Our Story
We Grow Microgreens, LLC is a Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts based urban farm that specializes in growing highly nutritious microgreens and edible flowers using organic and sustainable growing practices.
Microgreens are tender, edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs grown to the cotyledons (seed leaves) or first true leaf stages. In comparison to their mature plant counterparts, microgreens provide approximately five times more vitamins and carotenoids. Unlike sprouts, microgreens are grown in soil and only the stem and the leaves are eaten (not the root, as is done with sprouts). Similar to sprouts, they are valued for their high nutritional value. Microgreens can provide strong flavors, bright colors and interesting textures as garnishes for salads or entrees.
Our new 4,600-square-foot greenhouse was designed and built with sustainable practices and allows produce to grow with predominantly natural sunlight and collected rainwater. Lisa experienced the benefits of eating a
diet of primarily microgreens at the Hippocrates Health Institute and became fascinated with the curative properties of the tender greens. Tim is an urban gardener who has won local awards for various produce and gardens. We use potting soil as a growing medium and try to find organically-sourced seeds. After harvest, we compost our soil, reducing waste.
A huge thank you for your patience and support us as we have grown.
Sincerely,
Founders Lisa Evans and Tim Smith
We began the farm in our backyard...
Five and a half years later, the Farm was conveyed a piece of land by the City of Boston.
This land is now home to our 4,600-square-foot Gakon greenhouse.
Lisa and Tim stand with Mayor Martin J. Walsh as the ribbon is cut for the new Gakon greenhouse.
We Grow Microgreens, LLC's farm has been supported by grants from
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture (MDAR)
The City of Boston
This support made the Farm possible.
Enjoy our nutritious microgreen mixes. Featuring a varying combination of radish, kale, sunflower, pea shoots, arugula, purple shiso, and edible flowers like gem marigold and nasturtium! A perfect addition to a salad or sandwich.
Try Our Classic Microgreens Mixes
Hyde Park Farmstand
Fridays from 12pm - 4pm
Our weekly farmstand at our Hyde Park greenhouse features our microgreens and locally-sourced produce. Fridays from 12pm to 4pm.
21 Norton St. Hyde Park, MA 02136
Farmer's Markets
Various Locations
We sell at various farmer's markets weekly. Currently, we are at the Natick Farmer's Market every Saturday and the Roslindale Farmer's Market on select Saturdays.
Community Preservation Act Path
Spring, Summer and Fall
From Dawn to Dusk
Our Community Preservation Act grant-funded path welcomes you. Designed by Wes Wirth of Thomas Wirth Associates in collaboration with We Grow Microgreens, LLC, the path features views of our Hyde Park greenhouse, specialty plants and flowers, and our high tunnels.
We welcome SNAP, WIC and HIP.
