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To reduce the demand on the food rationing system for fruits and vegetables which could be grown at home.

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What were victory gardens made of in world war 2?

Victory gardens were gardens maintained by individuals to reduce the strain of the infrastructure. The government encouraged people to raise and can their own food.


Where were victory gardens grown?

The Victory Gardens were gardens that had vegetables planted at the homes of Americans. English people also planted gardens if they had the seeds. The families planted whatever vegetable they like or whatever seeds they could get. Any gardens with too much vegetables grown were passed out to others who needed vegetables, such as elderly people, disabled people, and people who did not have gardens (such as apartment dwellers). Some people had berry bushes and fruit trees so they would share the fruit with others or sell it. __ Victory gardens were also popular in Australia, NZ and Canada. The first VG (Victory Gardens) were dug in England in Oct 1939. People were encouraged to plant all free green spaces with whatever vegetables they could. The British government published a pamphlet called Dig For Victory telling people how to do it and advising them what would be good to plant. The following veggies were planted: Potatoes, Carrot, Turnip, Parsnip, Runner, dwarf and broad beans, Shallots, Onions, Tomatoes, Marrow, Radish, Parsley, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Sprouting broccoli, Kale, Swede, Globe beet, Spinach, Lettuce.


Who thought of victory gardens?

During WW1, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the US National War Garden Commission in 1917. Victory gardens were planted in private and public lands and reduced the strain on the food supply strain as well as increased the morale of the homefront.


How did people help pay for World War 1?

The British government took away the power of private banks to issue money as debt with interest attached and minted their own money, the Bradbury Pound, as credit with no debt attached to it.


When did the government of China encourage people to have more children?

1949, when the People's Republic of China was founded.

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What were victory gardens made of in world war 2?

Victory gardens were gardens maintained by individuals to reduce the strain of the infrastructure. The government encouraged people to raise and can their own food.


Why did the US government encourage citizens to plant Victory Gardens during World War 2?

Victory Gardens (and other gardens in other nations) were planted to reduce the need for fruits and vegetables under the ration programs and to increase the amount of fresh vegetables people could consume. Any one who had excess vegetables, berries, fruit could share them with people who could not grow gardens.


Did people grow tomatoes in World War 2?

yes in Victory Gardens


Where were victory gardens grown?

The Victory Gardens were gardens that had vegetables planted at the homes of Americans. English people also planted gardens if they had the seeds. The families planted whatever vegetable they like or whatever seeds they could get. Any gardens with too much vegetables grown were passed out to others who needed vegetables, such as elderly people, disabled people, and people who did not have gardens (such as apartment dwellers). Some people had berry bushes and fruit trees so they would share the fruit with others or sell it. __ Victory gardens were also popular in Australia, NZ and Canada. The first VG (Victory Gardens) were dug in England in Oct 1939. People were encouraged to plant all free green spaces with whatever vegetables they could. The British government published a pamphlet called Dig For Victory telling people how to do it and advising them what would be good to plant. The following veggies were planted: Potatoes, Carrot, Turnip, Parsnip, Runner, dwarf and broad beans, Shallots, Onions, Tomatoes, Marrow, Radish, Parsley, Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Sprouting broccoli, Kale, Swede, Globe beet, Spinach, Lettuce.


Who thought of victory gardens?

During WW1, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the US National War Garden Commission in 1917. Victory gardens were planted in private and public lands and reduced the strain on the food supply strain as well as increased the morale of the homefront.


How did people do their food shopping in 1948?

Some people may have kept their victory gardens. Otherwise, markets and groceries.


How did people help pay for World War 1?

The British government took away the power of private banks to issue money as debt with interest attached and minted their own money, the Bradbury Pound, as credit with no debt attached to it.


Why does the US encouraged people on the home front to organize programs for such activities as scrap collection and victory gardens?

to be prepared for an unexpected war


How are gardens in the city tended?

Gardens in the city are usually tended by the local council or government authorities. They are public grounds and the upkeep will be paid by people's taxes.


When did the government of China encourage people to have more children?

1949, when the People's Republic of China was founded.


Why did victory gardens require meatless meals?

Victory gardens did not require meatless meals. The English and the Americans could have meat with their vegetables. However, their meat rations in the cities were low. So many made soups, stews, meat/vegetable pies to stretch their meat rations. Some people were fortunate enough to co-op a pig amongst families. They would feed the hog the slop and leaves and leftovers from the victory gardens. Some pigs were fed corn from the victory gardens. The family fattened up the pig. This gave them pig parts, meat, lard, pigskin and anything else they might have wanted, like a bone for the dog.


How did people at home help during World War 2?

Recycling metals and rubber for war materials grow own vegetables in "Victory" gardens