This week the cold frames started to appear beneath the snow. The one in the picture is three foot wide by 18 inches deep and about three feet tall with a 45 degree angled opening that fits an old window from the house. For the last two years this cold frame has produced lettuce and greens in the spring and zucs in the summer. I planted some micro-greens this year. Another spot that has worked well is the southern side of the greenhouse. This 3' x 4' raised bed has produced herbs, onions, greens, and last year attempt at artichokes.
The pig compost from two years ago is also thawing out. This will be used to amend the beds, along with our green manure.
I was able to get the hoop house back in its spot. It is loosely connected, I will tighten it up as the snow melts. I am hoping to get a jump on the inside beds. Time will tell.
Unfortunately, our snow load up here at 1300' is not going allow me to do any intensive gardening this weekend. I don't know what I would do without the school garden in town. It continues to sprout along. All of the root vegetables are up and the we will harvest the first greens next week.
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