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 United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany during
World War I and World War II to reduce the pressure on the public food supply
brought on by the war effort. In addition to 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 become a part of daily life on the
home front.
Why are we not using them now? Let's bring these back! Viva la revolution!
PBS Victory Gardens Special
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarden/
Victory Garden Handbook, 1944
http://www.earthlypursuits.com/VictoryGardHandbook/VGHv.htm
