Cold frames are an ingenious way to shield plants from cold weather while creating the perfect microclimate for growth. Building your own cold frame from recycled materials is an eco-conscious, ...

A greenhouse is a useful tool for any home gardener, allowing you to expand your growing season and keep tender seedlings and plants protected from cooler weather. And while a beautiful greenhouse can ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

If you're looking for tips for protecting your plants from frost this season, you've come to the right place. And the best part is, you can build these protections yourself without wasting any money.

Martha and Richard’s ingenious roll-top design allows them to easily cover or uncover their plants, depending on the weather. I’ve been farming my whole life. When I met my friend Richard about four ...

An outdoor cold frame might just be the solution to my quandary, though. A local gardener and a little bit of research have given me ideas for making a simple DIY cold frame, which will give early ...