The LET'S GROW GOOD Initiative
Notice: Due to COVID-19 restrictions the garden is closed and limited to plant pick-ups for our Tree and Plant Give-Aways.
Working with a Core Westside Partner:
The Let's Grow Good Initiative improves access to healthy, nutritious food and provides learning resources to the working families of west Kaua‘i. We do this by providing free plants, trees, produce and online learning tools.
Past events have covered:
K-12 Subjects:
Integrating Lessons from the Garden
(Customized, based on subject and grade level)
Adult Workshops and Sessions:
Introduction to Organic Farming
Introduction to Permaculture
Kalo: Talk Story with Westside Kupuna & Farmers
Plant identification walking tours:
mauka (at Koke'e) and makai (in our garden)
Irrigation Workshop
Sustainable pasture management
NTBG tours of cultivation practices
(to Limahuli and Poipu)
Farm Tours to Anahola
Tour of Maui Lo'i and Na Wai Eha
Maximizing Productivity on a Small Farm
Tree Grafting and Pruning
Beekeeping Workshop
Healthy Food Prep and Nutrition Workshop
Tour of Ma'o Farms, Oahu
Master Gardeners Introduction
Pickling and Brining Session
Managing a Small Farm Enterprise
Introduction to La'au Lapa'au