by Kirk Surry | Jun 24, 2019 | Garden Tips
Here are some tips to help you grow sunflowers. Water your sunflower seed start container every morning to keep the soil and sprouting seed moist. Once the sunflower sprout reaches a height of about 4 inches, transplant it directly into the soil. Sunflowers have long...
by Kathy Becklin | Aug 12, 2018 | Garden Tips, Zero Waste
This morning I was out at the Kihei Elementary school garden. Since it was hot, I spent much time in my favorite (and shady) area…the composting area. Sadly our 6+ bins were all in pretty bad shape but I worked to turn our composting effort around! The bin in...
by Kathy Becklin | Jul 19, 2013 | Education, Garden Tips, Growing
Here is great step by step guide to Seed Saving! If you find the site helpful, send a donation to them. Click on image to go to the site or http://howtosaveseeds.com/index.php.
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 | Mar 21, 2012 | Garden Tips, Growing
Here are a few pieces that we’ve gotten from various sources that may help others decide what to plant and when to plant it. This one page summary tells what to plant by elevation. (Source: Master Gardeners) Vegetables in South Maui Chart – This list was...
by Kathy Becklin | Mar 21, 2012 | Garden Tips, Growing
Garden Tip: Treating Slugs with Coffee For an all natural, good for your soil and plants slug treatment, use your leftover morning coffee and coffee grounds around your vegetable garden plants. While different studies have shown varying degrees of success using coffee...
