Plant it forward

It is so great to see the proliferation of gardens and farmer's markets in Houston.  We seem to be right there in the middle of it.  A big hand goes out to Urban Harvest, a local Houston group that foments local food in a variety of ways.  

Here's another good example:

Plant It Forward Farms aims for a farm in every Houston neighborhood and is realizing that vision by providing refugees with the tools, training and business skills needed to become successful urban farmers. As a new Houston non-profit, they partner with churches, schools and other community centers to transform vacant land into vibrant, nurturing urban farms. Plant It Forward Farms is celebrating their first season's harvest, which was grown by refugees who fled violence in the Congo.   

Led by the guidance of previous Urban Harvest vendor Ray Sher of Garden of Eden, they will be bringing arugula, turnips, lettuce mix, mescaline mix, kale, radishes and boy choy to the market this weekend.  To see their write up in the Houston Press, click here.