🌱 Extending Your Growing Season with Covers & Cloches

Just because the weather’s cooling down doesn’t mean your garden has to call it quits! With the right covers and cloches, you can protect your plants from frost, hold in warmth, and keep those harvests coming longer than you thought possible.

🥬 𝟏. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

Lightweight fabric covers let sunlight, air, and water through—but shield plants from frost and wind.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫: Lettuce, spinach, peas, and herbs.

𝐓𝐢𝐩: Drape loosely and secure the edges with rocks or clips.

🍅𝟐. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬

Think of these as mini greenhouses! Clear plastic tunnels trap heat and humidity—perfect for heat-loving veggies.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫: : Tomatoes, peppers, and basil.

𝐓𝐢𝐩 Vent them on sunny days to prevent overheating.

🌼 𝟑. 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬)

Traditionally made of glass, but plastic bottles or jars work great too. They act like little personal greenhouses.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫: Small plants, seedlings, or young transplants.

𝐓𝐢𝐩 Remove during the day once temps rise above 60°F.

🪴 𝟒. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬

A step up from cloches—cold frames are small, box-like structures with a clear lid. They’re great for overwintering herbs or starting early greens.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫: : Kale, lettuce, carrots, and hardy herbs.

𝐓𝐢𝐩: Prop open on warm days for airflow.

🌿 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩:

Combine techniques! A row cover inside a tunnel or cold frame adds extra protection during frosty nights.

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