Students at Kihei Elementary School have fun in the garden during "Tomato Photo Shoot Day." Photo Credit: Mieko Photography
In this Issue:
"Ah! A Taste of Heaven!" 
Many people don't realize how disconnected today's young people are from their food sources. When students first enter our program, we ask them where fruits and vegetables come from. Often they say, "from the grocery store."
Our donors and volunteers are helping to change that.
We have exciting news about how you can help! A very generous donor has stepped forward to offer a 100% match for any donation of $250 or more, up to $20,000, now through the end of November! Your gift will instantly be doubled, increasing the impact we have with students, as we teach them how to build healthy soil, work with natural life cycles, and grow food they can eat.
After participating in our program, when we talk about a fruit or vegetable, students can tell us how it was grown, and how to make their favorite garden snacks. One student recently tasted a cherry tomato from the garden, and said:
"Ah! A taste from Heaven!"
Consider making donation and help Grow Some Good continue this positive trend for our island keiki. Contributions are easily facilitated through our website. Your donation makes a positive impact on the future of our students, and our entire community.
Photo Credit: Mieko Photography
Happening in the Gardens
Meet our staff! We have several new team members; each month we will feature a Garden Coordinator and the schools they support.
Introducing....
Cynthia Cordova, Garden Coordinator
Pu'u Kukui and Waihe'e Elementary Schools
The garden program at Pu'u Kukui covers all grade levels (K-5), and kids are in garden class every week for one semester. It is unique in that teachers don't come to garden with the students, so Cynthia coordinates all aspects of planning and managing the class. Pu'u Kukui is our newest school and is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focused school. That makes it easy and fun to incorporate STEM topics into the garden program.
At Waihe'e, Cynthia is building on the work of the previous garden coordinator, Kellie Penman. Here the garden program also has a STEM focus. Cynthia loves it there-- "Just 5 miles away from town and it feels like Hana."
Cynthia has BA Degrees in Agriculture, Food and Sustainability and in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production. She started with Grow Some Good in 2016.
Cynthia says:
My goal for the gardens this year is to grow more, harvest more, and share more.
What I'm really looking forward to: Teaching in the shade structure that was built over the summer at Pu’u Kukui. When it rains or when it’s really hot the students now have a place to sit and take a break.
I’m looking forward to being the coordinator for a new school. I’m excited to meet the community at Waihe’e and grow together.
My favorite thing about working with kids is: teaching them the power of growth and watching them grow with their plants.
My favorite thing about gardens is: how it creates a sense of community. It brings people together to work for a greater good.
My favorite fruits that grow on Maui are lilikoi and mango.
Lesson from the Garden: How Plants Breathe 
Fill a glass jar with water. Select a large leaf from a plant or tree nearby, drop it into the jar and screw the lid on. Place the jar in a sunny spot. After an hour, ask students to look in the jar and report what they see inside.
What would happen if we held our breath, underwater, at the pool and then let out air? Bubbles!
Read more...
Things to Plant in November
For the gardeners in all of us –
A Kitchen Garden in Kihei Maui presents a helpful list of things to plant in
November. See their website for great gardening tips!
Volunteer with Grow Some Good!
November 11th
Kihei Elementary School
250 E Lipoa St Kihei, HI 96753
Saturday, November 11th
8:30 - 11:30am
This month we have lots of projects designed to keep the garden healthy! Spreading mulch, building compost and vegetable bed prep; caring for our plant nursery, transplanting starts, and of course weeding!
November 18th
Lokelani Intermediate School
1401 Liloa Dr, Kihei, HI 96753
Saturday, November 18th
8:30 - 11:30am
This month we'll be working on building new benches for the kids to sit on during class, and preparing growing areas for planting.
Our garden care days are always a lot of fun and a great way to learn about organic gardening from people in the neighborhood. Join us for all or part of the day. Water and light refreshments will be provided. If you have questions in advance, please email volunteer@GrowSomeGood.org or call (808)215- 9228.
Get Sudsy - Volunteer at our Upcoming Car Wash Fundraiser
These fun car washes directly support our school garden programs, allowing us to continue to teach students how to grow healthy food they can eat, and providing STEM education in our outdoor classrooms. Volunteers will help with set up, car washing and drying, and clean up.
Dates: Saturday, December 2nd and
Saturday, December 9th
Location: Ohana Fuels/Minit Stop
85 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului
Time: Two shifts are available - 8:30 - 11:30, and 11:30 - 1:30. Or, stay all day!
All supplies are provided. Please wear sun protection and sturdy shoes. Please register with Malia at Malia@GrowSomeGood.org.
The car wash is in conjunction with Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program, in which Grow Some Good benefits from a portion of fuel sales at all Maui Ohana Fuels locations, now through the end of 2017. See their list of locations on Maui, and be sure to “Fuel up” at Ohana Fuels and “Do Good” for Grow Some Good! Mahalo to Ohana Fuels for your generous support!
