A typical victory garden could be planned like the suggestion below. There were not fast and hard rules, just plant what your family will need or what you will be willing to share with those who can't grow a victory garden.
If you haven't noticed, victory gardens have really been making a come-back. More than likely due to the slow economy as veggies from your garden are far less expensive and far superior in quality to the veggies available at the market. Some people, like myself, continue the tradition through family: My father had a victory garden for years because my Grandfather always grew a victory garden after the war. In turn, I have always had a victory garden because I loved all the fresh produce when I was a kid. Chances are, my children will grow victory gardens, too. At least I hope so!
There is a wealth of information on victory gardens on the Internet. The Victory Seed Company has a great spread of info and history on victory gardens, be sure to check it out. Since we are only in early June, it's not too late to start a victory garden of your own. All you need is a small plot of ground that you have turned. It may be too late to grow from seed in your area, but it's not too late to head to your local nursery and get veggie plants. However, if you want to start one, you better get on it soon! At least if you live in the North!
All you have to do from there is fertilize it once in a while and keep the weeds under control. If you have never grown produce before, I really encourage you to try making a garden, even if only a small one. Your family and your kids will certainly appreciate the benefit of fresh veggies and you could even enlist them to help you take care of it so they learn how!
