Victory Gardens Archives

Charles Lathrop Pack and the 1918 War Garden Battle Against Baseball

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. March 30, 1918 Dearest reader, On this day, the Oregon Daily Journal of Portland offered readers more than just their usual scoop: a sharp rebuke aimed squarely at baseball club owners planning to…

A wartime taste of peaches: Del Monte’s turn from Victory Gardens

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: February 8, 1944 Dearest reader, On this day, amidst the tumult of World War II, Del Monte launched a clever advertisement that pivoted from their earlier support of Victory Gardens to champion the convenience and quality of their canned and jarred fruit. Picture this:…

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…