DIY container gardening in small spaces
Many common household items can be used as planting containers—leftover plastic take-out food containers, old gutters or storage tubs.
Need seeds? Check out the UH Seed Lab
CTAHR¡¯s seed laboratory is shipping seeds of local fruits and vegetables to help the community jump-start their own gardens.
A-maize-ing CTAHR study could improve plant development
Michael G. Muszynski¡¯s corn experiments show that growth and shapes of plants can be altered with increased cytokinin levels.
What do pigs and papayas have in common during COVID-19?
A short-term solution was developed where papaya farmers pick and supply the papaya to be used as pig feed.
Where to plant your home garden
The first consideration in selecting a location is access to water, especially in a fairly dry area.
CTAHR alum awarded for outstanding miconia invasion study
James Leary and his team received the 2019 Outstanding Paper, Invasive Plant Science and Management award from the Weed Science Society of America.
UH¡¯s Cooperative Extension Service hosts 4-H virtual youth cooking contest
The goal is for participants to create a video featuring a local commodity (plant or animal) that demonstrates the successful completion of a healthful recipe.
Volunteers needed to sew masks for UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ facilities crew
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ facilities is asking for donations of masks for its 300 employees, all of whom are still at work on campus keeping the buildings and grounds safe, sanitary and operational.
Farm at home during COVID-19 crisis
Micro-hydroponics allows people to grow miniature vegetable plants hydroponically (without soil) in their house, apartment, garage or lanai.
Ramp up the science and testing to defeat coronavirus
This editorial by UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Professor David A. Christopher ran in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on March 29, 2020.