Permaculture Foundations for a Successful Fall Garden. Planning your future harvest, the secret language of weeds, Bokashi composting, and the permaculture principle of Observe & Interact. Description:September is about getting the garden ready after summer heat. Participants will learn how to identify and manage weeds, understand watering needs, prepare beds for fall planting, and begin […]
5400 Griggs Rd Houston, texas, TX 77021
Sep 5, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Have you ever wished you could be self-sufficient in your own space? Join us for a 3-part series on homesteading. You may either choose an individual class, or sign up for the whole series. The parts include: Thursday, September 10th – Getting Started Where You AreThursday, September 17th – Learning About Small AnimalsThursday, September 24th […]
Zoom Houston, TX
Sep 10 - 24 2026
Join Urban Harvest and special guest Gabe Borja to learn how to become more self-sufficient in your own space. Come learn from Gabe’s experiences, mistakes, and successes, and discover practical ways to homestead on your own terms. Whether you live in Zone 5 or Zone 9, there are foundational skills every grower should know to […]
Zoom Houston, TX
Sep 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Each Year Urban Harvest offers a course series providing all the basics of growing a wide variety of vegetables in our climate using organic methods. Instruction includes special guests with expertise in growing a variety of vegetables. The class will be held on Saturdays beginning on September 12th, and end on October 31st. This year, […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Sep 12 - Oct 31 2026
– Discuss the principles that make organic methods successful in Houston’s climate– Learn how to design a productive vegetable garden using permaculture concepts while considering climate, rainfall, irrigation, drainage, raised beds, planting schedules, and seasonal growing conditions. This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Sep 12, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us as we learn about how fermentation works and how fermentation is not just about health; it is also about food preservation. This class shows the best ways to ferment your garden produce so you can eat healthy year-round. Cost: $10 If you cannot attend the class as scheduled, there are no refunds or […]
Zoom Houston, TX
Sep 15, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn about keeping small livestock (poultry and rabbits) in your backyard, on your porch, or in other small spaces around your home. Think you need a large property to raise animals? Think again. This class will introduce the basics of caring for small livestock, including housing, feeding, health, and daily management. Discover how even a […]
Zoom Houston, TX
Sep 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
– Best practices in composting and soil building– Understanding different composting methods– Crop rotation This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, water bottle, and hat. For class matters, contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org If you cannot attend the class as scheduled, […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Sep 19, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
– In this introductory online workshop, former Houstonian and permaculture practitioner Mickey Kleinhenz will share how integrated permaculture principles are brought to life at Rainbow Bridge Permaculture Farm in Hawai‘i. Participants will be guided through the foundations of integrated systems thinking, exploring how ecological design, social structures, and community culture can be woven into a […]
Sep 23, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Interested in homesteading, but not sure how to begin? This class will cover practical and affordable ideas on how to start wherever you are. We’ll discuss common misconceptions, realistic timelines, startup costs, and how to set achievable goals that fit your available space, time, and budget. Cost: $20 If you cannot attend the class as […]
Zoom Houston, TX
Sep 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
– Selecting garden tools, designing productive growing spaces, water management strategies– Crop rotation and garden layout for long-term success This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, water bottle, and hat. For class matters, contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org If you cannot […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Sep 26, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
🌿 Permaculture is a holistic, ecologically grounded approach to designing sustainable living systems that conserve energy, restore ecosystems, and strengthen community resilience. Urban Harvest’s 100‑hour Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) offers a dynamic, hands‑on learning journey taught across seasonal units and culminating in a capstone Design Project Showcase. Students engage in four integrated design opportunities—Personal Garden, […]
1911 34 th Street Houston, TX 77018
Sep 27, 2026 - May 7, 2027
Fall herbs are the perfect way to refresh your garden after the summer heat. This class will focus on annual and perennial herbs. We’ll discuss the best ways to successfully grow several of the most common herbs and the most common ways these herbs are used. This class is complimentary thanks to our partners at […]
Zoom ,
Sep 29, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
October is when the fall garden begins to take shape. This class focuses on planting cool-season crops, improving soil fertility, and keeping young plants healthy as they establish. Participants will learn the basics of hot composting, including how to balance greens and browns, manage moisture, build heat, and turn organic material into rich compost for […]
5400 Griggs Rd Houston, texas, TX 77021
Oct 3, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
– Learn how temperature affects growing success, focus on fall vegetable gardening, best locations and conditions for crops to thrive.– Learn about planting schedules, temperature considerations, and direct seeding versus transplants.– Discussing brassicas and herbs suited to the season and region. This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If […]
5400 Griggs Road Houston, TX 77021
Oct 3, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Did you know that you can eat sweet potato leaves and that the leaves actually contain more nutrients than the tubers? Every day, we walk past plants such as Turks caps, blackberries, loquats, and many others without thinking about the many benefits. In this class, we’ll take a look at some of the most common […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Oct 3, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Small & Slow Rain Gardens Join us for a one‑hour Zoom introduction to permaculture rain gardens—beautiful, functional landscape features that slow down stormwater, let it sink into the soil, and naturally filter pollutants through bioremediation. You’ll learn how small and slow solutions can transform runoff into stored energy that nourishes plants, supports wildlife, and protects […]
Houston, texas, 77018
Oct 8, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
– Learn about tomatoes and other nightshades, peas, beans, mint, and other vegetable families– Highlighting community gardening opportunities This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, water bottle, and hat. For class matters, contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org If you cannot attend […]
6500 Chimney Rock Road Houston, TX 77081
Oct 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
– Ecological principles that offer best strategies in cultivating a vibrant garden resistant to pests.– How to attrach beneficial insects This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, water bottle, and hat. For class matters, contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org If you […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Oct 17, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
– Starting your tomato and pepper seeds in the winter to have plants in the spring– Discussing popular spring crops and fruit trees and when to plant– Discussing high yielding fruit and vegetable crops This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Oct 24, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
– Learn gardening methods for a flourishing garden– Discussing succession planting, seed saving, techniques to increase resilience, productivity, and self-sufficiency.– Share a potluck at the end of the series This class is also available in the GOV 8-Part Series. — Cost: $30 If you can, bring your own trowel, gloves, water bottle, and hat. For […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Oct 31, 2026
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Design companion plant groupings, explore multiple uses of a greenhouse, harvest compost, integrate rather than segregate, and build soil for the next cycle. Description:November is about taking the fall garden to the next level. Participants will learn how to support plant health through companion planting, strengthen soil for continued production, and explore how greenhouses and […]
5400 Griggs Rd Houston, texas, TX 77021
Nov 7, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Long before laboratories and high-powered microscopes, humanity viewed the botanical world with a mix of reverence, mystery, and awe. Plants weren’t just survival tools, they were characters in our grandest legends, protectors against unseen forces, and the foundation of ancient healing. Almost every plant that has touched human history carries a ghost of magic: Why […]
1911 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Nov 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
In this dynamic and interactive course series, we offer teaching techniques encouraging ways to apply permaculture principles and strategies in a wide range of educational settings. Participants will build confidence by engaging in essential practice through preparing and co-teaching a variety of presentations. The course provides an opportunity for participants to follow a path toward […]
Jan 9 - Mar 6 2027
