The Floriade Victory Garden proudly presented by the
Australian War Memorial

The Floriade Victory Garden will feature plants and vegetables reminiscent of those grown by Australian families during the Second World War – including many varieties now making a return to the backyard vegie patch‟ such as apple, beetroot, garlic,
chives, thyme, lettuce, parsnips, rhubarb, radishes and turnips among others.

Australian War Memorial staff and gardening celebrities alike will also be at Floriade with some fantastic gardening tips and to share the history of wartime kitchens and gardens. The Australian War Memorial will also host special Floriade themed presentations and tours at the Memorial during the month of Floriade to give visitors a glimpse into life on the Australian home front during the Second World War.

HIGHLIGHTS OF FLORIADE VICTORY GARDEN

Digging for Victory
During the Second World War, as part of the 'Grow your own' campaign, Australian families had to cope with rationing, food shortages and price rises. Find out how they answered the call to produce food, form Garden Armies and create Victory Gardens. 17 September, 7 October

Poppies and Rosemary 'We will remember them'
Learn about the symbolism and history of the poppy, rosemary and other plants used in Australia’s commemoration ceremonies. 23 September

Personal stories - gardening at Tatura
Hear the fascinating yet little known story of Tatura in Northern Victoria, where Second World War internees grew beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. 24 September, 14 October

Grow your own Victory Garden with Judy Horton
Learn how you can grow the plants from our Victory Garden and other plants from the same era. Judy Horton, editor of the Yates Garden Guide, will have planting lists from the Yates catalogues of Second World War and seed packets so you can try growing your own 1940s-style produce garden. 25–26 September

The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) 'keeping the fit man fit'
Discover the story behind the Australian Comforts Fund which provided comfort to Australian troops serving abroad during war time, making them the envy of troops from other countries. 30 September

Australian Women's Land Army
Learn about the invaluable role played by the Australian Women’s Land Army fighting the war on the Food Front during the Second World War. 1, 15 October

From bully beef to bolognaise, food on the frontline
What do soldiers eat when they’re on the frontline? Compare what soldiers in the past ate with what our modern day troops are eating. 8 October

Jackie French presents..
Join Jackie French, expert gardener and renowned writer/columnist, for a plethora of presentations including the following and more:

• The rose of no man's land – the remarkable, resilient and resourceful women who, as doctors and nurses, displayed the same courage and commitment as the world war soldiers. 1–2 October
• The lone pine and other plants of the Gallipoli campaign. 1–2 October
• Flanders poppies and other plants of courage and remembrance that grew in Turkey and the Western Front battlefields. 1–2 October

Australian War Memorial website:www.awm.gov.au/events/floriade