War Vegetable Gardening And The Home Storage Of Vegetables (1918)

""War Vegetable Gardening And The Home Storage Of Vegetables"" is a book published in 1918 by the National War Garden Commission. The book provides a comprehensive guide to growing and preserving vegetables at home during World War I. The aim of the book was to encourage people to grow their own vegetables in order to reduce the strain on the food supply chain during the war. The book covers a wide range of topics, including choosing the right vegetables to grow, preparing the soil, planting, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting. It also provides detailed instructions on how to store vegetables for the winter months, including canning, pickling, and drying. The book is a fascinating insight into the efforts made by ordinary people to support the war effort and ensure that their families had enough food to eat. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gardening, food preservation, and the impact of war on everyday life.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.