In the southern American states, homesteaders, preppers, traditionalists, and people who are just plain frugal eventually learn a painful lesson: Root cellars really don't work in their warmer climate ...

Preserving homegrown vegetables over the winter is a great way to eat sustainably. So, does this ancient winter root cellar ...

To speed up the curing process and prevent spoilage, do not wash potatoes after harvest. Cure potatoes in a warm, dark, and humid place to thicken skins. Russet and other potatoes with thicker skins ...

Minnie Geiger remembers the time when it was necessary to have a root cellar. “I watch these young girls now go to the store. We didn’t have to go to town,” she said. “It’d be a cold day in hell when ...