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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Great video! Thanks.
insomniacgrace
January 24, 2012 at 10:13 pm
great video. i really like this.
dayspeace
January 24, 2012 at 10:32 pm
nice video
mikepousti
January 24, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Hi, what about Summer Gardening Using Hot Frames? Is it OK?
TheK54
January 24, 2012 at 11:45 pm
I’m in Zone 7, should I face to the South too?
jude1c9v
January 25, 2012 at 12:24 am
I too am in Massachusetts. What is the name of this farm and what town is it in?
TheDward123
January 25, 2012 at 12:42 am
@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
January 25, 2012 at 12:58 am
@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.
gerryboy101
January 25, 2012 at 1:55 am
@gerryboy101 that is a good idea. thank you 🙂
jayluketa
January 25, 2012 at 2:06 am
@jayluketa just a thought try stringing xmas lights along side your plants
gerryboy101
January 25, 2012 at 2:24 am
Any advice for using cold frames in a number 2 zone? it hits -40C in the winter
jayluketa
January 25, 2012 at 2:45 am
Looks like a useful idea. I think I will try this out this winter. I was wondering if you had any advice with respect to winterizing asters. I have three plants that are potted in 6 inch pots. I was wondering how you would winterize them?
Is it a good idea to leave the potted aster outside, taking care to cover the actual plant so that it is protected from the elements? What do you suggest?
segagenesis1989
January 25, 2012 at 3:42 am