Re: Cold Frame Question
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Cold Frame Question
- From: "l*@cyberhighway.net"
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 07:23:31 -0600
I find that the cold frame needs watering so seldom that it can be done with
milk jugs or a watering can. Mine is 4 ft. by 8 ft. I guess the cover
holds in the moisture really well. Linda, Idaho, Zone 5
At 07:07 AM 11/9/99 -0500, you wrote:
>I am not sure if this is a Perennials question, but this year for the first
>year we have a cold frame - a somewhat makeshift arrangement that my husband
>made from some leftover lumber. I know it isn't rocket science, but I can't
>seem to find much detail about using cold frames. For instance, I know I
>have to raise the windows when it is sunny so it doesn't heat up too much.
>But what about watering? I put my hoses away for the winter, but with glass
>over the cold frame, it won't get rain, and what do people usually do?
>
>Does anyone know of good internet sites about using coldframes? Or maybe
>there is a mailing list specifically for that?
>
>Thanks,
>Holly K., zone 6, Pennsylvania
>
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