A cold frame is just a Clear Boxes with a plastic door on top of the box which is placed over top of the plants that have already been planted. Patio grow houses, greenhouse structures that only take up about 18 x 36 inches, will fit on a back porch or patio that receives sufficient sunlight are also good for seed starting and hardening-off. These greenhouses generally have three shelves and come with double-walled glazing that seizes and retains the suns heat; they also come equipped with a zippered door for easy access and to allow air circulation. A regular sized greenhouse is actually meant for the gardener that has a large piece of property with room to house such a large structure.
The portable greenhouse gives the average gardener enough room to start their spring vegetable and flower gardens and if small enough it could be moved around if needed. You can also purchase a portable greenhouse that is heated if you are in a severe winter climate area. Instead of using an actual greenhouse structure using a cold frame around your plants will also work very well. One thing to remember about a cold frame, it needs to be light enough so it can be lifted off once warmer temperatures arrive. The interiors of the portable greenhouse and the cold frame can be cooled just by opening the door. The cold frame will give you wind protection because they are so close to the ground.
Wherever you use a small greenhouse, inside or outside, you are still going to have a need for garden supplies. Planting trays are needed for starting seeds such as the old fashioned egg cartons or biodegradable pots. Some good hand tools such as trowels, clippers, hand rakes, small hoes, small shovels, and garden scissors will come in very handy. Protecting your hands from cuts and scrapes with a good pair of garden cloves is a must. And do not forget all the other musts for planting such as the vegetable seeds, flower seeds, potting soil, compost or peat, fertilizer, and the planting stakes and cages that are needed for certain plants. Most of all enjoy gardening in your small greenhouse or cold frame.
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