I'm not excited about posting this information. We didn't have a spring, summer was too short, and I'm not even sure we had an autumn...I'm NOT ready for winter (yeh, bad attitude).
But there's still plenty of time to prep those rain barrels. I drained 4 of mine but left one filled and am pulling water for my indoor plants yet. Saved those milk and vinegar jugs and am filling 'em up with great rain water!
WINTER CARE SUGGESTIONS: These quality-built wine barrels were not intended for outdoor exposure and have been sheltered from harsh weather in wineries of California. Although they are built to last a lifetime, at the end of the season it is recommended that you cover your rain barrel to protect the beautiful wood from the elements of our drying winter winds and weather, regardless if you have had it water or weather sealed.
To prepare for the winter months, drain the barrel of as much water as possible so it doesn't freeze and expand, disconnect the downspout and open the spigot. Cover all openings to keep as much moisture inside as possible to prevent the barrels from drying out due to the dry winter air. Plastic packing tape will work for this purpose. Then, just cover your barrel with plastic or a tarp to help protect it from the harsher winter elements.
Warning: Do you see the hose peeking out at the bottom of this picture? DO NOT hook up a hose to carry the winter thaw farther from the house...it will only freeze up on you and keep the water inside the barrel to collect and freeze!
Happy winter (brrrrr).
PS...Visit the What's In Store tab to see what can be done with the gorgeous wood that these wine barrels are made from. Come to Banbury Place on Thursdays from 4pm-7pm for some shopping, too!
But there's still plenty of time to prep those rain barrels. I drained 4 of mine but left one filled and am pulling water for my indoor plants yet. Saved those milk and vinegar jugs and am filling 'em up with great rain water!
WINTER CARE SUGGESTIONS: These quality-built wine barrels were not intended for outdoor exposure and have been sheltered from harsh weather in wineries of California. Although they are built to last a lifetime, at the end of the season it is recommended that you cover your rain barrel to protect the beautiful wood from the elements of our drying winter winds and weather, regardless if you have had it water or weather sealed.
To prepare for the winter months, drain the barrel of as much water as possible so it doesn't freeze and expand, disconnect the downspout and open the spigot. Cover all openings to keep as much moisture inside as possible to prevent the barrels from drying out due to the dry winter air. Plastic packing tape will work for this purpose. Then, just cover your barrel with plastic or a tarp to help protect it from the harsher winter elements.
Warning: Do you see the hose peeking out at the bottom of this picture? DO NOT hook up a hose to carry the winter thaw farther from the house...it will only freeze up on you and keep the water inside the barrel to collect and freeze!
Happy winter (brrrrr).
PS...Visit the What's In Store tab to see what can be done with the gorgeous wood that these wine barrels are made from. Come to Banbury Place on Thursdays from 4pm-7pm for some shopping, too!
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