ForestGreens Microgreens

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

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.

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...
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 πŸ™ Community business means everything but it's nothing sithout support.

On to the next. Much love!! ❀️

Radish fresh out of germination I took 6 trays of ruby red stem radish out of germination and into the lights last night...
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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Hi ho 🎢  hi ho 🎢 it's MICROGREENS we grow 🎢Mixing my signature Salad Blend (only half done here). Between our retail and...
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:

β€’ Biweekly delivery of locally grown, non-certified organic microgreens to your home or office
β€’ 10oz of custom curated microgreens each delivery (2 large containers, each a different variety/blend)
β€’ ZERO-WASTE initiative programming
β€’ Highly concentrated nutrition easily embedded into your regular dietary planning
β€’ 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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Harvest night!As you can see, I'll be very busy tonight harvesting for home deliveries and retail partners tomorrow.If y...
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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Shawarma chicken (slow cooker) on rice with fresh microgreens and tahini sauceAnother tip for being prepared: slow cooke...
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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A fresh salad beats fried chicken EVERY DAY πŸ₯— πŸ— This is my delicious lunch packed last night for today so I don't stray ...
11/22/2022

A fresh salad beats fried chicken EVERY DAY πŸ₯— πŸ—

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

Spring mix πŸ₯¬
Salad Blend from our microgreens menu 🌱
Peppers 🌢
Raspberries
Cucumber πŸ₯’
Canned cooked chicken πŸ”
Feta πŸ§€
Oil and vinegar oil

What's in your lunch?????

Comment below with your fave healthy lunch and inspire others!

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Lunch prep tips!Overnight oats made Sunday for the whole work week.Big salad with spring mix, Salad Blend, red pepper, c...
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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Pizza πŸ•  night!! Classic as always -  added broccoli tonight to freshen up our homemade fave. Arugula is another great c...
11/21/2022

Pizza πŸ• 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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Birnam Line
Forest, ON
N0N1J4

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