Yes, you can teach an old auntie new tricks. Here’s a YouTube short from my visit yesterday to the Wahiawa Botanical Garden. I was in the area and stopped by to see…
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Wahiawa Cherry Blossoms: map
On Thursday, January 25, 2024, I drove through Wahiawā to see how the cherry blossoms are doing. They’re just about to peak. The trees in front of ʻIliahi Elementary won’t be ready…
Nuuanu Plant Exchange, Dec 9, 2023
This one is hosted by Albert Fung. Info below: Nu‘uanu Valley Park 2925 Pali Hwy Honolulu HI 96817 Duration: 1 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook December 9th, 2023, Saturday from 10am…
Am I still raising Japanese quail (coturnix) in Hawaii? YES
For overall practicality, quail make excellent additions to your garden routine. Added bonus: hens lay an egg daily too.
Costco Eats: How to Soft-boil Waiālua Fresh Eggs
They have golden orange yolks that are creamier and pack more flavor than your average egg.
You Can Collect Eggs, but Can You Harvest Meat? Culling Your Flock Isn’t Easy
It never gets easier, but it puts the value of life and food into perspective as an almost religious experience.
Eight quail chicks find a new home
I’m going to miss these guys. They hatched a day and a half early, strong and ready to face the world. I had the privilege of keeping them for five days before…
Early Quail Hatches for a One Year Anniversary
Five of a new quail hatch hatched two days early, on Day 15, exactly one year since my first hatch. Yes, that’s a bottle cap. Coturnix quail are amazingly small but they’ll…
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…