Re: Cold Frame
What I did, was to use an old storm window set on a wooden frame that
just fits the window. The back of the frame is 2 times as high as the
front to allow the best exposure to the sun. I dug under the frame about 6"
and spread 3" of sand and set the frame down on the sand so
the bottom of the frame is sunk into the soil a little. I use a
vent opener which is worth every penny I spent for it (about $35.).
I also have a screen which replaces the glass when I use the box to
protect the plants from squirrels.
This box is a great help, but an awkward size. When I build another one, I
will size it to the flats I will use in it and make it 2 or 3 times as
large as the current one.
I'm still learning how to use it - so far, just for hardening off and
starting perennials which need a cold treatment.
Hope this helps.
Gail
Zone 6 Massachusetts
At 10:52 AM 12/29/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Although I have gardened for years I have just come to realize the
>necessity of having a cold frame. (Last year we had a very cold and
>windy spring which really set back my seedlings I had started!) Any one
>have a good plans for building one or have any recommendations?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Denise Leonard
>Tanstaafl Farm
>Greenfield, MA
>dal@shaysnet.com
>
>
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