Access to this root cellar was through a trap door in the floor of my workshop. Then down a ladder set in the hole. Not ideal since everything had to be carted down into the hole.

2. Earth Berm Root Cellar. This type of cellar is above ground and only partially sunken on three sides. The third side is where the door goes and should be facing away from the sun.

When folks gained access to refrigerators and supermarkets, the root cellar was pretty much forgotten. In fact, by the time I was a lad, all the food houses in our area had long since been abandoned.

The original purpose was to provide access to some water pipes. There was a little propane heater down there, and we took that out to make more room. And, Bob’s your uncle, a root cellar!

The plastered, 6-by-10-foot room has a domed ceiling and a wooden door. Huge stones pave the floor. Earlier generations of Bombergers family members have owned the farm since 1722 used it to store ...

Once upon a time, everybody in New England had one. It’s how you got through – ate through – the winter lacking refrigeration, electricity and supermarkets. Today, root cellars are enjoying ...

The last time I was in that root cellar was many years ago, but even now, I can remember every detail. I remember the old door with its heavy, rusty latch that was never locked and those steps ...

Out of money and patience, Root Cellar owner Ron Smith must close or sell a local food institution by year's end. ... Smith is preparing to close the doors for good on New Year's Eve.