Michelle O. is taking a liking to the local and organic platform. The First Family has started their very own 1,100 square foot vegetable garden.

The last time the White House grounds were used for agriculture was during WWII- Eleanor Roosevelt planted a "Victory Garden" in 1943, when the country faced food shortages. In the NYT article Michelle talks about the symbolism of having a vegetable garden on the lawn of the White House, addressing first and foremost the health concerns caused by a processed food diet. Principles of sustainability and gender equality are weaved into the piece.

Gotta love how posh this garden is- green oakleaf lettuce, chard and red romaine. My personal favorite is hyssop- European mint. Domesticity wrapped up in progressive principles and style- "could [it] translate into real change"?