During World War II, American families grew “victory gardens” in their backyard—a patriotic way to fight food shortages and help troops by diverting the need for fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs. In a way, the collection of plants currently sitting on the stoop of my Brooklyn apartment is its own little kind of victory garden.
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