She told the students that no matter where people live or how old they may be, they can still garden. She said it's fun digging around in the dirt.
To illustrate that point, the first lady knelt in the garden and planted two rows of broccoli as well as some rhubarb.
Joining Mrs. Obama were Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and White House chefs.
