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  • Please join us for a fun, educational, and enlightening class celebrating Black History Month. We will share cultural traditions and the rich history of common fruits and vegetables that have been historically planted in African American gardens. We'll look at past and current farmland and the many historic cuisines often served within the African American culture. This class will be held in partnership with Harlem River Farms and University of Houston

    PRESENTER:
    A University of Houston graduate with over 30 years of gardening experience, Tim Hammond specializes in urban and small space food growing. He founded a hydroponics store and created Big City Gardener, sharing practical tips and teaching others how to grow food on Instagram.

    February 21, 2026 10:00-11:30am
    Tim Hammond
    Judy Cook Building
    3002 Leek Street., Houston, TX 77004
    FREE

    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.

    Contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org for any 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 160 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.