Discover the different types of cold frames. These valuable tools extend the growing season and protect plants from frost.

Cold-Frame, poly-tunnel, high- tunnel, low-tunnel, cold-frame greenhouse, high-hoop greenhouse, gutter-connected greenhouse. … Confused yet? These are all descriptions of growing structures that I ...

A greenhouse is a useful tool for any home gardener, allowing you to expand your growing season and keep tender seedlings and plants protected from cooler weather. And while a beautiful greenhouse can ...

As winter approaches, frost becomes an issue for late-harvest plants, or those you're nursing into spring. Cold frames and ...

Gardening enthusiasts know that a single frost can ruin weeks of careful planning, leaving tender seedlings trembling in the ...

Clasp two window-well covers together for an easy-to-assemble, inexpensive cold frame design. Utilize any of these eight cold frame plans this winter for building cold frames in your garden. Repurpose ...

A greenhouse is no small investment so consider the following before jumping in: Purpose – How will you use a greenhouse? To start seeds and cuttings? Overwinter tropical plants? Extend the life of ...

Greenhouses are like little gardening havens, perfect for growing plants all year long—no matter what the weather’s doing outside. Whether you're hoping to extend your growing season or just want to ...

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, ...

This time of year, I'm getting ready for fall and winter, planting brassicas and garlic. But there’s a small piece of me that's trying to hold on for another tomato, another pepper, maybe one more ...