Beside The Garden Gate

The rain-forest jungle foliage of Kauai, the Garden Island is spectacular. I am absolutely amazed at the diversity of tropical plants I encounter at every bend in the road. Here are a few of my favorites that I have planted in the garden.
Succulents flourish on Kauai. Carol Ann’s garden is quite moist, so I found [...]

Confused About Organic Products?

For everyone trying to live a green lifestyle and choosing eco-friendly products that are safe for us and the environment, we sometimes find the label confusing. Hope this answers some of our readers questions.

Frequenlty Asked Questions on Organic
What is organic?
Organic refers to the way agricultural products food and fiber are grown and processed. Organicfood production is [...]

Eden’s Gate

I awake every morning at sunrise, listening to the cock-a-doodle of the wild fowl. The roosters begin the concert of the day, immediately voices are heard throughout the forest canopy; morning doves, thrush and cardinals join the chorus. Upon opening my eyes, I am gifted with this glorious view. 
 

Early morning, checking on the growth of a new [...]

The Mystical Menehune

 

The mythical hill people, the Menehune, also known as Nawao, are said to inhabit the magnificent mountains that overlook this breath-taking coastal valley. Local legends tell of an ancient race of “little people” that made their homes in the dense forested mountains that dominate the Wainiha Valley on the island of Kauai. 
Said to be shy and self [...]