A lack of time outdoors had me brainstorming about the windows I am using as cold frames. I have read articles about low hoop frames for cold season greens and I finally put one together on a 2×8 raised bed.
Some PEX pipe as the hoop frame, 6mil plastic sheeting, old chain link horizontal bars for weights, and twine with clamps to keep things in place.
I planted spinach, arugula, and carrots. The arugula will be the best adapted since I had a few stragglers from the autumn still growing out in the open.
I planted the same seeds in another bed with the windows to see if there is a difference in growth over the colder months.
Afterwards, a walk through the garden showed some color starting to return.
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