Sorry for the delay everyone: after some consideration of Oahu’s rising COVID caseload, we are going to continue our normal plant exchange activities. Please be sure to social distance and wear your…
Okra
Okra, a distant cousin of hibiscus, is grown for edible seed pods and is popular in US southern and even Japanese cuisine. The variety we have is Jambalaya Okra, which produces prolifically…
Plant Exchange – June 9, 2020
Our next Hawaii Kai plant exchange will take place on Tuesday June 9, from 4-6pm. I currently have the following seedings being prepared: Citrus Basil Jalapeno Okra Green Shiso Mint I’ll also…
Hawaii Kai Kaiser Farmer’s Market, Growing for you 2020
This week’s Kaiser HS Farmer’s Market was busy, one of the busiest I’ve seen in the three years we’ve been doing the monthly plant exchange. This week there were three produce vendors,…
Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange, May 12, 2020
Yes, we are back on at the Kaiser HS farmer’s market for second Tuesdays from 4-6pm. Check out our list of available plants. As always, this is a casual exchange: bring one,…
Fennel
Edible fennel, belonging to the carrot and parsnip family, has the texture of celery with a faint flavor of anise. Used extensively in Italian cooking, the vegetable can be eaten raw or…
Grape tomato
Perfect for anyone who has the room and loves tomatoes. These are approximately 1″ long.
What do disruptions in the food supply mean for Hawaii?
There will be shortages of meat and meat products. The West Coast may fare better for food availability than other areas of the Country.
Beginning April 30, Oahu food distribution for unemployed and those in need
Excerpt: C&C of Honolulu and Hawaii Resilience Fund both donated $1 million to the Hawaii Foodbank . The food will be distributed at four Oahu locations, with the first happening April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at Waipio Soccer Complex.