#hawaii gardening

Gardening in Hawai’i with Tom Timmons: When planting papaya seeds, best to read the directions

For the latest Gardening in Hawai’i column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.

Gardening in Hawaiʻi with Tom Timmons: Are you smarter than a rose beetle? Can you outrun a snail?

In his latest Gardening in Hawaiʻi column, Kauaʻi Master Gardener Tom Timmons explains how to get rid of beetles, slugs and snails without chemicals.

Gardening in Hawaiʻi with Tom Timmons: The evil web of an avocado lace bug

To the naked eye, they may look like course ground pepper, but through a magnifying lens you will notice the edge of the wings have a lacy appearance — hence the name, lace bug.

Barefoot Gardener: Cherimoya

How to grow one of the world’s most delectable fruits.

Barefoot Gardener: Perfect Papayas

This easy-to-grow tree provides fresh fruit year-round.

Bug Off!: Part 3

Part three of a 3-part series.

Barefoot Gardener: Bug Off! Part 2

Part two of a 3-part series.

Barefoot Gardener, Part 1: Bug Off!

This is the first of a three-part series.

Barefoot Gardener: Grow a Tea Garden

It’s easy and fun to have fresh, garden-grown herbal tea.

Barefoot Gardener: The Beauty of Bananas

It’s easy to grow this nutritious, delicious fruit.

Barefoot Gardener: Temporary Measures

How to keep your garden going when you have to relocate.

Barefoot Gardener: Plenty Potatoes

You can easily grow potatoes just about anywhere.

Barefoot Gardener: How Sweet It Is

Easy to grow sweet potatoes thrive in most island regions.

Barefoot Gardener: Spicing It Up

The difference between herbs and spices is a subtle one.

Barefoot Gardener: Holiday Gifts for the Lazy Gardener

The hottest (and not so hot) garden inventions for lazy people.

The Barefoot Gardener: But I Don’t Have Time For A Garden…

Ten tips for creating a successful garden for even the busiest of people.

Learn How to Grow Your Own Food Workshop

Ho‘oleo Mea Kanu (growing plants), a workshop on sustainability and food safety and security, will be held on Saturday, June 24.