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We are a rural community indoor farming operation with the intent to provide sustainable, local produce to our community year-round.

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We offer subscription delivery, retail and wholesale microgreens. We value community, sustainability, and transparency. Owned and operated by Ellen Brown and Danielle Wouters in Forest, Ontario, servicing Lambton County, we are two farming wives and moms hell-bent on spending our days working in the soil, producing fresh, wholesome nutrition for our families and community year-round. We do our bes

t to strive for zero-waste initiatives, including a recent move to plant-based compostable retail containers, and in November 2022 will be moving to completely zero-waste production and packaging with reusable containers for our home delivery service. We offer a weekly home delivery subscription service to our community from November to June, and are partnered with numerous retailers, health and wellness studios, and local chefs year-round. Indoor farming allows us to grow micros and feed our community 365 days a year regardless of the seasonal temperature, wind, humidity or daylight hours. It also mitigates pests and any need for harmful chemicals in our growth practices, so while we are not yet certified organic, we use organic seed, fresh soil aggregates, and good old fashioned water to fuel our microgreens. We talked and dreamt about turning our microgreens passion into a legitimate business for a long time before finally taking the plunge in July 2021. The world was in a precarious state with supply chains disrupted, and people panicking about food shortages across the country. The importance of local sustainability and community connection became explicitly heightened for us, and we knew we needed to do something to contribute to diversifying the community’s local business scene.

12/21/2022

It's true. After an exciting almost two years, it's time to close up shop.

Our home farm and family life is growing, and it means we have to make a decision about the business. And the decision is that it's been a ride, but it's time to pursue new adventures together.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us along the way 🙏 Community business means everything but it's nothing sithout support.

On to the next. Much love!! ❤️

12/01/2022

Radish fresh out of germination

I took 6 trays of ruby red stem radish out of germination and into the lights last night. Planted Sunday, under the lights 4 days later.

Some growers opt to top these with an upside-down bottom tray for 24 hours to help create a jump in growth of the stems, but I'm not pressed for time with these so I just get them started under the light right away.

4 days from now these will be ready to harvest, but I like to give them an extra couple to beef up the leaves a bit. I don't find it affects the flavour of this microgreen. Watch they don't get too leggy though. Leave other varieties too long and the flavor turns bitter fast, so this is not a hard and fast practice.

Stay tuned .

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11/30/2022

Hi ho 🎶 hi ho 🎶
it's MICROGREENS we grow 🎶

Mixing my signature Salad Blend (only half done here). Between our retail and chef partnerships, it's wild to think we also do home and office deliveries every week with our Microgreens Club

We aren't finished the fall session just yet, but winter enrolment opens up on THURSDAY DEC 1ST.

What you get:

• Biweekly delivery of locally grown, non-certified organic microgreens to your home or office
• 10oz of custom curated microgreens each delivery (2 large containers, each a different variety/blend)
• ZERO-WASTE initiative programming
• Highly concentrated nutrition easily embedded into your regular dietary planning
• Supporting local business

Watch for stories Thursday to get signed up for the winter session and start getting deliveries January 12th *

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*two delivery cycles based on geographic efficiency; you may receive your first delivery in the second cycle schedule Jan 19th, 2023.

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11/23/2022

Harvest night!

As you can see, I'll be very busy tonight harvesting for home deliveries and retail partners tomorrow.

If you scroll to the 4th slide, you'll find our trays in germination for harvest next week. It's amazing how quickly these tiny superpowered plants can grow to provide us with so much nutrition in such a short period of time.

If you're interested in home delivery service, visit our website in the link in our bio to get more information on our micro greens club.

Winter Enrollment starts December 1st! ❄️ Make sure you're on the list to get fresh produce delivered to your door every 2 weeks all Winter long.

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11/22/2022

Shawarma chicken (slow cooker) on rice with fresh microgreens and tahini sauce

Another tip for being prepared: slow cooker EVERYTHING!

Dropped this chicken in the slow cooker with a start time of 1pm with shawarma spices, a little EVOO and some lemon juice.

When we came home it was ready to enjoy. We had some instant rice and I whipped up a quick tabini yogurt sauce:

2 tbsp tahini
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic mince
Cilantro

Then I threw it all in a bowl with dome cucumbers, red peppers and Salad Blend from.our micrgreeens menu.

Fresh and flavourful!

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11/22/2022

A fresh salad beats fried chicken EVERY DAY 🥗 🍗

This is my delicious lunch packed last night for today so I don't stray from my goals.

Spring mix 🥬
Salad Blend from our microgreens menu 🌱
Peppers 🌶
Raspberries
Cucumber 🥒
Canned cooked chicken 🐔
Feta 🧀
Oil and vinegar oil

What's in your lunch?????

Comment below with your fave healthy lunch and inspire others!

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11/22/2022

Lunch prep tips!

Overnight oats made Sunday for the whole work week.

Big salad with spring mix, Salad Blend, red pepper, cucumber raspberries and canned cooked chicken to keep it simple.

Milk for smoothies all week in one water bottle.

Protein for the day.

Smoothie ingredients in the to-go container:
Psinach5
Mango
Avocado
Broccoli microgreens
Banana on the side.

Keep it simple. Pack ahead of time.

Eat well. Be well. Support from to help me stay on track!!

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11/21/2022

Pizza 🍕 night!!

Classic as always - added broccoli tonight to freshen up our homemade fave.

Arugula is another great choice, or sunnies for more crunch, or radish for more bite 🌶

Did you know you can enjoy our micros on the amazing pinsas at ??? Broccoli or radish are on every pinsa that comes out of their kitchen for you to devour!

Reserve your table now or get a gift certificate as a great stocking stuffer, or teacher, neighbour, coworker gifts! 🎁

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10/09/2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

From the ForestGreens family to yours! Enjoy this time we have together and the great food that sooths the soul just as much.

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09/06/2022

First day of school!!

Jack -gr 2
Aurora - year 2 (SK)
Ivy - preschool

Grandma and Grandpa Brown were here all week too and lucky enough to have them for our send off this morning.

Hard to believe summer is officially over (at least as it pertains to the kids' schedules). How is it they seem to get shorter and shorter???

What was your favorite memory from this summer???
Comment 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇

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08/31/2022

Back to School is HERE! What are you sending for lunch?

Look, I have to pack lunches every day and it is the BAIN of my existence (is that how you spell that?) I'm constantly navigating what the kids like today, or DON'T like that they DID like last week, but microgrens are never an issue.

I make a sandwich, add some broccoli or sunnies on there instead of lettuce, and nothing comes back in the lunch box uneaten. Jack LOVES his micros on his sammies.

Rora (our very picky eater) prefers sunnies on the side to snack on. She doesn't like veggies of ANY kind and I'm always wondering how she gets through the day, but these are a win.

Don't worry about forgetting to pick them up, and join our Microgreens Club to have them delivered to your doorstep every two weeks!

Details via the link in our bio - enrollment opens TOMORROW!

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08/25/2022

Jack came down early this morning ring and found me hulling the sunny trays and decided he wanted to help.

Off he went to wash his hands, came back with another helper (Aurora, 4), and they got to work!

She lasted about 5 minutes but Jack has been plugging away here for about 30 minutes. He just wants to spend time with me. And I'm happy to have him and his help!

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08/15/2022

Your dream life doesn't happen overnight.

It takes effort. Focus. Desire. Passion. Drive. Strategy. And patience. A lot of patience.

Admittedly, I've always struggled with that last component. I'm either all in, or all out. I set a goal and I either crush it, or fail trying.

This is different. I've come across some hurldes along the route, for sure. In the past, I would've gone in hard all at once, worn myself out, and bailed pretty quickly. Kinda my MO. But even though I've stumbled and tripped and busted along the way, I wake up every day with the same drive, the same determination the same dream that one day this is the one focus I get to gave (besides the fam, obvi). I can take a whole day and consider the needs of my business and my loyal customers and actually DO all the things I write in my notebook of to-dos. Actually build the dream into a reality.

Between social media, scheduling planting, harvest, delivery routes, ordering and inventories, design for new product labels or marketing material, doing the books, caring for my produce, and liaising with potential partners in our community, I can't possibly then do all the things I WISH I could do to actually BUILD my business. Plus, there are only so many hours in a day to then also work my full time job, commute with kids and daycare drop off, grocery shop, clean the house (kinda), get the laundry done, entertain others, pay some attention to my hubby and our families and live our personal life as well.

All my out there get it. But you know what?? If you don't put in the work when it's hard, it will never get easier.

Work your hustle as long as it takes and try to work hard, stay humble stay focused, and put in the hours. It will all pay off if that's that's truly what you want for your life.

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07/26/2022

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI AND SUNNY LOAF

Ok this is a total WIN!! 🏆
SAVE THIS RECIPE!!

Who doesn't have too much zucchini every year?? Well, here's a great way to use it, and add even more veggie benefits with sunflower micros (or broccoli too).

Sunnies have a natural nutty flavor so it's a no-brainer that we would add them to a sweet loaf!

INGREDIENTS (yields 2 loaves):

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 CUP SUNNIES/BROCCOLI MICROS
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

Blend your sunnies in a food processor. If you're using broccoli micros too, don't bother blending those. They're tender enough to fold in nicely on their own.

Bowl 1: mix eggs, coconut oil, veg oil, sugar, vanilla

Bowl 2: mix dry ingredients that remain

Mix together. Fold in your sunnies/broccoli and chocolate chips.

Bake at 350°F in a preheated oven for 45 -55 minutes.

BENEFITS:
-sunnies are a complete protein offering you all 8 essential amino acids
-added antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties
-rich in Vitamin B complex and particularly folate (essential for pregnant and nursing women)
To name a few!

Tag if you try this one!

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07/22/2022

Summer days mean fresh SWEET 🌽 CORN!

YOU CAN PICK UP LOCALLY GROWN FRESH PICKED SWEET CORN AT and WHILR YOURE STOCKING UP ON YOUR MICROGREENS THIS WEEKEND.

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07/17/2022

Amazing what can grow in just a week or so. 🌱

All these crops will be harvested for July 21st deliveries to our chef partners, and retail vendors.

I love that we can say we know exactly what is growing, when it will be ready, how much will be available and that it has a destination that is waiting for it.

Plus, growing indoors means we can do it 365 days a year with no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Just good old soil, water 💧 and light ☀️

Grow to order has a lot to offer both the grower, and our partners. It keeps our costs down, and thereby the expense to our partners.

If you're a retailer of whole foods, nutritional supplements, or groceries, or you're a chef in the area, DM me for .

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07/17/2022

Another masterpiece from Chef Vanessa at

Soon she will be busy as the head chef of and everyone can enjoy her culinary creations, some amazing mixology and a really chill vibe.

So excited to be an official producer for LOCAL Wyoming, opening very soon!!

Stay tuned for more details on official dates!

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07/08/2022

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! with Rainbow 🌈 RADISH!

BBQ chicken, sautéed veggies, rice noodles and fresh cut radish.

Simple. And delicious! 😋

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07/07/2022

Beautiful beautiful BEETS

Coming out of germination on day 6 versus ready for harvest on day 21. Beets take a full three weeks to "mature" to the microgreen stage for harvest in my space.

For our chef partners, that means a little planning ahead.

But are you seeing these?? Worth the effort!!

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06/23/2022

NOTICE TO OUR DELIVERY CUSTOMERS FOR JUNE 23!!!

06/19/2022

06/17/2022

Beautiful broccoli 🥦 🌱

Did you know broccoli is actually a cancer fighter??!! 👊 🤜 🤛 ✊️

Broccoli microgreens contain concentrated sulforaphane, which fights toxins in the body, calming inflammation, which is directly linked to several types of cancer.

Would you rather eat a head of broccoli or a handful of microgreens?? When we are talking about concentrated nutrition, that's what we mean!

Broccoli is mild, tender and crisp, and extremely versatile in our meals. Include broccoli on every plate to fuel your body efficiently and effectively.

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06/16/2022

A couple of beauty microgreens-in-action shots from my friend !

While these are not our micros (she lives in TO, sadly) I wanted to share for a couple of reasons.

1) Inspo for enjoying your micros! Nachos and vibrant bowl, and
2) She says she thinks of me every time she enjoys them.

Social media marketing works my friends. Make a presence for your business. Share your story. Take photos. Post photos,videos, education, entertainment. If you would follow you, you're doing it right!

And let's not forget, let it be fun! Sure this is a place for business but it's also a reflection of YOU!

BE YOU. Unapologetically. Your people will find you 💚

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06/14/2022

06/10/2022

Beautiful dishes by Chef Vanessa from a special event at . Follow both accounts to get alerts to other upcoming events thus summer!

Hint: our sunnies are a beautiful and fresh complement here

06/08/2022

We have found more than a handful of dance partners out here on the Gram! 👯‍♀️

With roughly one billion monthly active users, Instagram belongs to the most popular social networks worldwide, and even so, users like us are able to find our people! 🫂

Whatever your niche, or your interests on the Gram, there are so many communities for everyone available here that connect us from all over the globe 🌎

Emily and Ellen have microgreens businesses in corners of North America thousands of miles apart, and yet have connected, shared ideas, tips, advice, support and community not only with each other but so many people from US, Canada, India, Australia, UK, Israel, South Africa and everywhere in between!

Tag someone you've met on the Gram that is now a part of your community network!

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06/06/2022

100% every time!!

Want to learn more a out the power of microgreens???? Head to our website
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06/06/2022

You can eat microgreens ANY way! Check this reel for a peek at a few of my favorites (and a giggle)

05/28/2022

When you're just feelin' yoself!

Got dolled up for family photos today and after everyone left I caught that light! Haha

05/18/2022

What is gut health???

I'm no expert, but gut health refers to the physical state and physiological function of the many parts of the GI tract.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the link between gut health and our immunity, mood, mental health, autoimmune disease, endocrine disorders, skin conditions and cancer.

There are lots of symptoms of poor gut health, as you can imagine, because it is so linked to the rest of your overall health. Some include upset stomach, weight fluctuation, constant fatigue, skin irritation, food intolerances, autoimmune conditions, and more.

Along with changing other aspects of your diet and routines, incorporating microgreens can:

☆ increase Fibre intake
☆ provide vital vitamins and minerals to fuel that microbiome
☆increase intake of antioxidants and other health promoting compounds to fight disease and infection

See our website to see what varieties we offer and boost.your gut health EVERY DAY!

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Have you visited @thedunesrefillery yet? They have a million different items that are perfect gifts for friends and neighbours, the bus driver or the teacher this season. Stop in any day of the week to take a look around. Remember, bring your own containers for pantry items. Otherwise, just come on in! Lakeshore Road, almost right across from Grog's. Follow @freshforestgreens for more microgreens and small business focused content and really just embarrassingly poor acting in my reels. #indoorfarming #microgreens #microgarden #verticalfarming #eatyourgreens #forestgreens #microgreensfarmer #microgreensfarm #microgreens🌱 #healthandwellness #indoorgrowing #grower #plants #greens #eatlocal #plantpowered #buylocal #indoorag #local #shopsmall #smallbusiness #ontario #sarniaon #lambtonshores #wyomingon #camlachie #bluewatercoast #ontarioag #localfood #ontarioproduce

Kids don't get in all their veggies everyday to fight disease - and we don't always either! So throw them in a smoothie and everyone can enjoy and be well! With flu season in full swing, we are trying to fight the battle, baby! Hit up one of our local retailers to pick yours up - fresh deliveries every Thursday. 🌱 Follow @freshforestgreens for more microgreens and small business focused content and really just embarrassingly poor acting in my reels. #indoorfarming #microgreens #microgarden #verticalfarming #eatyourgreens #forestgreens #microgreensfarmer #microgreensfarm #microgreens🌱 #healthandwellness #indoorgrowing #grower #plants #greens #eatlocal #plantpowered #buylocal #indoorag #local #shopsmall #smallbusiness #ontario #sarniaon #lambtonshores #wyomingon #camlachie #bluewatercoast #ontarioag #localfood #ontarioproduce

Back to School is HERE! What are you sending for lunch? Look, I have to pack lunches every day and it is the BAIN of my existence (is that how you spell that?) I'm constantly navigating what the kids like today, or DON'T like that they DID like last week, but microgrens are never an issue. I make a sandwich, add some broccoli or sunnies on there instead of lettuce, and nothing comes back in the lunch box uneaten. Jack LOVES his micros on his sammies. Rora (our very picky eater) prefers sunnies on the side to snack on. She doesn't like veggies of ANY kind and I'm always wondering how she gets through the day, but these are a win. Don't worry about forgetting to pick them up, and join our Microgreens Club to have them delivered to your doorstep every two weeks! Details via the link in our bio - enrollment opens TOMORROW! Follow @freshforestgreens for more microgreens and small business focused content and really just embarrassingly poor acting in my reels. #microgreensclub #microgreens #homedelivery #healthylunches #eatyourgreens #forestgreens #microgreensfarmer #microgreensfarm #microgreens🌱 #healthandwellness #indoorgrowing #grower #plants #greens #eatlocal #plantpowered #buylocal #indoorag #local #shopsmall #smallbusiness #ontario #sarniaon #lambtonshores #wyomingon #camlachie #bluewatercoast #ontarioag #localfood #ontarioproduce

Your dream life doesn't happen overnight. It takes effort. Focus. Desire. Passion. Drive. Strategy. And patience. A lot of patience. Admittedly, I've always struggled with that last component. I'm either all in, or all out. I set a goal and I either crush it, or fail trying. This is different. I've come across some hurldes along the route, for sure. In the past, I would've gone in hard all at once, worn myself out, and bailed pretty quickly. Kinda my MO. But even though I've stumbled and tripped and busted along the way, I wake up every day with the same drive, the same determination the same dream that one day this is the one focus I get to gave (besides the fam, obvi). I can take a whole day and consider the needs of my business and my loyal customers and actually DO all the things I write in my notebook of to-dos. Actually build the dream into a reality. Between social media, scheduling planting, harvest, delivery routes, ordering and inventories, design for new product labels or marketing material, doing the books, caring for my produce, and liaising with potential partners in our community, I can't possibly then do all the things I WISH I could do to actually BUILD my business. Plus, there are only so many hours in a day to then also work my full time job, commute with kids and daycare drop off, grocery shop, clean the house (kinda), get the laundry done, entertain others, pay some attention to my hubby and our families and live our personal life as well. All my #smallbusinessowner out there get it. But you know what?? If you don't put in the work when it's hard, it will never get easier. Work your hustle as long as it takes and try to work hard, stay humble stay focused, and put in the hours. It will all pay off if that's that's truly what you want for your life. #ittakestime #buildyourdreams #stayfocused #worksmarternotharder Follow @freshforestgreens for more microgreens and small business focused content and really just embarrassingly poor ac

I only wish this audio were longer! Just a few colourful faves to brighten your day and hopefully I spire you to try some microgreens yourself! Get creative. Share your creations and tag us!! Follow @freshforestgreens on IG for more microgreens and small business focused content and really just embarrassingly poor acting in my reels. #indoorfarming #microgreens #microgarden #verticalfarming #eatyourgreens #forestgreens #microgreensfarmer #microgreensfarm #microgreens🌱 #microgreenfarm #indoorgrowing #grower #plants #greens #eatlocal #plantpowered #buylocal #indoorag #local #shopsmall #smallbusiness #ontario #sarniaon #labtonshores #wyomingon #camlachie #bluewatercoast #ontarioag #localfood #ontarioproduce

We have found more than a handful of dance partners out here on the Gram! 👯‍♀️ With roughly one billion monthly active users, Instagram belongs to the most popular social networks worldwide, and even so, users like us are able to find our people! 🫂 Whatever your niche, or your interests on the Gram, there are so many communities for everyone available here that connect us from all over the globe 🌎 Emily and Ellen have microgreens businesses in corners of North America thousands of miles apart, and yet have connected, shared ideas, tips, advice, support and community not only with each other but so many people from US, Canada, India, Australia, UK, Israel, South Africa and everywhere in between! Tag someone you've met on the Gram that is now a part of your community network! Follow @mostlygreens and @freshforestgreens on the Gram for more relatable, silly, informational, and motivational reels and content. #urbanfarming #suburbanfarming #microgreens #microgarden #verticalfarming #eatyourgreens #MostlyGreens #mostlymicrogreens #microgreensfarmer #microgreensfarm #microgreens🌱 #microgreenfarm #indoorfarming #indoorgrowing #seattle #grower #plants #greens #eatlocal #plantpowered #buylocal #indoorag #local #shopsmall #smallbusiness #ontario

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You can eat microgreens ANY way! Check this reel for a peek at a few of my favorites (and a giggle)

Come see us today 6771 Nauvoo Road at Birnam Orchards for FREE SAMPLES DOOR PRIZE EDUCATIONAL INFO HOME DELIVER SIGN UP We are here from 11 to 2!! Come say Hi!

Sprouts update! Coming along nicely... join us at Birnam Orchards on Sunday from 11 to 2 to try some of these, sample some live tray microgreens, and learn more about HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM!

We've got some very healthy looking dwarf grey sugar peas growing along with that green green broccoli for Thursday delivery to our local vendors @birnamorchards and @zekveldsgardenmarket, and Myfitroom . Make sure you stop and grab these new peas to give them a try! They are leafier than our usual variety, less/no tendrils, and even sweeter! Taste just like sugar snap peas!