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For an early start, sow seeds in a cold frame or in grow tunnels.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant them four to six weeks before the last frost, once the soil has warmed, and use a cold frame to protect them from cold, wet soil in colder regions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Mini greenhouses Similar to a cold frame, a mini greenhouse is simply a larger version.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2025
Another technique to shield young vegetable plants from chilly early spring nights is to use a cold frame, though this takes more investment to buy or plan and build.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant them four to six weeks before the last frost, once the soil has warmed, and use a cold frame to protect them from cold, wet soil in colder regions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Mini greenhouses Similar to a cold frame, a mini greenhouse is simply a larger version.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2025
Another technique to shield young vegetable plants from chilly early spring nights is to use a cold frame, though this takes more investment to buy or plan and build.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold frame
Noun
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In 1987, Zurich was a hotbed of radical feminism.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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Indianapolis conferences often draw law enforcement As a popular site for conventions and conferences, downtown Indianapolis in particular can be a hotbed for rumors.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lab and greenhouse studies show that plastic particles can affect earthworms and microbes and, in some cases, reduce seed germination, root growth, and nutrient uptake.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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During greenhouse periods – when Earth was warmer – more carbon was released than trapped within carbon-carrying rocks.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Edison company installed a generator for both buildings, and wires were placed along the lawn under the White House's conservatory.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Book a suite to have canapés bought to you each evening, and make sure to have a glass of Champagne with your afternoon tea in the conservatory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Cold frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20frame. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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