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Happy Holidays From Urban Harvest!
Happy holidays from Urban Harvest
2024 we celebrated our 30th anniversary of enriching Houston through community gardens, education and farmers markets.
Our mission is access to healthy food for everyone.
Help us grow and cultivate healthy communities for 2025:
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Відео

We Are Celebrating 30 Years: 1994-2024!
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We are celebrating 30 years of improving the lives, soils and plates of Houstonians. Support our mission and the future resilience of Houston by becoming a donor today: www.urbanharvest.org/support/ The mission of Urban Harvest is to be a catalyst in transforming food accessibility in Greater Houston. We aim to achieve this by fostering strong partnerships with local farmers and gardeners, oper...
Urban Harvest Mobile Market Box Truck
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Urban Harvest Mobile Market Box Truck
Small Scale Composting Urban Harvest
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Start composting your kitchen scraps today to fertilize your garden! In this webinar, we teach you the basics of composting and the how-tos. Presenter: Diana Liga Ms. Liga has her bachelors of horticulture from Texas A&M University. She received her Permaculture Design certificate in 2002 and is currently working as a Youth Garden Educator for Urban Harvest. Visit our website for more detail: w...
Fruit Tree Training & Pruning: April Pomegranate Flower ID
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Have you wondered why your pomegranate is covered with flowers and not setting fruit. In this short video Dr. Bob Randall provides a look at this garden and pomegranate tree in identifying male and the fruiting female flowers. Southern Gulf Coast gardening. www.urbanharvest.org
I Am A Bee Story and Pollinators Lesson with Sherry Cruse
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Join Garden Educator Sherry Cruse for Story Time and Garden Lesson. THIS WEEK: Mrs. Cruse reads, I Am A Bee by James and Rebecca McDonald. Followed by: a Garden Lesson on the importance of pollination and pollinators. Class Discussion: Did you know all of the jobs a bee has throughout it's lifetime? Did you know how honey was made? Did you know that Butterflies, Flies, Beetles, Moths, and Bats ...
Ep 3: A Short Video Guide to Edible Gardens: Plant Propagation
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Ep 3: A Short Video Guide to Edible Gardens: Plant Propagation
Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Class 1
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Fruit Tree Training and Pruning Series Class 1 Presented by Bob Randall, Ph.D With Carol Burton This lecture class is part 1 of a series and recorded on Sat Jan 7, 2023. www.urbanharvest.org
Ancient Wisdom of Fermentation for Healthy Living
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In this video, we’ll provide an in-depth explanation and demonstration in the Ancient Wisdom of Fermentation for healthy living with Scott Sheridan. Scott demonstrates from his Scotty's Sauerkraut headquarters how to make sauerkraut and the secret of pickling vegetables. Do you have any questions, tips, or ideas about gardening and food preservation? Let us know in the comments section below! A...
ABC'S Of Pruning: L-S Blueberries and Fig Trees with Bob Randall
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Dr Randall demonstrate care and pruning of blueberries, figs, and pears. ABC's of care and pruning of fruit trees continued. L for Label M for Mulch. . . . . . .
ABC's of Pruning: S-Z Pruning Backyard Persimmon and Apple Trees with Bob Randall
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Continued on with the S-Z how to's of pruning. How to Prune: persimmon, apple and figs.
Class 1. Pruning ABC's of Pruning a Dormant Peach Tree's with Bob Randall
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Peach and Guava in Back Illustrating A-L - Do you know your ABC's of Pruning What to look for: A- Annoying, B- Broken, ....C D- Dead Branches E F- Future Fruit G- Graft Line Thinning is cutting back to a Side Branch for the Guava to help thin it.
Climate Change - Spouting Seeds of Hope Webinar 1 with Jim Blackburn
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Introduction to Problems and Solutions Jim Blackburn is a Professor in the Practice in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rice University, co-director of Rice’s Severe Storm (SPEED) Center (sspeed.rice.edu), and a Faculty Scholar at Rice’s Baker Institute where he is leading the development of a United States standard for storing carbon in the soil of prairies and grasslands....
How to Start a Community Garden Presentation
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Info Session: How to Start a Community or School Garden Presented by: Meagan Terry For more info contact: Randall Mosman Community Gardens and Outreach Manager randall@urbanharvest.org www.urbanharvest.org
Winterize Your Garden for the Winter Freeze
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Winterize Your Garden for the Winter Freeze
Urban Harvest and Tito's
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Urban Harvest and Tito's
Urban Harvest, Inc. for Change
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Urban Harvest, Inc. for Change
Sweet Potato Planting Guide Web Slideshow
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Sweet Potato Planting Guide Web Slideshow
Japhet Creek Ecovillage
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Japhet Creek Ecovillage
Edible Academy Professional Development for Teachers, Garden Coodinators and more!
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Edible Academy Professional Development for Teachers, Garden Coodinators and more!
Connect with Urban Harvest Events!
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Connect with Urban Harvest Events!
Urban Harvest: Who We Are
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Urban Harvest: Who We Are
Urban Harvest 2022 Holiday Gratitude
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Urban Harvest 2022 Holiday Gratitude
[ESP] Los 10 vegetales de otoño más exitosos
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[ESP] Los 10 vegetales de otoño más exitosos
[ESP] Básicos del cultivo orgánico
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[ESP] Básicos del cultivo orgánico
The Benefits of Horticultural Therapy | English Subtitles |
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The Benefits of Horticultural Therapy | English Subtitles |
Dr Merriwether Presents Edible & Medicinal Weeds
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Dr Merriwether Presents Edible & Medicinal Weeds
Going Native! A Garden Transformation in Houston, Texas [2022-05-11]
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Going Native! A Garden Transformation in Houston, Texas [2022-05-11]
Vietnamese Texans & Their Home Gardens [2022-05-03]
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Vietnamese Texans & Their Home Gardens [2022-05-03]
Benefits of Horticultural Therapy [2022-03-19]
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Benefits of Horticultural Therapy [2022-03-19]

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin
    @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin 2 місяці тому

    Nice 👍🏿

  • @katylowe3504
    @katylowe3504 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for propagation tips. Have so much growing I'd like to share some at next garden club meeting here in nirth central texas. I have butterflies loving the flowers.

  • @fishart254
    @fishart254 4 місяці тому

    This is the best method. I have done this for the last many years

  • @radolfkalis4041
    @radolfkalis4041 4 місяці тому

    You want to get unglazed pots, these allow the seepage, glazed pots do not.

  • @geoffharrower2845
    @geoffharrower2845 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the inspiration

  • @ban9640
    @ban9640 7 місяців тому

    very informative thank u jean

  • @utubemouse
    @utubemouse 7 місяців тому

    The white flower similar to Henbit around 35:00 could be a variety of Dead Nettle escaped from a cultivated variety.

  • @MrGmail69
    @MrGmail69 7 місяців тому

    The italian pot is coated with ceramic so get sand paper and sand down the coating

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! Beautiful!

  • @debbieuronis3779
    @debbieuronis3779 8 місяців тому

    I planted 30 frog fruit and the bunnies ate them. Now down $130 dollars. Do u have another suggestion for a shade ground cover?

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston 8 місяців тому

      Oh my goodness! Please tell me again, you did not purchase frog fruit? It is so prolific in our parts and easily divided, in fact we have too much. Another suggestion that bunnies do not like, we will get back to you. Your frog fruit should come back from the roots, it is that pernicious.

  • @kriegjaeger
    @kriegjaeger 9 місяців тому

    Excellent idea and demonstration! I've been considering something like this for a while and you've put it together AND demonstrated it quite well!

  • @lawrencemorris3973
    @lawrencemorris3973 9 місяців тому

    "PromoSM"

  • @leejennifercorlewayres9193
    @leejennifercorlewayres9193 9 місяців тому

    4-500 bananas off one plant!? 😳

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston 9 місяців тому

      One plant will spread through the rhizomes and sends out 'pups' of new banana 'trees' for a stand of bananas. In turn, one plant, produces many banana trees over time. Bananas are technically lilies. One Banana tree produces one bunch of bananas, then that tree is pruned down, allowing the 'daughters' to take over. Prune to 3 trees for best production: Grandmother, Mother, and Daughter for the biggest bunches. It is a lot of work because it means monthly removing all of the other banana pups! When planting a banana tree, designate 8 square feet for a stand of bananas.

  • @cnjhendricks
    @cnjhendricks 9 місяців тому

    Great information thank you!

  • @susancowan9359
    @susancowan9359 9 місяців тому

    Sorry, I realize your video was made three years ago and it was a very scary time for everyone with the pandemic, but you are outside and masks weren't needed in uncrowded spaces such as the garden. The problem I have is that you can barely be heard unless the person filming is close to you. Thanks for attempting to demonstrate for us though we do appreciate your attempt. May God always Bless you with good health and prosperity. I gave you a thumbs-up so that you can get paid, but I will not be subscribing.

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston 9 місяців тому

      Thank for your feedback We are a nonprofit and do not monetize our channel, for educational purposes only to green public spaces and support gardeners in growing food. And also, thank you for the grace in understanding the challenges of the times. Our technology was also low-tech DIY. We hope to eventually recreate the Ollas how to videos with improved audio.

  • @chestnutoak1645
    @chestnutoak1645 9 місяців тому

    Great information. Thanks so much!

  • @jacqcerrudo2495
    @jacqcerrudo2495 11 місяців тому

    Great, informative. This will help me a lot.

  • @caranwysong3065
    @caranwysong3065 11 місяців тому

    Lovely presentation!

  • @matthewthomasclement2730
    @matthewthomasclement2730 Рік тому

    In 2004, I wrote my master's thesis using data collected with the help of Urban Harvest 😃

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston Рік тому

      That is fantastic and wonderful to know! Thank you, for sharing.

  • @heidicole2296
    @heidicole2296 Рік тому

    What is the circumference of the spil that each olla will help keep hydrated? Like i need one every 2 ft or 4 ft?

  • @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin

    Inspiring😊

  • @Bluemusic66
    @Bluemusic66 Рік тому

    Hi, I have a question. I’ve installed a few pots with a small tank similar to the setups in the video. The problem is I can’t fill the pots automatically. When the line going into the pot is sealed onto the pot with a stopper no air can escape so the water doesn’t feed into the pots. If I pull out the stopper to ‘break’ the air seal water will start dripping in. And if I sit the stopper on the edge of the hole the pot will fill but keep overflowing until I turn the tap off at the tank or re-seal the stopper. I feel as though I might be doing something wrong? Any clues? Thanks!

  • @jillliibus3190
    @jillliibus3190 Рік тому

    Can u tell how long after placement of the olla do the plant roots reach it an u no longer need to hand water please

  • @drcharania
    @drcharania Рік тому

    Great program. Thanks.

  • @darkknight145
    @darkknight145 Рік тому

    If you were to use sealed connections to the pots you could leave the tap on all the time, this would require you to prefill the pots with water first though. As the water seeps through the pot it would suck the water from the reservoir to continuously refill.

    • @dozyproductionss
      @dozyproductionss 8 місяців тому

      wouldn't you still need to introduce some air into the system? Like having a pipe go up at the end or something?

    • @darkknight145
      @darkknight145 8 місяців тому

      @@dozyproductionss Just need to allow a tiny bit of air into the reservoir so it doesn't get a vacuum.

    • @dozyproductionss
      @dozyproductionss 8 місяців тому

      @@darkknight145 as in not seal the reservoir all the way? Or introduce a hole in it as well?

  • @LewballAdventureTime
    @LewballAdventureTime Рік тому

    Is it possible to push the T connection right into the pot as far as possible so that the tubing is running/touching along tje surface of the garden instead of being so high? Just from an aesthetic point of view

  • @arthurwellsjr.4082
    @arthurwellsjr.4082 Рік тому

    Is it safe to be using caulk to seal the pots? Can toxins leach out & cause users to self poison themselves unknowingly? I like this idea but I know of better ways getting around the man made caulk.

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston Рік тому

      @arthurwellsjr.4082 please share your suggestions for alternatives to caulk!

  • @NoPsychoBabble
    @NoPsychoBabble Рік тому

    Thank you! Mine arrived from Sprout Mountain Farms with only paper and no peat moss in nearly 90 degree weather. They all look scrappy and there are not even hairlike roots. The info said to let them soak in water for 30 minutes max., then plant them right away! Are they kidding?! Seriously?! I will try your method instead. I looked online and it says to soak them for 1-2 days to see if you get some roots first. I may need to soak them longer, because they looked so bad! Thanks, again, for your video!👍

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston Рік тому

      Make sure to monitor the water, if you soak them. Sometimes when too scrappy they can succumb to rot. They are super resilient and amazing to see so many that look like goners spring back.

  • @culinarykellie
    @culinarykellie Рік тому

    LOVE IT! Can't wait to get growing with educators, community gardens and anyone hungry to learn more about school gardens and cooking in school. EDIBLE ACADEMY is ACADEMIC and so much fun!

  • @ozlemdir
    @ozlemdir Рік тому

    Our loquat tree is very fertile but the fruits are sour even when fully ripe. Is there a way to get them to taste sweeter? :)

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston 9 місяців тому

      Soil fertility is key for the 'Brexit' scale which measures the sugars in the fruit. Do you keep your tree mulched? For building healthy soil for your loquat tree start from the ground: remove weeds, for spring add compost, then top with local native hardwood mulch. It may take two years. Keep it well mulched out to the tip of the leaves.

  • @traceymap
    @traceymap Рік тому

    Do you have a cheaper raised bed example?

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston Рік тому

      In this free tutorial, we teach you a DIY with low cost materials! give.urbanharvest.org/campaigns/25417-a-short-guide-to-edible-gardens

  • @urbanharvestdfw
    @urbanharvestdfw Рік тому

    I would love to catch a even t

  • @urbanharvestdfw
    @urbanharvestdfw Рік тому

    Great information ❤❤❤🎉

  • @rachelinspace9
    @rachelinspace9 Рік тому

    Is there different type of Calamansi? They’re native to Philippines and not cold hardy

    • @UrbanHarvestHouston
      @UrbanHarvestHouston Рік тому

      The very same, Calamani! They do freeze back here and come back from the roots. There are dwarf Calamansi varieties which are regular calamansi grafted onto a rootstock for slow growth.

  • @EdwinRodriguez-pl1jc
    @EdwinRodriguez-pl1jc Рік тому

    Very inspiring, i'll have to visit one day!

  • @straightupninja
    @straightupninja Рік тому

    Inspiring, even

  • @hannaroggentin3391
    @hannaroggentin3391 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for this video! Is this system still in use? Or have you changed anything? Would you still recommend it? Thanks. ❤️🙏🏻☺️

    • @nimajnebsurrab
      @nimajnebsurrab Рік тому

      I'm curious about this as well. I've built several ollas and I'm trying it out, but I would like to know how others have fared using ollas.

  • @samarpanthorat
    @samarpanthorat Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @missklibs3257
    @missklibs3257 Рік тому

    Hello, Would you happen to have a parts list that you could share. I am installing a permaculture fruit tree guild and want to utilize ojas as the irrigation. Is it 1/2" tubing and tees and/or elbow in the last one?

  • @diversitylove5460
    @diversitylove5460 2 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @dbstelly
    @dbstelly 2 роки тому

    We have a hanging basket full of it. The pot is 8 feet off the ground and the vines make it to the ground every 2-3 weeks. We cut them back about 4 feet and the process started all over. So if you don’t have a place for it to spread this is a option. It’s hanging under a tree so filtered light.

  • @anatomicallycorrectmuppets8180
    @anatomicallycorrectmuppets8180 2 роки тому

    I did the same thing about ten years ago with Ollas and a drip line. I’ve found much better methods now, but it was a successful experiment

    • @lpmoron6258
      @lpmoron6258 2 роки тому

      What is did you land on?

    • @terciarautenbach569
      @terciarautenbach569 2 роки тому

      Kindly share the better methods.

    • @hannaroggentin3391
      @hannaroggentin3391 Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment! Would you please share your methods? ❤️🙏🏻☺️

    • @nimajnebsurrab
      @nimajnebsurrab Рік тому

      Could you please share the other methods you have found?

  • @rilekstime5708
    @rilekstime5708 2 роки тому

    Very Beautifull Garden Good View and Good Video 😄👍 my video about animal and nature you can see it 😄👍

  • @dwaynemorris6190
    @dwaynemorris6190 2 роки тому

    Is there an issue of caulking or silicone leaching into your vegetables?

    • @johns7713
      @johns7713 Рік тому

      I don't think so, because silicone is the product they use for the new cutting boards for food. Silica is a human nutrient.

  • @pajtognetti7531
    @pajtognetti7531 2 роки тому

    Hi. Great video information. I have a question for you: I used silicone to adhere two 13cm terracotta pots together; used that new sughe putty to seal the bottom of the olla (checked first to see if sealed properly and only losing water from pots in center; then burried it in my terracotta container for my pepper plant. My question is: while the plant seems to be doing very well, the top of the soil is usually wet!!! I keep the olla filled when the water level goes down- after a couple days since it’s super hot and humid, I imagine. But, I keep hearing how the top soil should be dry and only below should remain wet.... not sure what I’m doing wrong if the top soil is frequently moist- as if I just watered! I have other ollas in larger terracotta containers with my tomato plant, as well as in ground.... all similar! I would appreciate any suggestions or input you can offer. I really hope I’m not causing root rot or other issues (like fungus gnats) because of this moist topsoil. Thank you!

  • @hc125
    @hc125 2 роки тому

    Thank you for caring enough to give information out of the book like this. These videos helped me at a horrific time when I truly couldn't buy the book. Now I am buying the book for myself as well as family members. THANK YOU !

  • @FunWithMatt
    @FunWithMatt 2 роки тому

    This was super helpful. Thank you!

  • @elektron333
    @elektron333 2 роки тому

    Thanks for a wonderful presentation! You provided something many folks don't get to when presenting an idea. YOU BACKED UP YOUR PREMISE WITH DATA! Good experiment setup, as controlled as outside gets, great conclusion. Good job! This took time. I really appreciate that.