[Spana]

I think it important to insulate the floor of a shed  really well. 

I use to hibernate my tortoises in a 6x4wooden shed.  Had thick polystyrene on the floor and old duvets over the top of they're box and they came through some bad winters so i must have kept the frost of them

[sunshineband]

I think it important to insulate the floor of a shed  really well. 

I use to hibernate my tortoises in a 6x4wooden shed.  Had thick polystyrene on the floor and old duvets over the top of they're box and they came through some bad winters so i must have kept the frost of them

Our garage floor is concrete and the walls are concrete too. Spuds in paper bags were Ok last year, but were stood on some old boards, on the floor.Accident, not design, but it might have made the difference. 
Bags were covered with old carpet.

[aelf]

At last I can justlfy laying a carpet in my shed:
'No dear, it's just for insulation purposes' 

[DD.]

And the optics on the wall are for measuring comfrey tea?

[aelf]

And the optics on the wall are for measuring comfrey tea?

Have you been in my shed? 

[DD.]

We get everywhere - part of the job!

[diggerjoe]

I'm kitting out my new shed at the plot this weekend ummm optics now theres a thought

[Paul Plots]

I'm kitting out my new shed at the plot this weekend ummm optics now theres a thought

I fancy emptying everything out of my shed and sticking one large comfortable armchair and foot-stool in there instead! 

[TheSpartacat]

Glad to find this thread- some great ideas with the old freezers, and carpeted sheds (not to mention the optics!!!)
Have been pondering the same thing lately- have a typical London flat that consists of 2 rooms, a bathroom and no nooks or crannies to put anything, so was wondering whether I could store veg in a shed.
At the moment there are sacks of potatoes taking over the hallway and kitchen, and I've only got quarter of the plot dug and in production--- its gonna get mighty 'interesting' next year when my plots in full flow...
swedes hiding in shoe racks?
Books on shelf replaced by squash collection...?
Spuds under the bed??!!
Beans drying on the towel rail...
Pickles in the medicine cabinet???!!!

I haven't invested in a shed for the lotty yet- just been using one of those easy build polytunnel tents for shelter and keeping tools in, but now wondering if i'd be better off getting a shed for the garden instead and have it wired up so I can run a chest freezer in there, and warm it up occasionally.

And perhaps try to get a second hand shed from freecycle for the lotty....

oh decisions decisions!!! I'm a bit adverse to giving up any growing space to making clamps.
I remember my Grandmother keeping all her potatoes in her shack of a shed, with a carpet thrown over them, and they seemed to be ok. And carrots were in a crate filled with sand.

[Yorkie]

I'd advise against a freezer in a shed - they're not built to withstand such cold temperatures and it might die (the freezer, not the shed  )

[TheSpartacat]

I'd advise against a freezer in a shed - they're not built to withstand such cold temperatures and it might die (the freezer, not the shed  )

Oh wow, thanks for the warning. I wouldn't have guessed that!
Right... plan B... errrm... I'd better clear off my bookshelves then! LOL

[mumofstig]

dead fridges/freezers are excellent for storing root veg, and things like apples though...according to Bob Flowerdew 

[Spana]

dead fridges/freezers are excellent for storing root veg, and things like apples though...according to Bob Flowerdew 

I use an old freezer for storing layers pellets and bird seed.  Cant see that having them in a cold shed makes any difference as they are not working anyway.
Must make that clear, you dont have them running  for storing veg etc:

[purplejaguar]

Would using fleece blankets to cover the veg in a shed be as good as old carpet? How many layers would you need?

[Paul Plots]

I guess any additional insulation would help if it's going to keep the frost out and stop temperatures dipping too low below freezing.

I'm finding the warmth a problem at the moment as it causes condensation. I lifted loads of gladioli corms for winter storage (also leaves space clear for digging). Problem is getting them dried out - I noticed a sign of that rotten light blue/grey mold today!