Build Your Own Underground Root CellarSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. |
Contents
Introduction | 2 |
The Right Location | 4 |
Tools | 5 |
Materials | 6 |
Building the Cellar | 10 |
Adapting the Cellar to Your Needs | 28 |
Get the Most from Your Root Cellar | 30 |
Storage Requirements of Individual Fruits and Vegetables | 31 |
Root Cellar Maintenance | 32 |
More Country Wisdom Bulletins You Will Enjoy | 33 |
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Build Your Own Underground Root Cellar: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-76 Phyllis Hobson No preview available - 1983 |
Common terms and phrases
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