Let HMCPL Help You With Your Autumn Projects
Books That Can Help Get You Through Autumn and into Winter
Here at HMCPL, we have so many informative books on anything you would want to know about preparing for our fickle autumn weather down south. These are some things you could begin working on even before the first leaf falls.
If you haven’t already purchased your canning jars, you should put an order in soon. They are more difficult to find this year with gardening becoming more popular this past spring. Come check out our collection on canning and preserving. Below are some you can place a hold on now.
Books on Flora and Fauna Winter Prep Work
If you were one of the many people this spring who invested in a chicken or rabbit coup, backyard bee hives or you spend more time out in the garden and you don’t know what to do next with your plants, we have some books for you.
Books about Seeds for Next Year
Soon your luscious garden will gradually produce less and less and you will know what plants you want to grow again next year. Harvesting the seeds from your own garden to keep for yourself or to trade with other amateur horticulturists is a great way to know what will work next year. We can recommend some books for you below.
As your garden and summer flora dies back, now is a great time to add some nutrients back into the soil. Composting is a cheaper and organic way to keep our garden soil rich with nutrients. Whether you are a long time composter or are just looking into it, we have books on it!
You may have seen some great sales this summer on greenhouses. Maybe you were lucky enough to grab one you can piece together or you plan to build your own to continue gardening all winter, we have a book for you! Check out the book list our Readers Advisory created on this topic.
With the days getting shorter you will find yourself inside more and more. A little autumn organizing is helpful in changing out your summer and winter clothing. When you do get outside you will be looking to enjoy some time around a fire or on your home’s patio. Go ahead and get these living spaces ready now so you will have everything you need for that first fire or locating your yard tools in time for the first leaf fall. Also, this is a great time to fix or organize any yard items that broke or can be tossed.
If you are looking forward to an outdoor fire pit this year it is time to get it ready to go. Adding some outdoor lights and accessories this time of year is a great way to bring people together in these spaces for the months to come. Trying to schedule a professional or get together the tools needed to do it yourself will take time. These books and more are only a click away!
Home Improvement and Weather Proofing Books
As the temperatures soon start cooling back into the low 80’s again, you may be giving your HVAC a break and leaving your windows and doors open. Take a look at any areas that could use some TLC before we get into those cold rainy days. We have many books on DIY home repairs. Go ahead and read up on it so you have a better idea of what needs to be done before there is a problem.
Yarn and Fabric Projects Take Time
If you have ever attempted to knit a scarf, you know it takes days for even something so small. Imagine wanting something like a sweater, quilt, or blanket done by the holidays. You will need to begin soon. Most of us have a quilt or handmade object from a beloved family member. We treasure it because it was made for us, by someone we love. That and it takes more time to complete than you think. If you want to have this year be the year you cross stitch family stockings, knit a glove and scarf set for someone, or put your kid’s t-shirt collections to use in a memory quilt, we have the books for you to help you get started.
As we learned in the spring, staying at home more has given us time to get many things done we never thought we would have time for. These books are just some of what we have at HMCPL that can help you get through the days at home in autumn and winter. For more information, check out our full catalog here. Also, don’t forget we offer so many things on-line through Hoopla, Overdrive, Freading, and Libby. All the information you will need for a productive fall is just a click away!