Hey, everybody, I am so excited! Last weekend my superman Jeff built the first of my two cold frames that I'm implementing in my garden plan this year. Fantastic, huh? Before you wonder if I'm a little behind the ball with springtime upon us, remember, I live in northern Wisconsin. Don't let the green grass in the picture fool you. It may be mid-April, but we are currently under a winter storm warning. Yuck!
Nevertheless, I'm anxious to start planting. In this box, I'll plant some cool weather crops like onions, lettuce, and maybe even a few peas. I'll leave them in there all season long. The next box will mostly be used for starting or housing things I'll move out into the garden later.
The box is ten feet long and about two-an-a-half feet wide. It's made entirely of recycled materials.
At the back, it's about 18 inches deep and about 12" deep in the front. The angle will invite the sunlight in, and I'll have plenty of room for some dirt.
I like those fancy handles he found somewhere...
The clear, plastic roofing will really help heat it up. I'll have to prop it open when it gets too warm for the plants.
It has nice big hinges to support the length of the door.
And here it is with some rich, black dirt inside. Eep! Fresh veggies, here we come!
What new things are you trying with your gardening this year?
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1 comment:
Now I have to show you the one I made last year......
It is where my Tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, cantaloupe and peppers are now.
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