Winter Gardening Using Cold Frames

Want to get a jump-start on the growing season or store plants for the winter? Dave shows you two different cold frames -- structures that allow you to shelter plants from the cold.

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[insomniacgrace]

Great video! Thanks.

[mikepousti]

nice video

[TheK54]

Hi, what about Summer Gardening Using Hot Frames? Is it OK?

[jude1c9v]

I'm in Zone 7, should I face to the South too?

[TheDward123]

I too am in Massachusetts. What is the name of this farm and what town is it in?

[gerryboy101]

@jayluketa do a search on youtube for "pop can heater". build one with a a solar panel that activates a computer fan. place it on the inside roof of your greenhouse. i'm also looking into doing this myself. you can potentially use solar panels to recharge a battery that powers your xmas lights in the evening. no hydro bills

[gerryboy101]

@jayluketa also use those big 2 liter pop jugs. fill them with water and paint them black. position them in the greenhouse that gets the most sunlight. they will heat up in the day and continue to warm the surrounding air at night.

[jayluketa]

@gerryboy101 that is a good idea. thank you :-)

[gerryboy101]

@jayluketa just a thought try stringing xmas lights along side your plants

[jayluketa]

Any advice for using cold frames in a number 2 zone? it hits -40C in the winter