Cold frames are an ingenious way to shield plants from cold weather while creating the perfect microclimate for growth. Building your own cold frame from recycled materials is an eco-conscious, ...

Cold frame gardening is an effective strategy to extend your growing season. Whether you want to protect your plants from fall frosts or seedlings from spring cold snaps, these boxes are easy and ...

Freezing temperatures are not ideal for gardeners, and the unpredictable winter weather can be concerning for those thinking ...

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 ...

Predicting our coming fall and winter weather is mind boggling but, something we can have some control over is the environment in a cold frame. There are a number of vegetables, particularly greens ...

It's late winter and it’s the time of year when gardeners want to start planting something. Anything! Although vegetable and flower seeds can be started indoors, that process requires a fair amount of ...

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David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Temperatures may plunge and snow may fall, but the flow of kale and collard greens from Todd Spitler’s backyard garden hasn’t slowed. What sorcery is this? It’s just the “magic” of a cold frame.

How should I monitor my garden cold frame on warm days to ensure I’m not frying my plants? Do I need to check the temperature every hour? No, not every hour, but you’re right to err on the side of ...

A cold frame is a great addition to your garden. It can be used to start plants and harden off seedlings in spring, protect plants late into fall, and keep them growing as long as possible. In winter, ...