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You may want to look into "cold frames" for growing winter vegetables. They were usually heated by composting fresh manure under the vegetable beds. If there is a horse stable or cow barn somewhere near you can get fresh manure from, it should work.
Can you find a renter for your mom's house to cover the mortgage costs?
Can you find a renter for your mom's house to cover the mortgage costs?