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2009 "PigBook" of Wasteful Congressional Government Spending ... - Gwinnett Net Daily

16.04.09

ATLANTA The number of American households threatened with losing their homes grew 24 percent in the first three months of this year and is poised to rise further as major lenders restart foreclosures after a temporary break, according to data released today.

 The big unknown for the coming months, however, is President Barack Obamas plan to help up to 9 million borrowers avoid foreclosure through refinanced mortgages or modified loans. The Obama administration expects its plans to make a big dent in the foreclosure crisis. But it remains to be seen whether the lending industry will fully embrace it, despite $75 billion in incentive payments.

The faltering economy is causing the housing crisis to spread. Nationwide, nearly 804,000 homes received at least one foreclosure-related notice from January through March, up from about 650,000 in the same time period a year earlier, according to RealtyTrac Inc., a foreclosure listing firm.
In March, more than

Source: Gwinnett Net Daily, GA

Victory Garden

The Victory Garden : this term was known well in the early 1900's and it should be brought up to date for the 21st century . With our economy quivering , and prices climbing up its time to cut where you can. The Grocery bill; it dos' nt matter if you have 5 acres or two front steps, You can supplement your food supply this spring. If you have a place to hang a flower basket then you can grow strawberries ,cherry tomatoes or cucumbers. If theres a flower box now it a herb garden or salad garden,do you have a place for a few 5 gallon buckets then you can grow some potatoes, blue berries or beans .

Growing with Plants

Getting Started in the Production of Field-grown Cut Flowers

Author: Holly L. Scoggins, Assistant Professor, Horticulture; Virginia Tech

Publication Number 426-618, August 2002


Table of Contents Introduction Why Grow Cut Flowers? Who or Where is My Market? Product Variety: Find Your Niche Costs of Cut Flower Production Crop Production Methods Crop Harvest and Handling Need to Know More? Where to Go for Additional Information References and Recommended Reading Other Resources

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