Take a look back at the history of victory gardens in Wisconsin

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
A 1942 Department of Agriculture poster promoting a victory garden.
A 1942 Department of Agriculture poster promoting a victory garden.
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A detailed map of an example victory garden from a Department of Agriculture pamphlet.
A detailed map of an example victory garden from a Department of Agriculture pamphlet.
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Another example of a publication from the Department of Agriculture meant to help gardeners during the war.
Another example of a publication from the Department of Agriculture meant to help gardeners during the war.
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Cargo kit to be provided by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Cargo kit to be provided by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
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Local teens shopping for seeds during World War II.
Local teens shopping for seeds during World War II.
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Seed companies started using patriotic images on their packaging.
Seed companies started using patriotic images on their packaging.
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Victory gardens being planted in Wisconsin.
Victory gardens being planted in Wisconsin.
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World War II propaganda poster for victory gardens.
World War II propaganda poster for victory gardens.
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