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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
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Laurie
Montrose
CO
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 Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 08:35:52 AM
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We didn't get the little greenhouse up as we are looking at the big picture to include a root cellar and storage truck. So, I am hoping to put together a cold frame so I can begin starts in a few months. At one place I worked we built a strawbale cold frame and placed an old glass door over it. My goal is to get it built and put the outside thermometer in so I can keep track of the temperature. I may need to tarp it at night to help hold in the heat.
Does anyone else have an old frame? How does it work for you?
Laurie
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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USA
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 9:22:36 PM
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I used to have one that was a hand me down from my old neighbor but it was old and has now broken down. I just got a book from the library that I will be working on things from for the garden.
The complete guide to greenhouses & garden projects : greenhouses, cold frames, compost bins, trellises, planting beds, potting benches & more. by Black and Decker
It has a nice easy cold frame, potters table, and water barrels among other things
God bless,
Judy
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Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Jan 11 2012 : 4:21:18 PM
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Laurie, I like that idea about the strawbales and the glass door. That would help here with our high winds although I'd have to come up with a plan to keep the door from blowing away. We had to have a patio door replaced last year and I requested they leave the old glass. Figured there had to be some way to use it for a cold frame. I've been looking at the plans from out extension office but those are mainly high tunnels. One of these days we'd like to get one built but all in due time.
Audrey
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 08:20:59 AM
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I have two ways to handle the glass door. Frame it in so you can latch it down or just place a straw bale or two on top. Hubby is supposed to bring the straw down for me this week. My seeds arrived and I'm excited to get started.
Laurie
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