Michelle Obama Prepares to Plant White House Garden with Local School Children

Just in case anyone reading needs another reason to thank their lucky stars for a first lady like Michelle Obama, the New York Times featured an article today about the vegetable garden Michelle Obama will be starting tomorrow on the White House lawn with the help of 23 DC area school children.

According to Mrs. Obama, the 1100-square foot organic garden's most important role will be "to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruits and vegetables at a time when obesity has become a national concern... through children, they will begin to educate their families and that will, in turn, begin to educate our communities.” Click on the title to read the inspiring article...