When WWII came around, the threat of starvation from wartime blockades spurred citizens to increase domestic food production. The American public was asked to utilize any available open space for food growth and there were over 500 million pounds of produce being harvested from over 5 million plots.

Take a look at some Victory Garden signage and historical photos!

SOURCES

1. http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/History/Victory_Gardens_in_World_War_II/

2. https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/4889349-Victory-gardens-are-back-Heres-why

3. https://laist.com/2020/04/21/how_las_victory_gardens_helped_win_wwii.php