Come Grow With Us!
Join Hali'ilmaile Community Garden and get your own garden plot!
- The garden is organic.
- One 10’ x 20’ garden plot is available per adult.
- The annual membership fee to cover water and lawn care is $100 per plot.
- There is a one time security deposit of $25 for each plot. This deposit is fully refundable upon leaving the garden when the plot is left "cleared and covered".
- Members attend as many of our monthly group projects as possible and a minimum of 1 per quarter (3 per year, plus 2 hours per month towards a community job prior to 2013).
- Compost is provided.
- Plots require regular care, weeding, and maintenance.
- To inquire about a plot, please fill out the Contact form on this website.
- New members attend a one hour tour and orientation.
Garden Rules and Regulations
- Organic management is required. We do not use any chemicals, synthetic fertilizers, or pesticides.
- Crops grown in the garden are for personal consumption only.
- All watering by hand or on a timer must be for less than 30 minutes/day.
- Members who are inactive will be given a two week notice to begin weeding and maintaining their plot again.
- The Garden Council should be notified if a member is no longer able to care for their plot.
- All gardeners and guests must sign a liability release form prior to access.
- Gardener's operating power tools do so at your own risk. Power tools may only be operated by registered gardener's 18 or older wearing closed toe shoes after notification has been given to other gardeners in the area. Power tools must be cleaned, refilled with oil and gasoline, and locked back onto their chains after use.
- Children are welcome and encouraged to participate in supervised gardening activities. Children who accompany a gardener without participating in the gardening activity must be in an area marked as a community area and supervised by an adult at all times.
- Do not share access codes with anyone. Refer anyone who asks to the Garden Council.
- Close and lock the main gate by the road when leaving.
- Stay on the fire-road, drive slowly, and follow the 5 mph speed limit. No trespassing in the residential yards or other private property.
- Do not pick crops belonging to others without prior permission.
- Garden only within the boundaries of your designated plot in a way that does not shade or harm your neighbor's plot. Foliage, fencing, and other structures should not exceed 4' in height.
- Respect major access pathways and maintain pathways between neighboring plots.
- No littering, dumping of trash, pets, alcohol, fires, or drugs.
- The Garden Council reserves the unrestricted right to deny entrance and revoke garden plot use for any reason at any time.
- The Organizational Bylaws govern the way in which the Garden Council makes decisions. A reference copy may be downloaded from the website.
- As a member of the community garden, please report activities that are detrimental to the atmosphere of the garden.
Hali'imaile Community Garden Bylaws
Hali'imaile Community Garden is a charitable project of Tri-Isle RC&D Council, Incorporated, a 501(c)(3).
Download Organizational Bylaws.
Hours
- The garden is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week.
- Access by car is permitted by garden members during daylight hours. Park in designated areas only.
- Access by foot permitted by garden members or as otherwise arranged with the Garden Council during daylight hours.
- No entrance is permitted after dark.
- An access code which unlocks the gates along the lane will be issued to garden members and periodically changed for security purposes.
- Always lock gate behind you after entering or exiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hali`imaile Community Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What grows well?
A. It depends on the time of year and how much you’d like to take care of it. Many people have grown green beans, lettuce, radishes, and dry land taro. By walking around the garden, you’ll see what people have grown.
In the cooler, wetter season these crops are easier to grow:
In the hotter, dryer season these crops grow well:
(Information taken from the Maui Master Gardeners, a free gardening program run by county extension office:http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/maui/Horticulture.aspx )
If you grow tomatoes, there are fruit flies in the garden and they love tomatoes. Please obtain fruit fly pheromone traps or bait – available from Kula Ace Hardware.
Q. Is the land owned by Maui Land and Pine? Was it originally pineapple fields or farmed conventionally?
A. Yes, we lease the land from Maui Land & Pineapple Company. The division which initiated and continues to provide oversight for the garden is the new organics and diversified company called Kapalua Farms. This section of land the garden is on has never been farmed. Prior to becoming a community garden, it was a natural eucalyptus grove.
Q. What are fruit flies?
A. You’ll find out if you grow tomatoes! They are flies that hide in the heat of the day, and like to come out in early morning and sting tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. They lay eggs that become wriggling little white maggots. Lots of fun! There are some organic sprays for fruit flies, but fruit fly pheromone traps or bait are most helpful.
Q. Can I grow zucchini?
A. Yes. Zucchini grows well. Watch out for fruit flies and white powdery mildew, especially in the winter months.
Q. Can I grow melons and squash?
A. Yes. They do grow quite well. They take up a LOT of room and tend to sprawl all over. If you try growing them in the winter, when it’s cooler and wetter, be on the lookout for white powdery mildew.
Q. Can I grow corn?
A. Yes. You will want to get seeds for corn developed by UH or specifically for Hawaii to avoid stunted growth and diseases like mosaic virus that affect corn here in Hawaii. As corn grows quite tall, please consider placement so that the corn will not shade your neighbor's plot.
Q. Why does my lettuce taste bitter?
A. Sometimes, the soil may not be “sweet” enough and may need some micro-nutrients. The soil here is pretty good and things usually grow well. Lettuce needs to be well-watered and picked before it flowers to enjoy the sweet, tender leaves.
Q. Can I get a soil test?
A. Yes, you are welcome to test the soil in your plot.
Q. Can I use a chemical to suppress weeds?
A. No, the garden is ORGANIC. Use only sprays, powders, and soil supplements that are certified ORGANIC and labeled as such. If you are unsure if something is acceptable, bring the item to orientation. Most acceptable products will be labeled “organic: or OMRI Approved. Please ask if you are unsure. There is lots of knowledge and many good tips available in the garden community.
Q. Can I use Miracle-Gro?
A. No, the garden is ORGANIC. There may be a new kind of Miracle-Gro that is certified ORGANIC, but it must be indicated on the package.
Q. Does the garden provide irrigation and hoses?
A. The garden provides a water source. You will need to purchase a garden hose, nozzle, and any irrigation devices you would like to have. A Y-valve splitter is very helpful to split the water into two outputs if you want to set up irrigation, but also want the option to hand water.
Q. How much will this cost to get irrigation supplies?
A. A basic system can be set up for around $50. A battery powered timer runs about $35 at home improvement stores, ISI, or Kula True Value. A basic drip line or irrigation hose will cost another $15 - $25. More complex systems with sprayers and other options will cost more.
Q. Am I required set up an irrigation system?
A. No, though it makes life easier if you don't plan to be at the garden every day to water by hand.
Q. Is there compost?
A. Yes. At orientation, you will be shown where the compost piles are located. The compost piles are for green waste. Large branches and rocks are put in a separate place.
Q. How big is my plot?
A. The standard size is 10 x 20 feet. Some plots may be a little bigger or smaller depending on how they were originally laid out.
Q. Can I grow papayas and bananas?
A. Trees tend to shade neighboring plots, so we do not grow them in the individual style plots. Papayas and bananas may be grown in Polynesian style (tree) plots. We also have designated shared community areas where we grow trees that all members share the fruit from. Check with the Garden Council before planting new trees.
Q. What is the community orchard?
A. The community orchard is a shared community area where trees are planted at the top of the garden. We’ll walk through this area during orientation.
Q. What is the community herb garden?
A. The herb garden is a shard community area at the front of the garden. Members may pick and use herbs.
Q. Can I bring a tree to plant?
A. Yes, there may be space in the orchard. Check with the garden council ahead of time so we can decide as a group whether it’s a tree that would be good for the garden and where it would be best to plant it.
Q. Can I plant anywhere I want to?
A. All planting must be within the plot boundaries. Check with the garden council if you have ideas or plants that you'd like to contribute to community areas outside of your plot.
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Q. What grows well?
A. It depends on the time of year and how much you’d like to take care of it. Many people have grown green beans, lettuce, radishes, and dry land taro. By walking around the garden, you’ll see what people have grown.
In the cooler, wetter season these crops are easier to grow:
- Leafy greens – kale, lettuce, cabbage, etc.
- Root crops – beets, turnips, potatoes (yes, potatoes can be grown here)
- Mustards, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
- Peas, Legumes, Beans
In the hotter, dryer season these crops grow well:
- Edible seeds
- Flowers
- Fruits (melons, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, etc)
(Information taken from the Maui Master Gardeners, a free gardening program run by county extension office:http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/maui/Horticulture.aspx )
If you grow tomatoes, there are fruit flies in the garden and they love tomatoes. Please obtain fruit fly pheromone traps or bait – available from Kula Ace Hardware.
Q. Is the land owned by Maui Land and Pine? Was it originally pineapple fields or farmed conventionally?
A. Yes, we lease the land from Maui Land & Pineapple Company. The division which initiated and continues to provide oversight for the garden is the new organics and diversified company called Kapalua Farms. This section of land the garden is on has never been farmed. Prior to becoming a community garden, it was a natural eucalyptus grove.
Q. What are fruit flies?
A. You’ll find out if you grow tomatoes! They are flies that hide in the heat of the day, and like to come out in early morning and sting tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. They lay eggs that become wriggling little white maggots. Lots of fun! There are some organic sprays for fruit flies, but fruit fly pheromone traps or bait are most helpful.
Q. Can I grow zucchini?
A. Yes. Zucchini grows well. Watch out for fruit flies and white powdery mildew, especially in the winter months.
Q. Can I grow melons and squash?
A. Yes. They do grow quite well. They take up a LOT of room and tend to sprawl all over. If you try growing them in the winter, when it’s cooler and wetter, be on the lookout for white powdery mildew.
Q. Can I grow corn?
A. Yes. You will want to get seeds for corn developed by UH or specifically for Hawaii to avoid stunted growth and diseases like mosaic virus that affect corn here in Hawaii. As corn grows quite tall, please consider placement so that the corn will not shade your neighbor's plot.
Q. Why does my lettuce taste bitter?
A. Sometimes, the soil may not be “sweet” enough and may need some micro-nutrients. The soil here is pretty good and things usually grow well. Lettuce needs to be well-watered and picked before it flowers to enjoy the sweet, tender leaves.
Q. Can I get a soil test?
A. Yes, you are welcome to test the soil in your plot.
Q. Can I use a chemical to suppress weeds?
A. No, the garden is ORGANIC. Use only sprays, powders, and soil supplements that are certified ORGANIC and labeled as such. If you are unsure if something is acceptable, bring the item to orientation. Most acceptable products will be labeled “organic: or OMRI Approved. Please ask if you are unsure. There is lots of knowledge and many good tips available in the garden community.
Q. Can I use Miracle-Gro?
A. No, the garden is ORGANIC. There may be a new kind of Miracle-Gro that is certified ORGANIC, but it must be indicated on the package.
Q. Does the garden provide irrigation and hoses?
A. The garden provides a water source. You will need to purchase a garden hose, nozzle, and any irrigation devices you would like to have. A Y-valve splitter is very helpful to split the water into two outputs if you want to set up irrigation, but also want the option to hand water.
Q. How much will this cost to get irrigation supplies?
A. A basic system can be set up for around $50. A battery powered timer runs about $35 at home improvement stores, ISI, or Kula True Value. A basic drip line or irrigation hose will cost another $15 - $25. More complex systems with sprayers and other options will cost more.
Q. Am I required set up an irrigation system?
A. No, though it makes life easier if you don't plan to be at the garden every day to water by hand.
Q. Is there compost?
A. Yes. At orientation, you will be shown where the compost piles are located. The compost piles are for green waste. Large branches and rocks are put in a separate place.
Q. How big is my plot?
A. The standard size is 10 x 20 feet. Some plots may be a little bigger or smaller depending on how they were originally laid out.
Q. Can I grow papayas and bananas?
A. Trees tend to shade neighboring plots, so we do not grow them in the individual style plots. Papayas and bananas may be grown in Polynesian style (tree) plots. We also have designated shared community areas where we grow trees that all members share the fruit from. Check with the Garden Council before planting new trees.
Q. What is the community orchard?
A. The community orchard is a shared community area where trees are planted at the top of the garden. We’ll walk through this area during orientation.
Q. What is the community herb garden?
A. The herb garden is a shard community area at the front of the garden. Members may pick and use herbs.
Q. Can I bring a tree to plant?
A. Yes, there may be space in the orchard. Check with the garden council ahead of time so we can decide as a group whether it’s a tree that would be good for the garden and where it would be best to plant it.
Q. Can I plant anywhere I want to?
A. All planting must be within the plot boundaries. Check with the garden council if you have ideas or plants that you'd like to contribute to community areas outside of your plot.
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