There's something genuinely satisfying about heading out to the garden in January and coming back inside with a handful of fresh spinach. For most gardeners, that sounds like a fantasy, but with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Paul Carl used an old dog house, some scrap lumber, recycled nails and an old storm window to create this cold frame at his South China home. Credit: Courtesy of Paul Carl When you garden in a place ...

A cold frame can protect cool-season vegetables from cold temperatures and wind while extending the fall growing season, but gardeners should ventilate it on sunny days to prevent overheating - ...

Cold frames allow for the early planting of spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, carrots and cabbage by protecting them from frost and cold temperatures at the beginning of the season. You can ...