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It's time to plant those FALL crops

Published 9 months ago • 2 min read

August In The Tropical Garden

Homesteadinʻ Hawaii

It's Never Too Early To Get Ready For Fall!

I know, I know. I'm a little late sending this newsletter out. But better late than never!

First off, let's bow our heads in silence for our brothers and sisters in Lahaina. That fire was tragic. I pray the survivors find strength to heal from it and rebuild. They will need our help even more so in the years to come.

I guess you could think of August as a time of change and regrowth.

Towards the middle of the month, aka NOW, you can begin getting ready for another round of planting for a fall harvest.

Clear out those leggy, spent veggies from the spring and summer.

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In their place, transplant or seed crops that can do well over the winter such as asian greens, collards, kale, chard, green onions, cilantro, and more.

To get the full guide on what to plant when in Hawaii, then pick up this eBook.​

Have You Cleaned Your Water Tank Recently?
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If you're on catchment, (which we should all strive to be doing), have you cleaned it recently?

I like to clean my tank 2x's per year. It not only ensures you have cleaner water running through your taps, but it helps your tank last longer as well. I've had mine for over 20 years whereas most people's tanks only last half as long.

Here's what I do: I'll clear out the sediment that collects on the bottom of the tank with a water vaccum, Scrub the liner if it's needed, change any pre filters, aka panty hose, clean the gutters and then treat the water with a little bit of bleach to kill pathogens and baking soda to raise the pH.
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After all that, I'll inspect the tank to see if there's any rust or potential problem spots in plastic tanks, give those areas a little touch up and then your done.

Don't neglect your water tank. Water is life.

What's Growing On This Month

My family's new homestead has been slowly developing. We've mostly been observing and doing little projects here and there.

We have a little garden the kids and I made, we set up a little compost and nursery area, but we're mostly just sitting back and observing what the land has to offer. Soon, we'll be moving more into action.

But we've been lucky enough to harvest coconuts, avocados, starfruit, eggplant and volunteer tomatoes all without doing much of anything.

Around the islands though I have been noticing grapefruit, strawberry guava, abiu, beans, ulu, bamboo shoots, rollinia, soursop, lilikoi and so much more.

It's a bountiful time in the islands.

And please keep that abundance in mind. Let's hui up and help our community. Even with as much abundance we find in the garden, many do not have that abundance in their lives.
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Share what you know and help your friend grow their own veggies. Share some surplus veggies with someone who does not have any. Main thing is we have to look out for one another so that we all can grow.
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Aloha!!

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Sean

ITEM OF THE MONTH

Maui Food Bank

The people of Maui will need our help more than ever.
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Have surplus funds or produce, donate to the Maui Food Bank. They're working hard to get food to the people who need it.

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