Herman, I think this is amazing (and you did this after having recovered from an operation on your back awhile ago? - wow) - just to confirm, is it 30" deep? how do you keep the dirt sides from dissolving when it rains? I like the concept, it's like an old-fashioned root cellar. What keeps vermin out, the roof you fashioned? describe how you made it if you have time, please.

Sherry

Well first of all my son dug it for me,thanks God.
The Dimensions are 30 inches wide ,5 foot long,and 4 foot deep.The cover was temporary but it worked.I used 4o gallons plastic bags filled with leafes.
I overlaped the bags over the side of the hole about 6 inches.
I did not protect against vermine but i do not see any damage.
The walls are intact,no damage from rains i Guess because i have chosen the highest point in my backyard,where rain goes away from the spot.Also it could be because of the dogs the vermines stay away(got three dogs,that love to hunt)They allready had some victimes:grownd hog many rabits,one squierel,many birds,a huge wondering rat.And they would have gotten more birds and rabits but i was quick enough to take them out from their mouth while still alive.Also had to protect two opposum that could not come down from tree anymore.Regards