We are officially in fall. Another year has almost passed with its hope for a great harvest in the spring, wicked hot late summer days, and now, fall. So today, I wanted to share with you my early fall checklist on the homestead.
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We had a terrible infestation of cabbage worms (what we did about it) Fall lettuce is trying to bolt - will have a shade strategy in place for next yearMain topic of the Show: An Early Fall Checklist
Gardens
Gather the antifreezing materials: plastic and bricks Stock tank heater Outside sheets Prepare the garlic bed Plant fall bulbs (tulips and daffodils, here we come!) Begin to mulch areas that are already done for the year (asparagus) Trim the eldreberries and mulberries (they are already dropping their leaves) Plan for any new fruit tree plantings
Animals
Updated food storage: more Ensure we have enough hay for the winter Test the water antifreezing systems Look at shelter and evaluate for winter Bedding Outdoor shelter for dogs and catsHumans
Prepare for the fall root cellar move Review the freezer contents and look for food storage weaknesses Finish the rocket mass heater Review pipe anti-freezing technology Start winterizing the yard things Look the cars over for decent antifreeze, etc Power outtage kit review First aid/medicinal support review (flu, colds) Firewood Clean the chimney Order the broken stove baffle (OMG) Holiday travel and guest plans Review winter clothing statusReally the only thing on this list that does not apply to a city fall check list would be the livestock list and if you have pets, it might well. I am often struck by how the lessons in developing my lifestyle freedom on a homestead apply to most other ways of living that a person might choose.
Make it a great week!
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