by Janis Wong And Koh Ming Wei
Special To West Hawaii Today
Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:18 AM HST
Special To West Hawaii Today
Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:18 AM HST
School gardens are sprouting and growing in 50 schools around Hawaii Island. These gardens, coordinated by the Hawaii Island School Garden Network, encourage youngsters and their families to plant and eat tropical food plants. The experience creates opportunities to connect to the land and the culture. Real life outdoor studies are connected to classroom knowledge in these outdoor living laboratories where children discover principles of land and water stewardship through sustainable education.