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How to cultivate the tiniest green thumb: walking through the gardens

by Julie Yang

September 30, 2008

[photo credit: istockphoto] Ever wish you could show your child real vegetables and fruits growing off of actual plants? Some people who live in buildings without yards are lucky enough to be assigned a plot of land in one of the city's community gardens. Such people use these little bits of land to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers. Lucky for us, anyone can walk through  Read more...

Just right plant

by Julie Yang

July 17, 2008

I grew up with a large back yard. My grandmother was a gardener and heartily enjoyed growing things there. We constantly had fresh zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce and peppers from her garden at our dinner table. I also regularly went out to pick my own mangoes, oranges and papaya too eat. I miss that immensely. We live in a condo with a decent lanai. That coupled with the  Read more...

How to cultivate the tiniest green thumbs:Walking among the gardens

by Julie Yang

June 06, 2008

[photo credit: istockphoto] Ever wish you could show your child real vegetables and fruits growing off of actual plants? Some people who live in buildings without yards are lucky enough to be assigned a plot of land in one of the city's community gardens. Such people use these little bits of land to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers. Lucky for us, anyone  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in honolulu

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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