• Microgreens are young, edible plants with concentrated nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to any diet.
• Learn the step-by-step process for growing microgreens from seed to harvest, including selecting seeds, materials, watering, lighting, and harvesting techniques.
• Hands-on learning experience explores microgreens' health benefits, including immunity boost and digestion support, enhancing overall vitality and immunity.
• This workshop is for everyone, regardless of gardening experience. It offers practical tips and strategies for growing microgreens indoors or outdoors, allowing you to enjoy fresh greens year-round.
• Workshop participants receive a microgreen starter kit, seeds, trays, and soil, allowing them to continue their journey beyond the workshop.
Mission: Promote self-sufficiency, environmental consciousness, and healthier lifestyles by teaching individuals to grow sustainable foods one tiny plant at a time.
What we'll deliver:
- Knowledge: Teach people about microgreens' nutritional value, cultivation ease, and sustainable food production.
- Environmental: My workshop can show the importance of sustainable farming and its positive impact on the environment.
- Health & Wellness: This can lead to a healthier community and potentially reduce healthcare costs in the long run.
- Community Engagement: Engage in gardening projects, share experiences, and collaborate to build a resilient community.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Exploring gardening and healthy eating can ignite a passion in daily life.
Why it's a great idea:
• Improved Nutrition: Microgreens are packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Sustainable Food Production: Microgreens require minimal space, time, and resources to grow.
• Accessibility: Microgreens can be grown in various settings, including apartments, homes, or even community gardens.
• Cost Savings: Growing microgreens at home can significantly reduce grocery expenses.
• Environmental Consciousness: Local microgreen cultivation reduces transportation costs and carbon footprint.
• Educational Experience: The workshop offers hands-on gardening skills and knowledge for participants.
• Community Building: Microgreen workshop promotes community building and connection.
• Health: Microgreens provide immune support, improved digestion, and potential disease prevention.
The impact of a microgreen workshop goes beyond just the workshop itself. It has the potential to create a ripple effect, inspiring others to grow and share knowledge.
Steps to get it done:
- Buy growing trays, growing medium, seeds and containers
- Book various community centres to host my workshops
- Social media marketing to promote the workshops
- Place printed posters in local businesses advertising the workshops
Workshop Agenda - Hosted by Eventbrite
Introduction To Microgreens - A short introduction to what microgreens are, the health benefits and different recipe ideas.
Taster Session - Taste-test freshly grown microgreens to discover your favourite microgreens to take home to grow.
Practical - The essentials to growing microgreens. Here, participants will learn how I perfected the microgreen process and what mistakes I encountered so that participants can start growing confidently. This part of the workshop is practical where I run through different soil types, seeds, lighting and watering to demonstrate what little equipment is needed to start growing homegrown salad foods.
A deep dive into the health benefits of microgreens - This part of the workshop will be focused on the healing benefits of each microgreen grown for the workshop, each backed by medical studies.
Q&A - I'll answer any queries the participants have here to ensure everyone is comfortable cultivating microgreens.
