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During winter I miss the cruch and taste of fresh lettuce, tomatoes etc so I make a point of growing seed sprouts.

Seed selection for sprouting

Sprouts - day 4

They certainly fullfil the "fresh" requirement, and yet there is something missing.  Perhaps it is the kiss of sunshine?  The waft of a fresh breeze across them?  The occasional nibble by a snail?

Beetroot micro greens

I think I have overcome that shortfall.  My latest "need" is micro greens.  They also have another name - elfin vegetables.  Isn't that cute, and doesn't the name conjure up images of little fairy people wandering through your veggie patch 😊

Cress micro greens

Similar to sprouts, micro greens are sprouted seeds but they are germinated in soil and are eaten when they are 10 - 14 days old - when they have their 2nd set of leaves.  After actual sprouts, they are the quickest food crop any one can grow - even urban gardeners.  The are even more of a powerhouse of nutrients, and certainly give me that crunchy kick.

Kale micro greens - don;t you love the purple stems

I love the different shapes textures and colours - of the stems or of the leaves.

Mustard micro greens

Sprinkled in a salad, or just as they are on a slice of fresh homemade buttered bread.

Pointed leaves - spinach micro greens

I just can't get enough.  The snails, too, can't get enough...

But, on to other things.

I was approached by a journalist a few weeks ago.  She asked whether I would be interested in sharing some info on recycling / zero waste.

As a pic of me was required (which didn't please me) to accompany the article, but is apparently protocol in these types of articles, after chatting with RMan, I decided I'd give it a go.

Green Granny Guide 😂

A friend in Cape Town saw the article in the weekend paper and sent a pic of it through to me.

I never expected a full page article.  And I know that space is limited.  But, there is so much info that was omitted.  My fresh produce bags for one.  And, this...

Does anyone know their purpose...?