Tag Archives: winter

Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Herb Wheels

March 23, 2010 6 Comments

A Basic Herb Wheel With warmer weather it’s time to get those herbs that have been basket-bound all winter out into the fresh air!   This year, why not make an Herb Wheel!  You can place it under a fledgling tree (so they get enough sun) and help to feed the soil around the tree [...] Read more
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Winterizing Wednesday – Foundation, Cover and Comfort

January 6, 2010 2 Comments

  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 home. Seal up entry points to keep small animals from [...] Read more
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Winterizing Wednesday-Fireplaces, Flowers & Feed-Oh My!

December 9, 2009 12 Comments

  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 sweep to remove soot and creosote. Store firewood in a [...] Read more
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More winterizing plans for the homestead

November 30, 2009 2 Comments

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 thermostat. Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your Read more
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Some Winterizing Plans on the Homestead

November 9, 2009 8 Comments

  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 (pets & stock). If you’ve not started, [...] Read more
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Winter Homestead ‘To Do’ ideas

January 5, 2009 10 Comments

Winter can seem like ‘down time’ on the homestead, but it certainly is not true in all homesteads. If you have livestock of any form, you know they need just as much care, if not more, in the winter. If you have wood heat, well then you are hauling and chopping and cleaning ashes. But [...] Read more
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