Victory Gardens

During World War I and World War II, victory gardens or war gardens, were planted in parks and on private properties in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Germany. With a common goal of increased food production, those waiting on the home front were able to make a positive, collective contribution to the self-esteem of their respective countries.

Today, the term victory garden has been adopted by gardeners and homesteaders, myself included, who believe in growing and consuming their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs, with minimal assistance from outside sources. And while we strive to be self-sufficient, we rely on each other for affirmation, knowledge, and techniques to use in our gardens. As a result, we improve the quality of our harvests, as well as the quality of our lives.