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A comprehensive and must-have grade guide that explains how to adjust food plant lists, planting schedules, and more for the Houston region by Bob Randall, PhD. Dr. Randall is a food systems anthropologist and permaculture designer with a five-decade involvement in food systems both as a researcher, educator, and activist. 12th Addition
Herbs for Pollinators and People Plus Ask the ExpertSaturday, Nov. 18, 2023, 9:30 - 11:30 amAngela ChandlerZoom Live Class$20Insects might conjure up images of creepy crawlies to some of us, but insects serve many functions in the garden, with pollination being one of the primary benefits. Herbs naturally attract beneficial insects by offering a variety of flowers for nectar and essential oils. Some herbs can also repel pest species. Working herbs into your landscape properly can make a difference to who you are inviting in. Overall, herbs create a healthier, more diverse landscape for you ...
Garden Networking and Cookie ExchangeSaturday, December 2, 2023, 10 - 11:30 amBauer Education CenterComplimentaryKnowing your fellow gardeners is one of the keys to having a successful urban garden. Join us for this opportunity to meet, connect, and learn from other gardeners in the Houston area. Bring your favorite cookies (enough to share with 20 people) and come out and grow your garden network. Urban Harvest Educators will be on hand to answer questions and get to know you.
Winter Fruit Tree ProtectionSaturday, December 9, 2023, 10 - 11:30 amIn Person204 Neyland Street, Houston, TX 77022Randall Mosman$20As Houston Gardeners have experienced the past few years, knowing how to protect your fruit trees in winter is key to a successful and continued harvest. In this class, you will learn multiple methods to keep your trees alive and thriving through Houston winters. Included will be not just how and when to protect your trees but also the understanding of what trees can manage and how to best plant for more tolerance.
Companion PlantingSaturday, December 16, 2023, 9:30 - 11:30 amZoomAngela Chandler$20For ages, people have practiced companion planting based on stories and traditions handed down through the years. Today, we also have science showing us that companion planting works. In this class, you will learn about plants that can be grown together to attract pollinators, repel pests, and improve productivity and performance.
EDIBLE ACADEMY: FALL GARDENING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION SAT. 12/16/2023 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMIN-PERSON AT BAUER EDUCATION CENTEROur comprehensive professional development workshop designed for teachers, parents and community organizers to support existing youth garden programs with hands-on lessons, resources to educate the next generation of gardeners and environmental aligned standards. PRESENTERS Various long-time Urban Harvest Presenters, such as, Sherry Cruse is an Urban Harvest Garden Educators and Texas Master Gardeners. She has been teaching adults and children about plants and gardeni...
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