Michelle Obama: 8 food and garden tips, stories from the First Lady

8 stories and pieces of advice from Michelle Obama's new book 'American Grown'

7. Making a children's garden

Lemon verbena By Mangostar

Adams also offered tips on how to create a children's garden that would engage the interest of young farmers, suggesting planting herbs like lemon verbena that have a strong smell and so will appeal to children. And don't make it too big at first – start small so children aren't overwhelmed. "A small plot can be weeded and watered more easily by little hands, and small spaces also encourage ownership," Adams writes.

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