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Hello everyone! I thought I would answer some commonly asked questions I receive when I do the Farmers Markets. Hopefully this fully educates you on the use and benefits of microgreens. What are Microgreens? Microgreens are the stem and leaf of many plants, typically harvested after 10-14 days of growth. They exibit the same flavor

Want to learn how to grow microgreens at home? Sign up for my workshop at Down To Earth Garden Center on Tuesday January 17 at 4pm. Cost is $15 and includes a take home microgreen grow dome

Autophagy, yes that subject we talk about everyday. Wait, what? So what are we talking about? Let’s look at what it is, why we want it and how can we make it happen. Autophagy is a “process by which a cell breaks down and destroys old, damaged, or abnormal proteins and other substances in its

Microgreens, how can a little plant have so much flavor and nutrition? Microgreens have been in the market place since at the 90’s when a San Francisco chef began growing them for his restaurant. We know what amazingconcentrated flavor they have in each bite. They are also very versatile for use with wraps, burgers, eggs,

Nitric oxide? Has Dr. Dan been spending too much time in the greenhouse? Nitric oxide should not be confused withnitrous oxide which is a colorless gas used for pain and sedation mostly in the dental office. Nitric oxide (NO) isrecognized as one of the most important molecules in the body. Its primary function in the