A few months ago I picked up around 8 bushels of seashore paspalum for a patch in my backyard and I…read morewant to say that they have all attached themselves well and have grown a liking to my yard Dean gave me some great pointers and I will be going back for more. Deano is also great to talk to about composting and getting good healthy dirt. Super helpful and loads of info for us amateurs!

Deano and Kevin did a great job with the paspalum around our fishpond and, even came out on Sunday…read moreto get the job done. They also provided the cinders for our landscaping. They are professional and reliable and they answer the phone when you call!

If you are looking for a fun place for unique plants and fun gifts, this is the place ! They were…read morethey only place that I was able to find the elusive purple hibiscus ( Midnight Tryst )

Great place to go and get a plant for a gift. We stopped in the other day and bought a gorgeous…read moreplant for a friend we were visiting. Great shop in the Hōlualoa arts district. Fun pace to stop in and check out some of the goodness the island has to offer.

Just had an amazing experience at Bella Pietra in Kona. Jio was our salesman who helped up select…read more7 countertop/backsplash/island panels of beautiful Quartz. Jio gave us first class service, spending several hours, moving stones and helping us choose the right ones for our kitchen remodel. He was so kind, knowledgeable, and most importantly PATIENT. It was a large purchase for us and we feel comfortable with our choices, thanks to Jio! Bella Pietra has a large selection of natural stone countertops as well as full slabs and their prices are less than a competitor we visited. I will return for future projects including bathroom countertops down the road. Hopefully Jio will be around to help out again. Thanks for everything Jio!!

I found the piece of granite I wanted immediately upon entering their store. Their prices were very…read morereasonable & the service was excellent. It was perfect fir my 2 bathrooms.

They are kind, friendly, great communicators and do beautiful arrangements!…read more Will use them again

5 Stars is Not Enough - Absolute Integrity and Artistry!…read more If you need a florist in Kona, look no further than Mike at Island Orchard Florist. I needed a beautiful, special arrangement delivered fast for a friend who completely saved the day for me at a wedding. Mike called me back promptly yesterday, listened to exactly what I needed, and literally hand-delivered a breathtaking arrangement in less than 18 hours. Talk about extremely impressive! Everything about the experience was top-notch. From our initial phone conversation to his meticulous attention to detail, the entire process was flawless. Mike brings a rare level of expertise to his craft; his family hails from a long line of florists down in the Bel-Air area, and he and his wife have successfully run this incredible business for approximately 35 years. That deep-rooted passion and experience shine through in every single bloom. To top it all off, Mike hand-delivered the flowers to my friend with a massive smile on his face. I truly cannot say enough about the integrity of this man or his business. If you want stunning floral artistry combined with old-school, reliable customer care, Island Orchard Florist is the gold standard. Thank you so much, Mike! You have a customer for life.

Very popular tour at The Vanillerie and it was probably my first time checking out a vanilla farm…read moreof any kind, at least in the whole state of Hawaii. Luckily, The Vanillerie is located only about 5 minutes away from Kona International Airport. Our tour guide was Candee, and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history behind vanilla and what it is and isn't. I absolutely learned a lot of things about vanilla that I hadn't known before. Now the farm itself is relatively small, but there are 4 greenhouse-like structures where the vanilla beans and plants grow. There is not much walking or hiking that you have to do, but be mindful of the uneven surfaces. And at the end of the tour, we all got real vanilla ice cream, which I absolutely loved! Highly recommended if you love food!

First time visitor to the Vanillerie. Across the highway from Kona Airport. Tour guide was…read moreextremely knowledgeable, answered all questions thoroughly, and good sense of humor. Very informative tour. Very nice gift shop with a ton of vanilla products. They gave us a sample of the vanilla ice cream and it was delicious. Highly recommend this tour.

My family has ordered lei po'o from this shop multiple times and were alway satisfied with the…read moreproduct. The last time I spent over $100 for one for my best friend who has struggled for years to have a baby. This was a very important day for her. What she received was not even worth $40. I called and left a message expressing my disappointment with how small it was and no one ever contacted me back to make it right. Needless to say, that is the last time I will do business with them. Extremely unhappy.

Love the arrangement I received for Mother's Day. The delivery person had a challenge finding our…read morehouse, but she found it. The flowers are fresh and the roses have a beautiful fragrance. Still looking great 4 days later

Daisy and Marco are the new owners of Kona Kitchen and Bath. They were wonderful to work with and…read morevery knowledgeable in cabinet brands, and what would work best in the space needed. They were true to their estimate, with nothing hidden as far as cost goes. Ordering was easy with a down payment, and cabinets took a little over two months to get here. (Which is pretty darn good for Island delivery.) I highly recommend Kona Kitchen and Bath. They were wonderful to work with.

We did a entire home remodel and started with the box stores Home Depot, Lowe's and such they first…read moreof all did not even listen to what we really wanted when we did get a design together took it to the contractor he showed us where it wouldn't even fit. So four days down the drain, then we ran across Dons place he was very attentive came out to our home a few times to truly see what my wife wanted. Even stopped by during the install of the cabinets to ensure that all was well. And best of all he shopped around finding the bamboo cabinets that my wife really wanted at a price better than the box stores. Here is the kicker he answers the phone or email quickly, have you ever tried calling Home Depot or Lowe's in Kona I have and a few times drove down there while still on hold to tell them to answer my darn call. If you are looking for kitchen or bath cabinets check out Kona Kitchens and Baths you won't be disappointed.

Here's what happened to me. You all can make your own mind about it…read more I first spoke in person with the shop owner about a year ago, (I hoped to order flowers for my wedding that happened just this week). I asked about bouquets and leis with local flowers. I agreed to order 2 sets of leis for parents, 1 lei for the groom, 1 bouquet for the bride, and 5 bouquets for the bridesmaids. I asked if we could stay within budget, as I prefer to go simpler instead of extravagant. I was asked to email this order, and I did, and I was told that it was possible to stay within budget. In March, I called the shop hoping to stay in touch and ended up leaving a voicemail. Several days later, I finally got a call back. Uncle Bucky confirmed my order and budget. Last week (a week before the wedding), I expected a courtesy call from the shop and never received any. So, I called the shop. I also wanted to pay for my order ahead of time. I called several times, but no one answered the phone. Online, when I googled the shop, it said that the shop was permanently closed. I asked several friends if they knew another way to contact the shop owner, but no one had an alternate phone number (not even the friend who knew someone who used to work there). So, I tried calling the shop again and finally got a hold of someone who gave the phone to the shop owner after asking who was calling. The shop owner said, "I was about to call you." We agreed to meet in person one more time. I came in later that day. We reviewed the order that was written on the email. We confirmed the order. Uncle Bucky told me that the whole thing would cost about $670, $700 at the most. Then, he wrote down my credit card number. On the day of the wedding (about 3 hours before the ceremony and about half an hour before the agreed upon pick up time for the flowers), the shop owner called me and said, he forgot to charge me for 2 things in the order. He forgot that there were 2 sets of parents and only made 1 set of leis. He also said that he could make another set by the pick up time with no problem. It's been a long, crazy day so I wasn't about to argue and risk my bridesmaids' bouquets and my parents' leis, so I just said "ok." Today, I looked at my credit card charges and I was charged $813.09. Here are the concerning things: 1. Why was it so difficult to get in touch with the shop owner, or anyone from the shop? Why did it take several days to get a call back, after I left voice messages? Related to this, are courtesy calls not a thing for this flower shop? Not even for an order for a big event? I would have thought they'd be better at this, since they were located in a well-known hotel, the Sheraton. 2. How did they "mistakenly" forget to make the 2nd set of parents' leis? I spoke with the shop owner in person twice, via phone multiple times, and emailed my order (twice). I left multiple voice messages. Related to this, why was the estimate $143.09 off? 3. Does it really only take half an hour to make a set of leis (1 maile lei and 1 orchid lei)? Just wondering. The bouquets and flowers turned out very pretty. But, it was such a hassle working with this shop. And, I really do feel ripped off and taken advantaged of. I should have asked for an itemized receipt, so I guess it's partly my fault, too. I should have insisted to pay at the time that I wanted to pay. I trusted the people at this shop, and things didn't turn out well for me. I STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SHOP! I'm sure there are other shops out there with more professionalism!

I haven't ordered for a few years now since my dad pasted away.I would order for their anniversary…read moreand mom always new what that big long white box was. Every flower was packed separate and carefully wrapped. My mom took care of them like they said to and I think the lasts ones would last close to a month.The owners Richard and Gene were the kindest sweetest people ever.These flowers are THE BEST so don't hesitate to order... Mahalo..