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Sara Hesikova

5 ways to use a cold frame in your garden – the greenhouse alternative for small gardens

A garden with a cold frame and a greenhouse.

As we’re getting closer to spring, gardening is on our minds more and more. And if you’re looking to start growing crops and plant seedlings soon, then cold frame gardening might be the thing for you. Especially since there are several different ways you can use a cold frame.

Essentially a mini greenhouse in its own right, a cold frame is one of the best plant covers you can invest in and keep in your garden. Mainly because of the many ways it can act as a protection for your plants, while not requiring too much space, making it also one of the best small garden ideas.

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