by Homesteader | Dec 11, 2011 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Herbs and Herb Gardens, Homestead Gardening, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening and Growing, Seeds and Planting, Winterizing
Now that weeding, watering, and pruning are done for this year, there are a few more chores to do as your gardening seasoning draws to a close. The majority of what must be done to prepare for winter is a matter of simply cleaning-up your garden area, and covering up...
by Homesteader | Jan 6, 2010 | Winterizing
As winter marches on and on and temperatures drop deep this season, we hope to keep the tips coming to keep your homestead humming! Around the Home – Check Foundations: Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation of your...
by Donna | Dec 16, 2009 | Winterizing
In this Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips to Homesteading we will go up, under and around to keep the winter chill at bay! For the home, go up and Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts! If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra...
by Donna | Dec 9, 2009 | Winterizing
This Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips cover fireplaces, flowers and feed. Around the home, check your fireplace and set up: Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds. If the chimney hasn’t been cleaned for a while, call a chimney...
by Donna | Nov 30, 2009 | Winterizing
More tips to winterize around your homestead… Inside the home: Specific to your Furnace… Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable...
by Homesteader | Nov 9, 2009 | Winterizing
It won’t be long until many of us who live on homesteads will be facing the winter in full force. Over the next few posts, we would like to give some ‘tips’ to help you winterize in the areas of your home/house, your garden and your animals...
