The Presendital Garden has a long-standing tradition dating back to our founding fathers. Many presidents had the "gardening bug" and put the White House grounds to that use over the years.

Though White House occupants can, at the snap of their fingers, get any fruit or vegetable brought in from outside sources, they have continued, through the years to set an example for the people that growing your own food is beneficial and rewarding. And, that is how it was done through the ages, until more recent history and the dawn of giant commercial farms.
In 2009, the Obamas reverted back to a "grow your own" mentality, and planted the first major vegetable garden since Roosevelt. The garden took an additional role of educating children about the benefits of home-grown, pure food, and in turn, tackling childhood obesity. Besides the harvest being used at the White House, part of the garden's produce was donated to soup kitchens and food banks. Inspired by the First Lady's passion for healthful living, more and more people across the country have been starting their own vegetable gardens at home.
In this fast-paced age of modern conveniences, buying produce at the grocery store has become so easy. But people everywhere are realizing that having and tending a garden, be it large or small, is a fun, satisfying experience with unparalleled rewards.