Kawanui Farm

New to Gardening in Hawai’i or need some advice for a makeover? Here are a few ideas. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about all the gardeners in Hawai’i who are new to gardening, or recently moved here, or maybe your garden simply doesn’t really work for you and you’re ready a garden make-over. So I thought I would dedicate this short blog to some thoughts about setting up your garden in order to maximize it’s growing potential and minimize the amount of maintenance to grow

Last Call to Put In Those Summer Crops! For all of Earth’s creatures, nothing is so fundamental as the length of the day. After all, the sun is the ultimate source of light and warmth on Earth’s surface and directly related to our food sources. As you have probably noticed, the plants in your garden are growing well now responding to the incredible grow energy available in Hawai’i, especially at this time of year. For those of you who already planted your summer garden in Apr

It’s finally Fall, the perfect time to start and grow all kinds of lettuce, as the days and especially nights are getting a bit cooler now, and that is what lettuce really likes.  Lettuce be honest, once you’ve tasted fresh homegrown lettuce, there’s no going back.  It’s crisper, sweeter, tastier, and packs more vitamin A than anything you can buy at a supermarket.  Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting your hands dirty, we’ll walk you through sowing, planting, car

Seeds are magic. If you hold a seed in your hand and imagine the plant it will become, you can glimpse the hidden forces of growth that...

If you want to harvest vegetables from your home garden all Winter long, NOW is the time to plant!  I’ve been growing a home garden in...

If you want to harvest vegetables from your home garden all Winter long, NOW is the time to plant!  I’ve been growing a home garden in...

The lush summer growth of the subtropical table grape. Aloha Everyone, Mahalo for following our grape work, and now, there is a group of...

I was recently asked, “When is the best time of year to plant vegetables?” This is a loaded question since a lot depends on your localized w

Gather expert tips and recommendations for starting home garden vegetable seeds in Hawaii

The idea for this blog started with Glenn Teves musing about getting ready for the spring growing season in Hawai’i and wondering what...

As the Earth spins around our star and seasons change, we continue to be inspired by the abundance and peacefulness of our gardens. ...

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to you all and may the New Year bring good health to you and your family, your gardens and orchards! Here at...

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United...

The Fall Round-up of Crops Grown at Kawanui Farm in Kona - Summer 2023 We have just passed the Fall Equinox and it's a good time for a...

Gerry and I hope your summer is going well, that you are planting foods that you love to eat, enjoying the sunshine, and perhaps taking...

It’s not too late to create Summer Abundance from your garden to table….and here’s how! It’s early June, and maybe you haven’t had time...

Invasive species, plants and insects that have found their way into Hawaii’s ecosystems have been on my mind a lot lately and Hawaii Seed...

Our 2 year SARE Farmer/Rancher Research and Education Project is drawing to a close. Included in this Blog is a Summary of our Grape...

Yes, it’s still winter! But recently we passed the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox that was known in...

Gerry and I wanted to update you on our SARE Table Grape Project and wish you a Healthy and Joy filled New Year! We will be wrapping up...