#hawaii island garden

Tasty Ginger Grows Wild on the Big Island

I am often asked if the ginger plants that spring up along Big Island roadsides are the same kind of ginger that is used in cooking.

The Barefoot Gardener: Japanese Eggplant Fruit Makes Great Meat Substitute

Japanese eggplant is an easy-to-grow favorite of local gardeners.

Miracle Fruit: Making Parent’s Lives a Bit Easier

Miracle fruit is an amazing berry-type fruit with practically no taste, but for an hour or two after eating it, everything tastes deliciously sweet.

The Barefoot Gardener: Joy of Kale

Kale has gained a reputation as a “powerhouse health vegetable” due to its high levels of vitamins K, A, E and C along with numerous other vitamins and minerals.