The Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is known in Hawaii as pikake. This lovely plant produces a fragrant white lei flower and makes a wonderful addition to a Hawaiian garden. Though likely native to ...

Q. I purchased a plant called Hawaiian jasmine from a magazine. The picture in the publication was of a nice, bushy plant. This one has one long runner, so it seems more like a vine. Please shed some ...

May Day in Hawaii is Lei Day as well. We celebrate Lei Day on May 1, but continue with leis throughout the year. Now there is also a noticeable spring fever effect when it comes to local gardeners, ...