Deleted: B.C. Telephone victory garden, Vancouver, B.C., 1943. Image: City of Vancouver Archives.
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Resource ID
7928
Access
Open
Credit Line
City of Vancouver Archives
Date of Creation
1943
Keywords
WW1, WWII, Industry, gardening, food production, home front
Program Category
Marketing and Communication
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
B.C. Telephone victory garden, Vancouver, B.C., 1943. Image: City of Vancouver Archives.
Description
During the World Wars, many people took to gardening as a means of supporting the war effort. By growing their own food, they were releasing pressure off national food production, which had to support not only soldiers on the front lines, but the population on the home front as well. While the Canadian government heavily promoted the rationing of household foods and encouraged resourcefulness as opposed to wasting, many took the initiative to produce their own food supply. These gardens became known as 'Victory Gardens' and have become increasingly popular once again in recent years.