Thesaurus results for COLD FRAME

cold frame

noun

as in hotbed

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Recent Examples of cold frame 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 Mini greenhouses Similar to a cold frame, a mini greenhouse is simply a larger version. —

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The long-term prospects of the war don’t spell improvement for the hotbed, with a report from Reuters indicating drone attacks could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz for months.

— Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Patrolling a ‘hotbed’ of congestion, rage On Sunday afternoons, Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Seibert likes to position his patrol motorcycle along the rocky curves of Idaho 55.

— Rose Evans Updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026