This site offerstwo great ideas for backyard root cellars. One of the options was similar to the one mentioned above. They use a pail, dig a hole, and place it in the ground. Then cover the hole with a bale of straw or a piece of wood and place a rock on top of it to keep it...
Now, not all fruits and veggies are root cellar champs. Skip thestrawberriesand go for the root squad – beets, carrots, potatoes, turnips, onions – they’re the real MVPs. And apples? They have their VIP section in a separate cellar. Root cellars aren’t just storage spaces; they’r...
The Complete Root Cellar Book: Building Plans, Uses and 100 Recipes Nature's way of storing fruits, vegetables and preserves. Whether as a way to manage challenging economic times or retain a garden's bounty, root cellars are making a big comeback. This book takes a fresh look at the art...