On a gorgeous spring Saturday morning, the kind where you open the doors to let the breeze come in to chase out the last remnants of winter away, I put on some fun, upbeat music and started my weekly deep clean of my kitchen. The birds were singing (not just chirping) and early spring flowers were blooming. I could smell the earthiness and freshness of spring in the air.
Even before I started gardening, I could always appreciate those first scents of spring.
I opened my fridge to make sure nothing had expired, and my eyes landed on a clear plastic container with salad greens from the grocery store in it. Or, that was what the container was supposed to have in it.
Instead, I found myself looking at a brown lump. With slimy brown liquid pooling at the bottom.
It was completely inedible. A complete waste of money. And completely frustrating.
But it was only later, when I successfully grew my own salad greens, that I fully comprehended what a waste salad from the grocery store is.
I get it.
- Lettuce loses 30% of nutrients 3 days after harvest.
- Spinach loses 90% of its vitamin C 24 hours after harvest.
- The plastic is bad for the environment.
- The pre-washed salad is more likely to rot quickly.
- Cue the gross, slimy green liquid sitting in the bottom of your plastic salad container.
But there is a way to get fresh, delicious, and nutritious salads without the waste and hassle: grow your own!
Growing your own salad greens is easier than you might think. With a little planning and effort, you can have a continuous supply of fresh greens all season long.
No need for you to rely on grocery store salad containers anymore.
Or throw them out when they go bad.
And the best part? You’ll know exactly what’s in your food and how it was grown. No more pesticides, herbicides, or other harmful chemicals.
But the benefits of growing your own salad greens go beyond just the health benefits.
Gardening is a great way to relax and de-stress. It’s also a wonderful way to connect with nature and the changing seasons.
And when you grow your own food, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for the food you eat and the environment.
So what are you waiting for?
Join me for my upcoming workshop, Revive & Thrive: Growing Your Own Spring Salads, and learn everything you need to know to get started.
You’ll learn:
- The health benefits of growing your own salad greens
- The secrets of tripling your garden harvests
- How to make sure that your garden has fresh salad greens for you from March through November each and every year
You’ll also get to plant your own salad garden to take home with you!
Register now and start enjoying the many benefits of growing your own food!
Keep Growing!
Love,
