[Harold Thornbro]

🌱 Back during World War II, the American government strongly encouraged citizens to grow “Victory Gardens.” These homegrown plots of fruits and vegetables were not just a way to boost food production—they symbolized resilience, self-sufficiency, and community unity in times of hardship. From posters showing families tending to their gardens to campaigns urging people to grow their own food for the war effort, this was a widespread movement that touched almost every household.

Fast forward to today, and it’s interesting to think about how this kind of encouragement has faded. Imagine if we were urged now to reconnect with nature, grow our own food, and build a more resilient food system. While small-scale gardening and self-reliance are still alive in certain circles, we don’t see the same strong governmental or societal push for it like we did during the war years.

In a world facing challenges, maybe it’s time to reconsider what we encourage on a broad scale. Whether it’s promoting sustainable agriculture, local food systems, or even just getting our hands back in the soil, the lessons of the Victory Gardens might still hold value today. 🌿🍅🌻

[GeneT]

When common sense prevailed!

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