Koolau Farmers is a locally owned/operated nursery and garden supply business that are home…read moregardening experts. It was started in 1938 by East Oahu farmers and a Kailua papaya cooperative as a farmer-founded business entity that shifted from farming to home gardening. Today, it supplies plants, floral arrangements, fertilizers, pesticides, garden tools, etc. for home gardeners. There are currently two locations for Koolau Farmers: Kaneohe and Honolulu (McCully). This review is for the Honolulu location. Items that the McCully location carry include: bromeliads, flowers, fruit, orchids, palms, fruit trees, peppers, tropical fruits, shrubs, soil, trees, veggies, hono hono orchids, dwarf fruit trees (Meyer lemon, Tahitian limes, Naval oranges, jabong, grafted mango, avocado). It also offers seed starting supplies, fertilizers for plants and flowers, worm composting bins; and info re growing and care of indoor potted plants, organic gardening, soil testing, and proper lighting. What brought us to Koolau Farmers is my lilikoi vine that I've had in my back yard for a number of years. With the help of bees, the vine had flourished and produced many delicious fruits for homemade lilikoi desserts, such as lilikoi chiffon pie, lilikoi curd, lilikoi bars, and more. But in recent years, the flowers would bloom, but because there are no bees to pollinate the lilikoi flowers, no fruits are produced. Questions to Koolau Farmers confirmed that there is a lack of nesting sites for carpenter bees (I think they're known as the black bumblebees that we no longer see) to pollinate the lilikoi flowers, resulting in a lack of fruit. According to Koolau Farmers, the flowers must be hand-pollinated instead. Staff provided instructions to my hubby on how to hand-pollinate the beautiful lilikoi flowers. A work in progress, and I'm sure more questions to follow. Then the next project will be our dwarf local orange tree. Where is the fruit? There's a single tiny orange on it, yes, only one! Hope Koolau Farmers can help us on this one! Another work in progress. Staff is very knowledgeable, helpful, and provides helpful guidance. An unlikely spot in urban Honolulu to have a nursery and garden supply store, but I'm glad that it's there! The interior space is not that big, but houses boxes of fertilizers and various home gardening equipment for home gardeners. There may be displays of seasonal items on how to grow certain plants, such as hono hono orchids. Open daily from 8a to 5p. Free parking in the private lot. On the outside private lot are scattered variety of healthy local plants, herbs, orchids, and fruit trees. We look forward in working with Koolau Farmers and knowing that they are there to help us with our home gardening needs!

Gardening in Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii…read more.. My parents have green thumbs... it helps when you live in lush Nu'uanu Valley! My siblings and I always had plants around us and learned basic techniques from our parents. My mom has prized hanging heliconia plants and torch gingers. When they're not blooming, she complains, but doesn't water the plants extra nor give them fertilizer. I'm the kind of person who will do something to make her happy. After several suggestions to mom about fertilizer, I went to Ko'olau Farmers on Beretania Street and got a bag of fertilizer. This store has been around for a very long time. It's a locally owned name with another location in Kaneohe! I read the labels and asked the cashier if the one I selected would be good for heliconias... He said that this mix will force the plant to bloom. It won't necessarily get greener. Perfect! I can't wait to see the results!

The neighborhood hardware store…read more In it's prior life, this little commercial complex consisted of a hardware store and a small supermarket. This site eventually became the City Mill location we know today. For residents in the immediate neighborhoods, this City Mill has a magnet draw for your hardware needs. They have decent sales and the staff is friendly and usually pretty knowledgable. They have a good selection of items for your hardware needs whether it be paint, tools, bathroom or kitchen fixtures, etc. They have a decent amount of parking, but it can get challenging at times. If in the Kaimuki area, definitely a place to check out for tour hardware needs.

City Mill was established on Oahu in 1899. They are currently celebrating their anniversary, with…read morespecials through August 12th. What better way to support local, then to shop during their anniversary! Today I came in for a roll of weed blocker fabric. To my surprise, they had a variety to choose from. Medium, heavy, premium 3', or premium 4' wide on a 50' roll. I purchased the 50' roll that is 3' wide and have plenty enough to use around our backyard. In the past, I've been able to find a number of items, simply because the aisles are well labeled with signage. Shelves are stocked neatly. And if I can't find something, I normally encounter a friendly customer service specialist, eager to help me :) I especially appreciate the native Hawaiian plants that are available for sale in the garden section. It is so important that we are not planting invasive things that are detrimental to our unique island. Plant pono! Thank you City Mill for having such a convenient location, with lots of free parking, and an incredible team of employees that have always been helpful to me! Super thankful you're in my neighborhood :)

Small show room but you can test drive the floor models to see if the furniture is a good fit for…read moreyour lifestyle. The quality for the price for the furniture is very good. Very low key, no pressure atmosphere.

We ordered a Bali wood dining table 1600$ in March. Looks and quality were as pictured except one…read moreminor spot in the center. Fast forward to August, less than a year and my table is splitting. This was not from water damage, over use, or placing heavy objects, humidity or weather related. It just started to split at the end and has continued to grow. Contacted warrenty support which responds quickly. This is what they said not under warrenty. Buyer beware here is their response for me to take care of this on my own. For the price and support this is a 1 star would be zero if possible. That said, here are some suggestions you may consider to help manage or improve the condition: Use a wood filler or repair putty to smooth out the split area, followed by a light sanding and touch-up stain. Apply furniture wax or sealant to protect the wood from absorbing excess moisture in the future. Maintain stable room conditions by keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight, heaters, or damp areas to minimize further expansion or contraction. Engage a local furniture repair service if you'd prefer a professional touch-up. We'll be closing the claim since this type of concern is not covered under the warranty.

Inside of Palolo Valley you will find this hidden gem of an orchid farm. They have a wide variety…read moreof common to very rare orchids. Right from the start after you park your car you will find an assortment of orchids that love being out in the sun. You will also find lots of different air plants as well. In the covered area or showroom area, you will see orchids that are in bloom. The prices are what you would see from other places... some higher and some lower. The staff while very knowledgeable, they can at times be standoffish like you are bothering them. Maybe they were busy but they can improve on customer service. They offer shipping to other states, which is nice if you wanted to send as a gift or for a friend who collects orchids. What some might not know, is Kawamoto used to compete in the mainland in orchid shows. Yup you have to be on top of your game if you fly your orchids to the mainland to compete. So yeah, they know a little something, something about orchids. So if you are you looking for an orchid for yourself or as a gift, come on down and check them out.

I ordered an orchid plant and it was delivered on time and with great care. I looked at other…read moreflorists and nurseries for a potted orchid plant in a nice ceramic pot that wasn't too expensive. Average price for one orchid plant in a ceramic pot was too expensive (over $150) for my budget. I was feeling defeated when I came across Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. The price was perfect, just right for a single orchid plant potted with green foliage, moss and a decorative butterfly in an elegant ceramic pot. The best part was the delivery fee was included in the price! I couldn't believe it, I thought I had misread the final price, most places were charging average $20 extra for delivery! My friend sent me a photo upon delivery, it was beautiful! Thank you, Kawamoto Orchid Nursery!

Ryan at the Kaneohe Elite store was so awesome. He was patient and helped me with my purchase of a…read morerecliner and dresser/chest. Also Maria at the Nimitz store during an electrical outage got a power pack so I could try one of their products. I received my recliner and love it, you can really feel the quality.

My mom was sofa hunting, so we stopped by this place. We looked around and they had some sofas…read more Even though their name is Elite Discount Furniture, we found sofas at cheaper prices at other locations. We were helped by a nice sales associate. He showed us different sofas and kept saying that he would get us a good discount. My mom didn't find anything that she liked, so we never asked what the discount would be. It's two stories. We didn't head upstairs. We found sofas, beds and massage chairs on the first level. Ahhhh massage chairs!!! I could use one of those.

Best small goods store that provides amazing customer service along with well made products. I'm…read morealways happy shopping here and enjoy browsing his well curated products. Thank you for everything Dean!

Great help and fantastic goods! I got all my travelers notebook supplies there. Cool stuffread more

Stopped by CoCoNene at the International Market Place during my Honolulu trip two weeks ago, and it…read moreturned out to be one of those unexpectedly delightful finds. The shop itself is charming, and the team was exceptionally polite and genuinely friendly. Their merchandise is creative and thoughtfully curated, with a nice variety of unique items that made browsing really fun. Prices felt reasonable for the quality and originality you're getting. What I loved most was the positive energy throughout the store. One of the employees shared a sweet piece of advice that stuck with me: "Believe me, my friend. when you're my age, you'll do everything you can to make your day and truly enjoy it." Moments like that make a place memorable. Definitely a feel good stop at International Market Place . I'd happily return.

On every Hawaii visit we stop by CocoNene for some handcrafted souvenirs made by local artists!…read moreLast time we picked up the customized photo frame with the small designs to add to the base plate. This time we picked up luggage tags, hibiscus coaster, cards, and stickers. Everything is reasonably priced and I love the vibrant colors! I highly recommend the photo frames if you don't have a CocoNene piece yet!

I've frequented this place often when I come to visit and have even placed orders online for a…read morelocal friend for their haku leis. They also now host a former floral shop, Pua Hana from Kaimuki, who provides leis/ haku leis for sale. I've taken classes when they used to do them at Surf Jack eons ago. Service is friendly and I love their selections of plants, florals, prints, and knick knacks. I wish I could take home many, but can't given I am not local to Oahu. It seems they have relocated to a different location now and and are no longer at the Salt shopping plaza.

I visited Paiko for the first time since they moved. Finding the location was easy and there are a…read morecouple of dedicated stalls in the parking lot in the back for Paiko customers. The space is on the smaller side but there is a ton to see! I feel like I made at least three rounds around the shop during my visit cause I kept discovering new things I missed before. They have a selection of fresh cut flowers and greens (don't forget to check the fridge in addition to those out on display in the front). Some potted plants available of various sizes, lots of unique planters of various sizes, and cute plant-related gifts. There was a cute station of native seed packets too! There is a soil mix station if you want to make your own. It's on a smaller side though so probably best for smaller plants and/or terrariums. The staff were busy preparing for an event and the store was going to be closed for a portion of their typical business hours so if you're traveling from far away, it might not hurt to call ahead to confirm their hours for that day. Everyone was friendly though!

My favorite place in all of Hawai'i !!…read more I always come here because I love their events and the vendors here sell THE BEST food. I'm always excited to try the vendors they have. Every time I come here I'm always amazed by the options and vibe they curate. The owner is an interior designer and you can tell, it's a cozy and calm area with a nice amount of open space. They also hold art exhibitions here and it's nice to see them activate so many small businesses!

Matcha fest was wild and I noticed they've been having a lot of theme events lately? I wish it was…read moreon a weekend so it wasn't in the middle of a work week but I digress. I was shocked that so many freakin' people pulled up before the event even opened... like bruh.. LOL Could barely even walk inside the establishment.. I feel like they're definitely outgrowing this space - maybe move it to somewhere more spacious? Just a thought lol Other than that on days when they don't have theme nights you can find pop-ups from up-and-coming vendors starting their own individual businesses. It's always great to go and support and I appreciate Fishcake for providing a space for budding entrepreneurs to grow and expand to get their name out there! I also really enjoyed the Neko Art exhibit with the cats. My friend liked the cat art prints and purchased a few and stickers. As you can see there is something for everyone here lol.

Great selection of much needed items for home improvement and that never ending Honey Due List!…read moreFriendly informative Employees a great value with seasonable sales. Value in shopping around to find those must have items. Military Discount seals the deal for me!

Shout out to Kayli for all her help last night…read more So the other day I was cooking dinner for my dad & when I went into his refrigerator, I noticed it didn't seem that cold? But when I checked the freezer, it appeared that it was working properly. I asked my dad if the fridge was okay? And he in turned told me that it was, so I really didn't think anything more of it. Several days later, after shopping for some food for my dad, when I was putting some produce items into his fridge, I again asked him if the refrigerator was okay, then he finally told me "maybe something was wrong". I rechecked the settings on the refrigerator, rechecked the vents from the freezer, seals on the door, and everything appeared to be okay. Being that my dad's refrigerator was 11 years old (I remembered buying it in 2014), I guess it was time for a replacement. Luckily for me, November has rolled around and since a lot of folks will be feasting towards the end of November, "Black Friday" sales have started & Home Depot has their big "Black Friday" sales event for the entire month of November. At first I went to Best Buy, because I purchased the refrigerator & stove from there back in 2014, but upon arriving there, I couldn't get any help so I left the store & headed across the street to Home Depot. Upon lookin' at the fridges, I found a fridge that would fit in my dad's kitchen space & looked for a clerk to help me. Luckily I came across Kayli, and she was so helpful in processing my transaction. Timing was just right for me, as the delivery of the refrigerator was FREE due to the Black Friday sales, and I only had to pay $50 bucks for the removal of the old refrigerator. The refrigerator I purchased was in stock, so Saturday they will deliver it to our house. How's that for great service???!!! Much MAHALO Home Depot, and Kayli! You really helped us out of jam, as I realky needed a running refrigerator, especially since Thanksgiving is just around the corner!