tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post653485628166449267..comments2008-02-27T04:52:38.258-08:00Michael Bunkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480186948086853961noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post-6325166882901778842008-02-27T03:18:00.000-08:002008-02-27T03:18:00.000-08:00This continues to be such a helpful and encouraging series with all that you are covering in it. Thank you much!<BR/><BR/>DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post-15939464323683361912008-02-26T09:38:00.000-08:002008-02-26T09:38:00.000-08:00Manette,<BR/><BR/>Our first root cellar is 11x11x11 - We actually dug it down about 8 feet, then we built a gabled roof up and covered it with several feet of dirt. I had a plan, but it was a very loose and flexible plan. I changed a lot of things as we built, and somethings I didn't have a clue how to do when we started, but they became obvious as we built (like how to build the entryway). I generally have a very loose plan, then try to adapt and overcome as I go.<BR/><BR/>MichaelMichael Bunkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480186948086853961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post-79249742025555894902008-02-26T08:26:00.000-08:002008-02-26T08:26:00.000-08:00Dear Michael,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the information on the eggs in your previous post. I did find what I was looking for. You and I are about in the same place garden wise. I have six double-dug beds that I planted last Sunday with my early spring crops. I am worried though about keeping them moist enough until the seeds sprout. The wind here in Oklahoma is very strong and dry some days as I'm sure it is in south Texas. I saw from the pictures that you are putting frames around your beds. I have been thinking of doing that also, but have not yet. I am reading the John Jeavons book and haven't yet found if he uses frames or not.<BR/><BR/>Last point and then I will quit rambling. I would love to have a root cellar. How deep is yours and did you have a plan before you dug yours?<BR/><BR/>Thanks very much, ManetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post-6724094515344933892008-02-25T21:41:00.000-08:002008-02-25T21:41:00.000-08:00Susan,<BR/><BR/>We already do a land sabbath. We started it back in our old homestead, so we are all planning on doing it here as well. It is not only good because God commands it, but it is good for the fields as well.<BR/><BR/>MichaelMichael Bunkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480186948086853961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26611737.post-67186614677349523542008-02-25T18:44:00.000-08:002008-02-25T18:44:00.000-08:00Thank you, Michael. Great info. What are your thoughts on factoring in a sabbath rotation for your crop fields and gardens?(ie: allowing each field to rest in rotation every seven years).<BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/><BR/>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com