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  • Presenter: Justin Duncan

    Saturday, November 9th, 10:00-11:30

    Location: Trees for Houston Bauer Education Center

    1911 W. 34th St., Houston, TX 77018

    Cost $20

    Join us as we explore the healing powers of herbs. For this exciting class, we will explore scientific research as it demonstrates how plants affect our health. Historically, humans consumed more vegetables and herbs, however, in modern times this is no longer the case. This change has a drastic effect on our health and diets. We’ll learn about specialty and common herbs that are readily available and how to use and prepare them.

    PRESENTER Justin Duncan is a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology's Southwest Regional Office. He has a BS in Agronomy from Prairie View A&M University and an MS in Plant Breeding from Texas A&M University. He’s spent years figuring out the nuts-and-bolts of successful organic farming in the humid South, concentrating mainly on sweet potatoes, strawberries, niche market ethnic specialty crops, cover crops and drought mitigation techniques. He is currently working on cover crop projects in south Texas to help farmers there build organic matter in their soil.



    If you cannot attend the class as scheduled, there are no refunds or substitutions.

    Registration will close 24 hours prior to most classes and 48 hours before all Sunday classes.

    (At registration you will receive two emails, one is a receipt and the other will be sent a few days prior to the class with event details that include Zoom link (if necessary) and contact information. Contact education@urbanharvest.org for questions.)
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In Support of Urban Harvest, Inc.
Urban Harvest cultivates thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food. We are improving the lives, soil, and plates of​ all Houstonians through: 

ORGANIC GARDENING & NUTRITION EDUCATION
Urban Harvest Classes teach and promote the benefits of organic gardening, ecological land management, and healthy food choices. In schools, our Garden Educators teach children about nature and the origins of their food through hands-on, experiential learning. 

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
Through Double Up Houston, Urban Harvest is making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable for all. Double Up Houston provides SNAP (formerly food stamps) beneficiaries with double the amount of fresh produce for every dollar spent at markets and farm stands across Houston.

COMMUNITY GARDENS
With a network of over 140 edible gardens throughout the Greater Houston area, it's easy to get involved in a garden near you. Urban Harvest provides affiliate gardens with volunteer engagement and workdays; seed and plant distributions; and, free education opportunities to help each garden become long-lasting and well-established for the community it serves.

FARMERS MARKETS
Get to know your farmer at Urban Harvest's Farmers Markets. Here, you will find the freshest farm and artisanal products, each grown, raised, and made within 180 miles of Houston. What’s more, your food dollars stay in the local economy.

Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo Speedway
Every Saturday; 8am - noon

Mobile Market
Click here for locations.