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Recent Examples of cold frame
Not everybody has a greenhouse at their disposal, but cold frames and cloches are easily obtained and simple to use.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For an early start, sow seeds in a cold frame or in grow tunnels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant them four to six weeks before the last frost, once the soil has warmed, and use a cold frame to protect them from cold, wet soil in colder regions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For an early start, sow seeds in a cold frame or in grow tunnels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant them four to six weeks before the last frost, once the soil has warmed, and use a cold frame to protect them from cold, wet soil in colder regions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold frame
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More recently, nearby Shasta County has become a hotbed of election denialism and MAGA politics, with its Board of Supervisors voting in 2023 to end the use of Dominion Voting Systems machines in favor of pursuing a hand-counting system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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These vessels have been notorious hotbeds for the spread of other infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 and norovirus.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 May 2026
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The restaurant’s greenhouse and chicken coop supply produce and eggs, while University of Nebraska–Lincoln ceramics graduates source the china.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
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Built to withstand up to 38-mph winds and 440 pounds of snow, this greenhouse is also incredibly sturdy, made with durable cedarwood.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Schwerner oversaw the landscape management of 9,500 acres, including natural areas, lakefronts, and major gardens, supervised forestry operations caring for its 180,000 trees, provided executive oversight for conservatories and supported major capital and restoration initiatives.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But the hothouse of the Big Apple jazz scene and the eminent conservatory couldn’t keep her contained.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Cold frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20frame. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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