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, ...

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 ...

Winter gardening can be a great way to keep growing fresh vegetables and herbs even as temperatures drop. A simple cold frame is a practical tool that helps protect your plants from frost and cold ...

Gardening is a passion, and if there is a way we can extend the time we have to pursue that passion, then we would be thrilled. Luckily, there is a way to accomplish all of this and more. You can ...

Fall is a fantastic time for gardening, but those cooler temperatures can sometimes feel like they’re putting a pause on all the fun! That's where a cold frame comes in handy - it's one of my favorite ...

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 ...

Cold frame gardening is an effective strategy to extend your growing season. Whether you want to protect your plants from fall frosts or seedlings from spring cold snaps, these boxes are easy and ...

A cold frame or hotbed is an easy and inexpensive structure to create. It functions as a small greenhouse, enabling gardeners to extend their growing season in both spring and fall. It can be used to ...

Fresh vegetable season doesn't have to come to an end as summer fades into fall. Sure, shorter days and lower temperatures mean that your tomatoes, beans, squash, and other heat-loving crops are ...

Join The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and Master Gardener Sharon Johnson for a workshop about the many seasonal uses of cold frames and greenhouses. Participants will learn an easy way to build a ...

So my wife's birthday is coming up and I'd like to build her a cold frame for year round farming. Here's my idea:<br><br> -- View image here: http://members ...