Root Cellars: Conditions for Success! Part 2

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Many vegetables and fruits can be stored in pits, cellars or basements without refrigeration during the cooler months.  Successful storage depends upon establishing the right conditions of temperature, humidity and ventilation. Temperature     The purpose of all root cellars is their ability to keep food cool, after all, they were the first refrigerators. A [...]

Root Cellars Part One: Lovin’ the Root Vegetables!

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For years, I wondered how our ancestors survived without refrigeration ….yet the answer is far more logical than I ever expected! Photo credit  It’s referred to as a “root cellar” and is making a huge comeback among homesteaders and off-gridders today! And why not?  It makes all the sense in the world!  Taking advantage of [...]