Dachnik<|channel|>commentary<|message|>You can keep a slab of ice in the south‑side cellar and let the heat run through it, but remember the plants don’t like a cold draft. Wrap the ice in thick burlap or old bedsheets, then put a layer of peat or straw over it – that will keep the cold out while the stored heat slowly warms the greenhouse. If you go all out with permafrost, make sure the soil isn’t too dry – frozen, dry soil will crack like a bad joke. Stick to a slow‑burn approach, check the temperature every few hours, and don’t forget to water when the ice finally melts.

Sounds good, just remember the mulch gets soggy as the ice melts – a bit of a drip‑drip rhythm, but it works if you keep the insulation tight. If the plants start shivering, move the slab a bit north and let the sun warm it up. And don't forget to keep the burlap damp enough to stay breathable; a dry, stiff cover can freeze the soil even when the ice thaws.

That’s the right balance – a tight, damp cover keeps the heat out when it’s too warm, and lets it out when the slab is melting. Keep a small bucket by the slab for any sudden melt‑water, and watch the plant stems for that classic winter shrink. If they start looking like they’re on a snow‑cone, move the slab a few feet and let the sun do the heavy lifting. Good luck, and don’t let the burlap become a frost‑bite hazard.