CF = Cold Frame Over a three day period, Saturday through Monday (December 20-22 to be exact), my hometown area witnessed some of the coldest temperatures yet here in southwest Missouri. It’s been a good number of years since we’ve had to deal with single digit cold for two nights in a row. As you … Continue reading
“Just a few days before Christmas and hovering over the frames, was an aged old man with very few brains. The plants with care he’s tenderly done, squinting at the sky in vain for the sun. Its cold now and his breath can easily be seen. It’s clear his judgment is not very keen. What … Continue reading
Both my cold frames need a little additional insulation as the thermometer is going to take a dive in a couple of days. Continue reading
Buillding a simple cold frame can really produce results later on. Continue reading
Part 2 of building a cold frame. more about “Building a Cold Frame Part 2 of 3“, posted with vodpod
You must insulate your cold frame! Continue reading
It’s now closing in on the middle of December 2008. The weather here in southwest Missouri has been on the cool side. Already this fall season (it’s still fall until Dec 21st), we have seen quite a few nights where the thermometer has dipped down into the twenties. Over the last couple of night, it … Continue reading
Radishes are not working out! No bulbs after 30 days! Continue reading
In response to numerous requests (actually only 2), I wanted to clear the record on what you need when building a cold frame. Actually any materials will do. I’ve seen cold frames made out of plastic, wood, concrete and blocks of soil. Any material that will; act as a thermal barrier, can be tilted to … Continue reading
Little did I know then that these little starts would be gracing my dinner table in May 2009! Continue reading
