Daniel Mercer never planned to dig anything underground when he first started gardening in his suburban Iowa backyard. He just wanted a reliable way to store extra tomatoes, potatoes, and squash that ...

The right design can keep homegrown fruits and vegetables fresh for months—without electricity.

A root cellar is a homesteader's secret weapon during their mission to full self-sufficiency. It provides peace of mind in the face of potential power outages to safely store all that precious produce ...

Imagine being able to enjoy fresh, organic produce year-round. Now imagine the same without having to pay outrageous off-season grocery store or farmer’s market prices. What you have just imagined is ...

The once common root cellar, considered by some to be a creepy cousin to the basement, fell from popularity after the refrigerator proved to be a productive place to store produce. A number of ...