Oh the joys of having a Root Cellar! I thought we were out of carrots, but as I was getting some potatoes and apples from "China" (girls name for the Root Cellar) I came across another 5 gallon pail of dirt with some sprouts sticking out! Oh my! Carrots! They have sprouted, but they are firm and oh so yummy!
I have said to my hubby "When we have our own place, first thing we do is get a garden going, then dig a root cellar." He agrees! The root cellar we have access to right now is dug into the ground, cemented, plastered, and has a vent to the outside. It has a dirt floor. The walls are banked up with dirt and there is a wooden roof over it. Last year we plugged in a heat lamp down there on the really cold nights. We have enjoyed fresh tasting veggies all year long and also keep our canned goods there.
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| Side view, dirt banked up, wood shingled roof. |
THRIFTY NOTE: Saving and preserving what you have is the best way to save money.
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