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Victory Edition 1919 War Gardening and Home Storage of Vegetables
Call number: SB321 N 3 1919

Images such as this, touched on American's sense of duty. Cabbage worms, black rust, and potato bugs are depicted as enemy plotters, while a number of vegetables stand to attention for what appears to be roll call. This cartoon, drawn by J. N. Darling, appeared in the New York Tribune and later in the Victory Edition 1919 War Gardening and Home Storage of Vegetables. View enlarged image

Walking Harvest Show
Accession number: 1992.151.6

In 1943 Richmond's Office of Civilian Defense offered many programs to encourage gardening, including walking harvest shows. According to the 1943 Annual Report of the Richmond Office of Civilian Defense, 12,000 Victory Gardens were promoted and 10,000 pieces of literature on gardening were distributed.
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House and Garden's Wartime Manual for the Home
Call number: TX147 .H84

The knowledge for preserving and storing food became vital for victory gardeners. In 1943 canning classes were offered in all sections of Richmond. Publications such as House and Garden's Wartime Manual for the Home included gardening tips and storage suggestions. View enlarged image