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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Okra is one of those vegetables you either like or you don’t. One of the few vegetables in the hibiscus family, okra loves the heat, and...

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

Winter has arrived and with it we are seeing epic forces of nature all across Hawai’i. From torrential rainfall ushered in by big gusty...

The Hawai’i Seed Growers Network Online Marketplace has everything you need to grow your own beautiful salads, whether you want to start...

Your garden, no matter how large or small is your refuge and sanctuary. It could be a place to relax, to exercise, to bask in the sun,...

By Glenn I. Teves Projecting down the road and planning for tomorrow are important aspects of growing food for both farmer and gardener....

‘Small plants, leaves and buds, growing in the soil. O fiery sun, may your rays of light and warmth bless us with abundance, and allow...

The days are lengthening, mornings are starting earlier in the day and sunsets are lingering in the evening sky. Daytime temperatures are...

Spring. A season as beautiful as its name. A season that reminds us to embrace joy and love. A season that reminds us that change is the...

If you haven’t tried growing corn varieties in your garden yet, make this the year to get the seed into the ground and enjoy it’s...