Urban Homestead

Regenerative farming in action. After 38 years, still growing in the same space. Results = less water and inputs. Taking care of the soil means healthier plants. #regenerativefarming #urbanfarming #growingthefuture

Native plant restoration project. Planted in fall of '22. "Irrigated" only by rainfall #nativeplantsofcalifornia

Summer camp farm fun #handsonlearning #farmtour #summervibes #summercamp #kids #farmtotable #growingthefuture

Hootenanny sept 11

Catch our next Learning Tour Sun, Sept 11 (3pm-5pm) Spaces are limited www.urbanhomestead.org/calendar

Guess who almost came to dinner? #urbanwildlife #peacocksofpasadena #peacock

Nasturtium leaves make a nice landing pad for thirsty bees #bees #habitat #honeybees #waterforwildlife

Kim, one of our wonderful volunteers, cutting off the frost-damaged leaves. Thanks to the warmer temps the greens should make a comeback! #frostbite #frostdamage #firstfrost #farmlife #urbanfarming

Downpour in May! #wetandwildweather #winterinmay #weatherwhiplash #recordbreaking #rainandsnow

Nom nom chickweed for lunch #ducks #chickweed #happyducks #urbanfarm

Splish splash I am a taking a dust bath #citychickens #dustbath #chickensofinstagram #happyhens

Soil blocking during a spring downpour #hail #downpour #springrain #soilblocks #sowtime #urbanfarming #farmhands

Busy planting day with 'Homestead 'Helpers' aka volunteers. :) Brady plants marigolds to prevent nematodes #marigolds #ollas #dripirrigation #raisedgardenbeds #urbanfarming #companionplanting #edibleflowers #tomatoes

Justin shows Sanjay, a new volunteer, how to pick the salad mix. Sanjay can't help sneak a bite (or two!) of the tender greens :) #homegrowm #urbanfarming #volunteer #saladdays #saladmix #farmlife

Rainy day? Perfect for making marmalade #marmalade #homesteadlife #homemadepreserves

Coconut water kefir #tinybubbles #kefir #coconutwaterkefir #fermentation #nourishingfood