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A Cool Easter Gift From Lo

April 10, 2012 by Michele

For years and years, I have wanted a cold frame with which to extend our growing season. On Easter Sunday, my wish came true (insert choir of angels)! This weekend Lo whipped together this perfect little guy from some old cedar boards and a wooden window. The cedar had served for many years as the Boy’s sandbox; the window we recently purchased at a flea market.

I decided to give my newest acquisition a test drive and plant out the mesclun and spinach … I figured these cool weather lovers wouldn’t mind so much… And besides, I was too excited to wait. I’m hoping they’ll be fine out there. So far so good; they’ve survived one night… eep!

The beauty of this little cold frame is that it is lightweight enough for me to pick up and move around. Once the plants are established, I’ll just lift it off and let the plants enjoy some fresh air. So cool (or should I say “cold”),  hee.

There’s nothing like a useful, handmade, gardening-related gift to get me smiling. Thank you so much Lo. I love you (and it) tons and tons!

Edited to Add: As these old windows may be painted with leaded paint, it is imperative to apply a clear coat to prevent the paint from flaking off into the soil (especially around edibles). Thanks for that reminder Catie.

♥M

Filed Under: home and garden, nature and wood crafts Tagged With: gardening, wood crafts

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  1. catie says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    SO cool! and beautifully re-purposed ♥

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Catie, I'm pretty darn happy with it, and I love that he used only old stuff to make it. 🙂

  2. nicolette at dutchcomfort says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Such a wonderful, cool gift! There’s nothing better than a hand-made one!

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      I totally agree Nicolette. It comes from the heart. That, I know for sure!

  3. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    What a great gift. Lucky you!

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      I am lucky, it's true. 🙂

  4. chris says

    April 10, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    How awesome! I need one of those. 🙂

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      I know what you mean. 🙂

  5. Michelle L. says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Your hubs is handy AND dandy!

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      I agree! 🙂

  6. Amy Friend says

    April 10, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Oh, lucky, lucky girl! I like the idea of making it lightweight so that you can move it. I will have to remember that when I ask Mark to make me one 🙂

    • Michele Pacey says

      April 10, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      Isn't having a handy husband the best? Don't forget to show me yours when you get one eh?

  7. Melissa says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Yeah Lo!! You are a very blessed woman!!

  8. Jill says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Oh lucky you! it looks so professional!

  9. pam says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:06 am

    You lucky girl! What a wonderful gift. And you so deserve it!

  10. PEACHES says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    You are one lucky girl! What a great idea. Esp the portable part. Wowzers!

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