Wailea Chefs Grow Some Good

  We are so fortunate to have our chefs on Maui! And we have some great news to share:  Four of Wailea’s premiere chefs are combining their talents, time and resources to support the school garden movement on Maui. Chefs Brian Etheredge and Christopher Kulis of Capische? and Il Teatro are teaming up with Four… [Continue Reading]

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New Name – Grow Some Good

Just as the caterpillars have emerged as butterflies, this Spring brings a new name and metamorphosis for our group, formerly called South Maui School Gardens Project. Grow Some Good – Educational School Gardens on Maui – speaks to the heart of our dedication to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life… [Continue Reading]

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Chef Jana’s Localicious Recipes!

What a great day of connecting with a group of educators and volunteers sharing outdoor learning ideas and touring South / Central Maui school gardens – organized by Anne Gachuhi of Home Gardening Support Network and Lehn Huff, Maui School Garden Network. The Feb. 4 tour featured four schools  – Kihei Elementary School, Lokelani Intermediate… [Continue Reading]

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Kihei Garden Featured on Self-Made In Hawaii (OC16)

Jess Craven, the videographer and producer for Self Made In Hawaii, contacted us a few weeks ago and said he wanted to do a segment on a non-profit to help others starting a group. He did a FABULOUS job and here is the result. As always the kids and the garden are the stars of the show!

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What’s Growing On?

New life is sprouting up everywhere you look at Kihei Elementary School Garden. Over the past few weeks, more than 750 students and teachers planted cultural and nutrition themed gardens, pounded poi and launched scientific investigations, translating curriculum into real life outdoor learning experiences. What’s growing on in the Food Jungle? > Kalo (taro) &… [Continue Reading]

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Calling All Volunteers: Come Grow With Us!

Planting season is in full swing at Kihei Elementary School Garden. This week, more than 200 students replanted kalo (taro), ‘olena (turmeric), learned pa’i’ai (pounding poi) and Native American “Three Sisters” companion planting traditions. What else is growing on? > Gardens of the World (East Asia, Latin America, Mediterranean & more!) > Green Bean Teepee… [Continue Reading]

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Kalo Harvest for Makahiki Season

In celebration of the opening of Makahiki season this month, students from Mr. Little’s fourth grade class harvested the remaining taro (called kalo in Hawaiian). The kalo patch was planted and cultivated by last year’s fourth graders with the help of local kalo farmer Hōkūao Pellegrino. During the harvest, students learned the traditional mo’olelo (story)… [Continue Reading]

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