— sharing knowledge of growing native hawaiian plants is what mike demotta, curator of living collections at the national tropical botanical garden, has been doing for the past 15 years. The conversation spoke with demotta about gardening and tips for planting native species. This is a private facebook group for gardeners of all skill levels to provide tips, ask questions and share their experiences. Please remember that all posts and comments are visible to all members. — many envision the term ‘green thumb’ as a magical endowment for nurturing plant life without much effort, but it’s more about building knowledge and understanding the needs of your plants. It’s not just about providing water and sun; It’s about observing closely, adapting care techniques, and learning continuously. — lettuce, tomatoes, eggplants, supersweet corn and green onion are just a few of the varieties they have to offer. The seeds come in individual home garden packets for $1. 50 each, and the lab ships them directly to home addresses. If you’ve got a sunny spot and live in hawaii, you’re ready to grow! But where’s the best place to get seeds from? Hawaii may be ideal for growing year round, but it also has its own pests, fungus, and other gardening worries that you may not have to deal with in cooler climates. The kāne‘ohe freestore focuses on plants and seeds, along with edible weeds educational planters. 24/7, except for extreme weather. Anyone and everyone can participate. *no one works at the freestore. — seed is an important part of any home garden. Start with locally grown seed and and then at some point you can start saving your own! Remember to keep your seed cool, dark and dry, in a sealed container in the refrigerator or with silica beads to control moisture. Oahu garden hub is a welcoming and informative space for anyone interested in gardening in hawaii. — 808 green thumbs will host a seedling swap in hilo on march 23. The group has been hosting their plant exchanges, called “seedling swaps,” on o‘ahu for the past five years. Free gardening plants seeds and tools for oahu green thumbs. Giyu tomioka, the water pillar of the demon slayer corps, is a mysterious figure whose choices often reflect the nuanced nature of punishment.