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Victory Gardens
Victory Gardens help show America's resolve and show patriotism not witnessed since World War II. Time to plant many row crops, including lettuce, cabbage, spinach, kale, Asian vegetables, garlic, artichokes, asparagus and more.
victory gardens help show america's resolve and sh • including lettuce • cabbage • spinach • kale
Victory Gardens help show America's resolve and show patriotism not witnessed since World War II. Time to plant many row crops, including lettuce, cabbage, spinach, kale, Asian vegetables, garlic, artichokes, asparagus and more.
victory gardens help show america's resolve and sh • including lettuce • cabbage • spinach • kale
Grow Vegetables in Containers
Create a victory garden in containers and have homegrown food. Learn about growing a fruit and vegetable garden in small spaces.
plant a victory garden • grow vegetables in containers • victory gardens in containers • what is a victory garden • growing cool season crops in containers
Create a victory garden in containers and have homegrown food. Learn about growing a fruit and vegetable garden in small spaces.
plant a victory garden • grow vegetables in containers • victory gardens in containers • what is a victory garden • growing cool season crops in containers
Edible Flowers for Victory Garden Beauty
While many gardeners think of fruits and vegetables in their victory garden, many beautiful flowering plants have edible blossoms.
edible landscaping • perennial plants • edible flowers • lavender • viola
While many gardeners think of fruits and vegetables in their victory garden, many beautiful flowering plants have edible blossoms.
edible landscaping • perennial plants • edible flowers • lavender • viola
How to Plant a Victory Garden in Small Spaces
Victory gardens, popularized during World War II, are popular once again due to the sinking economy and rising food prices. Only have limited space for yours? No problem!
victory gardens • houseplants • windowsill gardening • urban gardening • small space gardening
Victory gardens, popularized during World War II, are popular once again due to the sinking economy and rising food prices. Only have limited space for yours? No problem!
victory gardens • houseplants • windowsill gardening • urban gardening • small space gardening
Lasagna Gardening
The victory garden movement is once again taking off thanks to President Obama. Sheet composting is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to plant a vegetable garden.
lasagna gardening • sheet composting • compost • victory garden • vegetable garden
The victory garden movement is once again taking off thanks to President Obama. Sheet composting is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to plant a vegetable garden.
lasagna gardening • sheet composting • compost • victory garden • vegetable garden
Meet The Victory Garden's Newest Correspondent, Paul Epsom
The Victory Garden TV show is back with a new look - and a new/old focus - back to its roots. Meet one of the new correspondents for the show and learn a bit about his philosophy about gardening - something I know well since Paul Epsom taught me a great deal of what I know about gardening.
The Victory Garden TV show is back with a new look - and a new/old focus - back to its roots. Meet one of the new correspondents for the show and learn a bit about his philosophy about gardening - something I know well since Paul Epsom taught me a great deal of what I know about gardening.
Ornamental Shrubs with Edible Flower Blooms
When gardeners think about flowers to add to their edible landscapes, they usually consider annual or perennial flowers. But these shrubs have kitchen-worthy uses too.
edible landscaping • flowering shrubs • roses • lilacs • hibiscus
When gardeners think about flowers to add to their edible landscapes, they usually consider annual or perennial flowers. But these shrubs have kitchen-worthy uses too.
edible landscaping • flowering shrubs • roses • lilacs • hibiscus
Reviving the Victory Garden
Victory gardens were a mainstay of America's WWI and WWII food production programs. For many of the same reasons, Freedom Gardens are gaining popularity.
victory gardens making a comeback • freedom gardens the new victory gardens • what is a victory or freedom garden • how to start a victory or freedom garden • growing produce locally
Victory gardens were a mainstay of America's WWI and WWII food production programs. For many of the same reasons, Freedom Gardens are gaining popularity.
victory gardens making a comeback • freedom gardens the new victory gardens • what is a victory or freedom garden • how to start a victory or freedom garden • growing produce locally
School Victory Garden Plots
Planting a vegetable garden at school supports many educational subjects. It can also be a source for community interaction and outreach.
school victory garden plots • grow vegetables at school • garden plots support education • garden plots support community • planting vegetables at school
Planting a vegetable garden at school supports many educational subjects. It can also be a source for community interaction and outreach.
school victory garden plots • grow vegetables at school • garden plots support education • garden plots support community • planting vegetables at school
Tips for Growing Edible Plants
Many gardeners are trying to save money on grocery budgets by growing Victory Gardens and adding edible plants to their home landscapes, and can try these tips.
edible landscaping • victory garden • fruits and vegetables • raised beds • organic gardening
Many gardeners are trying to save money on grocery budgets by growing Victory Gardens and adding edible plants to their home landscapes, and can try these tips.
edible landscaping • victory garden • fruits and vegetables • raised beds • organic gardening
Victory Garden Plants for Vertical Interest
Growing vegetables instead of ornamental perennial plants, doesn't mean a gardeners landscape has to look boring. These tall vegetables will add height to the landscape.
edible landscaping • climbing fruits • vining vegetables • cucumbers • pole beans
Growing vegetables instead of ornamental perennial plants, doesn't mean a gardeners landscape has to look boring. These tall vegetables will add height to the landscape.
edible landscaping • climbing fruits • vining vegetables • cucumbers • pole beans
World War II Rationing--Part II
To cope with rationing, many Americans cultivated victory gardens, substituted margerine for butter and used the thrifty habits and skills many developed during the Depression years of the 1930s.
american rationing • victory gardens • substitutions • beef kidney stew recipe • food shortages
To cope with rationing, many Americans cultivated victory gardens, substituted margerine for butter and used the thrifty habits and skills many developed during the Depression years of the 1930s.
american rationing • victory gardens • substitutions • beef kidney stew recipe • food shortages
Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden
First ladies adopt a theme of national service while in the White House. For Laura Bush it was public education. Will it be health and nutrition for Michelle Obama?
michelle obama's white house kitchen garden • organic nutrition • charitable giving • victory garden • kitchen window sill herb
First ladies adopt a theme of national service while in the White House. For Laura Bush it was public education. Will it be health and nutrition for Michelle Obama?
michelle obama's white house kitchen garden • organic nutrition • charitable giving • victory garden • kitchen window sill herb
Vegetable Garden
Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II.
vegetable garden • planting a vegetable garden • victory gardens • war gardens • kid's gardening
Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II.
vegetable garden • planting a vegetable garden • victory gardens • war gardens • kid's gardening
Community Gardening
Community Gardens are a great way for people in the city to have their own plot, as well as join up with a group of gardeners from their area. Find about how to join one, or even start your own, in this article.
community garden • victory garden • plot gardening • urban gardening • community gardens
Community Gardens are a great way for people in the city to have their own plot, as well as join up with a group of gardeners from their area. Find about how to join one, or even start your own, in this article.
community garden • victory garden • plot gardening • urban gardening • community gardens
Community Gardens
As we head into uncertain times, it may well be time to start a Community garden in your neighbourhood. Failing this, grow some sprouts at home.
victory gardens • victory • food • sprouts • community garden
As we head into uncertain times, it may well be time to start a Community garden in your neighbourhood. Failing this, grow some sprouts at home.
victory gardens • victory • food • sprouts • community garden
Culinary Events Calendar
Stop here for the most exciting culinary events. Updated on rolling basis: this culinary calendar will offer unique experiences for novice or gourmet cooks.
culinary calendar • events • cooking classes • benefits • bbq
Stop here for the most exciting culinary events. Updated on rolling basis: this culinary calendar will offer unique experiences for novice or gourmet cooks.
culinary calendar • events • cooking classes • benefits • bbq
Edible Landscapes
Not keen on starting a vegetable garden that takes up a lot of space? Use flower beds to create an edible landscape!
edible landscapes • vegetable gardens • edible yard • planting vegetables with flowers • victory garden
Not keen on starting a vegetable garden that takes up a lot of space? Use flower beds to create an edible landscape!
edible landscapes • vegetable gardens • edible yard • planting vegetables with flowers • victory garden
Obama's Birthday Gift to Alice Waters
Alice Waters' birthday is April 28. Perhaps as an early birthday present, last month the Obamas agreed to Waters' suggestion of a vegetable garden at the White House.
alice waters • white house garden • obama victory garden • chez panisse • fast food nation
Alice Waters' birthday is April 28. Perhaps as an early birthday present, last month the Obamas agreed to Waters' suggestion of a vegetable garden at the White House.
alice waters • white house garden • obama victory garden • chez panisse • fast food nation
The House on Cherry Street
Tucked away on a tree-lined, riverfront spot in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood is the House on Cherry Street.
house on cherry street • bed-and-breakfast inns • jacksonville • riverside • victory gardens
Tucked away on a tree-lined, riverfront spot in Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood is the House on Cherry Street.
house on cherry street • bed-and-breakfast inns • jacksonville • riverside • victory gardens
The Role of War Gardens
When it comes to feeding an army, it's up to the folks back home to do their part. During World War I and II, there was no Haliburton to feed America's troops. Instead, ordinary citizens of all ages expressed their patriotism through war gardens.
war gardens • victory gardens • world war i • world war ii • armistice
When it comes to feeding an army, it's up to the folks back home to do their part. During World War I and II, there was no Haliburton to feed America's troops. Instead, ordinary citizens of all ages expressed their patriotism through war gardens.
war gardens • victory gardens • world war i • world war ii • armistice
Book Review: Landscaping with Wildflowers, By Jim Wilson
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Create a user-friendly organic victory garden and save money at the grocery store. Raised bed vegetable gardens are great for small areas and are easy to maintain.
build a raised bed vegetable garden • user-friendly organic victory garden • tough economic times • high food prices • farming principles
Create a user-friendly organic victory garden and save money at the grocery store. Raised bed vegetable gardens are great for small areas and are easy to maintain.
build a raised bed vegetable garden • user-friendly organic victory garden • tough economic times • high food prices • farming principles
Gardens at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee
Memorial parks like Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are historic landmarks. The heritage flower gardens at this public place are worth a visit.
cemetery gardens • forest home cemetery in milwaukee • memorial parks with flower gardens • historic wisconsin landmarks • what are heritage flower gardens
Memorial parks like Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are historic landmarks. The heritage flower gardens at this public place are worth a visit.
cemetery gardens • forest home cemetery in milwaukee • memorial parks with flower gardens • historic wisconsin landmarks • what are heritage flower gardens
The Front is Right Here
While the Armed Forces were fighting in Europe and the Pacific the civilians - men, women and children - were fighting their own battle on the Homefront. They took on new jobs, did without, and waited for mail from their men on the front. Without them the outcome of WW II might have been different.
ww ii • world war ii • homefront • front • battle
While the Armed Forces were fighting in Europe and the Pacific the civilians - men, women and children - were fighting their own battle on the Homefront. They took on new jobs, did without, and waited for mail from their men on the front. Without them the outcome of WW II might have been different.
ww ii • world war ii • homefront • front • battle
The Gift of peace
This season, give the gift of gardening to a novice and show them the peace that gardening brings us all.
gardening • gifts
This season, give the gift of gardening to a novice and show them the peace that gardening brings us all.
gardening • gifts
THE HOME FRONT: 2001
The people of Canada who are guarding the "homefront" have a responsibility to assure the morale of our troops is kept high, especially in the upcoming Christmas season.
support our troops • support our troops event • homefront • christmas • canada
The people of Canada who are guarding the "homefront" have a responsibility to assure the morale of our troops is kept high, especially in the upcoming Christmas season.
support our troops • support our troops event • homefront • christmas • canada
A World War in Two Theaters, and Beyond
The world come unglued again, but not just in Germany, Asia becomes a hot bed also. Once again Canada and the United States serve as centers of industry and agriculture feeding into this global conflict. What where your grandparents doing?
world war ii • theatres • axis • allies
The world come unglued again, but not just in Germany, Asia becomes a hot bed also. Once again Canada and the United States serve as centers of industry and agriculture feeding into this global conflict. What where your grandparents doing?
world war ii • theatres • axis • allies
Children’s Novel Writing Contests
Delacorte Press and Delacorte Dell Yearling award book contracts and cash for new children's novelists; Milkweed Editions awards extra cash to a new Milkweed author.
children’s novels • childrens novel writing contests • delacorte • dell yearling • milkweed prize
Delacorte Press and Delacorte Dell Yearling award book contracts and cash for new children's novelists; Milkweed Editions awards extra cash to a new Milkweed author.
children’s novels • childrens novel writing contests • delacorte • dell yearling • milkweed prize
Choosing Plant Seeds for Botany Lessons
Growing plants from seeds is a popular classroom project. Deciding what to grow involves knowing which plants best support the lesson objectives.
choosing seeds for botany lessons • grow seeds in the classroom • choosing plant seeds for class • seeds for science projects • grow plants from seeds in school
Growing plants from seeds is a popular classroom project. Deciding what to grow involves knowing which plants best support the lesson objectives.
choosing seeds for botany lessons • grow seeds in the classroom • choosing plant seeds for class • seeds for science projects • grow plants from seeds in school
Eco-Garden Tours are Growing this Summer
In early May, the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) and the Marin Art and Garden Center hosted the Third Annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour.
organic • gardening • wildlife • eco • environmental
In early May, the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) and the Marin Art and Garden Center hosted the Third Annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour.
organic • gardening • wildlife • eco • environmental
Edible Plants for Summer Border Edges
These edible plants will make attractive garden border edges, while still providing a harvest for the kitchen table.
edible landscaping • edging plants • herbs • thyme • marjoram
These edible plants will make attractive garden border edges, while still providing a harvest for the kitchen table.
edible landscaping • edging plants • herbs • thyme • marjoram
Edible Vegetables with Red and Maroon Foliage
Gardeners do not have to sacrifice colorful landscapes to stretch their family's food budget. These edible vegetable plants all have brightly colored foliage.
edible landscaping • foliage plants • red leaves • vegetable plants • beets
Gardeners do not have to sacrifice colorful landscapes to stretch their family's food budget. These edible vegetable plants all have brightly colored foliage.
edible landscaping • foliage plants • red leaves • vegetable plants • beets
Food First
growing food cooperatively builds community
community gardens • food first • food security • community shared agriculture
growing food cooperatively builds community
community gardens • food first • food security • community shared agriculture
Fun Theme Gardens
Theme gardens are a fun and unique way to show the world your ideas. Whether the theme is an historical one or supporting the local team, it will be unique to you.
theme gardens • historical gardens • team colors in the garden • elizabethan gardens • medieval gardens
Theme gardens are a fun and unique way to show the world your ideas. Whether the theme is an historical one or supporting the local team, it will be unique to you.
theme gardens • historical gardens • team colors in the garden • elizabethan gardens • medieval gardens
Identifying Rigor in the Curriculum
There are several important components to rigor that can be easily looked for in lessons when determining if there is rigor present in the curriculum.
identifying rigor • rigor in the curriculum • steps to identify rigor • steps to evaluate curriculum • components to rigor
There are several important components to rigor that can be easily looked for in lessons when determining if there is rigor present in the curriculum.
identifying rigor • rigor in the curriculum • steps to identify rigor • steps to evaluate curriculum • components to rigor
Plant Herbs to Control Vegetable Garden Pests
Keep an organic vegetable garden using herbs as companion plants. They attract beneficial insects that repel pests from hybridized bedding plants, and supply the kitchen.
plant herbs to control vegetable garden pests • organic vegetable garden • raised bed gardens • beneficial insects • harmful pesticides
Keep an organic vegetable garden using herbs as companion plants. They attract beneficial insects that repel pests from hybridized bedding plants, and supply the kitchen.
plant herbs to control vegetable garden pests • organic vegetable garden • raised bed gardens • beneficial insects • harmful pesticides
The 1940's House - A History of Britain - Sister Wendy
The 1940's House on PBS - A History of Britain on the History Channel - Sister Wendy on DVD
the 1940's house • a history of britain • sister wendy
The 1940's House on PBS - A History of Britain on the History Channel - Sister Wendy on DVD
the 1940's house • a history of britain • sister wendy
Book Review: Hamlet on The Holodeck (Part One)
A book that many consider to be the bible of interactive writing, reviewed.
paint • interactive • fiction • storytelling • art
A book that many consider to be the bible of interactive writing, reviewed.
paint • interactive • fiction • storytelling • art
Book Review: Outdoor Kids by Jamie Durie
Outdoor Kids includes more than 40 gardening activities for kids and is a great guide for parents who want to share a love of gardening and nature with their children.
outdoor kids by jamie durie • gardening activities for kids • fun activities and projects for children in the ga • teaching children about the environment and conser • gardening activities for lesson plans
Outdoor Kids includes more than 40 gardening activities for kids and is a great guide for parents who want to share a love of gardening and nature with their children.
outdoor kids by jamie durie • gardening activities for kids • fun activities and projects for children in the ga • teaching children about the environment and conser • gardening activities for lesson plans
Book Review: Outside by Jamie Durie
Outdoor spaces need not be simply practical and useable, they can also bring the exotic nations of the world into the suburban backyard.
jamie durie • creating the perfect outdoor room • outdoor spaces • outdoor design inspiration • patio landscape architecture and design
Outdoor spaces need not be simply practical and useable, they can also bring the exotic nations of the world into the suburban backyard.
jamie durie • creating the perfect outdoor room • outdoor spaces • outdoor design inspiration • patio landscape architecture and design
Cold Frame Gardening
Cold frames can provide fresh vegetables all year depending on one's hardiness zone. They are easy to build for those with basic construction skills.
cold frame • gardening • vegetable • growing season • healthy eating
Cold frames can provide fresh vegetables all year depending on one's hardiness zone. They are easy to build for those with basic construction skills.
cold frame • gardening • vegetable • growing season • healthy eating
Cooking under Pressure
A review of The Ultimate Pressure Cooker Cookbook--does it live up to its name?
cook • cooking • cookery • cooks • pressure
A review of The Ultimate Pressure Cooker Cookbook--does it live up to its name?
cook • cooking • cookery • cooks • pressure
Cooking Yore Vegetables
Do you ever wonder how past generations used the heirloom varieties you are currently growing?
heirloom vegetable • gardening • heirloom cooking • recipes • vegetarian cooking
Do you ever wonder how past generations used the heirloom varieties you are currently growing?
heirloom vegetable • gardening • heirloom cooking • recipes • vegetarian cooking
Edible Roses
The fruit of the rose offers both nutritional and medicinal value, while adding a colorful point of interest to the winter garden.
rose hips • hips • haws • rose apples • fruit of the rose
The fruit of the rose offers both nutritional and medicinal value, while adding a colorful point of interest to the winter garden.
rose hips • hips • haws • rose apples • fruit of the rose
Obama's Bring Their Personal Chef to White House
28-year-old Chicago native brings emphasis on healthy cooking using local and sustainable ingredients to the White House kitchen.
michelle obama picks chef • white house food • white house kitchen staff • chicagoan white house chef • locavore in white house kitchen
28-year-old Chicago native brings emphasis on healthy cooking using local and sustainable ingredients to the White House kitchen.
michelle obama picks chef • white house food • white house kitchen staff • chicagoan white house chef • locavore in white house kitchen
Photo Essay: Let Us Not Forget
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
Start a Memory Garden
There is a plot, in your garden, that needs some work. Or there is a cozy corner where a little garden would look just perfect. Remember the Victory Gardens? All turn my thoughts to a memory Garden.
memory garden • garden • home • home and garden
There is a plot, in your garden, that needs some work. Or there is a cozy corner where a little garden would look just perfect. Remember the Victory Gardens? All turn my thoughts to a memory Garden.
memory garden • garden • home • home and garden
Vegetable Gardens Soar, Seeds, Plants Save Money
The seed and greenhouse industries are preparing for a surge in backyard vegetable gardens as consumers try to cut costs and ensure they're eating safe, delicious food.
home vegetable gardens • organically grown food • salmonella fears • fresh produce • space saving techniques
The seed and greenhouse industries are preparing for a surge in backyard vegetable gardens as consumers try to cut costs and ensure they're eating safe, delicious food.
home vegetable gardens • organically grown food • salmonella fears • fresh produce • space saving techniques
EASY CARE GARDENS WITH HERBS
To keep gardening chores to a minimum, easy care gardens are needed. Start with herbs and other low-maintenance plants.
care free gardens • low maintenance gardens • easy care gardens • care free plants • easy care plants
To keep gardening chores to a minimum, easy care gardens are needed. Start with herbs and other low-maintenance plants.
care free gardens • low maintenance gardens • easy care gardens • care free plants • easy care plants
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