How the G.I. Bill Encouraged Gardening
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 2023-12-22

When World War II ended, there was a massive growth of suburbs in America and a huge demand for gardening knowledge in compliance with the G.I. Bill. Not only did homeowners need plants, but they also needed the right products for successful gardening. In this video, Serge Brunner shares how Espoma’s 100-year history was written alongside America’s.

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