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.

A crop of Home Harvest's Power Mat Junior seed recipe

8 October 2026

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

The Secret to A Happy Gut

Discover why eating 30 different plants a week matters more for gut health than any single superfood, backed by research

Freshness
Gut Microbiome Diversity
Why Diversity Matters
Why Microgreens Make 30 Easier

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Home Harvest Pesto made from Basil and Pea shoot Microgreens

FreshnessPestoVariety

15 September 2026

From Seed to Spoon: The Joy of ‘growing’ Your Own Pesto

There is a particular kind of kitchen magic that happens the moment a food processor turns freshly harvested microgreens into something bright, glossy and utterly delicious.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

Three bowls of different salads on a table

Bagged saladFreshness

9 September 2026

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.

Marion Boulter

Head of Nutrition and Food

GLP - medicationNutrient Density

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

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

MicrogreensDietNutrient Density

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