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Sprouting Made Simple: Grow Fresh, Nutritious Greens at Home

Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse, easy to grow at home, and cost-effective. Growing them at home offers more safety and control than store-bought options and have minimal environmental impact. With a variety of types and easy growing methods, sprouts can enhance dishes like salads, tacos, and smoothies. Growing sprouts is an affordable, eco-friendly, and versatile way to enjoy fresh, nutritious greens.

A stackable sprouting tray system filled with vibrant, ready-to-harvest sprouts. The sprouts have thick green leaves with reddish-purple stems, densely growing in the clear plastic trays. The Eastborn Gardens logo appears in the lower-right corner, emphasizing the successful growth and harvest of these healthy sprouts.

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Sprouting Made Simple: Grow Fresh, Nutritious Greens at Home

Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse, easy to grow at home, and cost-effective. They offer more safety and control than store-bought options and have minimal environmental impact. With a variety of types and easy growing methods, sprouts can enhance dishes like salads, tacos, and smoothies. Growing sprouts is an affordable, eco-friendly, and versatile way to enjoy…

Meditative Gardening: How Tending to Plants Can Be A Tool for Personal Development and Growth

As the seasons change, it’s a perfect time for personal growth. Meditation gardening, also known as wellness gardens or zen gardens, offers a unique path for reflection and relaxation. By engaging the senses with vibrant plants, soothing scents, and soft leaves, a meditation garden can provide a space for contemplation and tranquility. Just like tending…

Aging Gracefully: The Colorful Life of Grandma Kirksey Peppers

Discover the vibrant Grandma Kirksey pepper, a perfect addition to any garden. This ornamental pepper boasts purple-tinted leaves and color-changing fruit. Learn about its history and care, from planting to harvest, and enjoy its stunning transformation from violet to red. Whether for visual appeal or culinary use, Grandma Kirksey peppers promise delightful surprises.

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About Me

Hiya! I’m Kathryn!

By day, while my plants grow, I work as a highly logical Data Analyst, but my heart and soul lives creatively in my garden.

At Eastborn Gardens, I’m combining my interests in history, science, and art to create my urban homestead. So, in this mission, I’m sharing stories and lessons I’ve learned.

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