In April 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama planted a kitchen garden on the White House’s South Lawn. As fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs sprouted from the ground, this White House Kitchen Garden inspired a new conversation all across the country about the food we feed our families and the impact it has on the health and well-being of our children.
Now, in her first-ever book, American Grown, Mrs. Obama invites you inside the White House Kitchen Garden and shares its inspiring story, from the first planting to the latest harvest. Hear about her worries as a novice gardener – would the new plants even grow? Learn about her struggles and her joys as lettuce, corn, tomatoes, collards and kale, sweet potatoes and rhubarb flourished in the freshly tilled soil. Get an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at every season of the garden’s growth, with striking original photographs that bring its story to life. Try the unique recipes created by White House chefs and made with ingredients just picked from the White House garden. And learn from the White House Garden team about how you can help plant your own backyard, school or community garden.
Mrs. Obama’s journey continues across the nation as she shares the stories of other gardens that have moved and inspired her: Houston office workers who make the sidewalk bloom; a New York City School that created a scented garden for the visually impaired; a North Carolina garden that devotes its entire harvest to those in need; and other stories of communities that are transforming the lives and health of their citizens.
In American Grown, Mrs. Obama tells the story of the White House Kitchen Garden, celebrates the bounty of gardens across our nation, and reminds us all of what we can grow together.
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Michelle Obama is the First Lady of the United States and the mother of two daughters. In February 2010, she launched Let’s Move!, a nationwide initiative to address the epidemic of childhood obesity by bringing healthier food into schools and communities, and encouraging kids to be more active. American Grown is her first book.
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127 of 137 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book is beautifully presented and tries to offer information.
I am shocked at the negativity it has produced. As I expected, the negative reviewers were only interested in spewing hateful words and political outbursts.
I want to know what is happening to this country. At least I respect the office and the people in it, no matter their politics. Each election year brings more hatred than the last.
This book was written to highlight the danger our children and grandchildren are in with regard to their health. The first lady at least is trying to do something about it.
I am shocked at the negativity it has produced. As I expected, the negative reviewers were only interested in spewing hateful words and political outbursts.
I want to know what is happening to this country. At least I respect the office and the people in it, no matter their politics. Each election year brings more hatred than the last.
This book was written to highlight the danger our children and grandchildren are in with regard to their health. The first lady at least is trying to do something about it.
93 of 105 people found the following review helpful
By L. Johnson
Format:Hardcover
There have been complaints about this book not being about gardening in the respect that there is no practical information or tips. If one reads the complete title of the book they could not possibly misunderstand. It is simply the story of the White House kitchen garden and others. The miscreants that use a book review to showcase the political anger and resentment that is too prevalent in this country today need to spill their vile elswhere. This is just a book for Pete's sake, the proceeds from which will all be donated to the National Parks.
306 of 359 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
FedEx brought the book an hour ago and I whipped right through it. Wow, what a lovely book! It is coffee table sized and filled with marvelous photos. Our First Lady's charisma shimmers on these pages.
This story began on March, 20, 2009, as the Obamas were finally getting settled into the White House. Mrs. Obama's mother had just moved in and Michelle was contemplating something she had never done before, planting a garden. That was the day that they broke ground for the White House vegetable garden.
She takes readers back to other White House Gardens, most notably, to the Victory Gardens that helped to get our country through war. There are some wonderful old photos here.
This is a real hands on gardening book. It is broken down by seasons and there are illustrations of various garden plots. Obviously this book was a team effort. We meet the WH gardening team. There are all kinds of gardening tips, recipes, and anecdotes, here.
This book has so many wonderful photos and illustrations! I can't wait to try out this recipe for collard greens! This book makes me proud to be an American. Thanks to you, Mrs. Obama!
This story began on March, 20, 2009, as the Obamas were finally getting settled into the White House. Mrs. Obama's mother had just moved in and Michelle was contemplating something she had never done before, planting a garden. That was the day that they broke ground for the White House vegetable garden.
She takes readers back to other White House Gardens, most notably, to the Victory Gardens that helped to get our country through war. There are some wonderful old photos here.
This is a real hands on gardening book. It is broken down by seasons and there are illustrations of various garden plots. Obviously this book was a team effort. We meet the WH gardening team. There are all kinds of gardening tips, recipes, and anecdotes, here.
This book has so many wonderful photos and illustrations! I can't wait to try out this recipe for collard greens! This book makes me proud to be an American. Thanks to you, Mrs. Obama!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought 7 to donate to local public library branches
As a storyteller, I've been asked to present programs in the Western Plains (OK) Library System for their 2013 Summer Reading Program. The theme is "Dig In for Reading. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Loralee Cooley
5.0 out of 5 stars
I have truly enjoyed this book.
As a long time gardener, a member of the PA Horticultural Society and having been a judge in the Philadelphia City Gardens contest for close to 20 years there are few things I... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Deborah Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say!
Beautiful book, wonderfully written. I bought many to give as gifts. What a message we get from this book and helpful gardening tips and recipes.
Published 10 days ago by Dolores Bodnar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This book is an easy read and informative. The pictures are also beautifully done. A great book to add to my coffee table.
Published 12 days ago by Mavis N. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful...a keeper.
I have so enjoyed this book as a kitchen gardener. I hope I have an opportunity to get Michele's autograph sometime. Read more
Published 21 days ago by PatinVT
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
comprehensive copy of garden possibilities. It is great that our First Lady is teaching us how to live right.
Everyone should hold no bars and gardening and exercise.
Everyone should hold no bars and gardening and exercise.
Published 22 days ago by Connie Lahr
4.0 out of 5 stars
Combines story and how to
Michelle Obama's voice comes through clearly and she shares some interesting insights into how the garden came to be a White House - wide project. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peggy Slater
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book!
I love and respect Michelle Obama for making our nation more aware of growing our own food and the rewards gained from it.
Published 1 month ago by F. Williford
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hypocritical!
First off, I have not read the book. But with president Obama signing the Monsanto protection act, anything this woman writes is not worth reading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Reader4Life
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it
The book came in and it looks beautiful. I cannot wait to read it. I enjoyed all the reviews on Amazon. I do not expect to be dissappointed.
Published 1 month ago by Karen Griffin
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