Harvest Time! Or, My Democratic Carrots Have Genitalia. What Have Yours Got?

BOULDER, CO-This year, being the proud Obamabot that I am, I eagerly followed the left wing conspiracy all the way to my garden. Never mind the fact that I live at 9000 ft in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and get exactly 11.3 weeks of contiguous summer. The White House grounds currently survive an inordinate measure of chill under the scrutiny of the GOP. If Michelle could do it, I reasoned, so could I.There are so many reasons why growing a vegetable garden appeals to me – not least of which

Hip, Hip! Very Good (Food Policy) Fellow Visits White House Garden

As I type up this post, I imagine Roger Doiron, a man I’ve only met once or twice in person (we’ve exchanged quite a few emails), is just walking out onto the White House lawn. Roger’s been invited to tour the White House garden today, which is auspicious, because it’s also his birthday. But he’s the one coming bearing gifts. Let me back up. Last fall, just after President Obama won the election, I published a blog post titled “ Now, Vote for Veggies ,” in support of Roger Doiron’s Eat the

First-time gardeners: How’s it goin’?

If you decided to get on the backyard gardening bandwagon -- in the face of recession, the growing cost of tomatoes and/or global warming -- then I'd like to hear from you, by e-mail or Tweet or phone call. We're taking a look at the 2009 growing season, from the White House to your house, on the Midday show, from noon to 1 pm Eastern today. You can call during the show, or drop our producers, Marcus and Claire, a line at midday@wypr.org . Tell us about your experiences. Did you have success?

Truck Farm: the Concrete Jungle’s Mobile Garden

I am intrigued with the creative way concrete jungle dwellers are finding ways to grow gardens whether it’s through yardsharing or fire escape farming, and now, Truck Farms. Film makers Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, the creative minds behind King Corn and The Greening of Southie are proving that you can garden anywhere with their [...] Related posts: Help Green the White House with an Organic Farm Eat the View is a campaign to turn part... Coconut Husks Replace Peat Moss and Mulch in the

Obama hints at opening White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green.Shortly after the Obama family moved into the White House, First Lady Michelle broke ground on the South Lawn and planted a garden with a group of elementary school students to stress the importance of eating fresh, organic foods.Now, the President and First Lady have another idea for how to provide Washington DC residents with fresh foods while also boosting the revenue of local farmers.

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