Can I interest you in my hotbed?

Question

Is a manure hotbed the eco friendly heating solution for growing your greenhouse veggies?

http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/Features/HotBeds/default.asp

http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/mostpopular.var.2185897.mostviewed.gardening_scheme_is_hotbed_of_action.php

Answer 1

sounds like it's full of sh*t

Answer 2

.....looks interesting....

Answer 3

works for me!

http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/...

Answer 4

I'm all for friendly heating and sharing a few veggies on a hot bed, but the manure bit is a little bit off putting.  We will have to hold our noses.

But I won't say anything if you don't.

Answer 5

Certainly can Permaculture Bella. Nuthin' like a hotbed for keeping your veg warm ;)

Answer 6

great idea for cold countries .

and growing chicory

Answer 7

lol the original question Van i interest you in my hotbed was intirely unfair i sooo didnt think you were gonna ask about manure and have no actual answer but nice headline lol

Answer 8

"now that i have your attention..."

creating microclimes by using heat, water, etc. in small doses is an effective way to grow things that might not thrive otherwise, due to a short growing season, poor drainage, lack of sun, or other factors.  

the trick is to provide the added protection without using more energy to DO it:  manure is a natural way to turn things up a few degrees.  nutrients, warmth... perfect.  lost knowledge from medieval times?  maybe people just don't like to get dirrrr-ty any more.

Answer 9

no thanks.

Answer 10

that works very well actually.