Basil is an easy-to-grow herb that thrives in Hawaii’s warm weather. It doesn’t like cold, for growing or for storing, so when you get a bunch, the best way to keep it is in a glass of water on the counter, just like a bouquet of flowers. Pick off the leaves as you need them. […]
Did you know that eggplants are botanically related to tomatoes and potatoes? OK, if you read our eggplant-centric meal planning post from last week, you probably did. Here are some other eggplant-y facts: They’re called aubergines in the UK We most commonly see purple eggplants, but they also come in white, green and yellow; some […]
We’ve kind of been going on and on about the Sun Gold tomatoes we’re growing on the farm, but we can’t help it. We just love them! Sun Golds are wonderfully sweet with a hint of tartness, and they have a fantastic, pretty orange-gold color. It’s so exciting to see those sunny littl orbs peeking […]
It’s spring, and we are so excited about the beautiful blossoms that are blooming! We will soon offer flowers for bouquets, as well as potted flower and herbs, via local stores and our farm stand. (Stay tuned for news of when that’ll be opening!) And yes, some of these are edible! Just look at these lovelies: […]
Aren’t these tiny mouse melons just the most adorable little vegetables you’ve ever seen? They’re popping up at Holoholo and we’re working on growing enough to share some with our CSA customers soon. They grow on vines, just like both cucumbers and melons, and grow to be about the size of a cherry tomato. They’re native […]
