Category Archives: gardening

The Murano most tourists don’t see

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

I promised myself that I’d live more spontaneously on this trip to Italy. In fact, I didn’t even have an itinerary planned out. My daughter was busy writing two papers, so I had the luxury of spending time on my … Continue reading →

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Giverny – gardens behind walls

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

France: the land of croissants, Monet, sumptuous food, and fruitful vineyards. I’m traveling again, this time in rural France. Yes, I just went to Spain in spring. But I’m 65, and am taking every opportunity I can to live full … Continue reading →

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It’s my kuleana

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Most people think of Hawaii as a paradise, and I’m among them. I count my blessings every day, as I soak up the great weather year-round, swim in the ocean twice a week, walk through Honokaʻa greeting friends and acquaintances … Continue reading →

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Hāmākua Harvest’s 2nd Annual Farm Festival – see the progress

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Our community is celebrating Hāmākua Harvest’s Second Annual Farm Festival this Sunday, so I sat down with Michael Gibson, founder and Development Director, to review HH’s progress since the market opened on September 6, 2015. In just 20 months, HH has manifested … Continue reading →

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Call me Farmer Di

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

We love having our very own Hāmākua Harvest Farmers’ Market. It’s like a mini-festival every Sunday with live music, educational presentations (this week we could learn to make kim chi and sauerkraut), activities for keiki like their own garden, even … Continue reading →

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