Victory gardens, also called war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit and herb gardens planted at private residences in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom 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. Making victory gardens became a part of daily life on the home front
Who knew when we planted out little vegetable garden a couple weeks back that food prices were going to skyrocket and the price of gas wasn't even going to keep pace with the prices at the supermarket.
So, the Harrell's are proud to have a nice victory garden. I will feel especially "victorious" if a Democrat wins the White House next fall, otherwise I fear "Grampy McCain" and his 100 years in Iraq! We may need to raise our own cattle on the back hill . . . sheep for wool . . .more chickens . . . there are endless possibilities!
3 comments:
Garden looks great. I do not recognize the spot where the princess lily is but I hope it will do well for you. Love, Mom
We may have to pull out the vines and plant corn to feed the animals as well make ethanol for fuel. We probably have enough wine to last for a while. With the price of rice we can convert the swimming pool to rice paddies. Wow, what possiblities. Then I can retire and be part time farmer and ebayer. Good idea Linda.
Nice thinking! I have my little pathetic fire-escape garden, hahaha. Not sure if I could live off tomatoes, strawberries, and geraniums.
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