tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post8495805627002241937..comments2023-10-17T03:03:59.496-07:00Comments on Our Piece of Country Paradise: Garden lovers check it out: DIY cold frameAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-2535942055083183882010-08-24T19:08:24.208-07:002010-08-24T19:08:24.208-07:00I have a cold frame very similar - but instead of ...I have a cold frame very similar - but instead of using plastic - I found some old single pane windows that I use on top of my raised bed. The plants love the jump start on the season and this year I just converted the raised bed to the square foot gardening method with Mel's mix. I can't wait to see how it will do this fall.White Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015137361519912652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-13290278801153936862010-02-15T10:00:38.286-08:002010-02-15T10:00:38.286-08:00I just found you thru Terri at Our Crazy farm and ...I just found you thru Terri at Our Crazy farm and I am sure to be back for more!!<br /><br />I need a cold frame here too. I am in SW Va but in a cold area with a zone 6 garden. Our garden season is short too. I am not sure if all our snow will be melted off our garden by June this year!! Maybe we will just have to plow it under!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319782161332634827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-40576602999065073562010-02-15T09:21:43.005-08:002010-02-15T09:21:43.005-08:00OurCrazyFarm- I know, living in the north really m...OurCrazyFarm- I know, living in the north really makes that growing season short. Just trying to do what I can to make it last a bit longer. I will defintely keep my blog updated on the success and failure(inevitable I am sure) of this.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-43315432885412872812010-02-15T09:19:16.756-08:002010-02-15T09:19:16.756-08:00If I didn't love animals so much my hubby woul...If I didn't love animals so much my hubby wouldn't have a single animal let alone living on 15 acres with a plethora of them :) He is a willing helper in all the farm work though.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-24873007320829128512010-02-15T09:18:14.707-08:002010-02-15T09:18:14.707-08:00This has been a project on my mind lately, too, he...This has been a project on my mind lately, too, here in cold WI. I'll be anxious to see how you like it:))OurCrazyFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020242859069231218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-45866333185200588482010-02-14T18:10:59.962-08:002010-02-14T18:10:59.962-08:00Great job! I am in the middle of building 4 out o...Great job! I am in the middle of building 4 out of concrete blocks...can't wait to get my planted either. Your helpers are just precious! Hubby doesn't want a camel? Go figure...Kiminadvertent farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383463809397445258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-15050046854101056892010-02-14T15:52:02.364-08:002010-02-14T15:52:02.364-08:00Judy- My raised beds have been wonderful. I defin...Judy- My raised beds have been wonderful. I definitely recommend checking out Square Foot Gardening. His method makes so much sense and it really works.<br /><br />Far Side of Fifty- have you used hot boxes before? If so what are the best times and ways to utilize them? I was hoping to get some lettuce and spinach going in them but it will all be a trial and error thing.<br /><br />Thanks both of you for stopping by!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-88889881595093363792010-02-13T18:48:03.666-08:002010-02-13T18:48:03.666-08:00Hi! I came over from Gails..it looks like you hav...Hi! I came over from Gails..it looks like you have a wonderful blog here! You will like your hot box..except when it gets too hot..LOL...it is surprising how fast they can heat up:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726450598220106127.post-24270341438932602682010-02-13T18:15:35.717-08:002010-02-13T18:15:35.717-08:00Ooo, that looks great. I didn't get my raised...Ooo, that looks great. I didn't get my raised beds finished before it got too cold but that definitely looks like an idea to remember. <br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.com