Local to North Houston
Grow FOOD, Not Grass
We design and install custom edible landscapes for homeowners in the Houston area.
Jonathan Clay
Founder of The Kalos Project | Local Food Advocate
Read Jonathan's Message
“Hi, I’m Jonathan Clay, and I believe the future of food starts in our own backyards.
For too long, we’ve relied on industrial agriculture—food shipped from thousands of miles away, grown with chemicals, and controlled by a handful of corporations. I want to change that.
That’s why I started The Kalos Project—to help Houston families, businesses, and communities take back control of their food supply by growing fresh, nutrient-dense food right where they live.
Using regenerative farming and permaculture design, I help people turn underutilized land into thriving, self-sustaining food systems. Whether you want a simple backyard garden or a full-scale edible landscape, I’ll help you build a system that works for you—so you can enjoy real food, grown locally, by you.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward food independence, let’s talk. The future of food is local—and I’d love to help you be part of it.
- Custom Edible Landscapes
- Food security & self-reliance
- Better than Organic Food
Our Services
Edible Landscape Design & Installation
Vertical Growing
Food Forest & Garden Consulting
How Does it Work?
The Kalos Project
1. Request Your Consultation
Fill out the short questionnaire at the top of this page to schedule your consultation.
2. Get a Custom Design Plan
We’ll assess your land, needs, and goals to create a tailored, sustainable food production plan.
3. Grow Abundantly & Sustainably
Our team will help you install and maintain your edible landscape, so you can enjoy fresh, organic food right from your backyard.
Our Why
Decentralizing the Food System & Strengthening Houston’s Food Economy
Houston relies too much on industrial agriculture—food travels thousands of miles before it reaches your plate. This makes our food supply fragile, expensive, and less nutritious.
The Kalos Project is here to change that. We’re creating a local, decentralized food system where people and businesses grow their own fresh, organic food—right in their own backyards.
Let's Get GROWING
Spring is the best time of year to begin your edible landscape journey.