Hello Indoor Gardener! Growing your own produce? Yes. Indoors? Sure. Growing your own sprouts, indoors or out, will help save our planet and you’ll save a little money. We find the idea intriguing and we hope you will too. Here’s how. Did you know that sprouts have the highest concentration of phytonutrients (phytonutrients help fight off disease) per calorie of any food? Growing sprouts at home is incredibly easy. Though alfalfa is the most famous, you can sprout all kinds of seeds, including broccoli, red clover and cress. They’re all terrific in salads and sandwiches. Any health food stores sell seeds by weight. Here are step-by-step sprouting instructions: You’ll need a plastic or glass jar (1 – 4 litres); a pair of pantyhose (You will need to cut them up to cover the jar), elastic bands, a bowl the right size to prop up the jar on an angle, sprouting seeds and water. Step 1: Soak: Put 1 – 4 Tbsps. of your seed of choice in your jar. Cover the jar with a piece of pantyhose and secure with an elastic band. Pour in some water, swirl it around, and spill out (hold the pantyhose securely so the seeds don’t spill out too). Fill the jar again with 1 cup of cool water and leave to sit for 4 – 8 hours. Step 2: Rinse twice a day: Refill the jar with cool water, swirl, and then drain. Invert the jar and place in the bowl on an angle so the pantyhose aren’t touching a surface. The seeds are against the pantyhose, aerated. Step 3: Patience please: Continue step 2 for 3 – 6 days until the sprouts have grown to approximately 3 – 5 cm (1 – 2 inches). When they are ready, remove the hose and cover the jar with plastic wrap or transfer to a sealable container and place in the fridge. Eat. Conservation Tip Choose a front loading versus a top loading laundry machine it saves energy and uses about 40% less water. > join live clean   Sign up and receive coupons, e-blasts and the latest information about new things from Live Clean. Join now. > how to live clean   Live Clean is your daily routine. Take these steps to make eco-concious choices in your daily life. Learn more. > earth news   Find out how the world is getting greener. News from around the globe about the major issues facing our planet. View latest news. > green events   Find local eco-events in your area and find out what others around the world are doing. View events.