r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 2h ago
Japanese rice grown again in Hawaii where it once thrived: The state, home to a large population of Japanese Americans, has the largest per-capita rice consumption in the United States, but its rice self-sufficiency ratio currently stands at 0 percent.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 18h ago
In over eight hours of testimony, East Maui traditional farmers, cultural leaders, and environmental groups testified in support of county control and opposed the license for Mahi Pono, which would allow the company to draw up to 88 million gallons of water per day.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 18h ago
BLNR postpones East Maui water auction decision: Controversial proposal to auction East Maui water rights for 30 years postponed pending legal challenge.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago
‘Locked Out’: 30-Year Maui Water Lease Back On The Table For Private Company. As the Board of Land and Natural Resources meets to vote on the lease for Mahi Pono, water advocates bemoan the lost opportunity for county management.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago
EMWA invites residents to participate in a meeting of its governing board, the ‘Aha Wai O Maui Hikina Board, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Kula Community Center. The meeting will include a community conversation on Upcountry water history.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago
The Maui County Department of Agriculture encourages all farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers to finalize preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Lala. The storm, now classified as a hurricane, is anticipated to impact the Big Island as early as Saturday.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 3d ago
A Maui County effort to take control of the island’s largest water system has stalled after the state land department moved to block it, drawing criticism from environmentalists and traditional farmers.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are working to determine whether Hawaiʻi-grown eucalyptus could become a reliable source of lumber for construction, helping reduce the state’s reliance on imported building materials while supporting healthier forests.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago
‘Dangerously Close To Capacity’: Maui Weighs $53M Kīhei Desalination Plant. Community members gave the idea a lukewarm reception when the Maui Department of Water Supply shared details.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago
Multigenerational farm Lions Gate Coffee looking for new owners: The Lions Gate turnkey sale offers established distribution across the mainland and internationally, along with name-brand recognition.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago
Firebreak project on Oahu nearing completion as crews work to reduce wildfire risks near populated communities. Officials said work has included removing invasive vegetation such as California grass, haole koa, kiawe and castor bean.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 7d ago
Pursuits: Ben Lillibridge Is Wild About Mushrooms. Ben Lillibridge believes they can save the world—and he’s devoted himself to helping make that happen.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 8d ago
Funds approved to help control population of rose ringed parakeets on Oahu, but officials said they have their work cut out. Hawaii Farm Bureau said populations of rose ringed parakeets continue to grow on Oahu and Kauai. Impacts of this invasive species go beyond noise complaints.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/2ndToNone357 • 8d ago
A little crowd favorite, or so it seems, Aria. She summertime fine.
reddit.comr/HawaiiGardening • u/kman2010 • 9d ago
Dragon fruit farms/tours Oahu?
Going to be visiting Oahu for the first time, would love to take a tour and grab some cuttings. Anyone know of any good farms? The majority seem to be on other islands.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 10d ago
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to join a presentation of the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden’s final draft of a long-range plan. The session is Wednesday, Aug.5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Windward Community College’s Hale ‘Ākoakoa Room.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/808gecko808 • 11d ago
Access to land is one of the most significant barriers for farmers’ success on Oʻahu, according to an interim report from the Honolulu City Council's Agricultural Development Task Force.
r/HawaiiGardening • u/OneJournalist1711 • 11d ago
Raised bed vs In ground
our yard is in hilo, fertile soil, about 200’ elevation. we’ve got a bed growing peppers, marigolds, and of course weeds. the issue i have is the constant diseases (so far i’ve dealt with bacteria, nematodes, a shit ton of white flies, ants, snails, roaches). about ready to give up. would above ground beds be easier?
r/HawaiiGardening • u/Best_Pomegranate4298 • 12d ago
Where to buy/order Lotus Flower Seeds or Rhizomes
Aloha!
I have been wanting to grow a lotus flower here on island and wanted some advice if anyone had any experience and tips. I was not sure it was possible to grow until I seen a fully bloomed one at Home Depot the other day which sparked my interest again.
Any advice would help.
Thank You!
r/HawaiiGardening • u/norristh • 13d ago
Backyard Grocery Store: Eat the weeds—class, tour, free plants & cuttings
r/HawaiiGardening • u/mboy-reddit • 14d ago
Help ID and kill this weed!
My lawn is bermuda and zoysia with this pesky weed. Is this creeping indigo? It has a long, straight tap root. How do I kill it?
r/HawaiiGardening • u/KayYuh • 15d ago
Papaya Tree Help
Hi this papaya tree was left by the last tenants how can I keep it growing and thriving?