Michelle Obama and D.C. School Kids Replant the White House Garden

Posted by Tim Carman on Apr. 8, 2010 at 2:57 pm

And why not? The inaugural White House kitchen garden became more than just a homegrown source for the First Family's meals but an international symbol for local agriculture and even the "site" for a special episode of Iron Chef America.

Will the expanded garden suffer the inevitable sophomore slump this year?

For a complete report on last week's planting, read Obama Foodorama's coverage, including a description of the First Lady's rhubarb dance.

Linked From: April 9th, 2010
10:38 am
The Big Friday Update « EatMore DrinkMore

[...] The White House is replanting the garden with the help of DC School Kids. I am officially offering my services to the White House if they need any help gardening. I don’t know anything about gardening but I am pretty sure I can handle a shovel. [...]
Linked From: April 16th, 2010
11:45 am
What’s up with Rhubarb? « DC Striving

[...] April 16, 2010 by DC Striving I keep reading about rhubarb. Rhubarb cake, rhubarb crumble, rhubarb shortcake (and a beer dinner at Birch & Barley!), and Michelle Obama even has a rhubarb dance! [...]
Linked From: May 27th, 2010
1:35 pm
» Take Your Class Outdoors for Organic Gardening » Connecting News with National Science Education Standards

[...] action will help students to see the importance of their own school garden project. You can see more coverage of the White House garden on a Washington City Paper blog, which was recorded on April 8, [...]

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