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Q: I would like to be able to plant early, but I am concerned about late frosts. Can you give me advice about building my own cold frame? A: The simplest pattern consists of four boards built into a ...

CUISINE & CULTURE Using frost blankets to extend the growing season was discussed in last week’s column. Today’s column suggests cold frames as another way to extend a garden’s growing season.

Learn a simple and affordable method to start your garden early using cold frames. Cold frames function as mini greenhouses ...

Cold frames are season-extending covers constructed over vegetable beds to keep the frost off. Like a miniature, temporary greenhouse, they are employed in early spring to create a warm space for ...

The bales are also good for stacking into play forts, but this time of year, when nights are still cool and the vegetables of summer are calling to be planted, straw bales suffice as building material ...

Clasp two window-well covers together for an easy-to-assemble, inexpensive cold frame design. Utilize any of these eight cold frame plans this winter for building cold frames in your garden. Repurpose ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A cold frame is a simple box with a clear slanted top that allows sunshine ...

Creating a winter garden that thrives in cold weather might seem challenging, but it’s entirely possible with the right ...

First source your lid (or lids). An old window or even a shower door will work well. Then cut lengths of lumber to size to match your lid. You can choose how tall you’d like your cold frame to be, but ...