2014 Statewide UH Master Gardener Conference

Celebrating 100 Years: Extending Knowledge and Changing Lives
October 24 - 26, 2014, Kahului, Maui

Sorry you missed the conference.

Join us in 2017 at the international conference in Oregon!

• UH Master Gardener Conference by Dawn Garlich, East Hawaii Master Gardener
• Maui Memoires by Kim Perry, MG Coordinator Kaua'i
• A Warm Welcome on Maui by Barbara Alexander, O'ahu Master Gardener

Some of the conference presentations are available as downloadable .pdf files below.

School Gardens
From tiny garden boxes to school peace gardens and on-campus farms, school gardens and agriculture education are making a comeback in Hawai‘i and across the US. Learn about the proven benefits of school gardens, Hawai‘i's local movement, and the O‘ahu Master Gardener's school garden mini-certification. Be inspired to join the fun and rediscover the joys of gardening - with kids!

• School Gardens by Lydi Morgan Bernal (~7.5 MB)
• School Gardens: Steps for Success!

Aquaponics for Home Gardeners with UH Maui Master Gardener, Larry Yonashiro.
This class will give the Master Gardener the tools needed to manage aquaponics Help Desk cases.  No previous knowledge or experience in aquaponics is required.  The class will teach the basic principles of aquaponics needed to clarify and understand the client's question, and follow a flowchart to a resolution that is acceptable to the client.  The goal is not necessarily for the Master Gardener to provide a specific solution, but to provide enough information so that the client will be equipped to find a solution on his/her own.

• Aquaponics for Master Gardeners by Larry Yonashiro (~ 4 MB)
• Aquaponics Flowchart
• Links to Documentation

Grafting Fruit Trees & Ornamentals with UH O'ahu Master Gardeners Richard Karamatsu and Steve Oshiro.
The art of grafting with the Oahu MG Grafting Hui. Selection of rootstock, care of rootstock, scion selection, grafting techniques, tools and material.

• Art of Grafting (~ 4.3 MB)

Breadfruit and Fruit Tree Management with Ian Cole, Breadfruit Institute.
Ian will provide information on the Breadfruit Institute and cultivating breadfruit. In addition, he will discuss responsible orchard management for building soil in Hawaii.

• Breadfruit: From Orchard to Table and Around the Globe (~ 29 MB)

Photos credits: Dawn Garlich, Linda Inouye, Laura Mizumoto, and Jayme Grzebik.