"Of Course I Can!"
Sustainability
As well as encouraging people to grow their own produce, the Victory Garden Program urged Americans to conserve and ration raw materials needed for the war effort, such as cans, fuel, rubber, glass jars, and wax paper. Concerned about running out of food and and materials, Americans sought to become as self-sustainable as possible.
Today, Americans continue the Victory Garden Program's spirit of sustainability by producing and eating local food, reusing and recycling materials, and practicing sustainable gardening techniques to help protect the environment.
What are some ways you help protect the environment?
To help with the war effort and avoid waste, American home gardeners were encouraged to can surplus produce from their victory gardens.
Erected by Smithsonian Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • War, World II.
Location. 38° 53.475′ N, 77° 1.732′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is at the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chiogga Beets (here, next to this marker); Beauregard Sweet Potato (here, next to this marker); Deer's Tongue Lettuce (here, next to this marker); "Better Food, Better Health and Better Cities" (a few steps from this marker); Green Glaze Collards (a few steps from this marker); Chioggia Beets (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Our Meadow! (a few steps from this marker); Cascade Hops (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
