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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
Noun
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The fictional Westside Hospital is a hotbed of conflicting romantic entanglements, along with infectious diseases.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The campus was a hotbed of dissent during the Vietnam War.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The Graye's business partners presented their plan to keep the near century-old greenhouse afloat to the board on Tuesday after months of discussion with the board and community members.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Families shouldn’t miss the island’s two butterfly conservatories, Wings of Mackinac and The Original Butterfly House.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Should the mood strike for a soirée fit for a king, the home’s living room and conservatory can easily accommodate 200 for a cocktail party.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Cold frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20frame. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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