More than food grows in a garden
 uring
the Second World War, Canada faced a
food crisis with farmer's harvests sent
to feed the troops overseas. Canadians
were encouraged to "Plant a Victory
Garden to win the war". Thousands took
up the challenge, plowing flowerbeds and
vacant lots to grow their own
vegetables.
In NDG we still remember the
Victory garden plots that were once
plentiful in our community.
Eco-initiatives' Victory Garden
Network gives that past spirit of
and local solidarity and
self-sufficiency a new life. Today,
the struggle is against poverty and
social isolation, with gardens our
tool for change.
Through the Victory Garden Network,
Eco-initiatives works with residents,
community groups, social services and
local schools to build neighborhood
solidarity and community food security.
We use collective gardening to bring
people together, develop skills and
confidence, green our city, and make
high quality organic food accessible for
everyone.
Visit our garden network
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