Re: Cold Frame Question


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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