Cold frames are a very simple version of a greenhouse. 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:
- Row Covers & Season Extension by Farm & Garden
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Forum Discussions
The Farm & Garden Forums 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:
Cold Frame Kits
Here are a few sources of kits to build your own cold frames to get you started.
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.
Greenhouse Plans
There are a number of suppliers of plans for building your own cold frames. Here are a few that we've found:
- FREE Plans for a PVC pipe COLD FRAME by WWW.PVCPLANS.COM
- Cold Frame Plans (PDF) by Garden Gate Magazine
- Constructing Your Own Cold Frame Material Purpose Tools (PDF) by David Bourgeois, LA Cooperative Extension Service & LA Sea Grant Marine Extension Agent
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.
- Gardener's Supply Company
- Thompson & Morgan
- GEMPLER'S Online Store
- Gardening tools from Amazon
- Irrigation supplies from Amazon
- Seeders from Amazon
- Garden Carts from Amazon
- Row covers from Amazon
Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your cold frames.
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