tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post2899281577490889824..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: No Subject SpecifiedPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-49366534904123179702008-02-01T01:05:00.000-06:002008-02-01T01:05:00.000-06:00congrats on the new oven and the chicks you'll be ...congrats on the new oven and the chicks you'll be seeing soon!Robbynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860870861321231048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-65858192090072683322008-01-31T08:18:00.000-06:002008-01-31T08:18:00.000-06:00Gina, there was 3 gift certifactes in the box, 2 f...Gina, there was 3 gift certifactes in the box, 2 for seeds and 1 for chicks. Also books and seeds (packets), most of the plants I have going are from that hug box. There was organic creams and balms, one for my tats ~giggle~ It was great! <BR/><BR/>Would you be willing to share some of that starter if you get it? I know there is some very old ones about.<BR/><BR/>No, I have never started seeds this early before, I am in zone 6, but we have something planed. It is another one of my...stay tuned, projects.<BR/><BR/>Alrescate, right now, yes.<BR/><BR/>Boysmom, what I would have done if I had known I would be homesteading can be found <A HREF="http://a-homesteading-neophyte.blogspot.com/2008/01/q.html" REL="nofollow">here</A><BR/><BR/>As for the amount of surface water vs acreage, it depends on what you want to do with the land. A pond can always be made later. Which is more valuable, anything with water will cost more, but the further from a city you are, the cheaper the land.<BR/><BR/>Call the local extention office on soil testing, they will know what should be tested for in your area, heavy metals are the main concern. The extention office will also be able to test it for you at a very good price. Ours comes out for free and it is $7 a vial.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-54650733410113656212008-01-30T16:03:00.000-06:002008-01-30T16:03:00.000-06:00Okay, I have a question or three. We are moving. ...Okay, I have a question or three. We are moving. (He, the geek with the career who is sick of his bosses, has been informed that this is enough moving: we will be purchasing property and staying this time. Well, so probably one more move, since we'll have to rent until we find the place to buy.)<BR/>The area targeted for this move is much warmer than here, zone six, 165 day growing season. It's also wetter, but not that much. Enough that wheat is dry farmed, not enough to set off anyone's asthema from mold spoors in the air. No water wars there.<BR/>What would you look for in a site to buy? What sort of soil tests should be done before closing? I know the well must be tested. Is amount of acreage or surface water on the poperty more valuable? (It looks like a couple acres with water or twenty or so without, priceways.)BoysMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474788412440788887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-34150362836465021422008-01-30T15:07:00.000-06:002008-01-30T15:07:00.000-06:00Oh congrats on your new oven! That is an important...Oh congrats on your new oven! That is an important piece of equipment for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-72706909093293031852008-01-30T13:50:00.000-06:002008-01-30T13:50:00.000-06:00I have the same issues with my oven. I can't even ...I have the same issues with my oven. I can't even bake a decent cookie! Yay, on your new oven!<BR/><BR/>I haven't ordered my chicks yet. What a great "hug" to receive (a gift cert. from the hatchery).<BR/><BR/>I have been reading about sourdough starters because I have had it on my goal list for some time. I found a free starter (well, it cost self addressed stamped env.) that is supposedly form the oregon trail.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever started your seeds this early before (I forget what zone you are in)?Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.com