Victory gardens (originally called war gardens or liberty gardens) made their first appearance during World War I (1914–1918). President Woodrow Wilson called on Americans to plant vegetable gardens to ward off the possible threat of food shortages. Americans took up the challenge as a civic and patriotic duty. During World War I (1914-1918) and WorldContinue reading “History Lesson on Victory Gardens — How Vegetables Fight Food Shortages During WWI and WWII”
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A Year of Growth – Gardens, Food and Young Minds!
The TFES Garden Club was revived in the Spring of 2021. It was a year full of challenges, growth and kids gardening. We are excited to share a review of our year growing food and young minds at Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School in Upper Dublin, PA. CLICK TO SEE ALL PHOTOS – The photo foldersContinue reading “A Year of Growth – Gardens, Food and Young Minds!”
COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB – April 24th @ 10am
Information about Community Day and what to know for the adventure! CLICK FOR SIGNUP GENIUS TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE EVENT COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB INFO: WHEN: Saturday, April 24 @ 10am-1pm Please signup below for one of the Volunteer Slots in SignUp Genius. Volunteers will arrive in timed increments (waves), so that we can bestContinue reading “COMMUNITY DAY BY THE TFES GARDEN CLUB – April 24th @ 10am”
TFES GARDEN CLUB 