Urban Bush Sistah's Community & Market Garden

06/26/2026

Every year this area produces volunteer milkweed and sunflowers. This year I’ve added even more sunflowers and zinnias.

06/22/2026

Growing Carrots & the Power of Succession Planting
Carrots are one of the easiest crops to keep harvesting throughout the season when you use succession planting.
Instead of planting all your carrot seeds at once, sow a small section every 2-3 weeks. This creates a continuous harvest rather than having all your carrots ready at the same time.
Tips for growing carrots:
Plant seeds directly in loose, well drained soil.
Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which can take 1-3 weeks.
Thin seedlings to give roots room to develop.
Avoid fresh manure or high nitrogen fertilizers, which can cause forked roots.
Mulch lightly to help retain moisture and keep soil cool.

06/22/2026

So videos on TT are saying baby carrots aren’t real. Well, if you’re growing your own food and you harvest them early, then they’re considered baby carrots.
Are you ready to start growing your own food now?

06/22/2026

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Early Spring can be a great time to grow collard greens, but protecting them from pests starts the moment they go into the ground.
One of the biggest mistakes is planting collards and leaving them uncovered. Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, and other pests can find your plants almost immediately. To prevent damage, install insect netting or a lightweight row cover as soon as you plant your collards. Creating a physical barrier is one of the easiest ways to grow healthy, greens.
Keep collards well watered, mulch around plants to retain moisture, and harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continued growth.
If pest pressure is heavy in your area, consider waiting to grow collards in the fall. Cooler temperatures and fewer insect pests often make fall grown collards easier to manage, and many people find the flavor improves after a light frost.
Whether you plant in spring or fall, a little protection early on can make the difference.
I decided several years ago to only plant collards in the Fall.

06/21/2026

The string trellis for the tomatoes was a tedious task, but had to be done. Made some tough decisions with pruning, but I’m going to trust the process. Thank you to Keep Growing Detroit and Merle for installing the trellis system.

06/19/2026

UBS Garden is a teaching space for everyone whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower.
We believe in the philosophy of "Each One, Teach One." Our goal is to empower people with the knowledge and confidence to grow their own food, no matter how much space they have. Whether you're gardening in a backyard, on a patio, in raised beds, or using grow bags, we teach practical methods for growing in both large and small spaces.

At UBS Garden, we teach people how to grow food for better nutrition because food is medicine. We also encourage growing to share with neighbors and the community, or even to create an additional source of income through market sales. From fresh vegetables to culinary and medicinal herbs, we believe growing your own food is a powerful skill that benefits individuals, families, and communities.

We also teach how to transform what you grow into value-added products for personal use, your family, or your business. Learning doesn't stop at harvest, it continues through creating, preserving, and sharing.

One of our core beliefs is that experience is the best teacher. While there are proven gardening principles and best practices, there is rarely only one right way to grow. Every garden, grower, and season offers new lessons. By applying what you learn, experimenting, and learning through trial and error, you gain the experience needed to become a more confident and successful grower.

With food prices continuing to rise, there has never been a better time to start growing your own food. Join us as we learn, grow, and build a healthier, more resilient community one garden at a time.

Visit our website to RSVP for gardening and herbal workshops.
www.urbanbushsistahs.org

Use the contact me form to send an email for additional times for visits or to volunteer.

06/18/2026

It’s tomato season.

06/17/2026

06/14/2026

Did you know that companion planting can help protect your squash and zucchini plants from squash vine borers?
One simple strategy is planting onions around your squash and zucchini. The strong scent of onions can help mask the smell of squash plants, making it harder for squash vine borer moths to locate them. Other beneficial companion plants include garlic, chives, nasturtiums, marigolds, dill, and herbs such as oregano and thyme.
While companion planting isn't a guaranteed solution, combining these plants with regular garden monitoring can help reduce pest pressure naturally. Plus, many of these companion plants attract pollinators and beneficial insects that support a healthy garden ecosystem.
In our garden, we believe in working with nature whenever possible. Every flower, herb, and vegetable has a purpose and sometimes that purpose is helping protect its neighbors!

06/12/2026

Our website is officially live! www.urbanbushsistahs.org
Visit the site to learn about our initiatives, sign up to volunteer, donate, shop, and upcoming events.

Community-rooted. Guided by stewardship + collective care. Our urban garden is a community-rooted space guided by stewardship, and collective care. The garden operates with clear boundaries that protect the land, the people who tend it, and the purpose it serves. Farm Stand Our farm stand provides f...