Dervaes Family Farm | The Urban Homestead | Episode 94

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In this episode, we are invited to Pasadena California to the Dervaes family farm, internationally known as The Urban Homestead. The children of founder Jules Dervaes continue his legacy and maintain the family urban farm, its CSA, and its teachings.
Justin Dervaes gives us a short tour around the gardens and sits down for an interview about where they are now.
Episode #94
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[@annoneal665]

Ah I live around the corner from this family. They are wonderful people.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes they are, really enjoyed my visit.

[@BanDanaGramma]

I live in Maryland and was inspired by the Dervaes Family to start growing our own food on our very small suburban lot (less than 1/4 acre including house and shed). I was excited about turning grass into groceries! I am getting older now (71) and cutting back, but still making videos about gardening, canning, needlecrafts, etc, and encouraging others, and I love watching others become more self sufficient. Thanks for sharing, with love from BanDana Gramma.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you for the compliments! I am really inspired by their whole system. Also just love that they are carrying on their fathers urban farming dream. Keep an eye out for a new video with them that I have coming out in a couple weeks. Happy gardening!

[@hanaluong2672]

1/4 acre is still so much bigger than my property.

[@leem200]

He reminds me so much of his dad. I was heart broken when Jules Dervaes passed. Happy to find it on here again.

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

Yep😰

[@lanier1747]

Their father left an amazing legacy

[@theUrbanGardener]

He sure did.

[@eudoraevans3340]

Your father really started something amazing in many of us. So sorry to hear of his passing. Praying for you and your sisters.

[@ReasonsWhy5]

OMG! I did not know their father passed away. I remember first seeing their homestead & how great it was to be doing that in that particular location. It was very inspiring for many of us. Best wishes to the family.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes they are doing a great job keeping their fathers dream alive.

[@ReasonsWhy5]

@@theUrbanGardener Good for them.

[@misamisa2677]

I started learning years ago when his Dad was there i was mesmerized, i loved to know that his sister used a hand operated blender. And how the son made fuel from restaurant recycled oil. Am so happy they were able to continue and that they did continue what their Dad started. My love goes to them and may they continue to teach and lead by example. Thank you 🙏 Best wishes to all 🙏❤️☮️🙏❤️☮️

[@V3ND10L4]

Very inspiring, indeed! Thanks for sharing this garden!

[@theUrbanGardener]

So nice of you, gearing up for this years garden and will now have videos coming out every Sunday.

[@BAYOUTOWNProductions]

Just did an EXCELLENT job in this video!!!! He has grown up so much in 3 years since his dad's death. So proud of you, Justin!!! I've been following them for years and this process has matured Justin so much. He is as good a spokesman now as his dad and he looks just like him.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much for such a great comment and compliment! As a newer creator, I feel it could have been better, but it is really reassuring to hear this from you. I hope you get a chance to check out some of our other videos

[@HI967tree4]

The Dervaes Family😍! The OGs of urban homesteading ! My heroes 🙏🏼!🤙🏽

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes they are! I have admired this urban homestead for many years and was so happy to be able to visit and see what they have growing on there! Thank you for watching and please share with all your garden friends. :)

[@darkisland04]

Sad that Jules passed away. I imagine that that was quite a blow to them. But they've rebounded, and are continuing the heritage. Good to see!

[@susanpeters4608]

This homestead is a ministry of its own!

[@got2dream1]

Oh my gosh! Justin looks sooooo much like his dad. Wow!

[@loulout.9000]

I’m experience garden envy on a whole different level 😂. Now I know what I want my garden to look like.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Their operation is a model garden. So much productivity, they definitely give you goals.

[@bonnied3550]

I remember watching your Dad's tour and share about his lovely garden 😃👍🏽 May his vision/legacy and more live through his children, grandchildren and beyond. Blessing to what you are doing in your community❤️

[@PUPYSHEV]

You have a good channel! Thanks for your efforts on it.

[@theUrbanGardener]

So nice of you to leave such a nice compliment! We have so much in store for this upcoming season, I hope to see you in the comments!

[@nancyword5804]

I started watching this farm family as soon as I found them...many years ago! So great to watch this utube video! I so admire them and what they do!!!

[@theUrbanGardener]

Keep a eye out on our channel for later this summer I am revisiting them with an interview with all three siblings that run the homestead.

[@allysonmurray1731]

So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Blessings to you all.

[@rosem4584]

Allyson Murray hi Allyson my last name is Murray as well !where are you at ?

[@allysonmurray1731]

@@rosem4584 hello, I'm in central Florida. Murray is a married name. My maiden is Beddoe.

[@rosem4584]

Allyson Murray hi Murray is my married name as well I been married to Michael for over 30 years ,I'm in Arizona ,

[@beerooted8550]

Condolences on the lost of your father but he has taught you all Gods true education

[@Lagaloggie]

I had to do a double take seeing Justin again. He looks like his dad (heaven bless his kind soul). It's interesting to note where the second generation is taking the urban homestead. It would be a nice follow-up video to consider for this channel, a post-COVID 19 world documentary, fingers-crossed, to see how this pioneering homestead would acquire an even deeper value especially now that people are taking a second, hard look at growing even just a bit of their own food right where they live. Keep up the great work -- your family continues to be an inspiration to me.

[@alicecoppers8980]

Wow, I liked Dad, will miss him and his beauty.

[@theUrbanGardener]

What a great opportunity for t.U.G. to visit and interview this family on continuing their father's great urban farming legacy. Please subscribe for more great videos like this one and comment below and let me know what you think about this great garden!

[@geriannroth449]

Such a wonderful video interview garden everything

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much I appreciate your support! I hope to get back there soon to do a follow up. We do have a bunch more garden videos, let me know what you think...

[@geriannroth449]

@@theUrbanGardener wildo & thanks for sharing caring & encouraging

[@riverunner9978]

I did different and utilized my front lawn I was getting sick of mowing! Great video

[@theUrbanGardener]

Riverunner I love seeing front yard gardens. Thanks for checking out our videos.

[@user-mc3tp5sd2z]

I really miss their blog. I followed it for years and use ollas because of them.

[@theUrbanGardener]

I'll have an update video up in a few weeks. I visited them again a couple months ago.

[@grantt6573]

Exactly what a urban homestead should look like. Well planted and so many vegies, shrubs and gardens just amazing! This is what im striving for here in New Zealand( I have some raised veggie boxes and garden and have planted around 40 shrubs for hedging and privacy. ) Well done you 🙂 🌱🌱🌱🌿🍂🍃🌴🌾

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yeah they sure have it going on there. They have built great systems to keep it going and going. I hope to see them soon for an update.

[@syalutsa]

I also had a lovely visit with the three last March. Still working on the video and audio I recorded during my tour. Justin, I hope you three are doing well.

[@George-hl3qj]

Just beautiful

[@theUrbanGardener]

It sure is! Such a great homestead.

[@giojared]

That garden inspired mine many years ago. Stay safe, stay healthy, grow on!

[@angelikabertrand4045]

I just found out that your beloved dad passed. We are so so sorry to hear.. did he never go to see s heart dr? Our thoughts and prayers with you..

[@kalonjiedwardrichardson9234]

🌴 beautiful. I've followed and been inspired for many years❗

[@theUrbanGardener]

Wow, thank you

[@cynthialouw2970]

Well done to Devareas family for going on!

[@theUrbanGardener]

They really are doing a great job keeping this urban homestead going!

[@GODBLESSES]

So often our children go off. So great this family continued together. I homesteaded but my kids were home school and went off to college and unrelated careers. I miss them. Life on a farm is best form of living.

[@animeclips7232]

Best part of the video was the interview with Mr Deraves, such an insightful statement, full of experiences and knowledge.God bless .

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much for your comments, this was a really great experience meeting this family. So glad you enjoyed the interview. Please feel free to share.

[@susanpeters4608]

An old Hoosier farmer echoed my great Aunt (she lived MI)when he said if you got to many `stick a price on it and set it by the road.' They both homesteaded. My Aunt thought plastic invention was awesome as she would recycle surplus! Being across from a school is an awesome location, let the school know what you are doing and donate a box of edibles to kitchen ( if the cafeteria produces own food it's a plus). You are proving a ministry.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes, they do work with the school for garden education and nutrition.

[@hardlyhomesteading435]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Amazing homestead!

[@theUrbanGardener]

They really do have a great operation going on there. So cool to see family work together on something so wonderful! Thanks for watching and check out our newer episodes as we get growing this season.

[@GODBLESSES]

You are doing something wonderful. God bless you all. Very Beautiful.

[@denaboyd8058]

I have been inspired by this house for years! Love this tour!

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you for the compliment. I hope to get back there soon to do another look around and see what is new with the family.

[@sonianoemivargasfigueroa506]

Am so happy to see this vídeo. I AM interesed un Homestead,,& live In tropical island. You have a Wonderful piece of land so full of joy& provisions. Many blessings. Continúe with videos o.k

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much!

[@siritharao]

I am from India. I saw videos of your father and your family with your garden. very sad to know about your father that he is no more. We wish you to be with great courage your friend and follower from India

[@theUrbanGardener]

So nice of you

[@zofran60]

thank u for sharing love watching ur family ur dad was awesome

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@growinglongisland]

so sorry about your dad, you look exactly like him!

[@RedRose-ct1pz]

Wowwwwww!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@theUrbanGardener]

I know huh! Thank you for the comment I hope you get to see some of our other videos too.

[@CeritaMrZank]

very interesting

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes they really have urban gardening down to a science there.

[@priscillacharris1771]

beautiful!!!!

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy our channel.

[@bonsaihunters]

You hooked me with see what's growing on

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you for watching this video, it was a great experience to visit there. I hope you get a chance to check out some of our other videos too. Let's Get Growing! :)

[@bonsaihunters]

@@theUrbanGardener subs

[@benzaradventure340]

great ant nice urban garden i like it

[@ai.illustration]

Wow! Nice one video. Love for you also best wishes to you,Carry on dear.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you so much 😀

[@NayokeHenji]

watching from Pasadena, MARYLAND. awesome video :)

[@theUrbanGardener]

I really appreciate your compliment. I hope you get a chance to check out some of our other videos too.

[@KAKALaundryKh]

Really like garden 👍 New friend 👍❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@agriboyph8809]

This is so nice.

[@mikehartman6961]

That looks great, but also looks like a lot of work

[@jetsett1986]

I love Bloody Sorrel, it grows well here in DFW, Tx. I like to cook it with scrambled eggs :)

[@theUrbanGardener]

Sorrel is great, and a very attractive plant in the garden.

[@scottamaral5073]

Great segment!

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thanks for the wonderful comment! I hope you have a chance to check out some of our other videos.

[@MrDerJohann]

Verry nice Video, greattings from Germany👍

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you very much! I hope you are enjoying our channel, we go more coming. Every sunday now. Keep an eye out.

[@AaronBurtforensiclean]

Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you, so very glad you found us. I hope you get a chance to view some of our other videos.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

One of the things about farming/gardening and climate change is that we can order types and varieties that meet the changing conditions.

[@theUrbanGardener]

EcoCentric Homestead Probably the only positive thing about climate change... 🙂

[@etwrecipe]

dream life 💗💗💗💗

[@theUrbanGardener]

It's amazing! They really know how to produce a lot of produce. lol

[@etwrecipe]

@@theUrbanGardener yea!! I have to watch all the videos and learn it ❤️🌱

[@indragmail]

Condolences to the loss of your father. I didn't really know that he passed away until I saw this video. I watched all the urban homestead videos in the past and they are very inspiring. If you start a channel, I would love to subscribe.

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

🇨🇦🇨🇦Hi from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@theUrbanGardener]

Hey there! So glad to have you here. I hope you are enjoying the videos.

[@angeleyesamanda5442]

i was so inspired by this

[@theUrbanGardener]

They really do some awesome work there at their homestead. Thanks for checking out our channel.

[@katechampney756]

Goosefoot weeds are very delicious! Packed with nutrients. I feel guilty weeding too but that is one weed that I enjoy eating. Fresh in salads like a spinach or chopped in an omelet or stir fry.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes, it is very delicious.

[@bbingtube]

11:31 ❤

[@theUrbanGardener]

Such an amazing family project and story!

[@gogotravelreview]

So much beautiful garden

[@theUrbanGardener]

It certainly is. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Jean-tt6on]

I didn't know he passed away!!!

[@theUrbanGardener]

Yes, a few years ago. His kids are doing a great job continuing his project, even expanding it with their own touches.

[@carmenortiz5294]

Too bad they only talked to him. I remember them from before they moved to California, and they were really little kids. Would have like to see both sisters asides from a quick glance at just one of them. Plus, no idea if they still have the animals.

[@theUrbanGardener]

Thank you for the feedback, I will keep this in mind for the next time I get a chance to visit.

[@naegwut]

Awesome Are you allowed to visit locally?

[@theUrbanGardener]

I would check the description for a link to their website and check their calendar for upcoming tours and visiting opportunities, you could always call them to see if a date that works for you would be possible.

[@fritzfamiliavideos]

Parabéns

[@flowerpower3618]

Yes , so bad with the tomatoes I so cal of late

[@GregorGreen666]

Witajcie jestem z polski bardzo inspirujace jest to co robicie. Mam prozbe jesli to mozliwe sprubujcie dodac tlumaczenie waszych filmow na polski ponieważ slabo znam angielski. Pozdrawiam z krainy nad wisla😊

[@theUrbanGardener]

I would love to be able to do that, maybe KZbin has a translator for polish. Not sure though. Thank you for the awesome compliment!

[@kirieley]

♥️🇲🇽

[@anitavaughn1968]

I want to see if my sister will do this with me

[@theUrbanGardener]

What a great project that would be!

[@svetlanikolova7673]

Question ? I am on a slope with layers. I want to level the ground . Do you think using mouldy hey piled high along with fungus infested leaves will do it?

[@christinescharphorn5968]

Instead of leveling the ground to garden, you could use swales! Geoff Lawton has a lot of info on how to swale on hills.

[@svetlanikolova7673]

@@christinescharphorn5968 I don't do digging. I believe in building up ! My question is based on my way ! Thanks for the heads up though! Besides, I am getting arthritis and I have no money to hire anyone to dig

[@theUrbanGardener]

Svetla Nikolova Pile it on it’ll break down...happy gardening🙂

[@svetlanikolova7673]

@@theUrbanGardener thanks

[@tinnerste2507]

what you do on the slope depends on how steep it it how much rain and how your bedrock is shaped. it might slide down the hill maybe try terraces with something more stabe if your slope is steep

[@stuartperry-hughes5969]

Remember when they tried to trademark the term “urban homestead” 😂

[@theUrbanGardener]

How do we know this?

[@rowenadinsmore1]

Where can you get oyas?

[@theUrbanGardener]

I would check amazon. I haven't tried them myself.

[@sophianicole3360]

I'm so bad at growing plants

[@theUrbanGardener]

We all have a learning curve, some more steeper than others. lol. Keep trying though.

[@TheSchoolhouseLife]

great video! we are also promoting homesteading on our channel

[@theUrbanGardener]

I'll check it out!

[@colemancalgary5260]

Gotta admit I thought that thumbnail was going to be your garden a bit disappointing

[@theUrbanGardener]

Well my garden may not be that exquisite but it is pretty nice.