victory garden

today i did a little research

at least what passes for research in 2008... a lone wikipedia search

and i read a little bit about victory gardens

citizens in the u.s, canada and the u.k were strongly encouraged to plant vegetable gardens during the first two world wars as a way of reducing the cost of vegetables which were purchased to feed overseas troops among other reasons.

supposedly some 40% of all vegetables consumed in the u.s. during this time were grown in simple backyard, windowsill and rooftop vegetable gardens.

it's nice to think that there was a time when folks in this country could rally together and make changes/sacrifices in their daily lives for the benefit of the whole.