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Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook will hold its annual Grow Hawaiian Festival next Saturday, Feb. 26. This is the first festival they are holding since the pandemic shutdown shortly after their 2020 festival. It will be a special event for those who are interested in native Hawaiian plants and culture. Bring the family. Lots of demonstrations and hands-on activities will be happening to explore and enjoy.

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Planning this year’s garden? My guess is you’re envisioning plants bathed in daylight.

We usually think of lush tropical gardens when Hawaii comes to mind, but much of our land especially on the leeward side is desert. There are many delectable fruits that actually do best where conditions are hot and dry. Figs, pomegranates, papaya and dates are just a few that come to mind, but mangoes are by far the most popular.

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It’s only Valentine’s Day, but already I’m dreaming of the easy-peasy cooking days of summer, when dinner can be a smoke-kissed protein or veggie from the grill on a paper plate with a handful of potato chips.

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For many of us, it’s not really Valentine’s Day unless there is chocolate involved.

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Valentine’s Day is Tuesday. Luckily we have the weekend to prepare if you haven’t done shopping for your loved ones. You might consider jewelry or a fancy dinner at a local restaurant, but with today’s economy it might be better to be a bit conservative. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate our love for spouses, friends and family, but most folks don’t know about the dark origins of this holiday. The history is shrouded in mystery. It appears to have started with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia . Of course, they borrowed it from even earlier pagans. At any rate, before it became a Christian holiday, men sacrificed goats or dogs and then whipped the women with the hides of slain animals. This was supposed to enhance fertility! According to some historians, there was lots of drinking and nakedness. A lottery was often included where men would pull a woman’s name from a jar for a temporary match. Some matches lasted and some were one night stands. The result was almost certain fertility!

If you’re sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentine’s Day, choose ones that are safe for their pets.