by Kirk Surry | Mar 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
For a good overview of some common garden pest and plant issues check out this quick reference library of bugs, caterpillars, insects and other plant diseases and problems, courtesy of National Gardening Association. This is easy to use resource can help you quickly...
by Kathy Becklin | Mar 25, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Kihei Elementary School, Videos, Volunteer
This video features Kihei Elementary School and the progress that has been made in just 3 years. This wonderful video was produced in concert South Maui Sustainability and Crowdiddy Productions. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2YRovrrZ8A[/youtube] This...
by Kirk Surry | Mar 24, 2011 | Education, Growing, Zero Waste
Pollination — the transfer of pollen grains to fertilize the seed-producing ovaries of flowers — is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. And pollinators play a significant role in the production of over 150 food crops in the United States.In this introductory...
by Kirk Surry | Mar 21, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Kihei Elementary School
Chef Brian Etheredge of Capische? and Il Teatro and friend, celebrated Maui Chef Dan Fiske, recently teamed up to help fund the South Maui School Gardens Project at Kīhei Elementary School where kids learn about the importance of food systems in their community and...
by Kirk Surry | Mar 17, 2011 | Front Page Announcements
From The Lahiana News here’s a great article on Community Workday partnerships to help install 18 community and school gardens in Maui County over the next several years. From the article: … This initiative involves a grassroots effort to build 18...