Root Cellar

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

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…

Root cellars have been used for centuries to keep foods fresh, but they won't work if you make these root cellar mistakes.

Before you start building a root cellar, read this. You might be missing out on one minor detail. And it could be the one that determines if you make it or break it.

Don't let your hard-earned garden produce go to waste! Learn how to store your veggies properly and enjoy them throughout the winter. Check out our comprehensive guide now!

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

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.

Preserve your garden’s hard-earned harvest with a well-designed root cellar. This guide covers everything you need to know, including how to build a root cellar, ideal conditions for storing produce, and what vegetables store best. Whether you’re looking for DIY inspiration or practical storage ideas, this post will help keep your food fresh for months. Check out these storage solutions and enjoy farm-fresh goodness year-round!

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…

Are you looking for the best alternative storage for your extra produce? Look no further than the root cellar! Check out our six storage ideas!