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The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America

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Gardens have played a vital role in the history and culture of the United States. From the White House Kitchen Garden, which has been providing fresh produce to the First Family for over 200 years, to the community gardens that are springing up in cities and towns across the country, gardens have always been a source of food, beauty, and community.

American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America

by Michelle Obama

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	272 pages

The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America tells the fascinating story of these gardens and the people who have tended them. The book is divided into three parts.

The first part of the book tells the story of the White House Kitchen Garden. The garden was first planted in 1800 by President John Adams's wife, Abigail. The garden has been tended by every First Lady since, and it has provided fresh produce to the First Family for over 200 years. The book includes recipes for some of the dishes that have been served at the White House, using ingredients from the garden.

The second part of the book tells the story of gardens across America. The book features gardens of all shapes and sizes, from small backyard gardens to large public gardens. The book includes profiles of some of the people who have dedicated their lives to gardening, and it provides tips and advice for starting and maintaining a garden.

The third part of the book looks at the future of gardens in America. The book discusses the challenges that gardens face, such as climate change and urbanization. The book also provides hope for the future of gardens, and it shows how gardens can continue to be a source of food, beauty, and community in the years to come.

The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America is a must-read for anyone who loves gardens, history, or Americana. The book is beautifully illustrated with photographs of gardens from all over the country. It is a book that will inspire you to start a garden of your own, and it will remind you of the importance of gardens in our lives.

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American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America

by Michelle Obama

4.8 out of 5