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, ...

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, ...

Ever wish you could keep your garden going even when it gets chilly outside? A cold frame can help you do just that by giving your plants extra warmth and protection from frost. The best part is, you ...

You can make a DIY cold frame by stacking bricks against the south-facing wall of your home and covering the new garden bed with glass. I wanted a cold frame in my tiny Zone 5 garden, but I lacked the ...

The bales are also good for stacking into play forts, but this time of year, when nights are still cool and the vegetables of summer are calling to be planted, straw bales suffice as building material ...

Q: I would like to be able to plant early, but I am concerned about late frosts. Can you give me advice about building my own cold frame? A: The simplest pattern consists of four boards built into a ...

Learn a simple and affordable method to start your garden early using cold frames. Cold frames function as mini greenhouses for your garden beds, helping to warm up the soil and allow for a head start ...

Though I never claim to be a gardening expert, my passion for gardening increases year after year, and I find that I am eager to try new things. Well, new to me. Garden structures such as cold frames ...

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 ...

In the middle of winter, the selection of “fresh” vegetables can be quite meager. Sure, the produce on the store’s shelves could be considered fresh, but it’s highly unlikely it was harvested from ...

Shorter days and tumbling temperatures needn’t put a halt to your supply of homegrown food. When the growing gets tough courtesy of Jack Frost and company, take action by outfitting your garden with a ...