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The farm is still producing all the summer abundance! Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, cut flowers! There is still so much for coming out of the farm. And we also have laid the groundwork for a strong fall season selling at our local farmers market, with carrots, kale, beets and greens. But we are tired, very tired,…
As we reach the end of September, it’s now or never for getting ready for the fall growing season. Join us as we chat live about what we have left to get done, what we have prepared and planted so far, and how we hope the rest of the year will go. Farmers markets, post…
Fall is peaking over our shoulder, and a non stop working summer has left us feeling burned out, but we have to celebrate the summer abundance while we still can! Can we drag out butts through harvest day and still have a successful farmers market? Of course we can! Despite the lack of motivation, all…
This spring we built a hugel mound and this summer it’s thriving! Thanks to the inspiring work of Leigh Adams (sorry about the phone going off during this interview – ooops!) and farm intern, Sanjay Gupta. Learn more about hugelkultur https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%BCgelkultur and learn more about Leigh Adams water saving methods https://www.latimes.com/home/la-lh-diy-water-catchment-20141202-story.html
Sprouting on a 1/10th acre plot in 1985, this homestead project pioneered the modern urban homesteading movement. The Urban Homestead in Pasadena CA seeded a homegrown revolution and inspired millions worldwide through our website, award winning short film, podcast and outreach programs. Our mission is to reconnect with our roots, re-envision the urban landscape not…
Here on our small market garden we grow using organic techniques, for our health, and for the soils health. We are always getting asked how our vegetables and flowers look so good, how they are not getting destroyed by pest and disease. And the honest answer is – they don’t actually look perfect and we…
We have having a dinner date, and you are invited. So pull up a chair to chat farming, gardening or bad table manners – all will be featured. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world we live in. Every…
Farmers Markets aren’t the only way we sell our veggies, on Sunday we set up our market tent and display and sell the produce from the roadside in front of out house. We bring the abundance to our home! Lots of our neighbours have farm stands, although most sell fruit and not veggies and flowers,…
August on the farm means that everything is producing at full speed and we are drowning in the abundance. Come and join us for a farm tour as we show you the vegetable garden and the flower farm, as well as share some ideas we have about our plans going forward. __________ Ian and Serina…
Serina hasn’t been unable to go to any markets this year, but this week she finally gets to go sell at her first farmers market of 2020. She is excited, she works so hard at the farm to grow all the delicious food, that then gets sold by Ian at market. Now finally, its her…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zbp99-e6978a In this episode Anais chats with head farmer, Justin Dervaes about what’s been ‘Growing On’ in the summer garden. Justin share’s some insights on what grew well, what didn’t grow well and some of the challenges he is facing with the summer growing season. Have a gardening question for Justin? Send us an…
We love the farm, and spending our days working outside. But we are taking a break to have a hangout with you all, and talking growing and farming. __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE GRASS feel that every small change can make a big difference to the world we live in. Every…
On the flower farm, flower harvest day is an important day for having a successful farmers market. But when the rain starts, everything falls apart! Will Ian and Serina still make it? And will there be flowers this week? Spoiler, they are in the thumbnail. Amazon links for my flower farming tools (we get a…
The flower farm looks amazing, we finally got the summer dry hot weather our region has been waiting for, and our cut flowers have started producing more than we can pick. We grow Benary’s Giant Zinnias, Lime Queen Zinnias, Rocket Snapdragons, Dinnerplate Dahlias, Double Click Cosmos, and lots of filler like Cinnamon Basil. Make sure…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2fukk-e24218 In this episode Anais chats with one of the Urban Homestead’s farm intern, Dan Whitmore. Dan shares how lending a helping hand on the homestead has had a deep impacted on his quest to grow food and in his personal life as well. He shares how working a few hours tending the garden…
Better late then never, summer has only recently arrived for us after a cold, wet spring. We grow such a variety of veggies at the farm, that there are lots that love the spring weather and are doing well, while others prefer the hot dry summers that we normally have and are ready and waiting…
We love garlic, it stands alone when compared to everything else we grow. There is nothing like it. In this video we have a massive garlic harvest, the biggest harvest of our lives. We grew more garlic this year, then we had in all our previous years combined! 1500 heads total. And we can’t wait…
Subscribe to my 2nd channel: https://bit.ly/2WiHbw4 I wanted to give you all an update on the new Epic Urban Homestead as I’ve been slammed filming the TV show (so excited to show you all). There’s a LOT going on, and I’m documenting as much as I can, but once things calm down we’ll be back…
We haven’t done a live video in a while, and we have no big news to justify doing one, but we dont have plans tonight, so that seems like a good enough excuse. Come hang out and chat about the farm, farmers market, and vegetable gardening. __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-bdy9c-de7733 In this episode Anais chats with the new volunteer, Tori, about the impact interning at the Urban Homestead has had on her life. She also shares insights about farming and it’s relationship to gen z/millennial generation and her hopes for the future. Credits: Producer: Anais Dervaes Audio Engineer: Tori Silva …
Everyone always is asking “what do you do with the food left over from your farmers market?” So today we are taking you along on the after market process, to show how we prevent food waste here on the farm! By donating to the food bank or selling from our farmstand, we keep our food…
It’s the day before our Saturday market, which I think makes it Friday, or more importantly, Harvest Day! It is a lot of work, but it is fun harvesting all the veggies and packing them up. It blows my mind how much food the farm provides, and we have had so much positive feedback from…
READ THIS —- Ok, I realize the irony of saying these bouquets came from nothing, when we quite obviously have a literal flower farm, lol. The idea is, that you don’t always have a lot of focal flowers to choose from, and that’s what we are getting at here. Don’t be afraid to pick weeds…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9pefh-de773c In this episode Anais chats with herbalist, Christina Chan on how one can take proactive steps to boost mental and emotional health during times of crisis. Christina Chan has completed her First Year Apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Education in Malibu, CA. She is a holistic healer specializing in herbs, massage,…
We have started selling our veggies this week, and are excited to be beginning our market season. We are selling at the local farmers market, setting up a market stand at our house, and selling $20 grab bags. It means we are busy, but working hard and seeing the piles of food stacking up is…
Subscribe to Epic Urban Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/c/epicurbanhomestead The day is FINALLY here…I will be moving from my small front yard urban garden to 13,0000 square feet of empty space…a completely blank canvas to build the future of Epic Gardening. I’m calling it the Epic Urban Homestead and will STILL be showcasing small space urban gardening techniques,…
We are having a drink and a debate, so we figured we might as well go live too, lol. Join us with a calculator deciding how many imaginary things we should sell to make an imaginary amount of money. __________ Check out out new channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVPazS0vD2STPc3yitbegA?&ab_channel=YouCan%27tEatTheGrass __________ Ian and Serina of YOU CANT EAT THE…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z35hs-de7657 “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.”― Kahlil Gibran In this episode Anais chats with newly transplanted roots singer Mara Kaye. She and her partner and guitarist, Tim McNalley share musical memories and tunes from the soul. “MARA KAYE IS THAT RARE CROSS-SPECIES…
The farm is exploding with so much food! But we have nowhere to sell it! But don’t worry, we have a plan – we will donate all the beginnings of the harvest and get ready for when all of our summer crops start producing in July. Till then, the gardens are looking great and we…
