Last weekend I built the ‘lights’ (aka lids) for my cold frame. I covered them in 6 mil plastic to keep the weight down. I installed the Univent automatic opener and have discovered that I will definately need a second one of these for the other side at least during the fall and spring seasons. The manufacturer recommends removing the plunger part during the winter (and summer) which isn’t a problem as is it screws right out. There is also a quick release mechanism to allow me to open the lid up fully if necessary. The temps have been so warm I am going to remove the lids altogether tomorrow. I bought hinges with removable pins so this would be a snap. I also picked up a used copy of Eliot Coleman’s Four Season Harvest via Amazon. Bring on the cold.
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where are you my friend? a havent posted in like forever. I hope all is well 🙂
GGG, sorry for the absence. Yes all is well I just find myself sooooo busy these days. The garden is in that in between place with not much to do. We still haven’t had a killing frost. One morning a week or two ago I found some frost on the car windows when I went out to go to work but the peppers are still alive and kicking as is everything else. Sad looking but alive. I am taking classes and working so some days I leave at about 8 and get home at almost 10 pm. It doesn’t leave much ‘fun’ time but this should change next month after finals.