Get Thee to the Market

Why You Should Support Local Farmers Right Now

Local producers got it bad during the cold snap. It'll take time to recover.

02/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Community Effort

Black Restaurant Week Aims to Honor Our City's Food Heritage

Grab takeout at a number of restaurants offering special meals for the occasion.

07/07/2020 By Rebecca Noel

Fresh As Can Be

During Pandemic, Plant It Forward Memberships Soar

Can community-supported agriculture organizations scale as demand ramps up?

05/14/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Still, They Grow

Farms, Farmers Markets Resilient Through Pandemic

How local producers and providers are continuing to feed the community.

03/26/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Toad-ily Cool

When in Singapore, Hop on a Tour of Jurong Frog Farm

Get out of the bustling city, and tour an intriguingly sustainable frog farm.

02/06/2020 By Meredith Nudo

Ice House

On a Christmas Tree Farm, a Tiny House with Big Charm

Holiday Acres in Manvel makes for a festive weekend getaway.

12/01/2019 By Abby Ledoux

From the Ground Up

Farmers Unite to Talk Challenges, Curate Dinner

A photography exhibit is helping to spread knowledge about the lives of our providers.

11/11/2019 By Brandon Summers-Miller

Origin Stories

Do You Know Who Grew Your Food?

'The Hands That Feed Houston' photo exhibit will introduce you to our region's local farmers.

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Election 2018

She Sells Goat Cheese to Houston Restaurants; Now She's Running for Office

The co-owner of Blue Heron Farm is hoping to represent her district in the Texas House.

09/13/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

It's Winter, Which Means It's Strawberry Season

We don't have to wait until spring or summer to get our fresh berry fix.

12/29/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hooked on 'Ponics

Acre in a Box Grows Greens in View of Downtown

A farm in two shipping containers? It works for some of the city's best restaurants.

06/07/2017 By Alice Levitt

DIY

Where to Pick Your Own Fruit This Spring

These five farms offer fresh berries for the picking and much more.

03/24/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Farm Fresh

Houston Black Restaurant Week Debuts a Farm-to-Table Weekend

Harvest The Block connects Houston diners with farmers from November 4 through 6.

10/31/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Hidden Houston

No Zoning? No Problem!

Our four favorite examples of what happens when you take a no-holds-barred approach to development

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

Get Out

Our 5 Favorite Pumpkin-Picking Patches for the Fall

Plus: pony rides, petting zoos and much much more.

10/12/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis