Sowing Seed Urban Garden Center

09/06/2024

Microgreen kits are coming back! Which micros would you like to grow at home?

03/07/2024

POV: playing the floor is lava with Reese, lol

03/06/2024

Let's take care of our resources...

02/29/2024

8 years ago, a journey began... to grow my own food and have complete control over what I consumed. If you are there now, I want to help. Ask me anything

01/10/2024

Coming to the 41st Annual Rod & Custom Auto Show this weekend from Kandy Koated Customs...... Voodoo 7. My 67 Chevelle, a work in progress.

11/20/2023

Need some healthy recipes? Tune in to the Happy Diabetic....

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus Chef Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic is our guest.
www.tcoyd.org

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:
Who is Chef Robert and how did he get involved in this field?
What can people living with diabetes eat?
Why is portion control so important?
What are ways you can visually portion out food with household/universal items?
What seasonings and oils are ideal to cook with?
How important is carb counting?
What carbs get absorbed more rapidly? And how can you slow down carb absorption?
What are some suggestions for indulging in desserts?

CIA- Culinary Institute of America: https://www.ciachef.edu/
Chef's Website: https://happydiabetic.com/

06/13/2023

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You have 2 choices for better health:
or
and
Remember

06/04/2023

It's about to go down! JASMINE IS GRADUATING!

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04/02/2023

Get ready! It's almost time.....

03/25/2023

Dear Spring, Please come back, we miss you!

03/25/2023

You probably have this in your yard or nearby. It’s Purple Dead Nettle(doesn’t sting)

One benefit of purple dead-nettle is that it acts as an anti-inflammatory.

It’s a food source. Purple dead-nettle is wild, edible leaves. You can even eat the entire plant. The flavor is mild, slightly grassy, somewhat floral.

It’s an antioxidant. Purple Dead Nettle is an antioxidant, that’s why it can improve your immune system and thus, help fight infection.

It’s an anti-bacterial. As an anti-bacterial, purple dead-nettle can also help interferes with the growth and reproduction of bacteria.

It’s an anti-fungal.

It’s a diuretic Diuretics are substances that increase the amount of our urine’s production. Thus, it can help your body get rid of excess water.

It’s an astringent The next benefit of purple dead-nettle is that it has astringent properties. As an astringent, purple dead-nettle can be beneficial for toning the digestive tract.

It’s a diaphoretic As a diaphoretic herb, purple dead-nettle helps the body fight against fever and chills, cool the skin and eliminate toxins.

It’s high in iron Iron is a mineral vital to the proper function of hemoglobin. As a protein, hemoglobin works to transport oxygen in the blood.

It’s high in vitamins

It’s high in fiber

❤️👨‍🌾

03/25/2023

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03/23/2023

Need a few new trees? Check out the tree sale below:

Catch up on the latest news from the Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District.

03/21/2023

Need your microgreen fix? Order straight to your door: www.sowingseedugc.com

03/12/2023

Finally,the Quad City Has Direct Access To Delicious Locally Grown
Microgreens – That Are Up To 40X More Nutrient - Dense Than Mature Greens Like Broccoli!
Hey, I'm Leticia Taliafero, your local microgreens farmer. My
farm, Sowing Seed Urban Garden Center, is a small ‘direct to community’ farm that offers home delivery anywhere in the Quad City Area.
We specialise in growing 4 varieties of nutrient-dense microgreens that have been proven by research to have countless health benefits:
✅Boosts your immune system
✅Reduces chronic disease risk
✅Helps with weight loss
✅Lowers inflammation
✅Improves gut health
Visit www.SowingSeedUGC.com if you're interested in having my microgreens delivered to your door step every week, less than 24 hours after they're harvested.
What are Microgreens? Microgreens are the earliest stage of a vegetable plant's development, after the sprouting stage. They are "living foods" - Purposefully utilized in their most nutritious and delicious state.
Why are Microgreens healthier than regular greens like lettuce, spinach and kale?
✅Their nutrient content is more concentrated
✅Their vitamin and antioxidant levels are upto 40X higher than more mature greens
✅They're richer in macro minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium
✅They’re richer in micro minerals such as iron, zinc and copper
✅And I can go on and on ...
They’re richer in B vitamins, essential amino acids, folate etc!
What are the top 4 microgreens that we specialise in growing?
1. Sunflower
2. Pea
3. Broccoli
4. Red Radish
One of the things I love most about these 4 varieties (other than
the countless health benefits) is that they’re so easy to use!
In fact, if you want to taste real food and feel real health, I recommend you add them to virtually every single meal (You and
your taste buds can thank me later!)
✅Sandwiches & Wraps
✅Salads
✅Smoothies & Juices
✅Soups That’s just a few examples.
I encourage you to get creative and experiment with microgreens as they can add so much flavor, texture & color to your meals! Want my microgreens delivered to your doorstep every week,
less than 24 hours after they’re harvested?
I offer 4 different varieties of microgreens or my Weekly Micro Variety Pack:
-2oz Broccoli Clamshells
-2oz Sunflower Clamshells
-2.5oz Pea Clamshells
-2oz Crunchy Mix Clamshells
-Weekly Micro Variety Pack (1 Order of Each)
They’re exceptionally fresh because they’re delivered less than 24 hours after they’re harvested - They have enhanced shelf -life
(minimum 7 days) -They’re grown sustainably with less water and no pesticides. Just leave a cooler out on your delivery day each week and we’ll take care of the rest!
Visit www.SowingSeedUGC.com if you're interested.
I look forward to hearing how my microgreens make you feel!
Leticia

03/09/2023

Just a little tip to share for your garden...

03/03/2023

Wait, wait, wait a minute... I missed one!

Lol

03/02/2023

"Wood" somebody help me make this? 😍

More ideas @ https://www.pergolagazebos.com/deck-terrace/eye-catching-ideas-for-wooden-garden-decks/