First Lady Pens Kitchen Garden Book; How Does Your Garden Grow?

Green is the new black.

Several decades ago the First Lady’s fashion sense made the headlines; this week it’s Michelle Obama’s green thumb and the release of her new book, “American Grown: The story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America.”

Part autobiography and partly a gardening “how-to,” the book also serves as an inspiration for healthy living, according to an article in the Huffington Post. There’s even a section with healthy recipes for homegrown herbs and produce.

The book even has its own Facebook page. 

While the White House garden gets all the attention, we know that gardeners in Kirkland are enjoying a good season so far. Kirkland Patch editor Greg Johnston's garden patch is off to a robust start with garlic, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans and zucchini; peppers are going in next and the blueberry bushes are loaded with little green berries.

Would you like to share your secrets for the perfect garden? It doesn't have to be a vegetable garden, we love flowers and shrubs too. Send your stories, tips and tricks in the comment section below; and please upload a photo of your plot.

Let the gardening season commence!