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Kiwano Melon – the prolific fruit I’ll think twice about
Kiwano melon: it’s an interesting fruit that did well here in Hawaii. It’s also known as African Horned Cucumber or just Horned Melon. My first one tasted like cucumber without the usual…
Next Plant Exchange, July 11, 2023
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Koko Crater Trail to close four days in June 2023
From Hawaii News Now: The city plans to close the Koko Crater stairs for four days this month to replace the viewing platform at the top. This Wednesday, June 7, 2023, is…
Notes from Raising Quail in Hawaii
Today, I watched 10 quail chicks as they left for their new home with a fellow quail breeder. That started me thinking about what a wonderful experience it has been meeting new…
New Coturnix Hatch
They’re here! They were born on May 19, 2023 the same day and time as the Kaiser graduation. I kept them in the incubator for about 12 hours before putting them in…
Composting could reduce methane emissions up to 84 percent, study says
According to a new study in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, composting food scraps results in 38 to 84 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than tossing them in landfills. Here on Oahu, we typically…
Beans, Lettuce, Basil: What’s in your Hawaii Garden?
Right now, I have Mascotte French beans, Magenta Crisp lettuce, and a variety of basils growing in my garden. The basil shown next to the lettuce is Siam Queen Thai basil, which…
Next Plant Exchange, June 13, 2023
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