Summary: <br> <br> Self Sufficiency Spotlight: Microgreens<br> <br> [A Note from Stephanie: This episode is the first in a series that highlights attainable steps toward self-sufficiency. Once per month through December, the series offers a short and sweet interview to introduce you to an aspect of sustainability you may not have considered before. I hope the series will inspire you to adopt a fun, new hobby that also happens to be eco-friendly!]<br> <br> Chances are you’ve heard of microgreens before (or perhaps noticed restaurants tout them on their menus). But what’s a microgreen, exactly, and how is it different from a sprout?<br> Microgreens are baby vegetables harvested at the seedling state; they also happen to be insanely simple to grow. And gardening indoors during the winter months? It’s a perfect way to both incrementally decrease your reliance on corporations and improve your own self-sufficient skillset.<br> On this week’s show I chat with <a href="http://handgrowngreens.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Laura Patterson</a>. Laura began growing microgreens as a hobby to entice her children to eat healthier; these days, she runs a budding microgreens business. Laura believes embracing microgreens at home is an attainable first step toward growing; she’s on the show to tell us how to start.<br> Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:<br> [1:15] Why a tidy home is great, but a self-sufficient existence is better<br> [5:10] Why, when we we talk about self-sufficiency, we must also discuss climate change<br> [6:15] The *real* definition of self-sufficiency (and why it’s not what we have been made to believe)<br> [10:00] The differences between microgreens and sprouts, plus why they are so popular<br> [15:45] Why growing microgreens is the perfect way to start living a life rooted in sustainability, and how to do it<br> <br> * Laura has generously shared her e-book, titled Microgreens Made Simple with Sustainable Minimalists listeners. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/t6yfqgwgkm1yadl/EBOOKMicrogreensmadesimple.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get your free copy here</a>.<br> * This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.reelpaper.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reel Paper</a>. (Use code SUSTAINABLEMINIMALISTS at checkout for 25% off your first order!)<br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/096/">#096: Why Self-Sufficiency Matters</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
