Blessed with abundance! Each and every coffee tree is so happy this year!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
I've dreamt of doing it for years and have now begun my largest succulent project ever! Here is the beginning phase of transforming an old lava rock wall into a colorful vertical garden.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/succulents
Maybe, jus maybe if I send out my Aloha from Hawaiʻi~ some of the gardeners in cooler climates will start to see signs of spring 🌺7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/gardening
The most magnificent rainbow I've ever seen! Was out pickin coffee today and this incredible anuenue appeared.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/Hawaii
Today's bright and beautiful Hawaiian homestead harvest (xpost /r/HawaiiGardening)8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/homestead
[Big Island, Hawai'i] Large nocturnal moth. Approximately 4x4. Hoping to get an ID and find out if it is endemic. Thank you8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/whatsthisbug
Here in Hawaiʻi, my compost pile is going crazy too. Tomatoes, chili pepper, passionfruit, papaya and a few mangos that sprouted.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/homestead
Planted some succulents in an ipu gourd I grew. They're filling in quite nicely!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/succulents
There's something so special about all the autumn colors succulents display when the temperature cools. Beautiful!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/succulents
Treasure from the local farmers market. All these for $40! Couldn't resist the kokedamas.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/succulents
Beautiful ghost plant just beginning to cascade down after about 5 years!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/succulents
Sharing a picture of beautiful beadwork by Tanya Stewart of The Chickahominy Indian Tribe. Recently gifted to me by a close friend in Virginia.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/IndianCountry
I absolutely adore this time of year! The roses, lilies, bromeliads, gardenias and epiphyllums are all in bloom!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
[TTM] A colorful collage of flower pics from my gardens using a fun photo filter6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/flowers
Sharing a few pics I took today at the Puʻuhonua o Honaunau cultural festival.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
My lily is blooming!!! I thought it died last year but it came back with more flowers than ever! Also, a few other beautiful blossoms that recently opened!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Thought you all might enjoy seeing two wild Jacksons on an ʻohiʻa tree in my yard. He's attempting to impress her and she's not that interested. (Xpost /r/HawaiiGardening)7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/Chameleons
The vog was pretty thick in Kona town today, but you could still sorta see Hualalai.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
An old tree fell down into my garden. On the bright side, it missed my orchids, bell peppers are ripening, seeds are sprouting and more beautiful blossoms!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Found this at a grocery store of all places and couldn't resist! Lysudamuloa Red Jewel7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Bamboo like foliage and dainty butterfly blossoms- Dendrobium Batanese orchid species6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Newest batch of coconut glycerin m&p soaps using locally made Hawaiian flower essential oils. (Xpost /r/somethingimade)8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/soapmaking
Look at this lovely! I've nevah seen such a magnificent hibiscus! Was hoping someone can help me figure out what kind it is.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Been working on my outdoor orchid and air plant garden. Just finished this portion. (Xpost /r/orchids)8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/gardening
Puakalaunu/ Crown flower/ Giant milkweed. The favorite plant of Hawaiian monarch butterflies ;)5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/Butterflies
Someone brought me this beautiful monarch butterfly chrysalis that had fallen from a plant. I want to help it hatch but I'm not sure what to do. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/Butterflies
Brassolaeliocattleya Long Life Spot. The scent reminds me of gardenias and puakenikeni blossoms.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Encyclia/ Prostechea radiata~ smells almost like spiced root beer soda pop!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Milo, ʻAʻaliʻi, Kukui, Pohinahina, ʻOhiʻa, ‘Ulei, Noni, Loulu, `Awapuhi `ula`ula6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
A teensy tiny bright bloomer fully opened this morning! Pleurothallis longissima.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Plant damage due to vog, high levels of sulphur dioxide and acid rains6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
PSA- If you have outdoor pets or children who garden with you, always be aware of cane toads. I buried my dog this morning :( She was my best friend and my gardening companion. It took less than 15 minutes from the time she bit the toad until she passed on.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Pickled green papaya with ginger, purslane pesto and freshly fermented veggies!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Some the seeds I've been busy harvesting and will begin planting soon.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
My fern forest project. Warabi and Hawaiian ho‘i‘o edible fiddlehead ferns filling out. Some hapu'u pulu tree ferns and a few laua'e. Pics on the bottom of some hugelkultur beds I'm just starting to construct. (Xpost /r/HawaiiGardening)8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/Permaculture
Sharing a picture of some entertaining friends that like to visit my gardens here in Hawai'i.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/gardening
This little lady has made herself at home in my garden. Every morning it's like a game of hide and seek. Found her today on the hoi vines!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Sharing some pics of Mauna Loa, Halema'uma'u Crater, Kilauea Iki, Peles hair, art by Herb Kane, Lehua flower and surrounding trails.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
Pristine waters of Mauna Kea. Waiau stream~ Kulaniapia falls. This area is all private lands and prior permission must be granted for access.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
Tis the season, to hand harvest coffee.... Falalalala, my back really hurts.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Happy to say the storm wasn't as bad as it could have been, but some wild boar came through last night and did a bit of damage.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
My lilikoi vine is teeming with beautiful blossoms and buzzin with bees!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Check out the roots on these lovelies! The Vanda on the left has bloomed 3x now in about 6 months!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
I'm extremely elated that my botany books arrived in tha mail today!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Simply stunning lady's slipper orchid! Paphiopedilum Primulinum X Sanderianum.6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
My carnivorous pitcher plant is in full bloom! I've never seen such a thing and it's exciting!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Tried making something out of the ordinary today. Papaya and pepino melon hot sauce. Pretty tasty!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Stunning new Vanda hybrid I picked up at a farmers market. V. Denisoniana x V. Insignis. Smells lovely too!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Smoke meat for days. We've been blessed with plenty pua'a recently. Cooking up some pork curry and adobo for a family party too.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
After finishing our first round of hand harvesting coffee, my son had an awesome idea for holiday gifts! We've been making Kona coffee ornaments :)6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
A friend gave me a bunch of sickly orchids she was gonna toss out. After cleaning em up and repotting them, they look pretty decent :)7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
In between the rain storms, my son and I repainted the garden beds ;)7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Two blue jade vines, some beautiful beauregard sweet potato slips and a pretty little pomegranate tree!5yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Planted a few more things in the vertical rock wall garden this morning. Here's a pic :)6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Got some seeds from the Ag extension office and a few others that were on sale recently. I was wondering if anyone has grown jicama before and might have advice to share?6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Harvested some spring planted ginger today. Washed, peeled and chopped. So sweet this time of year.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Best Mother's Day gifts eva! My Son and my Husband made me this lei Alahe'e. And my Aunty made me these earrings outa mango & koa from her families homestead. Plus Ni‘ihau shells she personally gathered. 💕7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Made cuttings from a parent plant about 2 years ago and today's the first bloom on my small orchid cactus (epiphyllum hybrid).8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/cactus
Just finished potting 45 cacao trees. Upsized from smaller pots. All grown from seed. Now I got about 50 coffee trees to do next...7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
A dear friend brought me this beauty the other day. It's a Fijian kava keiki!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Gathered a buncha goodies today from the gardens to make some tea!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Pretty proteas from a friend's garden. Anyone ever grow them by seed?7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
First puakalaunu flower of the year! The pulelehua have been visiting too! Get caterpillars ;)6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
A friend came to visit in the early morning and kindly brought us this for breakfast. A ginormous soursop! Definitely saving seeds from it.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Kailua Kona community Makahiki Festival happening this Saturday at the Old A's soccer field. Games, music, hula, various performances, vendors and more!7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/BigIsland
Please help me ID this very old orchid. I'm creating a new garden in a tree fern grove and I'd like to plant it there but I'm not sure what it requires for care.8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/orchids
Was hiking in the Manuka forest reserve and came across this. Some sort of sausage tree?6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Pretty poinsettia my Father in law gifted me today. I'm excited to plant it outdoors and watch it grow!6yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
One of my all time favorite orchids- Coelogyne pandurata, blooming once again.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Been teaching my son how to weave palm fronds. Today we made a harvest basket to gather 'olena.8yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
Farmers market finds. So many succulents! All these for $40. Couldn't resist the kokedamas.7yr ⋅ Pulelehua ⋅ r/HawaiiGardening
