Still going strong: Tropical Edibles Nursery keeping the community supplied with edible plants
Revisiting Tropical Edibles Nursery in South Kona, I found the same two-plant-knowledgeable women keeping local gardeners and farmers supplied with edible plants. Maggie and Momi continue to supply local growers with fruit trees, vegetable starts, herbs and flowering plants all that produce food.
Island Life: First light
The sun peeks over Hualalai.
Shot 9 times at New Zealand mosque, survivor walks for peace
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The lingering injuries from being shot nine times did not stop Temel Atacocugu from completing a two-week walk and bike ride for peace on Tuesday, the third anniversary of a gunman’s slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers.
Island Life: Morning splendor
Hualalai is lit up as the sun rises earier this year.
Big Island Press Club announces Torch of Light, Lava Tube awards
The Big Island Press Club awards its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to state Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha, a Democrat representing Kona and Ka’u, and the Lava Tube dishonor award to a group of 10 state senators, including Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, a Democrat representing Puna and Ka’u.
Island Life: Morning stroll
A family of wild goats crosses the walking path on Ane Keohokalole Highway at sunrise
Community marks Enewetak Liberation Day
The Big Island’s Enewetak community on Saturday commemorated Enewetak Liberation Day.
Island Life: The greater the storm, the brighter the rainbow
A rainbow is seen below a storm cloud off the Kona Coast.
Island Life: Sunset silhouette
Coconut trees highlight a gorgeous Kona sunset.
Waimea trail volunteers recognized for hard work
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth on March 8 recognized the many community volunteers who have adopted a section of Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea Streamside Trail or who have volunteered their time and effort to maintain the trail. Their efforts keep the weeds and overhanging vegetation down, open the trail visually and keep fresh wood chips for the walking surface used by over 100 people daily.
Colcannon, a classic Irish medley of potatoes, greens
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets.
Want to make food fun? Waffle it!
American cooking is heading in two different directions.
Island Life: Showstopper
Blue jade puts on a show in Kona.
Island Life: Lunch break
A cattle egret catches lunch in Kona.
Tips for making your kitchen look stylish on a budget
Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular, as well as one of the most rewarding, home improvements. A new kitchen design can make that space a more functional, compelling heart of your home, in addition to increasing your home’s resale value.
Island Life: Tropical bloom
A heliconia blooms in a tropical garden in mauka Kona.
A healthy lawn adds vlue to your home
Whether you have a home with a large yard or an apartment with a small lanai, plants create a more luxurious mood. Attractive trees, shrubs and lawns actually increase the value of a home. In fact, if you cut down that big shade tree in the front yard, you may actually be reducing the value of your property by thousands of dollars. Just think how much it would cost to have a landscape company replace it. When trees are destroyed, it affects the whole community.
Seed racks are back: Gardeners, act responsibly
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, seed racks are back! These harbingers of spring are now appearing in stores and nurseries all over North America, exciting gardeners with visions of a new gardening season.
Tile on trend: Tips to make the right selection for your next renovation project
You’re looking to retile your kitchen or bathroom and are at a loss as to which color tile to choose. As a tile choice can often make or break a room, the dilemma is understandable. What is on trend? One trend and color palette we have spotted repeatedly recently does seem pervasive: the colors white and gray.
Island Life: Palm in bloom
This palm, which the grower is unsure of the name, is blooming for the first time in 15 years.
