Sunday, July 19, 2009

Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1940's!




You have been asked by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt himself to plant a victory garden. The question now is..how? And what is a Victory Garden anyway? I mean, come on, Mr. President! We're at war here! You really want us to...plant gardens?

You, a patriotic youth have been sent on a mission to find out all you can about the point of having a Victory Garden, and also how to create one - take your mission seriously, because you will be planting one in class this week! Use the following websites to guide you on your quest as you take notes, explore, and learn about the task put before you.


Task One: What were victory gardens, and why did people plant them?

Victory Gardens During WWII


Revive the Victory Garden


World War II Victory Gardens


Task Two: What should I plant, and how should I care for my garden?

Good Plants for Small Spaces

Easy to Grow Vegetables
My First Garden

Other Neat Information, Including Posters from WWII
Victory Garden Posters