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  • A workshop to provide gardeners support in the care of fruit trees for maximum abundance!

    This class takes place in the Alief Community Garden Orchard with permaculturalists, Carol Burton and Kyle Frese, Alief Orchard Coordinator.

    We will start off in the garden with a Lesson in safety and demonstration in how to care for our fruit tree and to how to prune correctly. Then, we will split up into groups for guided practice and practical application in caring for the fruit trees in the garden.

    Pruning for:
    Apples, Pears and Peaches
    Care of Figs and some pruning as needed.
    Finally, special attention for citrus and bananas.

    Carol Burton is Urban Harvest’s Director of Permaculture with over twenty years of experience in backyard, school and community gardening, and environmental education. Carol is a certified teacher and curriculum specialist in environmental education. She is a Certified Permaculture Design Consultant and recipient of the Elizabeth Hull Abernathy Award from the Garden Club of America for outstanding contributions to environmental education of youth.


    Kyle Frese is owner of Decentralized Farming LLC, a company focused on helping people, businesses, and schools get started and continue growing their own food. Kyle received his permaculture design certificate in May of 2022. Kyle has a background in chemical and environmental engineering. He left his corporate chemical career to focus on his permaculture business in early 2024. Kyle was president of his HOA board for 1.5 years in 2022 & 2023, and still currently sits on his HOA board. Kyle is fascinated by the benefits of diversity in soil, plants, and animals, and the ability for us all to take back power through gardening/farming.
    Decentralized Farming LLC, 832-840-5468, kyle@decentralizedfarmingllc.com, www.decentralizedfarmingllc.com

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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.