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More Than One Way To Build A Cold Frame

 

Design a cold frame, then add a touch of creativity

Cold frames aren’t exactly the most popular topic among gardeners. Many resort to greenhouses, or even skip planting in the winter.

Yet, we can ask why! Cold frames give so much freedom and beauty in your garden. You keep the fresh produce all year round, and with a touch of creativity, you can have a wonderful cold frame.

To challenge some gardeners who don’t have cold frames yet, we share with you an article that shows you many different cold frame designs. Many of them can be made with recycled materials (ends up being free) or other organic materials.

Whatever you choose, the sky is the limit!

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Cold Frames: The Whys And Hows

 

All you need to know about cold frames

Cold frames are extremely beneficial for plants that can’t survive after frost or cold weather. Other autumn plants survive such conditions though. You need to be careful of your choice of plants for your cold frame.

In the following article you will dive deep into the world of growing flowers and vegetables way past frost. You will learn how to take care of them during cold weather. You need to also take good care of the soil, as cold air may be present in it, and this may be harmful for the plants.

Some plants need to be grown inside and replanted outside. Others can be planted directly in the cold frame, but they need to be vented often.

As you see, there is a huge amount of information that can be beneficial for your plants. Building and maintaining a cold frame can boost your overall yearly harvest, but it needs proper attention.

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