 SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS/SFGate) -- For the first time since 1943, the first edible garden was planted Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center, with the hopes of encouraging residents to eat healthy food.
The Slow Food Nation Victory Garden was in part planted by its founder, Bay Area restaurant owner Alice Waters, who believes the time has come for all of us to make changes in life by eating healthy and fresh.
“It's cooking with the idea that you’re taking care of the planet,” said Waters. “When you buy your food you’re voting with your fork, and you’re voting for the people who are taking care of the land for future generations.”
Mayor Newsom joined Waters and her volunteers by spending the day digging and planting tomatoes, cabbage, beans and various other delectable vegetables.
The garden will be the focal point at Slow Food Nation, a celebration of non-processed food, which will be hosted by the city of San Francisco over Labor Day weekend.
The fresh vegetables represent the sustainable food movement which encourages people to purchase their produce from small local farms.
All vegetables grown in the garden will be distributed to local charities.
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KCBS' Ron Naso reports
