Victory Gardens & Victory Garden Quilts
August 22, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Arts & Crafts
Previously we discussed Victory Garden Quilts by Eleanor Burns. Recently I’ve noticed the resurgence of Victory Gardens, reminiscent of those planted in my childhood during World War II, the ones that inspired her quilt book.
I’ve written about the Victory Gardens for my Country Kitchen newspaper column and Mary Emma’s Country Kitchen blog. You might like to read about them there.
Here’s a quick excerpt:
In the days of my childhood, during World War II, Victory Gardens were the height of popularity and patriotism. Now Americans’ thinking has come full circle, and I see and hear the term “victory garden” frequently.
Victory gardens, where Americans raised their own fruit and vegetables, often the first time for many, were popular during those war years. Some also planted flowers for cheer in an uncertain world of black-outs and food shortages and rationing.
Did you have a Victory Garden. Or are you planting one now?
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
In our first home, I did plant an extensive vegetable garden for economic reasons. Though I didn’t call it a victory garden, it did make me feel a bit victorious to put fresh-from-the-garden produce on my family’s table. I’m glad people are returning to some of the values of our fore bearers.
Thanks for the nudge Mary Emma. I think I will add some veggies to my garden next season. Right now I just have herbs and a few fruit trees.
Thanks, Eileen, for visiting Quilting and Patchwork and sharing your experiences with gardening as well as your thoughts on victory gardens.