Cold frames are a very simple version of a greenhouse [1]. The simplicity of a cold frame makes them very appealing to gardeners and small farmers.
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Articles & Papers
The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of cold frames:
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Forum Discussions
The Farm & Garden Forums [12] are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to build, maintain, and use cold frames. Here are a few select discussions:
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Cold Frame Kits
Here are a few sources of kits to build your own cold frames to get you started.
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Complete Cold Frames
These suppliers provide completed cold frames. The cold frames they deliver may be completely assembled or require some assembly. Ask before you buy if you're not sure.
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Greenhouse Plans
There are a number of suppliers of plans for building your own cold frames. Here are a few that we've found:
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Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.
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Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your cold frames.
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[1] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/greenhouses
[2] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#info
[3] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#discussion
[4] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#cfkits
[5] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#completecf
[6] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#cfplans
[7] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#tools
[8] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#books
[9] http://www.farm-garden.com///cornucopia/row_covers_and_season_extension
[10] http://www.farm-garden.com//search/node/cold%20frame
[11] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[12] http://forums.farm-garden.com
[13] http://forums.farm-garden.com/viewtopic.php?id=549
[14] http://forums.farm-garden.com/search.php?action=search&keywords=cold+frames
[15] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[16] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[17] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=greenhouses%26index=garden
[18] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[19] http://www.pvcplans.com/coldframe.htm
[20] http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/main/pdf/coldfram.pdf
[21] http://lamer.lsu.edu/projects/coastalroots/pdf/Cold_Frame_Plans.pdf
[22] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[23] http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=hhrSx*CZefE&offerid=90536.10000240&type=3&subid=0
[24] http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/us/en/list/garden-sundries?SA=1112
[25] http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=hhrSx*CZefE&offerid=65206.10000001&type=3&subid=0
[26] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=Garden%26index=tools
[27] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=watering%26index=tools
[28] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=seeder%26index=tools
[29] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=garden%20cart%26index=tools
[30] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?link_code=ur2&camp=1789&tag=farmgard-20&creative=9325&path=external-search%3Fsearch-type=ss%26keyword=row%20covers%26index=tools
[31] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
[32] http://www.farm-garden.com//seasonextension/coldframes#top
