Cheap Homemade Cold Frame
14.8 years ago cheap, cold season crops, outdoor seed starting
When we bought our house we found a screen door in the garage. Not wanting to have or install the screen door we tried many times to get rid of it without success.
Finally I decided to use the parts to create a cold frame. I did consider using the whole door and hinges as a cold frame but decided I could make something that looked a little better by taking it apart.
The construction was very simple, by taking measurements of the windows I made the box out of cedar with similar dimensions. Wanting to try out my new circular saw I decided to make the cuts at 45 degrees for a more finished look. Last I simply screwed the sides into a length of 2” by 2” I placed at each corner
I have two squares of glass and a screen of the same size so I should be able to switch these in/out to make sure I am not frying the plants when it is time to harden them from the nice warm garage.
Later I plan on making a more secure (from the wind) hinged top but wanted to see what I could create with a small budget and I could not resist the 3 pack of seedling trays which took a decent chunk of my budget from this project which was sponsored by my Lowes Gift card winning from Rob’s World.
Tags: cheap, garden seeds, outdoor plants, vegetables
14.8 years ago
Very clever of you. I have some unused screens, and you have inspired me into trying the same thing.
Jan
Always Growing
14.8 years ago
A great cold frame made cheaply, what could be better! Some nice handy work there.
Would be great to see pictures again once you have the hinges on.
14.8 years ago
Jan, good luck. Pretty easy construction.
Cold Frame, will definately post any updates
12.1 years ago
Your style is unique compared to other people I’ve read stuff from. Thank you for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this blog.