While I dream of garden greenhouses, a coldframe will do me just fine
A hothouse in my garden may be just a fantasy, but I can still offer plenty of protection for tender plants
TL;DR
- A coldframe is not a mini greenhouse; it is a cold space designed for hardy seedlings.
- Coldframes protect plants from cooler weather and are useful for those without greenhouses or ample indoor space for pots.
- They are ideal for growing hardy annuals like poppies and sweet peas, and for propagating pelargonium cuttings.
- Simple, flat-pack plastic panelled cold frames or even upturned plastic tubs can be effective.
- Lining a coldframe with bubble wrap can provide extra thermal protection.