Apr 25, 2009 2:07 pm US/Eastern
Md. First Lady Encourages People To Plant Gardens
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) ―
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Maryland's first family joined the nation's first family in planting a vegetable graden.
CBS
Seed companies report record sales this year. The recession has more homeowners planting vegetable gardens.
As Mike Schuh reports, Maryland's first family is following the trend.
Annapolis is a place where ideas grow or wither on the vine. It's also a place with no shortage of fertilizer. Perhaps a recycled idea happening at the Government House has perfect timing.
"Last year, we started with an herb garden and now we've got herb and vegetables," said First Lady Katie O'Malley.
Right across from the Senate Office Building, a victory garden grew. Now with Michelle Obama's lead, the O'Malleys are growing a garden.
"When Mrs. Obama challenged everyone to do this, my staff said, `Why not do one here?' I said, `That's a great idea!'" Katie O'Malley said.
State employees and their children were invited to plant lettuce, dill and collards.
Even the O'Malley kids got involved. Though he may not like to eat them, William is planting beets. His mom--the First Lady--is planting turnips.
"My daughters are vegetarians, so this is perfect for them--no meats and dairy," she said. "I call them my little squirrels."
This was all designed by Anne Arundel master gardener Lisa Winters.
"Since it's a showpiece and with people walking from the street, we wanted it to look nice," she said.
National statistics show people all over are doing this because it's economical, the food is safer and it tastes better.
"Nothing is more satisfying than eating something you've grown," said Government House chef Medford Canby.
Experts say even if you don't have a plot of land, lettuce and tomatoes are easy to grow in a container placed in a sunny spot.
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