Mahalo to Tammy Davis for putting together these helpful gardening resources for Kauai residents interested in gardening! Under Construction
Seeds
- Kitizawa Seeds
- Hawaiian Seed Growers Network
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
- Seeds of Change
- Territorial Seeds
- Johnny’s Seed
- UH CTAHR Seed Program
Veggie Starts & Plants
- Heaven on Earth Starts – Eileen can be found Saturdays 9am-11am at Anaina Hou’s Farmers Market in Kilauea; she also hosts a plant stand in front of Hoku Foods in Kapaa, contact [email protected]
- Garden Ponds Nursery in Kilauea next to Mini golf and behind Banana Joes. Open Wed-Sun 12 -5pm (808) 828-6400
- Kaapuni Nursery – 5776 Kaapuni Road, Kapahi, Tues-Sat, 11-5pm, (808) 645-6303
- Ancient Spin (Wailua/Remote) – veggie and perennial starts and cuttings; call Tammy (541) 510-9658
- Malama Kauai (Kalihiwai) – often has plant sales and free giveaways; follow on social media for latest info
- Rosies Gardening – islandwide plant delivery
Compost, Soil, & Materials
- Home Depot (Lihue) – potting soil, fertilizers, pots, seeds, irrigation; can order online & pickup
- Ace Hardware (Princeville, Kapaa, Lihue, Eleele) – potting soil, fertilizers, pots, seeds, irrigation
- Garden Island Hydro (Lihue) – potting soil, fertilizers, pots, seeds, irrigation
- Kauai Paint and Feed (Kilauea) – Hendrikus Fertilizer
- Kauai Irrigation (Lihue) – irrigation systems and supplies
- Heart & Soul Organics (Moloaa) – Compost, soil, mulch etc. DO not go when raining or just after big rain, too wet and heavy!) Bring a tarp, they will load for you. 6020 Ko’olau Rd. in Moloa’a behind fruit stand. (808) 823-1007
- GEM – Green Earth Matters (Moloa’a) – Commercial/Residential green waste facility ($10 cubic yard tipping fee). Screened compost & mulch available for purchase. Pick up or delivery service avail. Contact 808-828-1114 or [email protected]
- Kauai Nursery and Landscaping (Lihue) – located at 3-1550 Kaumuali’i Hwy. in Lihue. (808) 245-7747
- Seascapes Nursery (Kilauea) – 5101, 4741 Kahiliholo Rd # A, Kilauea, HI 96754. (808) 828-0444
- Wiki Wiki Worm Ranch (Kalaheo) – provides composting worms (vemiculture) and related products 808-639-2016
Soil Testing
- A & L Western Laboratories – Soil Testing Lab
- Testing Your Soil: Why and How to Take a Soil-Test Sample
Information, Support & Consulting
- Ancient Spin – Tammy Davis, Consultant (Wailua/Remote) – specializes in permaculture garden design and sustainable systems; open to consulting for payment or trade. [email protected] or (541) 510-9658.
- Master Gardener Helpline & Plant Diagnostic Tool
- Topher’s Go-fors (Island-wide) – permaculture garden design, earthworks, and installation; hauling; irrigation; tree trimming; garden/landscaping, & Smart Mowing robotic lawn care services. (808) 631-7132.
- Kama’āina Gardens (Kilauea) – Custom garden beds designed and assembled for your home. Local and organic compost used. Call or text 808-639-3007.
General Resources
- Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii – try these proven agricultural blessings from the Hawaiian Nation