Sprouts, Microgreens, and Living Food in the Dark Months Winter was never meant to be abundant. As I was starting my microgreens this weekend—filling trays, misting soil, setting them under the light—it struck me how extraordinary this small act would have been to those who came before us. A handful of seeds, a warm kitchen, a bit of light, and fresh green leaves would appear in the heart of winter. For most of human history, that simply wasn’t possible. That thought stayed w