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…
Fern, Kupukupu (Native Hawaii)
Kupukupu Fern Indigenous Hawaii plant popular for haku leis. Kupukupu is hardy and can tolerate most soil conditions, but it grows best in a moist, well drained soil or medium. The fern…
Maunalua Bay a Graveyard? May I say NIMBY?
Writes Ian Lind, “A company is proposing to build artificial reefs in two locations on Oahu using human remains encased in balls of concrete.” As it so happens, one of those locations…
Tinman and Kaimuki Carnival Postponed due to Darby
The Tinman Triathlon is postponed from July 23, 2016 due to Tropical Storm Darby. It is rescheduled for Sunday, July 31. The Kaimuki Carnival, held at Kaimuki High School, has been cancelled…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 7/22/2016
July 21, 2016 – Fire department rescue personnel came to the aid of a 10-year old boy whom fell about 10 feet just short of the Koko Crater summit. No major injuries…
Traffic Advisory: Dick Evans Memorial Race – August 21, 2016
The Dick Evans Memorial Bicycle Race begins at 5:45 am on August 21, 2016 at Kalama Valley Shopping Center. It travels through East Oahu along Kalanianaole Highway. The route ends 112 miles later…
Costco Product Review: Downy Unstopables
We tried it two months ago and liked it enough to buy it again. Granted, our family found it strange that we were using Downy’s In-Wash Scent Booster to boost our…
The Maker movement in Hawaii – A day at Mini Maker Faire 2016
Mini Maker Faire 2016 at Iolani School: A recap Mini Maker Faire in Honolulu wrapped up on June 25, 2016 and I finally made it to the event in their third year….