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Posts tagged: Lincoln Tomatoes

Lincoln’s Legacy: Ripe for the Picking

Baldwin County People’s Garden in Baldwin, Alabama is growing Tomato ‘Abraham Lincoln’ to celebrate USDA’s 150th Anniversary. Are you growing Tomato ‘Abraham Lincoln’ in your garden? Share photos with us via twitter #LincolnTomato

Baldwin County People’s Garden in Baldwin, Alabama is growing Tomato ‘Abraham Lincoln’ to celebrate USDA’s 150th Anniversary. Are you growing Tomato ‘Abraham Lincoln’ in your garden? Share photos with us via twitter #LincolnTomato

Today USDA commemorates its much talked about 150th Anniversary and there is no better way for the People’s Garden Initiative to celebrate than to plant history.

Throughout 2012, in conjunction with the Department-wide celebration, People’s Gardens around the globe are growing Tomato ‘Abraham Lincoln’ as a living tribute to our founder – Abraham Lincoln. It’s an effort which reminds us that for generations, Americans have joined together to garden for a cause. Read more »