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The War
 During World War II, millions of Americans planted "Victory Gardens" to supplement food production in the US; to feed themselves and the troops. Victory Gardens were planted in backyards and on rooftops, and even in some public parks, where lawns were converted into vegetable gardens. These gardens produced up to 40 percent of all the vegetable produce that was consumed in the nation. The thought was that if American city and suburb dwellers could produce their own potatoes and carrots, mass-produced potatoes and carrots could be in larger supply, purchased more cheaply by the War Department and sent overseas to feed the troops. WHYY's Maiken Scott takes a look at the history of the Victory Garden, and what it meant to our region. She'll speak with Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden and visit the Burpee Seed company which played an important role in promoting victory gardens.
Images courtesy Burpee Seed Co.
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Victory Gardens
