🌱 Planting More Than Seeds: Welcome to Brownsville Farmers Market
Every great harvest starts with a good seed and this site is one of them.
Welcome to BrownsvilleFarmersMarket., a space rooted in the same soil that once brought our community together at Linear Park, where fresh produce met fresh perspective every Saturday morning. Back then, we weren’t just selling fruits and vegetables we were creating a hub for healthy living, gardening knowledge, and real connection between growers and families.
That spirit is what lives on here.
This blog is an extension of everything we stood for only now, instead of a park, the field is digital. You’ll find guides on composting, tree care, irrigation systems, greenhouse farming, and pest control, all rooted in real world experience and backed by what I’ve learned alongside community gardeners, local farmers, and university-backed projects.
Whether you’re working with twenty acres or two pots on a balcony, you’re welcome here. Because farming isn’t just about food it’s about learning to grow again.
Wisdom From The Rows: Why We’re Sharing What We Know
One thing I’ve learned from years in the field? People don’t just want fresh vegetables they want to know how to grow them.
At the old farmers’ market, folks showed up every week with questions. Some were beginners, others were seasoned growers facing new challenges. They weren’t looking for textbook answers they wanted honest, tested advice from someone who’d wrestled with the same dry soil or watched their seedlings wilt under Texas sun.
That’s what BrownsvilleFarmersMarket is built on practical, approachable farming knowledge, shaped by experience and shared with the same neighborly tone we had at the market stalls.
Here, you’ll find detailed how tos on everything from soil enrichment and companion planting to setting up drip irrigation, managing pests naturally, and even exploring aquaponic and hydroponic systems. We break it down in ways that make sense because good food starts with understanding what’s beneath it.
This site isn’t here to overwhelm. It’s here to empower.
If you’re ready to get your hands dirty or at least learn why it matters you’re in the right place.
Meet Kendrik Ohara
A Farmer with a Mission, A Writer with Roots
Hey, I’m Kendrik Ohara. I’ve called South Texas home my whole life, and over the years, I’ve learned that farming isn’t just about growing crops it’s about growing community. I was there when the Brownsville Farmers’ Market first came together, born from a shared need for healthier food and stronger connections. We handed out vouchers, planted gardens, taught kids how to compost it was real, hands-on work, and I loved every second of it.
This blog is where I share what I’ve learned about plants, soil, water, pests, patience, and everything in between. It’s not fancy. It’s not polished. It’s honest, useful, and rooted in lived experience. Whether you’re on a few acres or just starting a garden bed in your backyard, I’m here to help.
Thanks for stopping by. Let’s grow something worth sharing.
What Have We Covered In This Blog?
🌿 Growing From The Ground Up
From planting seedlings to nurturing fruit trees, we share proven tips to help you grow strong, healthy plants. Whether you’re starting with herbs or managing an orchard, you’ll find step by step guidance rooted in real-world experience.
🌱 Soil, Water & Natural Balance
We dive into the essentials of composting, mulching, and sustainable irrigation. Learn how to build soil health, conserve water, and naturally control pests because healthy systems start with understanding what’s beneath your boots.
🌾 Smart Systems & Green Spaces
Explore modern growing techniques like greenhouse setups, aquaponics, and hydroponics. We make advanced farming methods easy to understand and accessible whether you’re scaling up or growing indoors year-round.
🌻 Harvesting Wisdom & Field Know-How
From planting techniques to pasture management, guiding through every step of the growing journey. Seasonal insights will help you harvest confidently & sustainably ensuring your food is fresh, rooted in knowledge from seed to table.
Back to Our Roots: Why Farming Still Matters More Than Ever
In a world spinning fast on concrete and convenience, farming is one of the few things that still grounds us literally.
We live in a time when food is easy to buy but harder to trust. Supermarket shelves may be full, but the knowledge of how to grow even the simplest things is fading fast. And that loss? It’s bigger than a missing tomato plant. It’s a disconnection from nature, from health, and from our own resilience.
In Brownsville and other parts of South Texas, I’ve seen firsthand how that gap affects people rising rates of obesity, chronic illness, and a lack of access to fresh, nourishing food. Farming, even on a small scale, can change that. It’s not about going off grid or growing everything yourself. It’s about relearning how to enrich soil, harvest with intention, and make choices that serve your body and your land.
At BrownsvilleFarmersMarket.com, I share what farming still teaches me every season: patience, care, and the kind of wisdom you can’t buy pre packaged.
Because the roots we plant today will feed someone tomorrow. Let’s not forget how to grow them.
What Makes Us Different?
Brownsville Farmers Market stands apart by blending real community history with hands on farming knowledge. Born from a mission driven market, our site offers practical, experience-backed guidance not just content. It’s a trusted, storytelling rich space where South Texas roots meet modern growing techniques, all shared with heart, clarity, and purpose.
Welcome to the folk.
Categories We’ve Covered
Discover the essentials of plant care from propagation to pruning and learn how to grow vibrant, resilient greenery that thrives in your garden, backyard, or homestead.
Turn kitchen scraps and organic waste into garden gold. Learn composting methods, natural fertilizer recipes, and soil boosting tips to enrich your land and support healthier, nutrient packed crops.
Grow strong, fruitful trees with guidance on planting, pruning, disease prevention, and seasonal care. Whether it’s citrus or shade, our advice helps your trees flourish naturally.
Dig into backyard gardening basics and beyond. Get tips for raised beds, containers, companion planting, and pest control to create a productive, sustainable, and beautiful garden.
Build your garden from the ground up with smart soil prep strategies. Learn about testing, amending, layering, and mulching for better structure, moisture retention, and long-term plant health.
Learn the best times and methods to harvest different crops for peak flavor and nutrition. Get guidance on tools, techniques, and post harvest handling to maximize freshness and yield.
Manage pasturelands for grazing, soil health, and regeneration. Understand plant species, rotational grazing, and livestock integration to create spaces for both animals & the environment.
Explore crop selection, seasonal planning, rotation techniques, and yield improvement. Whether for small plots or larger fields, find the tools to grow abundant, healthy food from seed to harvest.
Protect your plants using safe, natural pest control methods. Identify common garden bugs, understand their behavior, and manage infestations organically without harming beneficial insects or pollinators.
Unlock year-round growing with greenhouse techniques. Explore structure options, climate control & lighting strategies to grow efficiently in a protected environment, no matter the weather.
Learn modern horticulture systems that use water wisely and grow food without soil. We break down aquaponics, hydroponics, and aeroponics so you can grow anywhere even indoors.