In March 1917,Charles Lathrop Pack organized the National War Garden Comission.During World War 1 food growth had fallen Dramatically.Charles put together the use of land and manpower to make war gardens.War gardens or victory gardens were planted at private places and public parks in the United States,also in the UK,Canada and Germany.These gardens were brought about during World War 1 and World War 2 to reduce the stress on public food supply brought on by the war effort.Charles Lathrop Pack ,a third generation Timberman was one of the five wealthiest men in America prior to World War 1.
Some of the effects of the National War Garden Comission ,was that by the end of the war five million gardens were planted.Another effect was World War 2 started.Mostly it was for war efforts.National gardens were grown in backyards ,rooftops ,and parks ,also empty lots,or land.Americans grew vegetables .fruits,and herbs.Propaganda posters were put up to influence Americans to plant a garden to put a effort in the war.
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1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/victory-garden
2.www.answers.com/topic/victory-garden-2
3. http://www.earthlypursuits.com/WarGarV/WarGard1.htm
