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Back in the day, during World War II, families in the US banded together to plant Victory Gardens as their contribution to the war effort. It wasn't just about patriotism - these gardens were literal lifesavers, providing much-needed sustenance for all. Fast forward to today, and we're still grappling with food shortages. But what if we could reclaim that sense of community and self-reliance by reviving the Victory Garden tradition? Who knows, it might just give us a little bit of solace in these uncertain times.

When yards were nonexistent in city living, folks got creative with their Victory Gardening. Some replaced their view with window boxes bursting with fresh produce. Meanwhile, green-thumbed apartment dwellers took to the rooftops and created community gardens for all to enjoy. These urban gardens were more than just a source of sustenance, they were a symbol of camaraderie and determination in the face of limited space.

Back in the day, Americans were serious about getting their green thumbs on. At its height, over 20 million Victory Gardens sprouted up across the US -- that's like one garden per seven people! Talk about a whole lot of produce being grown outside the grocery store.

Back in the day, schools put some serious effort into being eco-friendly before it was even cool. They rolled up their sleeves, donned some gardening gloves, and started planting Victory Gardens right on their school grounds. And get this: theyused the fruits (and veggies) of their labor to supply their school lunches. Talk about farm-to-table before it was trendy.

During World War II, Victory Gardens were a total game-changer, pulling their weight and then some! They were responsible for growing a whopping 40% of all veggies grown in the United States. That equates to over one million tons of produce - think 120,000 elephants or 17,000 army tanks.

How did citizens during wartime ensure that their brave soldiers weren't malnourished? By growing their own crops! Victory Gardens became a crucial part of feeding our soldiers and stretching ration coupons during a time when canned veggies were scarce due to rationing. So roll up your sleeves and get to planting; it's time for a victory in the garden! Any excess produce from Victory Gardens were jarrded/canned at home and stashed away for those bleak winter months when fresh veggies were scarce.