Root Cellar

12:13 pm - 48 degrees - light rain and fog... You stroll out in to the garden, picking ripe fruits and vegetables, knowing that come February you’ll still be enjoying their freshness. For those of us attracted to the romantic aspects of self-sufficient life, this is an appealing scenario and one that we’re seriously looking into. After searching the internet and Pinterest – this is what I found out... {photo source: pinterest.com} Root cellars, the ancient technology that enables the…

Why Build a Root Cellar? A root cellar is a time-honored method for preserving your garden’s bounty without relying on refrigeration. By maintaining a cool, stable environment, you can store vegetables, fruits, and even some meats for extended periods. Choosing the Right Location When selecting a site for your root cellar, consider the following: **North-Facing

Before times of refrigeration and the year-long availability of fresh vegetables, people had to find a way to store these

Marion Moore’s Bowen memories stretch back to the 1920s. She grew up on Collins Farm, which was then 160 acres and produced enough food and dairy for her father to sell to summertime residents and to keep their large family fed throughout the winter.

Tap into traditional knowledge with modern twists for building a root cellar. Perfect for homesteaders and preparedness advocates, this guide teaches you how to create a sustainable food store right in your backyard.

A root cellar is an age-old method of storing fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods, allowing homesteaders and gardeners to enjoy their harvest year-round. Root cellars maintain a stable temperature and humidity, creating ideal conditions for preserving the freshness and quality of your produce. Building a root cellar does not have to be expensive or complicated.

Photo from Jason Doucette's photostream I keep potatoes all winter and into spring in my root cellar, buried in straw. The standard tips for storing potatoes are storing them out of light, having good air circulation, and optimal temps of 42-55ºF and high humidity so they don't dry out. Potatoes should not be washed before storing, and they should be allowed to cure for 2-3 days in a cool place to harden the fragile skins. Check carefully for blemishes and soft spots, or damage from digging…

A root cellar is one of the ultimate tools of self-sufficiency and an excellent investment in self reliance.

A root cellar is so incredibly useful. What if you don't have one? Here are some ideas on how to store produce or even make your own!

Now that it’s getting time to start collecting from the garden I thought we could talk about Root Cellars. I’ve always wanted a root cellar but don’t have the funds to build a tra…