Saturday, June 16
Gardening in World War II
For those of you who love history in addition to gardening, I just had to share this series I stumbled upon. Watching this British show is like visiting a living history museum. You'll see gardening and cooking methods necessary during wartime. I particularly liked the little greenhouses to cover rows though I wouldn't enjoy assembling them. The show also includes recipes. This video contains the first two episodes of the series. If you love history, you're in for a treat.
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