The product tagline really should read: Sunreaders: Sun protection with reading glasses I probably shouldn’t have taken that “shortcut” through the mystery product aisles at Costco. You know those aisles, the…
Year: 2016
Oceanic Cable at Koko Marina Center, Hawaii Kai
This is the second time this year I’ve mentioned to a friend that Oceanic Cable / Time Warner has a service desk at Koko Marina Center. I thought perhaps it also merited…
Privacy Act: Military Recruiting Opt-Out Notice
Just posted at DOE Hawaii: Military Recruiting Opt-Out Notice [pdf] “The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act, (ESSA) requires the Department of Education (DOE) to provide to military recruiters, upon their request, the…
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…