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In a sense, planting an organic garden has always been a form of political activism — but these days, it’s becoming even more so. Victory gardens, popular in American households during both World Wars, are back in vogue. Now, just as then, they’re a way of husbanding resources and hedging against potential food shortages; however, modern victory gardeners have other goals in mind.
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Home gardens can also cut back on grocery bills, decrease one’s carbon footprint, and even encourage a sense of community. The movement has enormous potential: in World War II, Victory Gardens had produced 8 million tons of food by 1943. Not bad for a backyard effort.
Don’t miss this step-by-step guide to growing your own food!
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