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Month: September 2019
Cranberry (Red Zinger) Hibiscus
The buds are used to make red zinger hibiscus tea and the plant itself is a beautiful for accentuating your garden. Can be used as a shrub for dividing your garden areas….
Chives – white blossom
Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, are an edible species of the genus Allium. Their close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. A perennial plant, it is widespread in…
Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp Scheduled to Open Mid-2020
Question: When is the Hawaii Kai boat ramp scheduled to be finished? A lot of fishermen and pleasure boaters are being inconvenienced and exposed to hazardous conditions without a pier to drop…
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers opening in Hawaii Kai at former Burger King Site
There’s no building yet, but the sign is there. This is at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center near Ross. According to the Pacific Business News, July 29, 2019: The fast food chain…
Oyster Plant
Also known as “Moses in the Cradle,” the oyster plant is hardy and can grow in shade, including indoor lighting. Popular due to its green foliage and purple underside, the plant reproduces…
Rosemary
A hardy perennial bush herb.
Island Distillers Open for Tastings in Hawaii Kai
Island Distillers has opened its facility behind Kaiser High School and offers vodka, okolehao and other alcoholic tastings from Wednesday through Sunday. Visit their website for more details.
Epazote
Epazote (pronounced eh-pah-ZOH-teh) is an aromatic herb; both the fresh leaves and tender stems are used in cooking. The epazote plant is a leafy annual or short-lived perennial plant that can reach 4 feet…