Join us for a light social evening where we will be sharing a meal and watching Paradise. Synopsis: Asheville based filmmaker Garret Martin spent 9 months of 2023 filming at Mountain Gardens. The result a feature documentary, PARADISE, follows an iconic mountain man, Joe Hollis, who has lived off the grid for fifty years at…
Category: Gardening Workshops
Making Vanilla Extracts
Come join me on a journey of vanilla and learn how to make amazing vanilla extracts. Monday, 16 June 2025 Time: 2pm – 3:30pm Where: Big Island Vanilla, 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, HI 96710 Cost: $150 Includes notes, vanilla and herbal tea. Register Here
Seed Saving for the Future
Come join me for an afternoon of hands-on learning and learning all about seed saving for the future. Date: Monday, 9 June 2025 Time: 2pm till 4pm Where: Big Island Vanilla, 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, HI 96710 Cost: $75 per person Includes notes, demonstration, seed saving, seeds and herbal tea. Register Here
Propagation Workshop
Come join me for 2 hours of hands-on learning, where we will play with all the many ways of propagating new plants from existing ones using an array of different techniques. You’ll be going home with all your new babies. Date: Monday, 23 June 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Where: Big Island Vanilla, 29-2147 Kaiwiki…
How to Plant a Fruit Tree for Success
Come join me for a hands-on tree planting session where I’ll teach you the importance of correctly planting a fruit tree. Not only is this essential for organic farming practices, but it also ensure the longevity of your tree and an ongoing abundant harvest. Date: Monday, 2 June 2025 (REGISTRATION CLOSED) Time: 10:30 11:30am Where:…
Gardening Without Pesticides 3 April 2025
Come join us for a morning of hands-on learning. We’ll be looking into the importance of soil and it’s role in plant resilience, beneficial insects and companion planting. Date: 3 April 2025, Thursday Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $25 Location: 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, Hawaii Tea tasting and notes included.
How to Plant a Tree 2 April 2025
Come join us for a morning of hands-on learning. We’ll be looking at the root structure of fruit trees and will be doing a demonstration on how to properly plant at tree for longevity and resilience. Date: 2 April 2025, Wednesday Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $25 Location: 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, Hawaii Tea…
Explore Herbal Teas 31 March 2025
Come join us for a morning of hands-on learning. We’ll be exploring the beauty of tea and their endless health benefits. Date: 31 March 2025, Monday Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $25 Location: 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, Hawaii Tea tasting and notes included.
How To Build A Banana Circle 14 April 2025
Come join us for an afternoon or hands-on learning. We’ll spend a brief moment going over the theory and function of a Banana Circle composting system and then spend the rest of the time building a banana circle from scratch. Date: 14 April 2025, Monday Time: 2pm – 4:30pm Cost: $35 Location: 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead…
Vermiculture Workshop 5 April 2025
Come join us for a morning of hands-on learning. We’ll cover all the aspects of caring for a worm composting system and why vermicompost is such a great amendment to your garden. Date: 5 April 2025, Saturday Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $45 Location: 29-2147 Kaiwiki Homestead Rd, Hakalau, Hawaii Snacks and notes included.
How To Plant A Tree 04/14/24
Join me for a hands-on workshop on how to properly plant a tree. Date: Friday, 14 April 2023 Time: 10:00am to 11:30am Cost per person: FREE Bring a friend! Book a place via text +1 (407) 724-4879 Location: Geneva, Florida (address will be provided upon booking confirmation) FEEDBACK FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS & CLIENTS:I’ve attended several…
How to place an Avocado Tree Guild
Fruit tree guilds are planned systems of companion planting specific fruit trees with additional plants that provide beneficial functions to the tree and soil. Not only does this improve the overall health of your tree, meaning better fruit production, but also provides an attractive habitat for specialized pollinators, beneficial insects and active soil remediation. Tree…