The Obama organic vegetable garden will provide food for White House kitchens and learning opportunities for local kids
In an effort to increase awareness of healthy and sustainable eating choices, First Lady Michelle Obama has decided to start an organic vegetable and fruit garden on the East Lawn of the White House (next to the Obama girls’ new swing set). This garden will provide locally grown, organic produce to the White House kitchens, but it will also be a learning opportunity for local students and families. According to an article by The New York Times, “Twenty-three fifth graders from Bancroft Elementary School in Washington will help her dig up the soil for the 1,100-square-foot plot in a spot visible to passers-by on E Street…. Students from the school, which has had a garden since 2001, will also help plant, harvest and cook the vegetables, berries and herbs.†The garden, according to Mrs. Obama, is a step towards encouraging healthier eating practices in homes across America that include eating more home-cooked meals containing local produce. “My hope is that through children, they will begin to educate their families and that will, in turn, begin to educate our communities.†Continue reading
