I just love the smell of lemon verbena. The leaves release a lemony scent when crushed, with distinct floral notes. It’s sort of like a lemon version of kaffir lime! That elusive flowery-but-not-soapy quality. The leaves have a weird texture, though, rough and scratchy, which makes me feel like I... Read More

Betcha didn’t know we grow blueberries in Hawai‘i. OK, if you’ve been reading this blog for a while, maybe you did. Kula Country Farms in Upcountry Maui is now growing blueberries—and they are sweet and delicious! When we visited the Maui AgFest, I wanted to make sure we picked up... Read More