On the leeward slope of Haleakalā above Kīhei rises a red dirt cinder cone named Puʻuokali. Puʻuokali means “the hill…
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Invasive Plants
Pines threaten Haleakalā
Haleakalā Crater is a rainbow of cinder, unlike anyplace else on earth. The result of millions of years of eruption…
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Glycine got ya down?
Tips & Tricks for Common Pests – Glycine With all the rain last summer, many upcountry Maui homeowners spent the winter…
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Deck your hall with boughs of locally harvested plants
Deck the halls with boughs of….holly? ‘Tis the season to decorate your hale with holiday wreaths, sprigs, and boughs. Fresh…
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Pigs and Pampas
At about 4000’ elevation, just east of Koʻolau Gap above Keʻanae on the island of Maui, a four foot tall…
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How did that get here? Strange plants atop Haleakalā
High atop Haleakalā winds whip across the summit, frost crystals sparkle in the morning sun – melting as the day…
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