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Diggin’ Deep(er) to Move Us All Forward:
Toward a Nationwide
Victory Garden Revival
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The Victory Garden (VG) Movement
Began in WWI, as part of war effort Initially overseen by the National War Garden
Commission Over 3 million gardens were created across the
country, in all settings First “war garden” was at Camp Dix, New
Jersey Over 400 acres to serve 48,000 troops
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Promoting the Concept Nationwide
Image source: National Archives; images are in public domain.
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WWI-Era VG Quotes
“Food waste is the enemy, food thrift the battle cry, and food conservation the weapon. The call to arms is urgent and involves every household in America…”
- Charles L. Pack, Pres.Nat. War Garden Commission
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WWI-Era VG Quotes
“Everyone who creates or cultivates a garden helps…This is the time for America to correct her unpardonable fault of wastefulness and extravagance.”
- Pres. Woodrow Wilson
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WWII-Era VG Movement
Promoted by the Government, the project targeted urban and rural areas Small home and community gardens allowed for: food
from larger farms to be sent to troops; supplement of civilian rations; less fuel for food transport
At the end of the war, VGs accounted for 40% of total US produce
As with WWI, gardens came in all shapes and sizes, private and community
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WWII-Era VG/Food Propaganda
Image source: New Hampshire State Library; images are in public domain.
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After WWII…
With the troops at home, commercial gardens could return to producing solely for the public
Economic prosperity meant that many gardens were abandoned A few original gardens still exist (Fenway in Boston)
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Recent, Relevant Developments
Several web sites, blogs, articles and op-ed pieces have popped up nationwide promoting the idea of a VG revival
The Smithsonian recently recreated a VG in Washington based on a 1940s pamphlet
The city of San Francisco has launched a community-wide VG effort; other major cities are interested
Sources: The Associated Press; Smithsonian web site
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Impetuses behind a VG Revival
General interest in gardening as a hobbyConcerns about climate change, fuel/food
scarcity, national security,economic challenges, locavore/slow food movements
The Internet as a means of promoting the basic idea as viable again
Practical, healthy and…fun!
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“Hidden” VG Benefits
VGs can: Foster self-reliance Promote healthy eating
Especially when organic practices are used Encourage physical activity Cultivate community Nurture wildlife
Including bees, which are struggling Increase overall well-being
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YOU Can Promote the VG Revival:
Grow a garden…in a plot or in a pot! Educate yourself and others on the history of the
movement. Consider creating groups (Meet Up) or incorporating VG
projects into existing organizational efforts Encourage local/regional/national leaders and
media to promote the idea. Encourage schools to incorporate VG material
and concepts into curriculum.
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Great Resources Just A Click Away!
www.revivevictorygarden.org www.futurefarmers.com/victorygardens/ www.victorygardendrive.blogspot.com www.kitchengardeners.org/ www.squarefootgardening.com/ www.gardens.si.edu/horticulture/gardens/nmah/
victory.htm www.fenwayvictorygardens.com
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