By ADAM DRAPCHO
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

Sarah Gabert, an employee of Petal Pushers Farm in Laconia, holds a tray of vegetables and herbs that might appeal to a home gardener. More people are interested in growing their own vegetables this year. (Adam Drapcho/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

LACONIA — During World War I, and again during World War II, citizens were encouraged to dig up a part of their yard to plant a so-called “Victory Garden,” as a peaceful way to encourage the war effort. Now, during a different time of crisis, gardening is seeing another surge in interest.

Patty Gianunzio and her husband, Pat, own Petal Pushers Farm in Laconia. She said they were taking a walk through the woods earlier this year when their conversation turned toward the coronavirus pandemic, and how it felt as though the world was going through its first global struggle in decades.

“It’s like we’re going through World War II right now, with everything that’s happening,” Patty said. That’s how they conceived of the idea to start a marketing campaign for this year’s growing season, centered around victory gardens. The business’s campaign is being managed by Sarah Gabert, an employee of the farm.

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