I thought harvest time would be in October – but here we are, barely into September, and my “root cellar” is nearly full already. I don’t really have a root cellar – I have a basement. And the basement door has a sign over it that says “wine cellar.” It’s not really a wine cellar either. I’m not sure what the basement is other than dark and damp and cool. I guess that makes it the perfect place for a root cellar and a wine cellar.
We’ve dug up the potatoes, harvested most of the winter squash, canned the tomato sauce and put up a year’s worth of pickles and jams – and it’s all stored in the root cellar/wine cellar/basement. It can be a bit inconvenient to traipse outside to go to the basement/root cellar when all I need is a couple of potatoes for dinner – but as long as I’m there, it’s a good thing that it’s a wine cellar too.
No Rhyme or Reason Farm 
In the unlikely event you guys become snowbound this winter, at least you will not go hungry.
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But I have to go outside to get to the basement! I guess I better plan ahead and bring things in before we get snowed in!
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Very impressive. Now I know where to go shopping.
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Come any time!
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Comforting, soul-satisfying. The reward for all your hard work.
Lizanne B.
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Hi — not sure why your comment got stuck! Glad you let me know, for some reason I had to “approve” it!
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It looks gorgeous Jeanne, Poppy would be so proud!
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And Gammy too — since I made her green tomato relish with the recipe you gave me!
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Jeanne, what does that comment above my comment mean? “Your comment is awaiting moderation.” That is a new one for me.
Lizanne B.
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What an amazing harvest!
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Love your pickles! Amazing what you’ve reaped! We need to come visit before the cold weather!
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Absolutely! Come visit.
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