Have you heard about aquaponics and wondered what it's all about?  Come to Makeke Kapolei, the weekly farmers' and green market at Kapolei High School on Thursday, July 26 between 3:00 and 6:00 pm to see first-hand what it's about and what it can do for you.

Aquaponics is a circulating system that combines growing plants and fish.

Plants grow faster, you use less water, you save money on fertilizers, and you even have fish to eat, too!

Kapolei High School is located at 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway. The market is held in the front parking lot.

10th Annual Betty Crocker Landscape Awards honors those who make Hawai‘i a more beautiful place

Scenic Hawai‘i, Inc. celebrated green thumbs on Monday at the 2012 Betty Crocker Landscape Awards ceremony held at the Outrigger Canoe Club. In honor of Betty Crocker, one of the founders of the organization, Scenic Hawai‘i recognized gardens whose beauty reflects the gardener’s love of the land and appreciation of the natural beauty of Hawai‘i.

“Each of the award recipients shows a deep appreciation for Hawai‘i’s historical and cultural resources,” said Cicely George, president of Scenic Hawai‘i, Inc. “We are excited to recognize professional landscapers as well as individuals whose passion for gardening has created beautiful green spaces on our islands.”

Scenic Hawai‘i received entries from O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and the Big Island. The following awardees were announced at yesterday’s ceremony, which included a reception and silent auction: