Zero Waste Programs

Composting principles have always been part of the Grow Some Good curriculum however in the 2019-2020 school year, we kicked off the zero waste program. Food waste from the cafeteria was composted and put back into the garden to create a more fertile growing environment. 

Zero Waste Articles

Jadda Miller

Garden Coordinator and Curriculum Advisor Kihei Elementary School Jadda has a BS in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, and is currently working on an MS in Environmental Studies. She has worked for Grow Some Good since August 2017.  Jadda Says: ...

Kathy Becklin

Executive Director Kathy has served as Executive Director since 2016. She is a co-founder of Grow Some Good and has been the treasurer, website developer, and IT specialist since 2009. Kathy has a BS in Computer Science and over 25 years of experience in technology....

Gnocchi in the Garden

Chef Geno Sarmiento of Nick's Fishmarket recently visited the gardens to give students a hands-on cooking demonstration.  Together they prepared gnocchi with an herb tomato sauce and pan-seared shrimp. Garden Coordinator Jadda Miller, along with  Chef Geno, take...