Tag: Winter

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Reading the Weather

The ability to read the weather is a valuable skill practiced by…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

A Cozy Winter Reader: Great Homesteading Books to Curl Up With

On the homestead, spring is a flurry of activity. The garden is…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Rudolph and Company: A Portrait of the North American Reindeer

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, had a very shiny nose”…as well as some…

Victoria Varga Victoria Varga

Humidifying Your Homestead for a Healthier Winter

The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” …

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Homestead Heating Safety

You’ve made the decision to live a simpler life in the country……

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Heating with Wood on the Homestead

I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Homemade Fire Cider to Fight Colds and Flu

Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Winter Preparedness

Complete Your Winter Preparedness Routine So You Can Enjoy the Fun Winter…

Jan R Cooke Jan R Cooke

Preparing for the Holiday Rush on Your Homestead

The time between late October through late December is filled with holidays,…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Weather Lore and Superstitions

“Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.”…

Sherrie Taylor Sherrie Taylor

Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter

By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

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