Description
This Maui farmer has gardening advice you don't want to miss—especially if you've ever worked hard in your garden, only to have things go wrong that you couldn't control.
After a devastating Kona low storm and a hurricane damaged much of his crops, he faced decisions no grower wants to make. And when growing food is your livelihood, the stakes are a whole lot higher.
What does a farmer learn when everything he's worked for is suddenly on the line—and what could that mean for your own garden?
Whether you're growing vegetables in raised beds, containers, or a backyard garden, his hard-earned advice will change how you handle challenges when things don't go as planned.
Learn more about Lapaʻau Farm: https://www.lapaau.farm
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A big thank you to Michael and his family for welcoming us to their beautiful farm and sharing their experiences with us! We loved spending time with you and seeing firsthand the incredible work you're doing in Maui.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 This Maui Farmer's Advice Is Too Good to Miss
00:58 How Did He End Up Farming in Maui?
03:20 What Makes Growing Here Different?
05:15 When Mother Nature Takes Over
08:08 What Happens After the Storm?
11:45 Growing Vegetables Against the Odds
16:45 Behind the Scenes of a Working Farm
21:35 What Home Gardeners Can Learn
23:10 Growing Carrots in Maui
28:55 Even Experienced Farmers Struggle
31:09 When Growing Food Gets Discouraging
33:55 Dealing With Garden Pests
35:45 Inside the Cucumber Greenhouse
42:34 The Decisions Nobody Wants to Make
44:44 Michael's Final Advice for Your Garden
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Get real-world vegetable gardening advice from an experienced Maui farmer as he shares how he handles growing challenges, unpredictable weather, and setbacks, with lessons you can apply to your own backyard garden, raised beds, or containers.