Garden will be first permanent food garden at White House since WWII . The answer may be planted right in front of you . 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 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 .