(Photo S. Crowley, New York Times, published 3/20/09, of the site of the new White house garden)
The Obama's are planting an organic vegetable garden on the south lawn of the White House! There has not been a vegetable garden there since Franklin Roosevelt's time. The garden will include multiple varieties of vegetables and some fruits (sadly no beets, Mr. Pres doesn't like them- quote shocking-I consider beets to be the candy of the root crop world!). Michelle Obama reportedly intends for the entire family (well, maybe not grandma) to do the weeding! They will be using integrated pest management, including the use of lady bugs, to control pests. Digging has started! Stay tuned!
Just saw Michelle Obama on the news digging for the new garden. That will make a lot of people consider doing the same. Keep us informed Judy. I hope the Obamas are as successful with theirs as you are with yours.
ReplyDeleteHi Anita,
ReplyDeleteI hope this is a symbol of a movement for people to spend more time and effort in considering and selecting (and growing!) what goes into their mouths, and the effects on their health and on the environment of their choices.