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 …
The humble cold frame is a handy little trick you can use to extend your vegetable growing season through the winter months. Imagine a greenhouse, but way smaller and easier to manage. Cold frames are also a great way to help fragile seedlings transition from indoors to outdoors. Many gardeners use cold frame gardening as …
Greenhouses go a long way in extending the growing season, no matter where you live. But then you have to consider several things that could get in the way of having a proper greenhouse. You’ll have to heat it, which requires extra energy and cost, as well as upkeep. And a lot of areas, especially …
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Any gardener can tell you, whether experienced or a newbie, that one of the biggest stressors in caring for plants is making sure they survive! It’s not as simple as planting seeds and watering them to watch them grow to maturity. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and care. One of the best ways …