Root cellaring

In the middle of August's bounty, it's hard to imagine a time is coming when local food won't be so easy to buy.  It is a good time to at least begin thinking about longer term storage for some of the overflowing, fresh and local produce.  Here is a guide from a Chicago blog for "cellaring" produce with useful tips for storage.  And another Chicago blog, The Local Beet (which should win an award for its name) has tips for storing onions, garlic, and potatoes.  Who knew that the gasses from onions can cause potatoes to spoil?  Not me.  Keep them far apart from each other for long term storage.