Archival Adventures - Episode 166: Victory Gardens

Sow the seeds of Victory as we explore the history of victory gardens during World War I and II! This episode features wartime information about farming and gardening to supplement rationing and help the war effort from the home front (or, at least feel like you’re doing so). We began with some items about root cellars to store the abundance of your Victory Garden. Then we looked at a pamphlet for Virginia farmers, more on storing and drying all the food you’re growing, and a newsletter from Pillsbury. Finally, we take a look at a guide for the beginning gardener on how to plant a Victory Garden. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:13:06 Basement and Arched Roof Underground Fruit, Vegetable, and Egg storage for Victory Gardens 00:40:09 “Grow Your Own Food for Freedom!” A pamphlet for Virginia farmers. 01:11:47 “How to Store Victory Garden Products” 01:32:04 “Oven Drying: One Way to Save Victory Garden Surplus” 01:46:24 “Fightin’ Food Communique” (1943) from the Pillsbury Flour Miss Company 02:02:22 “Your Victory Garden Work Sheets” from the Beech-Nut Packing Company 02:32:08 Closing