oahu hawaii neighborhoods: Aquaponics in Hawaii Part Two - BUGS!!! - 11/06/14 09:28 AM
 Water, water all around you’d think the likely invasion of bugs bothering your plants would be reduced.  But, no – I have an invasion of aphids and ants on my leafy plants.  Here in Maunawili,  Kailua on Oahu, I have had, for the last year or so, an above average amount of ants in and about my yard.  The bug guy (thanks, Troy of Terminix) comes by once a quarter and keeps all buggy pests under control. 
But when I planted my Lilikoi vine, I started having problems with the ants invading the flowers and breaking them off before any fruit was made.  So I started to … (0 comments)

oahu hawaii neighborhoods: You Pick Homes in Hawaii by Neighborhood - 05/23/14 04:47 AM
SEARCH SITES THAT UNDERSTAND HOW TO SEARCH FOR A HOME IN HAWAII Those Mainland Web Sites just don’t get Hawaii or how to find your Home here. What’s the difference from looking on websites for properties for sale in California or New York and looking for a home in Hawaii? Number one – we have vastly different islands instead of cities, counties or divisions within the state. Number two – even though the Island of Oahu has several cities, our big search areas are neighborhoods. Areas for searches here can vary greatly within neighborhoods…for example there is Kailua, one neighborhood would be … (0 comments)

oahu hawaii neighborhoods: Better Farmers Markets on Oahu - 10/02/11 11:49 AM
Are there any solutions to finding local markets for Hwaii grown produce?  Everyone I know has about given up with the Farmers Market at Kapiolani Community College, as the tourist filled busses have made both the lines and the offerings unpleasant.  If I want a food court I'll go to Ala Moana!  And the booths are blocked by so many tourists standing in lines or eating overpriced plate lunches or a $1.50 a slice fried tomatoe.  The former fresh, local produce stands are down to perhaps three or four, accessing the bread stand is next to impossible, and the prices compared … (1 comments)