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Old 17-05-2009, 08:07 AM posted to rec.gardens,rec.gardens.edible
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On May 15, 4:25*am, Frank wrote:
SteveB wrote:
A neighbor has just informed me that he has been having a problem getting
seeds from a local nursery. *Seems the government has something to do with
it. *Anyone heard anything?


Steve


Yes, Obama administration is going after companies like Burpee that only
give you a dozen seeds for $2.98. *Obscene profits and misuse of TARP
funds are driving seed companies to bankruptcy.


Thrilled to hear it (if true - couldn't find a citation). Monsanto is
my favorite
object of international hatred. Among the other unconscionable things
they do:
SELL water to indigenous people (S. America, I think I read in Mother
Jones'
article on the subject.) People who used to dig their own wells, are
now
stuck with BUYING