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Recent Examples of cold frame
Build a cold frame for extended fall gardening starting next month.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Another technique to shield young vegetable plants from chilly early spring nights is to use a cold frame, though this takes more investment to buy or plan and build.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The most common and typically most safe method is to simply move the containers indoors to a basement, cold frame, unheated garage or garden shed.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
In colder climates, consider adding a cold frame topper to raised beds for an extended growing season.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Another technique to shield young vegetable plants from chilly early spring nights is to use a cold frame, though this takes more investment to buy or plan and build.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The most common and typically most safe method is to simply move the containers indoors to a basement, cold frame, unheated garage or garden shed.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
In colder climates, consider adding a cold frame topper to raised beds for an extended growing season.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold frame
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Since the 1920s, the tiny town in the northeast corner of the state has been a hotbed for overnight camps, with its favorable location along the banks of the Little River atop Lookout Mountain.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Besides being a hotbed of seismic activity, the Philippines is also among the most climate-vulnerable countries globally, seeing more than 20 typhoons and tropical storm systems yearly.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who prefer a living souvenir from their small town getaway, look no further than Floradise’s greenhouse on Route 15.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This dome house has a multifunctional design that can be used as a guest room, outdoor entertainment space, or even a greenhouse.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Every conservatory has a film department now and, with AI, more people have access to tools to create soundtracks.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Encore spans two decades, beginning at a prestigious Boston conservatory in 2003, where readers meet a future indie rock star who will spend the subsequent years trying to outrun her demons, per Izon.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cold frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20frame. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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