|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

American Grown:The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden by Michelle Obama

debandson
(3328)
Registered as a private seller
Consumer protection regulations resulting from EU consumer law are therefore not applicable. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
US $3.99
Approximately£2.95
Condition:
New
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Postage:
US $6.13 (approx £4.53) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Houston, Texas, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 12 Jun and Wed, 18 Jun
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the delivery service selected, the seller's delivery history and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
14 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
    Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:156845996685

Item specifics

Condition
New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Personalize
No
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Personalized
No
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
ISBN
9780307956026

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0307956024
ISBN-13
9780307956026
eBay Product ID (ePID)
110823961

Product Key Features

Book Title
American Grown : the Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Vegetables, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), Children's Health
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Health & Fitness, Social Science, Gardening, History
Author
Michelle Obama
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
36.7 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
8.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-015935
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
635.09753
Synopsis
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The former First Lady, author of Becoming, and producer and star of Waffles + Mochi tells the inspirational story of the White House Kitchen Garden and how gardens can transform our lives and the health of our communities. Early in her tenure as First Lady, despite being a novice gardener, Michelle Obama planted a kitchen garden on the White House's South Lawn. To her delight, she watched as fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs sprouted from the ground. Soon the 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 nutrition and well-being of our children. In American Grown, Mrs. Obama invites you inside the White House Kitchen Garden, from the first planting to the satisfaction of the seasonal harvest. She reveals her early worries and struggles--would the new plants even grow?--and her joy as lettuce, corn, tomatoes, collards and kale, sweet potatoes and rhubarb flourished in the freshly tilled soil. She shares the stories of other gardens that have moved and inspired her on her journey across the nation. And she offers what she learned about planting your own backyard, school, or community garden. American Grown features: * a behind-the-scenes look at every season of the garden's growth * unique recipes created by White House chefs * striking original photographs that bring the White House garden to life * a fascinating history of community gardens in the United States From a modern-day vegetable truck that brings fresh produce to underserved communities in Chicago, to Houston office workers who make the sidewalk bloom, to a New York City school that created a scented garden for the visually impaired, to a garden in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that devotes its entire harvest to those less fortunate, American Grown isn't just the story of a single garden. It's a celebration of the bounty of our nation and a reminder of what we can all grow together., #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The former First Lady, author of Becoming, and producer and star of Waffles + Mochi tells the inspirational story of the White House Kitchen Garden and how gardens can transform our lives and the health of our communities. Early in her tenure as First Lady, despite being a novice gardener, Michelle Obama planted a kitchen garden on the White House's South Lawn. To her delight, she watched as fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs sprouted from the ground. Soon the 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 nutrition and well-being of our children. In American Grown, Mrs. Obama invites you inside the White House Kitchen Garden, from the first planting to the satisfaction of the seasonal harvest. She reveals her early worries and struggles--would the new plants even grow?--and her joy as lettuce, corn, tomatoes, collards and kale, sweet potatoes and rhubarb flourished in the freshly tilled soil. She shares the stories of other gardens that have moved and inspired her on her journey across the nation. And she offers what she learned about planting your own backyard, school, or community garden. American Grown features: - a behind-the-scenes look at every season of the garden's growth - unique recipes created by White House chefs - striking original photographs that bring the White House garden to life - a fascinating history of community gardens in the United States From a modern-day vegetable truck that brings fresh produce to underserved communities in Chicago, to Houston office workers who make the sidewalk bloom, to a New York City school that created a scented garden for the visually impaired, to a garden in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that devotes its entire harvest to those less fortunate, American Grown isn't just the story of a single garden. It's a celebration of the bounty of our nation and a reminder of what we can all grow together., 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.
LC Classification Number
SB466.U7W4835 2012

Item description from the seller

About this seller

debandson

100% positive Feedback7.7K items sold

Joined Dec 2011
Usually responds within 24 hours
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
debandson sells gently used clothing, video games and accessories, ceramics, household items, collectibles, toys, books, DVD movies, music CD's, Seasonal Decor and many other random items. We often ...
See more

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable postage cost
4.8
Delivery time
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller Feedback (3,451)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • e***p (2)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    I am THRILLED with this purchase! Item was exactly as described and arrived in PRISTINE condition! Seller was proactive in communicating about natural a disaster in his/her area at the time of sale. AND the item arrived ON TIME and in EXCELLENT condition despite it all. Highly recommend this seller! PS: The shipping cost almost deterred me; HOWEVER, after receiving item, I am THRILLED to have paid for the thorough packaging!
  • r***a (1270)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great communication and fast delivery. Item arrived very well packaged and in perfect condition as described. Highly recommended seller.
  • o***e (667)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great eBay Experience, Fast Shipment, Careful Packing, Accurate Descriptions, Good Communications Great Seller, Highly Recommend. AAAAAA1111111

Product ratings and reviews

4.4
7 product ratings
  • 6 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

  • Beautiful book with great content!

    This is a great book for the novice or experienced gardener. I love that it is divided into 4 sections for the four seasons. The photos and illustrations are gorgeous and leap off the page. In addition to great gardening advice, I enjoyed reading about the White House's and Mrs. Obama's personal history related to growing food. It was inspiring to read about current community garden programs across the country. If you eat food, you should read this book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooksinc

  • Great Book!

    I love the beautiful full color illustrustrations of the gardens and inspiring information that went into the making of this book, its just beautiful and especially if you love gardening this is one book you'll appreciate.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Inspiring.

    Inspiring. Happy Ifound it. Great deal, for the price. Nice addition to my Garden Books Collection. 💞 🤗

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • American Grown was an interesting look in the past and current White House gardening.

    The book was in very good condition and only a fraction of the cost I would pay in a book store.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • Disappointed at best

    Not worth the $8 I paid for it

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: woobon60