It’s that time again! Children are heading back to school and our lives are getting back into a routine. A healthy project you may want to incorporate into your daily life is caring for a garden. Do you have one or would you like to start one? Gardening offers children opportunities to get outdoors and […]
It’s Spring! Which means it’s time for thriving! You may have noticed the mango trees in bloom and the abundance of baby chickens everywhere. The spring season for us in the tropics means an extra boost in plant growth and a good time to fertilize any fruit trees or perennial plants. Though we are blessed […]
“Gardening is the best medicine,” says Crystal McConnell of Organic Live Art Landscaping. I see the plants sparkling and dancing in confirmation as she says this. “Just get into it! Get dirty! It’s the best thing for your overall health. Creating your own special space fills the soul with joy, calms your being, and gives you […]
The holiday season is upon us! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, you’re in luck. In today’s post, we’ve compiled a list of five gardening-related gifts that really do keep on giving. So whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a last-minute gift, we’ve got you […]
We talk a lot here on the blog about how to work more efficiently in your garden. We’ve covered the essential tools for every gardener, invasive species to watch out for, and how to keep your soil healthy. Fascinating as this stuff is, it can seem like it’s all about work, work, work. We can’t forget that […]
One of our goals here at Kauai Seascapes Nursery is to introduce you to new plants. Or, if you’re already familiar with a plant, to teach you a thing or two you might not know. I can’t think of a more perfect plant for this than Ulu. You may know Ulu by its more common name, breadfruit. […]
If you haven’t noticed, we love edible plants at the nursery. The only thing more satisfying than watching the fruits of your labor come to fruition is getting to eat the fruits afterwards. In the past, we’ve covered how to use, grow, and prepare edible plants such as lilikoi, avocado, and various tasty flowers. My mouth is […]
Here at the nursery, we talk a lot about how to get the most out of the plants you decide to put in your garden. We’ve covered how to keep your soil healthy and why organic pest control is the way to go. None of this matters, though, if you don’t place your plants correctly. The […]
No fruit more perfectly represents summer than lilikoi (passion fruit). Its vibrant flowers, lush vines, and succulent fruit make me want to lounge in a hammock with a POG. Without a doubt you’ve tasted this delicious fruit, but you might not know that the flowers and vines are as useful as the fruit is tasty. And […]
If you’re a gardener, or a lover of farmers markets and natural foods, on the Island of Kaua’i, then you’ve probably come across those beautiful, lush starts that just plead to planted. My mother and I have always had a garden and therefore are always looking for the best and most vital starts to plant. […]
