✽ Increase Fruits and Vegetables in Your Diet✽ Reduce Food Miles
✽ Consume Less Pesticides by Growing Organically
✽ Cut Down on Food Costs
✽ Relieve Stress!
Hawai'i has one of the best climates for growing food year round with diverse soil and abundant water. Sadly, we rely mainly on imports for our food supply. By utilizing urban spaces we can reduce our dependence on outside sources and nourish the land rather than deplete it. Growing locally is not enough- we are still destroying Hawaiian soil with fertilizers and pesticides that eventually run off into our beautiful ocean. By supporting diversified sustainable agriculture and growing our own food we can break away from these bad habits and look forward to nourishing our population within the islands.
....One of the best reasons to start a garden is You! Connecting with nature supports psychological well-being and relaxation to help you cope with busyness and daily stress. The therapeutic benefits of gardening have been recognized since humans first cultivated plants. Some of the health benefits associated with horticulture therapy include creative expression, physical activity, personal growth, skill development, enjoyment, and stress relief. Connecting with the land, the beginning of growth, and helping a small seed turn the sun's energy into life that nourishes you will foster a healthy body and mind.
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Petiola recognizes the limitations on individuals that may prevent some from attempting to develop a green thumb. Whether it is time, space, knowledge, ability, or money we can help you creatively work around any hurdles that may stand in your way. We are knowledgable in growing food in small spaces and have flexible options for all budgets. Mainly, our purpose is to help our community grow more food within those contraints. Why wait? Let us start a conversation today about your space and the possibilities.