BY NATASHA CHART

PUBLISHED MARCH 25, 2009 @ 01:30PM PST

Thinking about copying the First Family's home garden?

That's a popular idea these days. EvenCalifornia First Lady Maria Shriver is starting an edible garden at the State Capitol in Sacramento, replacing an existing flower bed.

But where to start at your place?

- Paula Crossfield at Civil Eats has some practical advice on planning a roof garden.

- Ellinorianne writes at LaVidaLocavore about setting up her new container garden.

- Kerry Trueman at Eating Liberally makes the case for buying seeds through Fedco, with a fascinating back story on the little seed company that decided they wouldn't do business with Monsanto and how they're thriving like never before.

(Photo credit: *Susie* on Flickr.)