More Seeds!

Picked up a few more seed packs today (Yeh!)

On the organic end I bought plain old peas and Kaleidoscope Carrot mix. I also bought Sugar Snap Peas and Kaleidoscope Bell Pepper mix (non organic).

I guess this week I'll try to start some up inside. When it warms a bit, I'll try putting in some cool crops, like lettuce. I'll have to put it in by the garlic however, as the other gardens are not cleaned out yet.

I'm going to be keeping an eye out for dandelion buds in my yard. Great battered and rolled in confectioner sugar.

Buying Seeds.....WOO HOO!!!

I bought seeds the other day. Some food, some for craft uses and a couple for fun.

Let's see..there is Moon and Stars Watermelon (an heirloom variety that I have wanted to try for a few years), Caribbean Red Habanero, Shungiku Edible Chrysanthemum, Black Beauty Zucchini and Dakota Black Popcorn.

For craft uses, I have Swan Gourd, Bird House Gourd and Caveman's Club Gourd.

For fun, I have seeds for Sensitive Plants.

Because money is tight, I will also be trying seeds that I did not use last year. Hopefully they will work. I've had good luck in the past.

Probably next week I will start planting indoors.

Trying Something New

I am trying to tap one of my maples. I have many more trees than the one, but since this is the first time I have tried it, I decided to do just one. I think I may not have drilled deep enough into the tree, however. But, we'll see.

I'll have some pics tomorrow.

Potato Plant

The potato (more than one...actually) I planted in a pot in my kitchen is looking nice. My next planting will be a mango seed I saved.

New "kitchen 'tater" pics coming soon!

Snow..Snow...GO AWAY!!!!!

Yeah, we got hit with the last storm. Guess luck ran out as we dodged the others, but that doesn't make me feel any better. But, 40's by the end of the week, so may be this "white crap" will start to melt more. Friends say it is pretty, but I don't see it. I just want to spend time outdoors comfortably without having to go through 2 ft of snow!

You Tube

I've just added a You Tube player at the bottom of the page. I am planning on releasing short videos in the near future, but as with the pod casts, it is taking time to get everything set up to begin.

If you are interested in following NCH on You Tube, you can do so at :
http://www.youtube.com/user/newcenturyhomestead

I am still working on the Home Page, so please excuse the sparseness.

Pod Page

Check out the new pod cast page at:
nchomesteader.podbean.com

You'll also be able to access casts right from this blog. I have just installed the player near the bottom of the page. I'll let you know when they begin!