Garden will be first permanent food garden at White House since WWII . Michelle Obama , Washington schoolchildren help dig garden . President 's son - in - law says he hopes garden sets up for other families . Garden will grow seasonal vegetables and various herbs .
Garden will be first working food garden at White House since WWII . Michelle Obama , Washington schoolchildren help dig garden . President 's mother-in-law says family hopes garden sets example for other families . Garden will include seasonal vegetables and various herbs .