by Kirk Surry | Nov 20, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
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...
by Kirk Surry | Nov 8, 2011 | Culture, Food, Front Page Articles, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
[slickr-flickr search=”sets” set=”72157627939259555″] 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...
by Kirk Surry | Nov 5, 2011 | Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
Good things growing at Kihei Elementary School! Students are replanting taro (kalo), planting starts from seeds saved from last year, experimenting with heirloom varieties, and bringing the school garden into full swing again this year. Parents are invited to share...