange. Koko Marina on 3rd Saturdays
September’s exchange will be on the 19th. I have quite a few seedlings started, so I’m expecting to have more Bele Spinach, Fire Flash and Thai Tower Basil. Culantro from seed should…
Seed Refresh Produces Tongan Hibiscus for Next Plant Exchange
I’m redoing my seed collection. It’s gotten out of hand, and some seeds aren’t producing as many plants as before. This week I dropped off all of the individual labeled packets at…
Hanauma Bay to Close Aug 3-19, 2026 For Construction
Hanauma Bay will close for a week while sewer improvements are put in place. Official notice can be found at this site: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpr/hanauma-bay-nature-preserve/ The timeline has been extended to August 19. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/05/hanauma-bay-closure-extended-additional-repairs/
Unthirsty Plant Sale – August 1, 2026
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is holding its annual unthirsty plant sale on August 1, 2026.
Board Games at Hawaii Kai Library, July 23, 2026
Just heard there’s a Board Game event today at the Hawaii Kai library from 4-7pm. If you’re free, head on down and meet some new friends.
August 15, 2026: Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange. Koko Marina on 3rd Saturdays
The August exchange is August 15. It’s a bit earlier than usual, so I’ve started some seedlings. With any luck, we’ll have Red Rat’s Tail Radish. It’s my favorite type of radish…
July 18, 2026: Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange. Koko Marina on 3rd Saturdays
The July exchange is tomorrow. For those planning to come, we hold these plant swaps on the Third Saturday of every month from 10am to 1pm right in front of Assagios and…