Let’s begin the Eat from the Garden Daily challenge — a beautiful way to deepen your connection with your garden while nourishing yourself (and your feathered companions)!
Each day, we aim to harvest something—however small—from the Greenstead garden to include in our meals. Whether it’s a handful of kale, a sprig of parsley, or some crisp five-colour chard, these tiny daily rituals create a rhythm of gratitude and abundance.
At GumnutCo, we’ve tucked Vegepods right beside our chicken coop. While the girls can’t access the pods directly, they benefit from the shade, protection, and those irresistible veggie offcuts we share with them daily. It’s a sweet moment of connection—one that brings joy and purpose to our growing routines.
Today’s harvest inspired a warming lunch:
✨ Pumpkin and chickpea soup with freshly cooked kale, five-colour chard, and chopped parsley
✨ A touch of black pepper and chilli
✨ Topped with a slice of dehydrated lemon and a spoonful of hummus
A garden meal shared with our hens, a soul-nourishing moment, and a visual feast all in one.
🌱 Why take part in the daily garden challenge?
– It encourages seasonal eating
– Keeps you in rhythm with your garden’s needs
– Offers micro-harvests that build into major rewards
– Strengthens the bond between you, your garden, and your animals
– Supports wellbeing through gentle movement and nourishing meals
Even five minutes outdoors can lift your mood, reduce stress, and reconnect you with nature’s quiet magic. You’ll notice which plants are thriving, what’s ready to be picked, and which leaves could use a little love (or a ladybug check!).
Over time, this simple practice leads to improved garden care, better health, and a deeper appreciation of the food you grow.
🥕 Want to get started?
- Choose one meal a day to source at least one ingredient from your garden
- Add a morning or evening garden walk to check what’s ready
- Keep a small harvest basket handy and involve your kids or pets in the fun
- Share your meals with the tag #gardenmealsdaily and tag us @greenstead.life
Let’s start where we are, with what we have. The beauty of Greensteading is in the rhythm—not the rush. And yes, the hens will absolutely thank you.
