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Spring Flowers in the Yard in Kauai

It is the middle of spring time.  So what is flowering in your yard or in the neighborhood?

Take a moment, stop what you are doing, and check out what is blooming.  There is more than you might think.

Hawaiian Hibiscus in the front yard

Monk Orchid’s in the Plumeria […]

HOE WA’A Shines in Waimea

Hoe wa’a or Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling is a material part the Hawaiian islands and its people.  I am lucky in that in my hometown, Waimea, Kauai, Hoe wa’a is part of everyday life.  I get to observe it, first-hand, most days.

The Kilohana Canoe Club on Kauai is located where the Waimea River […]

Orchids in a Blossoming Return

It is a pleasant surprise when something blossoming comes as promised. In this instance, the blossoming is the return of flowering orchids to the yard.

Over the years, I had contemplated the possibility of adding orchids to the backyard of the WaimeaBeachHouse. Our home is located on the island of Kauai in the […]