Resources — Grow Local South Texas

GARDENING VIDEOS: This series provides technical assistance and inspiration for your gardening needs

Planting the Three Sisters : The “three sisters” is a traditional form of companion gardening first developed by Native Americans. By planting corn, beans, and squash together, you can reduce pests and disease while increasing the bounty of your crop.
A Guide to Composting in South Texas : This is a complete, all-you-need-to-know video about composting. Thanks to Master Composter Caren Cornelius for the presentation.
Raising Backyard Chickens in Corpus Christi, TX : Join chicken enthusiast David Ritchie to learn about raising chickens in your own backyard. They're fun pets, contribute to the overall health of your garden, and provide food on the daily.
“Garden of Grace” Community Garden : First United Methodist Church has created a gorgeous community garden in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi. This video features Pastor Pamela Dykehouse speaking about gardening as ministry.

“GROWING LOCALLY”: This video series introduces you to some of our local farmers

Terra Madre Mini Farm : Join Jaime Bustos of Terra Madre Mini Farm on an adventure into heart, health and living soil, and learn what growing and supporting local does for ourselves and our Earth.
Oso Bay Farm : Dave Grisé of Oso Bay Farms is a legend at the Grow Local Farmers' Market because of his magnificent flowers. See the behind-the-scenes truth about Oso Bay Farm - that it's really Dave's backyard - and learn that anyone with a small patch of dirt can have a contribution to a sustainable lifestyle.
Edelen Farms : Like many small farms, Edelen Farms is multi-generational. Join 2nd generation Andrew Edelen to see what it takes to raise local proteins in the Texas Coastal Bend. Learn about caring for farm animals, small family farming and farming as a local veteran.
Srubar Cottage: Learn how fresh, healthy foods and a small family farm have allowed the Srubar family to keep growing together!

“COOKING LOCALLY”: See chefs at work, cooking with ingredients from the Grow Local Farmers’ Market

Goat Cheese Soufflé: Chef Dean Sprague prepares a "Farmers’ Market Goat Cheese Soufflè,” featuring milk, goat cheese and farm fresh eggs that you can pick up at our market every week! Recipe here.
Cactus Pear Ice Cream: What could be a better treat to beat the heat than locally sourced Prickly-Pear Cactus Ice Cream! Join Chef Dean Sprague to see how you can turn farm fresh eggs and cactus pears into a beautiful ice cream. Recipe here.
Butternut Squash Bisque: Chef Dean Sprague prepares a butternut squash bisque with ingredients from our farmers’ market. This video shows you how to make a yummy soup, and effectively cut the hard-skinned butternut. Recipe here.

GUIDES:

An Illustrated Guide to Insects and Arachnids of Corpus Christi : an epic Bug Guide for our local area, full color; it can be printed and folded into a booklet for outside use. By Erica Duncan.
South Texas Zone 9 Planting Guidelines : Are you wondering when to plant your tomatoes, spinach, and okra? This is a complete guide for when to plant a variety of veggies that grow in South Texas.
Seasonal Harvest / South Texas : This chart identifies the months in which veggies may be harvested in our area, and when you might find each type of produce at your local Farmers’ Market.

VEGGIE PAGES: Learn about the identification, growing and use of different garden veggies through Grow Local South Texas’ Veggie Pages

ACTIVITIES: Family Friendly & Fun Activities that highlight the importance of gardening, local food, and a healthy life-style

ASK OUR EDUCATOR: This seasonal series addresses gardening questions submitted by the public. Each video is time-stamped in the description with the individual questions.

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