Upper Room Student Planting Garden

School Garden/Childhood Obesity Prevention Project included a school garden. The children helped plant the garden at Upper Room Ha'ateiho. They seemed to really enjoy being a part of the work.

The plan is that the students will help with the watering and weeding. At harvest, lunch will include fresh vegetables from the garden the students helped plant, weed, and harvest. The hope it will instill a love of gardening and eating fresh vegetables.

We also provided a gas stove with propane tank and regulator. Many moms stay at the school during the day. They will help with cooking healthy lunches for the students. They are excited to be able to cook warm lunch, especially in the cold season (70 degrees).

The man helping the students plant is Vaini Stake President Tevita Asi who is a farm employee whose responsibility is gardens.

Where you have a plot of land, however small, plant a garden. Staying close to the soil is good for the soul."                    Spencer W. Kimball