How akamai are you about environmentally friendly landscaping and gardening? Have you ever considered methods for rapidly expanding the plant biodiversity for your garden? What are some of the most nutritious plants you and your family can grow easily?

Transform your lanai and lawn, your field and fence, into an abundant oasis of edible and multifunctional plants. Join instructor Zach Mermel for this workshop. Attendees will explore a range of edible plants that can grow mauka to makai.

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A packet of practical readings and resources for further learning is included. Participants also will get to take home a number of edible plants at the conclusion of the workshop.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 (includes a break for lunch)

WHERE: Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village

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COST: $40, or $30 for VAC members, plus a $15 materials fee

REGISTER: For more information or to register, call VAC at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org. Class size is limited, so register early.