#winter-gardening

#winter-gardening

As an adult, my relationship with snow has changed. I find great beauty in an expanse of unbroken snow, the way drifts reflect wind patterns, the stems and seedheads of last year's perennials still standing proud, and the dampened silence that accompanies a snowstorm. I delight in seeing the intrepid and ever cheerful black-capped chickadee out and about during and immediately after snowfall, determined not to let the flakes affect its outlook.

A cold frame consists of a bottomless box frame with a top made of glass or clear plastic that allows the sunlight in but protects plants within from cold air. According to Bronx Green-Up , you can build your cold frame to any dimensions you desire. However, their guide recommends a wooden frame that is three feet wide and four feet deep - using untreated lumber if you're planning to grow food.