Prince Charles Calls for the Return of Victory Gardens! |
Prince Charles (© Leksele | Dreamstime.com)
"At a time when food sovereignty is becoming an increasing issue with high fuel prices, there cannot be a better time to encourage people to grow their own food where possible." That’s the advice of Great Britain’s Prince of Wales and we couldn’t agree more.
An article published in the Telegraph says the Prince was giving a nod to “the famous Dig for Victory campaign of the Second World War.” In the U.S. the wildly successful campaign to get Americans to grow their own produce during World War II was known as “Victory Gardens.” At the height of the two wartime campaigns, people in Great Britain and the U.S. grew 40% of the produce they consumed.
The Telegraph quotes the Prince as saying, "It doesn't need an acre of garden, a window box is a very good start."
If you’d like to read the Telegraph article cited above go to: Prince Charles implores the nation to Dig for Victory
Our friend Eve Sibley has asked that you "Please consider signing and passing on the petition below urging our next leadership to reestablish the Victory Garden model in the United States. We have done it before, we can do it again."
Bring Back the Victory Gardens Petition
If you'd like to start a garden in your community or your backyard here's some info that should help:
American Community Gardening Association
