ANCIENT GARDENING TOOL ALLOWS YOU TO PLANT IN FEBRUARY

00:02 The bed is warm above because of the tray underneath that holds steam. The hotbed has been producing lots of Swiss chard even during freezing nights.

01:12 The plastic cover is anchored securely due to wind direction and nights below freezing.

01:35 The problem with beds without solid sides is that they can sink, causing the potting soil and seeds to fall down the sides.

04:45 Compost pile being used as a storage bin. The compost in the middle has already turned into soil.

05:54 Importance of packing things tightly in the hotbed to avoid air gaps and ensure solidness.

07:38 The hotbed needs fertilizer since there is no manure or compost directly beneath the soil.

08:20 Corner of the plastic cover left up to avoid excess heat if the sun comes out.

09:01 Opening the plastic cover to check on the plants. Live radishes and other vegetables are growing.

09:53 Some plants like onions and basil are less happy than others, but overall, everything is doing okay.

10:38 Explanation about the difference in appearance between the different boxes in the test garden.

11:09 The straw bales in the test garden are easier to set up and the radishes and onions are growing well in them.