Mini root cellar - PEM BB homesteading.sand.root

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEM curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Homesteading.

Storing food in its live state is an easy way to put up millions of calories. Typically this involves a fancy root cellar but what if you don't have one?  Let's experiment with simpler root cellar ideas!

 
 

Here's one way to do it:


Minimum requirements:
  - Create an underground space that will serve as a simple root cellar
  - Very mouse resistant
  - Insulated and/or deep enough to get close to ideal temperatures in winter
  - Options could include:
       - Bucket or garbage can
       - Clay chimney flue pipe
       - Buried freezer or refrigerator

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
  - The area where the root cellar will go
  - Hole dug for root cellar
  - Finished root cellar open for access
  - Finished root cellar closed
  - Explain why you think it will maintain reasonable temperatures in the winter