Victory Gardens - Home Based Horticulture

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Growing your own food, and creating workable food systems is one of the things we are most passionate about.

Helping to design food gardens and connecting you with amazing local sources for your seedlings and seeds, as well as cultivating the land and setting you up to succeed are just a few of the things we love to do.

Give us a call today if you are ready to make a change and tackle the cost of living crisis by growing your own!

We are a big fan of family and a big fan of fatherhood here at Victory Gardens.
This guy is such a wealth of knowledge and love for our little people, thank you for being such an amazing dad!
We hope you keep teaching us about conservation, nematodes, healthy soil, chickens, faith, love and life for the rest of your days.
You are awesome daddio!

Had to share this post, when we rebranded, we wanted a name that aligned with where we stand and this historical connection was very important to us.
On the road to sustainability, the easiest thing to do is get into the garden, plant food, feed your family.

WE SHOULD PLANT VICTORY GARDENS

During World War II hard times fell on the nation. With fresh fruits and vegetables in short supply, food needed to be rationed and the government ultimately turned to the citizens to do their part to keep the nation fed. Families on the home front were encouraged to “put their idle land to work” and to produce gardens to combat the food shortage.

In response, victory gardens — or war gardens — began “cropping up” across the United States and Canada to provide fruits and vegetables for the nation. Victory gardens were considered a civil morale booster. Families could feel as though they were contributing to the war effort and heeded the call to patriotism.

Pamphlets and posters donned slogans such as “Dig for Victory,” “Every War Garden is a Peace Plant,” “Sow the Seeds of Victory,” and “Uncle Sam Says, ‘Garden to Cut Food Costs.’” People quickly realized it was their national duty to participate.

In 1943, nearly forty percent of all fruits and vegetables grown in the US were grown in victory gardens. There were gardens planted in backyards, empty lots, and on the top of city rooftops. Neighbors and communities worked together and formed cooperations. Even schools got involved to provide supplemental food for lunches. An estimated twenty million victory gardens were planted, with about nine to ten million tons of fruits or vegetables harvested. Even Eleanor Roosevelt took part by planting her own victory garden at the White House in 1943.

Tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, beets, and peas were some of the most common vegetables planted. Victory gardens brought Swiss chard and kohlrabi to the American table because they were easy to grow. The United States government even went as far to provide growing plans and tips on how to grow a backyard garden. As well as a recipe book with instructions on how to prepare home grown vegetables and sample nutritious meals to make with them. Families were also encouraged to can their excess veggies to send overseas to troops. Victory gardens made sure that there was enough food for the fighting soldiers.

Victory gardens gave Americans on the home front a sense of purpose and a way to contribute while also providing the food needed to sustain a nation during a time of need. After the war was over in 1945, victory gardens began to disappear. Grocery stores and commercial food began to become more widely available and most Americans didn’t see the need to continue to grow anymore. After the war ended, gardening became a hobby rather than a necessity for most people.

Fast Forward to Today
The food supply and state of health in our country are once again facing new challenges. As a nation, we do not consume enough fruits and vegetables, with only 27 percent of us consuming the recommended daily amount. A large portion of our food makes long journeys before even hitting our tables, losing nutrients along the way. A sizable percentage of our food is genetically modified and coated with harmful poisons. The rising food prices (especially for organic food) only exacerbates the problem. Today, because many have concerns about the quality of our food, home gardening is making a resurgence.

Not only is gardening an excellent way to reduce your grocery bill, but it is also a great way to bring your family (and neighborhood together). A grassroots effort has recently begun to use community gardens to help feed those in need within the community. A resurgence of a modern-day victory garden movement could help to relieve some of the burden on the public food supply. With one third of the nation being overweight, gardens are also a great opportunity to teach wholesome nutritious eating.

Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider starting your own victory garden this spring:

Growing your own fresh fruits and vegetables is a great way to stretch your food budget.

Homegrown vegetables have more nutritional value than store bought ones (everyday a vegetable is off the vine it loses its health benefits).

No harmful chemicals sprayed on your veggies.

Provides fresh air and outdoor exercise for the whole family.

Forges bonding experiences for family and community members.

Allows you to control your food supply and be more self sufficient.

Gardening is a great activity to help relieve stress and improve sleep quality.

Reduces your carbon footprint.

Statistically, gardeners live longer!

Don’t let lack of space deter you. No matter how much room you have, you can grow your own organic vegetables — from micro-greens and herbs in your kitchen to a large-scale garden in your backyard (or front yard, in some cases). Even a 10 x 10 ft garden can grow a tremendous amount of food for your loved ones.

For those with smaller yards, raised beds are gaining popularity. Container Gardening is also an excellent choice for those with limited space. This year try replacing the flowers in your window boxes with something edible. If you are new to gardening, dream big, but start slow and small, adding more each year – better to reap a small harvest than to get overwhelmed and give up all together. Article by Natalie LaVolpe and Farmers Almanac

Please visit us at THE SEED GUY for Heirloom Seeds to Build Your Victory Garden. We are a Small Family Farm that still hand counts and packages our Heirloom Seed varieties, like the old days, so you get the best germination. They are Non GMO and Fresh from the New Fall 2021 Harvest. We have Great Pricing Now on our 2 Heirloom Seed Packages in Stock Now at https://theseedguy.net ;

You'd definitely be able to Feed Your Family with these Seed packages, and anything left over, you can seal the packets back up in the 10 x 14 silver mylar bag. Sealed in the mylar bag, they will stay viable and higher germination for 5 - 7 years in your refrigerator, and up to 10 years in your freezer.

You can also call us 7 days a week, and up to 10:00 pm every night, if you would like to Order By Phone at 918-352-8800.

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Victory Gardens.
Home Based Horticulture.

We strive for victory in every garden we work, inspired by the victory gardens of yester year we are passionate about growing food and supporting clients and their families to do the same.

We have rebranded!
We are happily gaining new clients each week as we build this small family business serving our community.
If you are looking for natural and organic garden maintenance, support with setting up garden food systems, from growing to composting, high quality pruning of roses and fruit trees, landscape planting, family friendly gardens or section clearing, don't hesitate to contact us on 0273893901 or at [email protected]

Did you know you can make your own organic rooting hormone?
We harvested some Willow today to start the process, stay tuned for some basic instructions!

We are a local, family oriented, gardening business for all people who love gardens, to those who just don't have to time to stay on top of things in this season.
Get your garden ready for Spring and Summer by giving us a bell on 0273893901

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to spend a few hours working with community group Food 4 thought to teach locals how to graft fruit trees.
Thrilled to be doing some work with these guys!