Simple cold frame for growing vegetables in the middle of Winter here in Oregon. Made from rough cut lumber, ridged insulation, and plastic glass. Video by the Living History School, also visit us on Face Book.
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4 Responses to A Cold Frame Mini Green House
@88Kamikaze69 yes that works you can even make them with bales of hay
LivingHistorySchool
January 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm Reply
Been thinking about that type of greenhouse for a while, it’s just amazing what you can do with some plastic sheaths.
I wonder though, wouldn’t it be adviseable to make thick dirt walls around it to prevent freezing?
@88Kamikaze69 yes that works you can even make them with bales of hay
LivingHistorySchool
January 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Been thinking about that type of greenhouse for a while, it’s just amazing what you can do with some plastic sheaths.
I wonder though, wouldn’t it be adviseable to make thick dirt walls around it to prevent freezing?
88Kamikaze69
January 10, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Great idea! Thanks.
selfreliantliving
January 10, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Looks good and pretty easy to build! thanks for the vid…oh and those plants inside looked awsome!
jihadacadien
January 10, 2012 at 4:09 pm