Local Living
Local Living Blog Posts
Why I Love to DIY (and why I despise it sometimes)
If you’ve ever checked out Pinterest, you might be familiar with its overwhelming amount of DIY related posts.
Support a Local Christmas
As you plan your Christmas shopping list, consider making a more conscious effort to purchase local presents. You’ll be giving great gifts and supporting your community.
A Day at Oko’a Farm
Getting directions to visit local farmer Ryan Earehart’s Oko’a Farm in Kula, Maui doesn’t include any street names or address numbers but is instead a list of agricultural references: “Drive until you see a tractor on your right.
Make a Difference this Earth Day!
Although Earth Day is officially April 22nd, Down to Earth will be celebrating it on Sunday April 27th with a special day of fun and music.
Kanu Hawaii Announces Eat Local Week
Mark your calendars; Saturday, September 25th through October 2nd is Eat Local Week! Kanu Hawaii is organizing a grassroots effort to educate the community about the benefits of eating locally grown food.
Help Local Farmer's Succeed!
When I ask Chuck Boerner of Ono Organic Farms how long he’s been selling produce to Down to Earth, he pauses, bemused, and says, “Geez, I don’t know.” After consulting with his wife, Lilly, he settles on “twenty, maybe thirty years.