Episode 56: The Great Carrot Conspiracy: Vision Myths, War Lies, and Royal Branding
Did carrots really help pilots see in the dark? Was orange chosen for political reasons? And why did people believe carrots could basically fix your eyes? We’re breaking down the surprisingly spicy history of carrots, from ancient cultivation to World War II propaganda, and how one vegetable became a national symbol.
The best carrot cake recipe:
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-carrot-cake-recipe/Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*
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Did carrots really help pilots see in the dark? Was orange chosen for political reasons? And why did people believe carrots could basically fix your eyes? We’re breaking down the surprisingly spicy history of carrots, from ancient cultivation to World War II propaganda, and how one vegetable became a national symbol.
The best carrot cake recipe:
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-carrot-cake-recipe/Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*
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