: a usually glass- or plastic-covered frame without artificial heat used to protect plants and seedlings outdoors
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Recent Examples on the WebGregg Curtis, owner of Good Earth, said the original Anne Frank sapling was kept in an unheated, cold frame greenhouse under a shade cloth and watered by hand. Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Make a cold frame or hotbed to start early vegetables or flowers.oregonlive, 1 Feb. 2022 Both really do need an outdoor greenhouse, cold frame or a really sunny summer window, though there are a few varieties that will fruit outdoors. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Apr. 2022 In a way, this is like starting seeds using a cold frame. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2022 Pull them into an unheated garage, basement, greenhouse, cold frame or similar site.oregonlive, 24 Dec. 2021 Place a portable cold frame over rows of winter vegetables.oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2021 Otherwise, set the open bottom of the cold frame directly on the soil. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2021 The cold frame acts like a mini greenhouse and keeps the vegetables from freezing. Judy Hake, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Mar. 2021 See More