Home Harvest Journal

Stories on Growing Wellness

Thoughts on freshness, nutrition, and the everyday choices that shape how we eat — from the people behind Home Harvest.

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9 September 2026

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

Beyond the Bag: Discover the Freshness of Growing Your Own Greens

The bagged salad stands as a remarkable achievement of modern agriculture, representing a sophisticated convergence of logistics, horticulture, and technology. For decades, the industry has successfully transformed highly perishable leafy greens into a convenient staple that ensures fresh produce remains accessible to households year round.

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23 August 2026

GLP-1 Medications: Why Every Bite Counts

The increasing use of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), means that many people are consuming significantly less food than previously. Regardless of the reason someone is taking these medications, one truth remains: when appetite is reduced, the nutritional quality of each meal becomes crucial.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

Chef using Home Harvest and chopping herbs

NutritionFreshness

9 August 2026

Tiny Plants, Giant Flavour: The Microgreen Revolution

Microgreens are the small secret to enriching your daily diet. Growing food no longer requires a backyard or months of patience. You can harvest vibrant, restaurant quality ingredients in just over a week. Welcome to the world of microgreens tiny edible powerhouses moving out of fine dining and into everyone's kitchens.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

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8 August 2026

Are Microgreens more Nutritious than the Mature Vegetables?

One question I am frequently asked is: are microgreens really more nutritious than mature vegetables?

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

Children Growing FoodChildren's Education

7 August 2026

From Seed to Plate: Why Growing Food Should be Part of Every Child's Education

For many children today, food simply appears. A carrot comes from the supermarket. Salad arrives in a bag. Herbs come in a plastic pot. Somewhere between the farm and the dinner table, we've lost the story of where our food begins.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

Couple cooking in kitchen next to their HomeHarvest unit

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6 July 2026

Growing Wellness: What it Means and Why it Matters

Imagine a kitchen that gives something back. A kitchen that doesn't simply store food but helps produce it. A place where freshness is not something you buy and try to preserve, but something you experience at the point of harvest.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food