Saturday afternoon members of the Education Committee presented a comprehensive overview of vegetables that do well in the Houston climate in the fall / winter season. On Saturday, September 23, at 9:00 AM, there is a hands-on class at the garden as a follow up. If you missed the class, you may review the slide…
This seasonal class offers many tips and techniques to insure successful spring and summer vegetable production specifically for our Houston climate. Timing is everything! You don’t want to miss this important class! For those who need to look back at the information presented, the instructors have offered the presentation material here. The March 4th class…
The goal: plants that can thrive and produce in the heat without constant attention. Urban Harvest guides Spring planting (PDF) https://bit.ly/2INIYjm Summer planting http://urbanharvest.org/summer-planting-guide. Best choices Sweet potatoes When: May, when it’s warm but not blazing. How: Mound up the soil in the center your bed into a nice tall ridge. Plant rooted “slips” 12…
Great opportunity for the beginning gardener and experienced gardener alike. This class will teach basics of gardening and tricks to great production. Click on the right under “Upcoming Events” for more information.
Tomatoes, squash and peppers are done and it’ll soon be time to prepare for fall planting. Fall seed packets are available for $12. Ask a garden member or contact Seed and Plant Chairperson, Ray, to get your seeds. The 2015 seed packet includes these herbs and vegetables, selected especially for the Houston winter climate. Arugula…