Our publisher visits Fenway Victory Gardens in Boston, the oldest victory garden in the US that dates back to World War II.
It's spring, and it's a good year to think about Victory Gardens again.
Moving from the city to the country, while learning how to garden, raise produce, remodel, decorate, and live a simpler, more stress free life.
Growing a Victory Garden | The Modern Way Last updated: 04/05/20 The concept of how to build a victory garden is not only interesting because of the historical circumstances from…
Lessons from Wartime Victory Gardens...Victory Gardens inspired millions of Americans that had never gardened to grow food to feed their families. Everyday Americans learned to garden on a homesteading scale.
During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
Although widely popularized in WWII Victory Gardens had their roots in WWI. Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith, a historian and nationally recognized expert on Victory Gardens and wartime food policies discusses the […]
Everywhere you go these days you are reading about inflation, rising grocery, home, and gas costs. There has never been a better time to plant a victory garden. But what IS a victory garden? During war times people were encouraged to utilize the space they had and plant gardens. If you had a backyard, plant
During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
A brief discussion of the importance of victory gardens, especially in present day and how social media can help.
During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
A concept developed during wartime in the past is cultivating great hope right now.
Many of the reasons that Victory Gardens were grown in the past still apply today. In some cases even more so. Here's why you should grow one!
Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany during both of the major world wars. They were used along with Rationing Stamps and Cards to reduce pressure on the public food supply. Besides indirectly aiding the war effort, these gardens were also considered a civil 'morale booster' in that gardeners could feel empowered by their contribution of labor and rewarded by the produce grown. This made victory gardens a part of daily life on
During World Wars I & II, the government urged people to grow their own food to supplement rations. These gardens came to be known as Victory Gardens.
Let's bring back the victory gardens of our grandparents' generation to help improve health and reduce food costs!
During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
Taken from the guidelines given in a document by the State of Illonois during world war 2 this is a modern interpretation of that victory garden planned with the Garden Planner from growveg.com
History and victory garden posters, designs and plans.Tips for growing a lot of food for a modern victory garden. Victory gardening war gardens were needed
Rediscover the resilience of Victory Gardens and learn how to plant your own. Secure your food source with our tips on growing organic vegetables and fruits for a sustainable, healthy future. Start your gardening legacy today!
Digging in the dirt is a Southerner’s longstanding duty
Learn more about reasons to plant a victory garden in our modern times. It's time that folks create their own food to break off the vulnerable modern system we currently have in place.
This is a retro, vintage, victory garden plan reprint. This plan was suggested as a planting scheme that could keep 2-4 people stocked on most of the fresh garden produce they’d need. Still a great resource or décor item. Laser printing on 80lb stock. Aprox 4.5”x6.5” printed in black and white.
During both WW1 and WW2 governments of the UK and North America encouraged their citizens to plant “Victory Gardens” or “War Gardens” to supplement their food rations. It would be beneficial to revisit that as we plan our summer vegetables and herb gardens and consider food security goals. Also see this post: Family Garden: Planting ... Read More about Victory Gardens to Save Money and Provide Food Security
During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
Victory garden resurgence is on the rise as uncertainty in our present food supply chain increases. By proactively planting a victory garden we not only create food security, but enjoy it's therapeutic benefits as well.
Victory Gardens aren’t just an essential piece of American history. They’re still important to everyday life in the modern world.
Victory garden resurgence is on the rise as uncertainty in our present food supply chain increases. By proactively planting a victory garden we not only create food security, but enjoy it's therapeutic benefits as well.
Explore the origins, purpose, and modern relevance of a victory garden, and learn how these gardens can empower individuals and communities to fight food insecurity.
Did you know that the 1940's victory garden is making a comeback? Only this time, we're facing a different war: the war on our food and health.
Meet the people who plant (gardeners) at the Fenway Victory Gardens in Boston (america's oldest victory garden)
What to know about growing a victory garden, all about the crops you can grow and how to grow them to jumpstart your green thumb.
The notion of reviving the old Victory Garden concept has been gaining traction online and in the mainstream media. Here’s why it’s a good idea, and how to get started in your own backyard.
How to turn your new gardening skills into a way to serve your community.
Urban farming and community gardening have been time-tested in San Francisco. Few people today realize that Golden Gate Park was a productive urban farm during World War II. ‘Victory Gardens…
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During World War II, people needed to help ease the nation's burden by growing as much of their own food as possible in what they called Victory Gardens. Here's how they did it!
Urban farming was way more than a fad in the 1940s.
The June 1945 Dig for Victory growing guide covered the monthly garden tasks with emphasis on growing to provide food over the coming winter and spring in the hungry gap.
Ten easy tips for growing your own modern day Container Victory Garden. Growing in containers can be successful in growing your own veggies & flowers.
