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Aloha from Maui and thanks for reading my Maui blog!

My Haiku Maui Garden

We made it through the winter and ate something from the garden every day. This was our first time to really set this goal and do it right. I'm not counting things like bananas and avocados either, but produce from the veggie garden by the house.

Thanks to a bumper crop of Kabocha squash (Japanese Pumpkin) that sprawled over the neighboring vacant land, we have had plenty of fresh organic veggies to eat and give away.

Just this week we have eaten all these veggies from our large garden:

• kabocha
• beets + beet greens
• salad greens
• herbs
• pea pods
• purple beans
• cherry tomatoes
• chard
• onions
• green onions
• green peppers
• eggplant

Now that spring is here, and the days are longer, the plants are already growing faster. There's new flowers on the old pepper plants, and on the old squash vines. Some plants here will grow for years and still produce, like eggplant and Hawaii chili peppers.

Growing a garden can be very rewarding. Not only do you get to eat the fruits of your labors, but you get outside in the sunshine. There's a certain amount of exercise involved too. I like to get my hands dirty and smell that earthy aroma. I'll eat the peas right off the vine for a snack.

The secret is to always be starting new seeds. If there is a constant supply of new plants going into the ground, there will be a constant supply of edibles coming out of the ground. Start extra seeds... you can always give away the starts.

We are lucky to have a growing season that goes on all year. The summer time is definitely a better time for growing, as the days are longer and the weather is better. This past winter was pretty hard on the garden, but the rugged plants persevered and we were thankful. Some days it rained so hard that the garden was underwater. Some days it was so windy that plants were flattened out. Just keep on planting, and it will grow.

That's all for now, I need to get outside and see what's for dinner.

aloha from Haiku Maui - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro - EMAIL

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Yesterday, the state water commission voted to greatly increase the stream flow to many East Maui streams. As a long time East Maui resident and a Realtor who has lived and worked in East Maui since 1979, this is extremely significant in many ways.

Water is life and life had been taken for many years from lands that were once very productive valleys all along the North Shore of Maui. Go for a hike sometime up Hanawana, Waipio, Honopou, or almost any East Maui valley and you will see ancient Lo'i that were once providing Taro to a huge community of Hawaiians. With the arrival of sugar on Maui in the late 1900's, large irrigation ditches were cut laterally across East Maui diverting almost all of the stream water to Central Maui to grow sugar.

Since the early 1980's when the State Water Commission asked all registered users to identify and register their water use in East Maui, the amount of water release by EMI ( East Maui Irrigation ) in to down stream flows has been minimal and down stream users, Taro farms, and traditional gathering have been extremely limited. Most Streams have lost almost all of their native flora and fauna as a result

Now, with increased stream flow, many property owners adjacent to the streams, may be able to start cultivation

once again in long dormant Taro Lo'i. With the increased stream flows, the water may be cool enough to cultivate wet land Taro. Low flow increase water temperature above the optimum temperature of 78 degrees farenheit and the Taro corms rot before they can be harvested.

What this means to adjacent owners is that perhaps once again, small scale farming may be possible along many East Maui Streams and the consequent revival of small scale , self sustainable farming should increase dramtically.

In my farm at Maliko, I rely on a spring that it supplied from cane irrigation on the fields above my farm. When HC&S turns off the water irrigating the fields above, my spring flow drops and I can't grow wet Taro for 3 or 4 months until the spring picks up flow again after the sugar company harvest the crop, replants and turns the water back on. During this time, I harvest the Taro and replant it dry land style to keep it alive for a seed crop to provide huli ( starts ) , for the next generation of wet Taro. All types of Taro can be grown either wet or dry, some do better wet, some better as a dry variety.

For more fun and tips on Maui sustainable farming, keep reading my blog.

Aloha,

Tracy@SellDirt.com

Door of Faith Road in Huelo - Haiku Maui Hawaii 96708

Huelo is on the north shore of Maui, and it's a sparsely populated region that's mainly agricultural.

GOOGLE MAP of HAIKU

Downtown Haiku Maui post

I don't think this is the official name for the road, but it's what everyone calls it. If you're driving on the Hana Highway (the road to Hana), you'll see this row of mailboxes and the pay phone on your left, at about the 3.5 mile marker. There is no street sign, you just have to know where you're going. I believe the name comes from one of the churches that is at the beginning of this ocean-side road. There are actually 2 churches near the top of the Door of Faith Road: Door of Faith Church; and Kaulanapueo Church.

After you pass the 2 churches, turn right, and then left (at the red house), and follow the road as it heads towards the ocean. You really should have an experienced Realtor to show you the way, so you don't get lost.

Not long ago this was all pastures and guava bushes, with a few homes. Now this area appeals to a mix of people, including artists, trust funders, hippies, farmers, horse people, and yoga fans. I'm always amazed at the diversity, but there is one thing in common - people here like their privacy... and some of these homes are really hard to find.

Some homes for sale now in this area, down Door of Faith Rd.

Oceanfront properties for sale.

Looking for more local info? - call the Hunter - 808 283-0635 EMAIL

Kaulanapueo Church in Huelo, Maui, Hawaii

Along the winding Hana Highway is a community known as Huelo, which is really a part of Haiku, Maui. A well known landmark is the Door of Faith Road, which brings you to the Kaulanapueo Church in Huelo. This historic Protestant church was established in 1853 and is still used for worship, with services in the Hawaiian language. The church walls are made of stone, creating a cool interior for a comfortable experience while attending services.

Haiku is on Maui's north shore, where the tradewinds bring refreshing rains to nourish lush growth. Coconuts palms, banana plants, and tropical flowers are plentiful in this rich environment. Garden enthusiasts enjoy planting and growing crops all year round, and you'll find a lot of organic farms here.

This community has seen a lot of changes over the decades, when this area transitioned from a sugar and pineapple growing region, then to cattle farming, up to the present day. Nowadays there a many smaller farms as well as homes which range from humble shacks to multi-million dollar oceanfront estates. For the most part, residents here enjoy a more natural lifestyle than you will find in the resort towns... natural beauty is everywhere you look, and people are very laid back.

Some find the deeply spiritual atmosphere much to their liking, and would not choose to live anywhere else. Here in Huelo, it seems you are a little more connected to the a'ina (the land), the water, the plants, and the history of Hawaii.

If you're driving the Hana Highway, be sure to take this detour if you're interested in something unique and historical on Maui.