My path to urban permaculture began when I discovered the realities of our modern food system and its impact on health. What started as a personal commitment to grow food for my own family evolved into something much bigger.
As I dove deeper into composting, permaculture, raising chickens, seed saving, and sustainable growing practices, friends and family started asking for help.
I realized that while I had pieced together my knowledge through years of trial and error, most people were navigating alone—overwhelmed by conflicting advice and unsure where to start.
That's when The Urban Harvest was born: a resource for anyone ready to grow their own food, even with limited space and experience.
From my modest 5,600 square foot urban lot in St. Petersburg, I practice what I teach. Using permaculture principles and micro homesteading techniques, I've achieved remarkable self-sufficiency—harvesting 56+ pounds of leafy greens in a single year and going years without purchasing vegetables like lettuce or kale from the store.
My garden features raised beds, vertical growing systems, containers, and backyard chickens—all demonstrating that anyone can produce meaningful amounts of food to feed their family in surprisingly small spaces.
As a third-generation Floridian and mom of two, I understand the challenges of balancing family life with food production. That's why everything I teach focuses on low-maintenance, realistic techniques that fit into busy lives.
My practical, no-nonsense approach to urban food production has been featured on HGTV Home (where I toured viewers through my productive small-lot micro homestead), Martha Knows Best, Bay News 9, The Survival Podcast, and numerous gardening podcasts.
With over 69,000 YouTube subscribers and a community of 100,000+ gardeners I've helped through classes and online content, The Urban Harvest has become a trusted resource for small space and urban permaculture education.
Unlike generic gardening advice, everything I teach is battle-tested in real urban and small space conditions—on my own lot while raising my family.
My curated seed collections feature hard-to-find heirloom varieties specifically selected for container and small space productivity, heat and humidity tolerance, disease resistance, and open-pollinated genetics for seed saving.
I'm not just running a seed shop—I'm an educator committed to helping you skip the trial-and-error frustration I went through and start feeding your family faster.
I believe growing food should be empowering, not overwhelming
I set achievable expectations and celebrate small wins
Life is busy—I focus on techniques that work with your schedule
I recommend varieties proven to thrive in warm, humid, and subtropical conditions
Your questions shape what I teach and the products I offer
If it doesn't work with kids underfoot, I don't recommend it
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I teach both online and in-person classes on urban permaculture, micro homesteading, small space growing, and sustainable techniques. All classes include recordings and plenty of time for questions.
Video: $1.50/minute for personalized guidance anywhere.
In-Person: $200/hour custom lessons (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee counties)
Hand-selected heirloom seeds, monthly seed club subscriptions, and free growing resources available through the site.
Whether you're growing on a balcony or in a backyard, I'm here to help you succeed. Growing your own food isn't just about vegetables—it's about feeding your family better, reclaiming control, and connecting with something real.
Let's grow together.
