Urban Harvest

Join us for Spice Routes: The Cardamom Challenge, a culinary showcase benefiting Urban Harvest! 🌿

Presented by Sysco Nourishing Neighbors and McCormick, this event celebrates the global influence of cardamom through sweet and savory chef-created dishes, zero-proof cocktails, signature beverages, a shopping bazaar, and guided tours of the Ismaili Center’s art, gardens, and architecture.

Guests can also enjoy a chef throwdown competition with Critics’ Choice and People’s Choice awards.

Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ismaili Center Houston , 2323 Allen Pkwy

Come taste, explore, and support Urban Harvest. Visit events.ismailicenter.org/event/the-cardamom-challenge/ to register today.

Not your ordinary herb class! 🌿

Join us for Understanding How Herbs Work, an in-depth class exploring the many ways to grow, use, and benefit from some of the most commonly grown herbs, including mint, oregano, basil, and rosemary.

Led by Kim Perry, this class will cover annuals, perennials, when and how to plant herbs, culinary uses, health benefits, and the nutrient density that makes these plants such a valuable addition to your garden and kitchen.

All participants will receive herb seeds to take home.

Reserve your spot today by visiting https://give.urbanharvest.org/campaigns/44561-understanding-how-herbs-work

UNDERSTANDING HOW HERBS WORK
Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bauer Education Center
1911 W. 34th St., Houston, TX 77018
$20

Lightsey Farms is back at the Urban Harvest Farmers Market! 🍑

Known for their fresh Texas peaches and seasonal produce, Lightsey Farms is bringing the flavors of summer back to the market. Stop by their booth to stock up on juicy peaches, farm-fresh fruits, and other just-picked favorites while they’re in season.

Visit our Saturday Farmers Market, open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8 AM to 12 PM.

📍 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77027

Market mornings taste better with Zierau Fine Foods 🍳

Founded in 2012 by Chef Andreas Zierau, Zierau Fine Foods is a local, chef-driven company known for prepared meals, handmade seasonings, casseroles, salsas, and some of the best breakfast tacos in town.

Stop by their booth to shop market-ready favorites like beef lasagna, king ranch chicken, small-batch seasonings, and more.

Visit our Saturday Farmers Market, open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8 AM to 12 PM.
📍 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77027

A stronger Houston starts with access to fresh food, hands-on education, and spaces where communities can grow. 💚

Your support helps Urban Harvest continue investing in the programs that make this possible, from community gardens and gardening classes to food access initiatives and local farmers' markets.

Every gift helps keep this work rooted in Houston and growing for the people, neighborhoods, and communities we serve.

Support our mission by visiting https://give.urbanharvest.org/checkout/45272

Meet the heat-loving plant your summer garden needs! 🌺

Join us for All About Roselle/Hibiscus, a free class exploring how to grow and use Hibiscus Sabdariffa, also known as Roselle or Jamaica.

This versatile annual thrives in Houston’s heat and is known for its flavor, beauty, and nutrient-rich benefits. Led by Kim Perry, the class will cover when and how to grow roselle, ways to use it, and why this plant is a favorite for both new and seasoned growers.

Reserve your spot today by visiting https://give.urbanharvest.org/campaigns/45486-all-about-roselle-hibiscus

ALL ABOUT ROSELLE/HIBISCUS
Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Bauer Education Center
1911 W. 34th St., Houston, TX 77018
Free

We had such a great morning at the Northeast Community Farmers Market! 🌿

Thank you to the UHI Board of Directors for joining us for a tour and getting an up-close look at our Urban Harvest Mobile Market in action. The market was filled with fresh products, and customers enjoyed a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, and local goods.

It was a wonderful opportunity to see how this program supports access to fresh, healthy food while connecting with the community we serve. 😊

We recently hosted our Spring HUB Distribution, bringing together community gardeners from across the Houston area to stock up, connect, and prepare for the season ahead. 🌱

This distribution served more than 115 community gardens with resources including sweet potato slips from Steele Plant Company, plus roselle, suyo long cucumber, and watermelon plant starts.

Held three times a year, our Hub Distribution supports Urban Harvest’s affiliate garden network with plant starts, seeds, fertilizer, fruit trees, and the opportunity to connect with fellow growers across Houston.

Interested in learning more? Visit urbanharvest.org/gardens/hub-distributions for more information.