What Barack Obama Would Plant If He Was a Small-Space Gardener

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In honor of the beginning of the Democratic Convention, I thought I would take a moment to imagine what Barack Obama would plant if he had a few containers on a sunny balcony. Here is what I’ve come up with:

First, I think he’d pot up some Silver Lace Vine. According to Beginner Gardening, this is one of the fastest growing vines known to man. I figure someone who has skyrocketed to political superstardom would want to plant a vine that can keep up with his meteoric rise.

Second, because Obama has campaigned on mortgage lending reform, I thought he would like to plant a Mortgage Lifter tomato plant.

Finally, as a devoted peacenik, I think Obama would plant a Love and Peace Rose.

Photos by j-dogg2006, karenphillips, and andy57

So…What do you think Obama would plant? Keep it nice! Funny is okay. Just remember that this is a gardening blog not a heated political forum.

When the Republican Convention begins, I’ll post about what I imagine John McCain would plant. Any suggestions?

August 25, 2008 | Filed Under Container Gardening, Outdoor Decor 
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11 Responses to “What Barack Obama Would Plant If He Was a Small-Space Gardener”

  1. Roberta on August 25th, 2008 2:43 pm

    For McCain, how about ‘old vine zinfandel’?

  2. Fern on August 25th, 2008 4:33 pm

    LOL Mom!

  3. Mondo on August 25th, 2008 5:46 pm

    Hum… let’s see here. He would definitely grow some Roses for Michelle.There will be moments when he will have to appease her and doesn’t have time to hit up a florist. Hot peppers, for Obama seems like the kind of chap who can take the heat. Tomatoes and basil too, to whip up some marinara on the fly.

    Btw Fern, your garden blog ROCKS! Beautiful design without any clutter.

  4. Fern on August 25th, 2008 9:16 pm

    Mondo — I like the idea of thinking ahead and growing roses just in case he doesn’t have time to make it to the florist.

    Thanks for your compliment on the blog design. I tweaked the Silhouette theme by Brian Gardner.

  5. Roberta on August 26th, 2008 12:59 pm

    Actually, I think Fern ROCKS! Her blog is pretty cool, too.

  6. Fern on August 26th, 2008 3:05 pm

    Thanks Mom!

  7. Richard on August 26th, 2008 9:55 pm

    I’m not sure about the roses. If he wins, won’t he already get a whole rose garden? A full time gardener or two to boot I would guess as well.

  8. Fern on August 27th, 2008 8:16 am

    Richard — We were answering a hypothical question about Obama and what he would plant if he were a small space gardener (to keep it with the theme of the blog). I am sure both Obama and McCain already have gardeners and large yards in which to plant whatever they want. :-)

  9. Richard on August 28th, 2008 12:43 am

    I know, it was just a joke. Maybe a pot with a stalk of corn or a soybean plant as a symbolic gesture for biofuels. :-)

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