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Root Cellars

The story:  An increase in home gardening and the desire to save money have caused a surge in the popularity of old-fashioned root cellars.

The hook: Though it may seem as easy as throwing a bag of potatoes in the basement, there is more to a root cellar than meets the eye — proper temperature and moisture levels are key. Kathryn Hopkins, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator, is available to discuss the practical side of root cellars. Patricia Henner, director of the Page Farm and Home Museum on the University of Maine campus, has done extensive research on the history of root cellars and is available to discuss that aspect.

Contact: Kathy Hopkins can be reached at 474-9622 or 1-800-287-1495. Patricia Henner can be reached at 581-4100.

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