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The air is getting cooler and fall is here, as much as we could ask for here in Houston. So much is happening at Blackwood and we look forward to connecting with you at one of our two farms, at a dinner or maybe the farmers market. Skyfarm has started back its Open...
Seasonal Plant Lesson: GROUND COVERS Created for 6/25/25, edited March 2025 for Open Farm Day, led by August Objective: Discuss the purpose of ground covers in the farm ecosystem and define the benefits for the Skyfarm. Review previous successes and failures of ground...
Happy Birthday to our dear Skyfarm, located on the rooftop of POST in Downtown Houston. Three years ago, we set out on an endeavor to grow food on a roof in one of the hottest cities in the country and let us tell you what a learning experience it's been. We thank all...
Seasonal Plant Lesson: ROSELLE HIBISCUS Created for 3/13/24 Open Farm Day, edited 5/7/25, led by August Lesson PlanObjective: Discuss the benefits of roselle and the different ways in which it can be utilized, depending on harvest time. Highlight the various ways to...
Farmer’s Perspective: April 2025 Spring has come to us in Houston, lush and green as ever. At the Skyfarm, the fields bloom with all kinds of native wildflowers and medicinal plants alongside our cultivatedcrops. The thyme and chives bloom as the first round of...
Seasonal Plant Lesson: CILANTRO Created for 3/13/24 Open Farm Day, edited 4/2/25, led by August Lesson PlanObjective: Discuss the benefits of cilantro and the different ways in which it can be utilized, depending on harvest time. Highlight the various ways to consume...
Regenerative Farming Author: Sar Yashinskie At Blackwood, we are strong advocates of regenerative agriculture. At our Land Farm in Hempstead, we are actively working toward Regenified Certification. Regenified is a certifying agency that establishes a clear baseline...
Farmer’s Perspective Author: August Stubler, Skyfarm Farmer In early February at the Skyfarm, we hosted a group of delightful students from the School of the Woods who volunteered as part of their service week. Together, we planted seeds for radishes, swiss chard,...
Seasonal Plant Lesson: Swiss Chard Created for 2/12/25 Open Farm Day, led by August. Lesson PlanObjective: Discuss the benefits of swiss chard in a garden and the different ways in which the plant can be utilized. Highlight the various plant partnerships to optimize...
Seasonal Plant Lesson: Radishes Created for 1/22/25 Open Farm Day, led by August.Rescheduled for winter weather to 1/29/25 Lesson PlanObjective: Discuss the benefits of radishes in a garden and the different ways in which the plant can be utilized. Highlight the...