An Unfinished Basement II

The last corner of my multi-decade basement project appears below. It's come a long way from the loose fieldstones and rusted steel windows when we purchased our home. My spouse assisted me in stapling upside-down Tyvek onto the floor joists,  and clean ceiling. Installed glass block create a bright spot. Note the buttress walls added almost a century ago.

Almost Squirrel-Proof Growing Space

It takes quite a bit to deter a red squirrel. By hook or crook they can get into almost anything. I believe deterrence is our only hope. I decided to try to grow ginseng in a semi-natural setting. It needed a modicum of protection from the marauding red squirrels. I have observed them dig bulbs up simply for a brief examination. They leave half-eaten nuts inside my art studio. The trick is to bore them until they leave the space or area alone. Also, a multi-layered defense is recommended. The open air structure created has layers of steel fencing and plastic mesh. Thus far they appear to be ignoring my precious ginseng!