Toad-ily Cool

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

Outside the bustling city lies 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

Down on the Farm

Get to Know Your Urban Farmers This Weekend

Plant It Forward Farms invites the public in to visit.

12/21/2017 By Cat Modlin-Jackson

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

The Crawfish Guide

Where Should Your Crawfish Be Sourced?

There are many reasons to stick with local mudbugs instead of imports.

02/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

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

wine time

Beyond Bordeaux: Texas Winemakers Look for New Grapes

As demand for fine wine continues to grow, winemakers are turning to varieties better suited to the state’s climate.

09/19/2016 By Jeremy Parzen

Club Level

A Seed-to-Plate Wonderland is Hidden in Hockley

Houston Oaks Family Sports Retreat is worth a visit, even if you hate golf.

07/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eat Local

Made in Houston: Laughing Frog Farm

How Glen Miracle went from treading the boards to working the soil.

06/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Bayougraphy

A Former Texas Gubernatorial Contender, Anything but Retired

Debra Medina may have moved on from politics, but she isn’t out to pasture—not exactly.

05/31/2016 By Adam Doster

Growing Hope

Recipe for Success Breaks Ground in Local Food With a New Farm

Sunnyside will be a food desert no more when veggies start growing.

05/13/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Farm Fresh

An Idyllic Farm Dinner Inside the Loop

The young tillers at East End urban farm Finca Tres Robles invite you to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

05/13/2016 By Jenna K. White

CSA in the City

Plant It Forward Farms Brings Urban Ag Home

A new Montrose farm stand is making it easier to get fresh, local veggies.

04/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp