by Stu E.D. | Feb 7, 2015 | Farming, Food, Hawaii
Sugar is the new enemy these days. It hides in our cabinets, favorite sweets and ice cold sodas. We are told to avoid the evil little molecule at all costs, so then why is the pure juice of sugarcane considered the new elixir? This sounds like some malicious ploy....
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Farming, Hawaii, Kauai
Free 5-Week Gardening Certificate Training Our first free 5-Week Gardening Certificate Training is here! Saturdays, 9am to 12noon, Feb 28th to Mar 28th Kanuikapono Charter School, 4333 Kukuihale Rd., Anahola, HI 96703 For the free program, participants must attend all...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Farming, Food, Hawaii
On a balmy January afternoon, as he drives northwest along Oahu's sun-washed coast, Hunter Heaivilin happily explains his plans for creating an urban food forest in downtown Honolulu. A full 2,400 miles from California, Hawaii boasts gasoline and housing prices among...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Environment, Hawaii
A federal court has rules that Maui County is violating the Clean Water Act for the second time in less than a year. The violation is a result of millions of gallons of wastewater being illegally discharged daily into wells at the Lāhainā Wastewater Reclamation...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 6, 2015 | Farming, Hawaii
Natural farming refers to an ecological farming approach that is environmentally friendly, with respect for life and nature. Principally, it minimizes human labor and includes an avoidance of manufactured inputs and equipment. Natural farming systems are universal,...
by Stu E.D. | Feb 5, 2015 | Events, Hawaii
The University of Hawaiʻi continues to chart the course for 21st century campus sustainability through the 3rd Annual Hawaiʻi Sustainability in Higher Education Summit. This year’s event will be held at UH Mānoa’s Campus Center Ballroom, February 26–28. Themed...
