cold frame

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for cold frame
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Noun
  • The four execs also noted how Asia is increasingly regarded as a hotbed of innovation.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 June 2026
  • Nearly a week later, the incident has remained a hotbed of debate with prominent politicians across the country posting on social media in support of or opposition to the pitchers’ actions.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The scent emanated from an installation in a greenhouse in the center of the city, filled with hay and senses-scrambling atmosphere from a fog machine.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
  • In addition, Google searches for ‘backyard greenhouse’ have gone up 200% in the last year.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the property features unique spaces like a card room, formal library and conservatory.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • The system, Said insists, isn’t simply preserved in conservatories or academic settings.
    Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 15 June 2026

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“Cold frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20frame. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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