First Lady Plants Third Annual Vegetable Garden at White House

Michelle Obama recently planted a vegetable garden, on the sunny South Lawn of the White House:

The garden, which was 1,100 square feet the first year, is now, 1,500 square feet. The main difference this year is that the plants are in raised beds, making them easier to weed.

...The plants this year include a range of vegetables, including artichokes, kale and purple broccoli from Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate in Virginia.

Read more about the White House vegetable garden at Agweek.

Choose the Site for Your Garden Carefully

Before building a vegetable garden, take into consideration every aspect of the proposed site.

Start small. Start with a small area for the first garden. More often than not, a garden is too large for available time and effort.

Read more of this veteran gardener's advice at the Mansfield News Journal.