A few weeks ago I built the start of a DIY coldframe. I’ve been told they come in rather handy in the garden and we had some wood left over from other projects, so why not? All the wood is recycled – purchased from a local wood recycling project. They receive their stock from local builders and you can pick up some great bargains!
Check out my video on YouTube as I tackle the task of building a hinged lid.
I thought I would try and pay homage to Shawn James and My Self Reliance and so I limited the talking and cracked on. I find it relaxing watching people work – perhaps it’s an ASMR thing, who knows!
The next task is to come up with a secure and functional system for keeping the lid set in an open position. I’m worried using a stick will only puncture the plastic.
Our first seeds are sown and as I type there are some green shoots poking up through the compost. Fingers crossed for a productive growing season. And if it’s not, we’ll live and learn for next time.
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