Interesting idea, but what I'm wondering is if the local mice would turn it into a home? Has anyone out there tried this method?
#StrawBale #ColdFrame : An easy #DIY for autumn and winter harvesting
Written by Niki Jabbour • Updated on October 29, 2025
" A straw bale cold frame is a temporary structure used to protect hardy vegetables in autumn and winter. They require no building skills and are quick and easy to put together. Once the bales are in place, they’re topped with a clear material like an old window or a piece of polycarbonate. With the arrival of spring, the frames are taken apart and the straw can be used for straw bale gardens, mulching, or added to the compost bin. Keep reading to learn more about straw bale cold frames.
What is a straw bale cold frame
A straw bale cold frame is a low cost temporary structure used to protect crops when the temperature drops in autumn and winter. It’s essentially a miniature greenhouse. Building cold frames is a great way to increase self-sufficiency in a home vegetable garden and extend the typical harvest season by a couple of months. The box of the frame is made from insulting straw bales and topped with a clear top to capture solar energy. It requires no carpenter skills to build and once spring arrives the straw can be used in the garden."
Learn more:
https://savvygardening.com/straw-bale-cold-frame/
#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #HomeGardens #FrostProtection #FirstFrost #Gardening
#ColdWeatherGarden #GardenCovers #ColdFrames #StrawBaleColdFrames
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