There are many reasons to invest in a cold frame. Besides helping you extend your growing season, they protect your plants from climatic conditions, pests, and diseases. Cold frames are a great alternative to elaborate greenhouses and hoop houses, and can be DIYed into your already existing raised garden beds — They’re shaped like a box with a glazed …
Peppers are warm-season veggies, meaning they need the right temperatures to thrive. Pepper plants prefer daytime temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees and night-time temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. These temperatures vary between different pepper varieties. For example, chilies can withstand daytime temperatures up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Does this mean you can’t grow peppers in …
Whether you’re interested in extending your crops or protecting your favorite potted perennial plants through the cool seasons, a cold frame is the way to do it. Easy to install and even easier to use, these set-ups are perfect for winter and spring gardening. As a bonus, there are ways to use them in the summer as well! The minimalist …
A cold frame is a handy gardening accessory that’s also an alternative to a greenhouse. Mainly, these frames are boxes that lie flat on the ground with a glazed, sloping, and transparent lid. They are convenient if you have limited space or are looking for a cost-effective alternative to a greenhouse. Below you’ll see some …
Fall is a busy time for gardeners. There’s harvesting, clean up, and prep for next year, but what about planting a fall garden? It may seem daunting, and with winter fast approaching, you may be wondering if you even have time. You may be ready to pack away the trowels, but fall gardening can be …
Gardening is all about preparing for the next season and making sure the conditions are just right so your plants don’t die off unexpectedly. With cold weather approaching, it’s time to start prepping for the winter months and thinking about how to stop frost in its path. Frost loves to wreak havoc on gardens which …
Did you know that you can regrow vegetables from scraps? Herbs, green onions, lettuce, and celery are all popular, but you can even regrow carrots. Since the taproot (orange part of the carrot) won’t reform from scraps, you’ll be growing carrots from carrots for greens and seeds. Carrots are biennials, which means that they produce …
Now that the colder months are just around the corner, you might be wondering how you can save your delicate plants from the frost or even how to ensure that those vegetable plants you have been cultivating all year will still be ready to go in the ground once spring is sprung. Not all hope …
When the weather starts to turn cold, finding a way to keep your plants safe from frost and snow is a priority. If you don’t want to build an entire structure in your backyard garden, a cold frame is an excellent portable option that can protect your more sensitive plants and vegetables from harsh elements. Luckily, building …
The cold frame can be the secret to growing plants and vegetables all year round in harsh climates. Garden covered in snow? No problem. A cold frame relies on some simple laws of physics to make sure that you have a suitable climate for plant life in even the harshest climates. And they’re not just …