Today we are talking about toilets. Glamorous, no. Practical and essential? Yes. If you’re living off-grid, you’re going to need some sort of toilet solution. Here are my picks for the best off-grid toilet options that don’t smell, and some that...
When starting a garden, orchard, or fruit forest, you need to be aware of genetics. Yes, plant genetics matter. How a plant propagates plays a role in the quality and variety of fruit you’ll harvest later on. So, which fruits grow true to seed? Here in Hawaii,...
If you’re establishing a homestead in the tropics, then you may have discovered that some of the most popular greens (like lettuce or spinach) don’t do so well in the heat. However, if you take a look around and learn a bit about the traditional...
There are a lot of heat-tolerant edible plants that thrive here in the tropics, but after years of growing a lot of them, I found a few that I like the best. Heat-tolerant edible plants should be the priority foods for any tropical homestead. They will thrive in your...
There are some vegetables that thrive in temperate climates and need cooler weather to row best – like brussels sprouts and artichokes. But what about another cool-weather vegetable; asparagus? Can you grow asparagus in the tropics? While asparagus usually...
