Design Phase

Nourish All generated buy-in with the property owner Hawaii Public Housing Authority and manager Hawaii Affordable Properties; assessed existing land conditions such as soil health, wind

and precipitation levels, and sun exposure; created design sketches of

high-level vision and detailed components; and identified residents to serve as long-term stewards.

Build Phase

 We revitalized roughly a one-quarter acre space by with raised beds, in-ground plots, containers of various sizes, and spiral gardens. We planted over 40 varieties of food-producing plants, including a dozen fruit trees, sweet potatoes, kale, lettuce, beets, beans, squash, eggplant, and tomatoes. To support infrastructure,

we created new access paths, a windbreak fence, high-efficiency drip irrigation, and several tons of soil and natural compost.

Support

Nourish All received in-kind donations

from several local businesses totaling over $5,000 in value, including soil from SoilPlus Kona, irrigation parts and installation from Akau Westside Irrigation Services, and plants from local nurseries and farmers.

We hosted 30 adult and youth volunteers in the garden, including Ke Kumu Ekahi residents, and managed a student intern from a prestigious high school in the community as part of her senior project.