Mini Microgreen Market

We humans are fickle things.
In October and November I'm eager for the snow to return. Running outside at it's first sign in a tshirt and relishing the feeling of blistering cold.
In March I'm begging it to leave. Pleading. Cajoling. Giving Promises. If only it would go and the warmth and sun and green and growing return.
I've forgotten what it was like to feel comfortable in a tshirt and sandals outside, to not have frozen fingers and feet stuffed into boots. 
I've forgotten the ease of not needing to plan extra time to scrape ice off my windshield or carry water to the hens.
I've forgotten what summer feels like and, even though I know better, a part of me almost wonders if it will ever return.

And, usually, in this deepest place of despair and grumpiness and cabin fever, the Sun suddenly shines. Almost as if she wants to ensure the grandest entrance, the greatest appreciation for her shine, and the biggest welcome for her return.
So I make sure I run outside in a tshirt and feel the warmth of her shine, turn my face to her face, and smile and laugh and give her the greatest, most ebullient standing ovation possible, for she is what helps the green things to grow

If you've never grown them, you rarely get to see the glow up the micros go through! In a few hours, they go from barely germinating to full on reaching for the sun

What are Microgreens?
 

• Microgreens are the young shoots of some of you favorite veggies, herbs, and even edible flowers.
• They are soil-grown, usually in shallow trays, but sometimes directly in a garden (this is different than sprouts that are germinated in water only)
• Most grow very fast and harvest is usually within 7-14 days after sowing
• They are harvested just before or just after the first true leaf appears (this can sometimes be a window of only a few hours!)
• They are packed full of nutrients and minerals for the good of your body 
• I pick the ones with the tastiest flavors (healthy things don't need to taste icky or bland!)
• They keep for about 7-10 days after harvest so you gotta buy them fresh and local

​If you happen to be a sky watcher and are lucky enough to get some clear skies towards the west at dusk tonight, Jupiter (upper left) and Venus (lower right) will be nearly on top of each other visually (called a conjunction)!
After they will pass each other as they each go on their ways through the skies.
Whenever I feel the world losing it's feeling of enchantment, I need only look at the night skies and remember that those stars and planets are there even during the mundane brightness of day.

The cats have been enjoying the odd day of sunshine here and there, but not so much the other days of wind and cold and snow. And, honestly, neither does this farmer. Sheesh! Doesn't the weather know I've got projects to get done in the field before too long that can't be done with a foot of icy snowpack in the way!

Nevertheless,
it is still wonderful to get out and enjoy those bluebird days!

What's available this week?

• Veggies!
  • microgreens for all tastes!
• Seeds!
  • so many varieties to get your garden growing
  • Don't forget there are limited varieties available at Homesteaders in Libby!
• Herbals
  • Infused Body Oils
  • Essences
  • Dragon's Scale Salve
• Flowers
  • Dried Bouquets
  • Petal Sachets
• Jewelry
  • Bead Woven Bracelets & Rings
• Recycled Paper

Where to find it all?

The Mini Microgreen Market of course, running all winter!
Thursdays from 12-1pm at the Libby Chamber of Commerce
*come inside where it's warm & toasty while the micros are chill in their mini cooler*