5 Reasons You Should Plant Vegetables

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5 Reasons You Should Plant Vegetables

1. Connect with Nature. Appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

2. Teach Children. Educate children about where food comes from.

3. Improve Soil. Growing vegetables can help improve soil health and fertility.

4. Reduce Carbon Footprint. Reduce need for transportation of produce.

5. Build Community. Sharing your garden and produce can bring people together.

Make It a Great Day!

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5 Reasons You Should Grow Vegetables

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5 Reasons You Should Grow Vegetables

1. Healthy Eating. Grow fresh pesticide and chemical free produce.

2. Saving Money. Reduce your grocery bills.

3. Food Security. Have food during times of crisis or shortage.

4. Improve Mental Health. Gardening can reduce stress and anxiety.

5. Physical Exercise. Physical exercise from gardening can improve you health.

Make It a Great Day!

How to Grow More Vegetables

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Winter Micro Greens

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Winter Microgreens

Get Your Cold Weather
Gardening Gratification!

Grow Microgreens
in your Warm Home
during Winter

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Last updated: January 13, 2023

The temperature is cold. The soil is frozen. The daylight hours are short. What is an avid gardener to do?

Plant Microgreens!

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Us gardeners love our relationship with dirt. We love growing vegetables during the growing season. We love sharing the bounty of goods we produced. The amazement of seeing a seed become something nourishing for ourselves, family and friends gives us great joy. Vegetables are to us the greatest thing since sliced bread.

So, why does Old Man Winter have to ruin our fun?

Microgreens are the answer! These little veggies are easy to grow, simple to harvest, delicious and nutritious. No more waiting until the spring thaw to get dirty and enjoy our planting and harvesting.

Winter Greens Are Easy!

Sow indoors in seed tray or container
Maintain even moisture and do not allow growing medium to dry out
A heat mat can aid in speed of germination
After seeds have sprouted, place seedlings in a sunny south-facing window or under a grow light; water regularly

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