Ever wish you could keep your garden going even when it gets chilly outside? A cold frame can help you do just that by giving your plants extra warmth and protection from frost. The best part is, you ...
Winter gardening can be a great way to keep growing fresh vegetables and herbs even as temperatures drop. A simple cold frame is a practical tool that helps protect your plants from frost and cold ...
Fall is a fantastic time for gardening, but those cooler temperatures can sometimes feel like they’re putting a pause on all the fun! That's where a cold frame comes in handy - it's one of my favorite ...
In the middle of winter, the selection of “fresh” vegetables can be quite meager. Sure, the produce on the store’s shelves could be considered fresh, but it’s highly unlikely it was harvested from ...
A cold frame is one of the most invaluable things a gardener can own during the winter. It offers a safe place for tender plants to overwinter, provides a growing environment to start seeds where ...
In one weekend, you could effectively move your garden — or at least part of it — a few hundred miles south. If you’re handy, you could do it in less than a day. Do this by building a cold frame — a ...
Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...
P Using simple materials, you can build a greenhouse and get a jump on spring planting. I don't know about you, but I am getting a little tired of winter. As I write this column, I am listening to ...
This time of year, I'm getting ready for fall and winter, planting brassicas and garlic. But there’s a small piece of me that's trying to hold on for another tomato, another pepper, maybe one more ...
Get a jump start on the growing season by adding a cold frame to your garden. A cold frame allows you to start some plants two to four weeks before the recommended planting time. Any cool-season ...
Freezing temperatures are not ideal for gardeners, and the unpredictable winter weather can be concerning for those thinking ahead to planting before spring. A cold frame can be a big help, especially ...