I have some of these I bought from a library. This is a stock photo, mine are slightly different.
Posted on 03/12/2009 6:46:07 PM PDT by Bhoy
Mr Ure writes: "...I am really ragging on folks to get - plant - and begin harvesting their own seed supplies for future food crops from open-pollinated, heritage (non-genetically modified) vegetable seeds. ...it would be prudent to buy a large supply of open pollinated seed now, before these seeds become is short supply. ... ...'terminator seed technology' and at the core of that monstrosity are seeds which would only live once and yield nothing edible in future crops. Sort of like fields of eunuchs.... ...The problem which always faces those at the top of the socioeconomic heap is that they always maintain control of society through some pretty basic tools: They steal control of the money supply (a slow-motion process that started with the takeover via the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, or they try to control the availability of food, and as we know from the recent Iraqi experience, if people don't use government-issued seeds there these days, they can be jailed."
Here’s the link. Required by website.
http://www.urbansurvival.com/week.htm
I never do this right. But think it’s Important, interesting.
I have some of these I bought from a library. This is a stock photo, mine are slightly different.
Article 14, paragraph 2 [C] to paragraph [B] of Article 4, which states any variety that is different from any other known variety may be registered in any country and become a protected variety of seed - thus defaulting it into the "protected class" of seeds and prohibiting the Iraqis from reusing them the following season. Every year, the Iraqis must destroy any seed they have, and repurchase seeds from an authorized supplier, or face fines, penalties and/or jail time."
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I am not saying I believe everything I read on the net, but just in case there is something to this, here’s a . . . GARDENING ping!!!
Possession of food crop seeds a crime?
Time for torches and pitchforks!
If it ever reaches a point I can’t buy seeds ( I hoard them anyway, so I have seeds), I’ll go into the woods nearby and harvest poke salad (wild greens) and water crest, just like my grandparents did.
My elderly Mom was feeling poorly last week, so I spent a few nights at her house till she was better. I went and bought her some fresh collard greens and cooked them for her. She loved them. I never liked them, but these actually tasted good to me.
So, I’m thinking about planting some of these in my garden. They are full of vitamins and minerals that are good for you, and they grow wild here. The older folks here cooked them too much, till they were mushy, but I have an idea they could be used in green salads and retain the taste and nutrition if cooked right.
Seed Savers is a great source for heirlooms. I’m sure their sales are through the roof this year; mine at Jung’s are up nearly 20% from last year. I’m predicting a run on veggie plants this season that will make our heads spin!
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Note: this topic is from 3/12/2009. Thanks Bhoy. The drumbeat is the same, only the year is different.
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