White House Garden Stats

The Obamas got a lot of buzz last year when they planted a vegetable garden on the White House lawn. It was great to see that they planted again this year, and expanded the garden to grow more and different kinds of produce.

This article represents the Obama’s project in numbers: how much they planted, how much they harvested… even how many people have helped out. The White House didn’t plant a small kitchen garden; an enthusiast would be hard-pressed to maintain such an operation without the extra help. Here’s hoping their example inspires many more people to grow their own vegetables.

For a whole bunch of how-to information about growing vegetables and fruit in a kitchen garden, check out Your Small Kitchen Garden and Your Home Kitchen Garden blogs.