Victory Gardens began on the home front during the first and second world wars to help increase food supplies to the troops by decreasing the food needed for the public. These gardens gave everyone the chance to do their part for the war effort. During those years the gardens accounted for nearly one-third the vegetables consumed.

Today the gardens may evolve to be the Economy Garden. With our current energy cost soaring and foods traveling thousands of miles to reach our grocery stores, Economy Gardens can help. Planting your own garden allows you to control how the plants are grown and reduces wasted energy on transportation. Best of all gardening improves health and relaxes the soul, have you ever heard a plant talk back!

Large or small, everyone can create an Economy Garden. If your lucky to have a large piece of land for gardening, then using traditional rows would work fine. But if you have a small area, then try incorporating vegetables with flowers in your landscape or use large containers on your deck, balcony, or porch. Best of all join a community garden near by or start one for your own community!