Victory Garden Archives

January in the Victory Garden

by Ministry of Agriculture, “Dig For Victory” Pamphlet, January 1945 January is a time when you should be thinking and planning, ordering your seed potatoes, vegetable seeds, fertilizers, and so on, and making sure that your tools are in good order and that you are ready to begin gardening in real earnest next month, or…

Celebrating Ogden Nash and His Very Witty Poem About Victory Gardens

“Ogden wrote several poems about gardening and flowers. His poem called My Victory Garden is a standout favorite with gardeners.” August 19, 1902 On this day, Ogden Nash was born. Ogden was the American poet who said, “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.” He also said, “Parsley is Gharsley.” Ogden wrote several…

Remembering Actress Jean Arthur and her Victory Garden Blouse

“During World War Il, people were asked to plant Victory Gardens, and the Victory Garden fashion scene soon followed.” June 19, 1991 On this day, the American actress and film star of the 1930s and 40s, Jean Arthur, died. I recently ran across the most delightful picture of Jean. She’s wearing a graphic blouse with images…