Educational School Gardens on Maui
Join us this Saturday morning for “Second Saturday” at Kihei Elementary School Garden as we prepare for summertime cover cropping and soil building. Grow Some Good is pleased to host a special workshop with Jenna Leilani Tallman of Maui Bokashi. Jenna will teach attendees how to easily turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden compost… [Continue Reading]
The harvest stage of a school garden provides an ideal setting to observe interdependence of producers and consumers: harvesting food in the garden vs. buying produce in a store or a restaurant. This is when Social Studies benchmarks can be supported in the garden and students can gain an understanding of how consumer choices affect… [Continue Reading]
In the final months of school, garden lessons turn to a continuation of the life cycle with seed saving workshops at all grade levels. This exercise connects students to sustainable practices that preserve their favorite plants, ensure food security and support benchmarks in science (life cycle), social studies (food economics) and more. During hands-on lessons,… [Continue Reading]
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 in circle. Ask them to share what they know about seaweed or… [Continue Reading]
The school garden movement is thriving throughout Hawaii and creating hands-on educational programs for students of all ages. On Tuesday, March 20, Grow Some Good gave a special presentation about programs that teach local students and their families to grow nutritious, organic fruits and vegetables – on any budget, in any community or living space…. [Continue Reading]
First Wind sponsored our 1st annual Grow Some Good event and we look forward to working with them more. … [More...]
This video by Emmy winning photographer Jess Craven tells the story of Grow Some Good and their work with a public elementary school garden … [More...]
Mas de 100 estudiantes participating in tutoring and enrichment programs at Wailuku Elementary School celebrated Cinco de Mayo by harvesting … [More...]
In recognition of International Permaculture Day, Community Work Day Program, Grow Some Good, and Maui School Garden Network partnered May 4 … [More...]
Join us this Saturday morning for "Second Saturday" at Kihei Elementary School Garden as we prepare for summertime cover cropping and soil … [More...]
The harvest stage of a school garden provides an ideal setting to observe interdependence of producers and consumers: harvesting food in the … [More...]
