by Kirk Surry | Feb 9, 2013 | Education, Kihei Elementary School
Measuring Perimeter, Area & Volume / Inspiring Entrepreneurial Minds This week, third and fourth graders at Kihei Elementary School and Wailuku Elementary School practiced measuring perimeter, area and volume in the garden to determine quantities of soil and...
by Kirk Surry | Aug 10, 2012 | Education, Garden Tips, Growing
The hottest summer months in Kihei are tough on most garden plants, but it’s a great time to introduce cover crops for improving soil health and preparing for the next planting season. These crops also serve as great tools to teach students about nitrogen and its role...
by Kathy Becklin | Jul 2, 2012 | Culture, Education, Front Page Slider, School Gardens, Zero Waste
The following is a synopsis of seaweed lessons and materials used for YMCA classes (mixed ages). Goal: Give students a understanding of the value of seaweed and it’s importance in our Hawaiian economy and culture. Time: 30 minutes Basic Plan: 1) Gather students...
by Kathy Becklin | Mar 21, 2012 | Education, Garden Tips
Not many gardeners have gone a season without some powdery mildew. Even in dry areas, a sprinkler gone awry can cause this fungus to seemingly creep over a garden and destroy it in days. We got this tip for keeping powdery mildew under control from the keynote speaker...
by Kirk Surry | Sep 30, 2011 | Education, Growing, Kihei Elementary School
Today we explored the 5 Senses in the Garden with Kihei Elementary School kindergarteners and turned nitrogen-fixing and phosphorous-rich cover crops into the soil for a final round with all grades before planting new fruits and vegetables for the year. To start the...
by Kirk Surry | Mar 30, 2011 | Education
Worm composting, or vermiculture, provides students an opportunity to enrich their school garden, both literally and figuratively, and is an easy way to teach students that waste is in the eye of the beholder. While learning and applying skills that satisfy Hawaii...
