We know that our Wild Stoves customers are a hardy bunch, who wouldn't let a bit of cold and rain keep them from outdoor cooking in all seasons. However, as winter approaches and the nights get longer there's nothing like a blazing fire under your own roof.
Luckily, Wild Stoves' Jonathan Rouse has written a helpful article in The Ecologist, with advice on the best methods of seasoning firewood.
By experimenting with different factors that affect the drying process, he demonstrates how seasoning can make wood fires both more fuel-efficient, and a lower-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. With these tips (and a little bit of work), you can have a blazing fire to brighten up your house this winter. For real seasoning enthusiasts, the full results of the drying experiment will be posted here soon... watch this space.
