Cold frames are typically bottomless boxes, sitting directly on the ground. However, there's no reason you can't build one to sit on top of your raised bed. In fact, it makes construction even easier: ...

You don’t have to stop gardening after the first frost. You can easily use a “cold frame” to keep producing late into the fall and early winter. The main difference between a raised garden and a cold ...

Fall frosts don't have to end your salad season. With the right cold frame, you can extend lettuce production well into winter. Cold frames act like mini greenhouses, trapping daytime warmth and ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

As the month of August draws to an end many of us realize how important our gardens have become. Now is the time to extend the gardening season as we all spend more time at home. You may want to ...

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It was just a week ago that the Berkshires were threatened with a huge spring snowstorm. In anticipation of the storm, people were scurrying about, spit-shining their snow shovels and shopping for ...

Whether you have a spacious backyard, a small patio or a city balcony, raised garden beds are a convenient (and very customizable) way to start a garden. They require less maintenance than traditional ...

If you want to extend your gardening season longer into the fall, cold frames are well worth looking into. A cold frame garden can be an excellent solution to the problem of shorter gardening seasons ...