Today, the Victory Garden idea is making
a comeback. It’s not about helping with the war effort, but the idea is there to remind us to embrace a more sustainable and frugal lifestyle.
Gardeners were encouraged to plant certain crops together to deter pests, enhance growth, and utilize space effectively, such as planting tomatoes with basil.
Canning and drying were important aspects of the Victory Garden movement to ensure food would last beyond the growing season and provide food for the family no matter what.
Composting organic waste to create rich soil was a common practice, reducing waste and improving garden yields. It was
a cheap way to build up the soil when money was low.