No trip to Hawaiʻi—especially for first-time visitors—is complete without attending an authentic lūʻau. These immersive ...

Experience Anuhea’s Small Farm at FarmLovers Markets—fresh local produce, tropical flowers, and aloha grown with love for the ‘āina.

Bring island vibes home with tropical garden accents like bamboo, orchids, water features, and lush greenery seen in Hawaii ...

Green Point Nurseries in Hilo partners with the University of Hawaii to create new varieties of tropical flowers, including ...

Chuds BBQ blends tropical sweetness with savory char for a chicken recipe that’s bold, balanced, and totally addictive.

This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day, but this is a relatively new holiday when compared to Mother’s Day. There is much to ...

Kiawe – (often times pronounced as Keawe) – Is a species of mesquite tree. It is a thorny tree, native to Colombia, Ecuador ...

One of my favorite beaches on Maui is on the island’s West Side—and no, it’s not Kāʻanapali Beach. It’s Kahekili Beach, right ...

In Costa Rica, El Mangroove, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is nestled into the jungle environs along the Gulf of ...

Homesteadin' Hawai'i is dedicated to sharing knowledge gained from living over 20 years off-grid in Hawaii on a homestead I started myself with very little money. I cover off-grid living, permaculture ...

Plumerias are beautiful plants and they will give you years of joy. I wish you happy planting and growing this unique tropical, blooming greenery.