Cold frames are a wonderful addition to a home garden because they allow a home gardener to extend the growing season and even harvest fresh vegetables in the winter!
We've had a cold frame in our garden for a few years now and have had great success with it. We use it for different reasons, some are:
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Growing cold tolerant vegetables in the winter (i.e. carrots, arugula, mache)
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Hardening off seedlings before transplanting into the garden
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Extending the fall growing season by retaining heat and protecting from wind thus allowing for a greater harvest (ie. broccoli and brussel sprouts)
At Home Organic Farms carries Palram cold frams in single and double sizes. They are both made from rust resistant materials and are a snap to put together.
The single size cold frame is 40"L x 21"W x 17"H and is available for $59 + HST
The double size cold frame is 42 1/2"L x 41 1/2"W x 21"H and is availbale for $89 + HST
We also offer a winter conversion kit for your 4' x 8' raised garden that is built from cedar and lexan for $249 + HST
