Basement root cellar ideas

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.

Root cellars are time-tested ways to keep many types of garden produce without electricity. Store whole fruits and vegetables all winter long!

Have you ever considered building your own cold room (root cellar) where you could store fruits and vegetables in theContinue Reading

There are DIY solutions that will mimic the preservation properties of a root cellar, if you are willing to be a little creative.

Supercharge a root cellar and build a homestead cold room instead! With a cold room you’ll have more versatility for your homestead or farm.

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!

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

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.

by Robert We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar

Do you love to go to the apple orchard to get fresh apples? Here is how to store whole fresh apples from the orchard for winter.