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Just joined! What a beautiful site! Live in Sedona, Az. Occassional nights are just below freezing. Is there anything I can safely grow outdoors now? (vege-wise) I'm at about 4500 feet altitude...not much wind. Not sure of my zone...maybe 10. Thanks...Jim
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From: Sedona, Az | Registered: Jan 2006
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Here is the Hotbox I am planning on building.
This could also be used as a cold frame.
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From: Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b | Registered: Feb 2005
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The 32" by 80" opening will fit a standard storm door.
I have 2 left over from a house I tore down.
This is a scale drawing I made, it requires 2 sheets of plywood. In the bottom I plan to use sand and a water bed heater.
I plan to start on it Saturday.
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From: Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b | Registered: Feb 2005
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quote:Originally posted by Amigatec: The 32" by 80" opening will fit a standard storm door.In the bottom I plan to use sand and a water bed heater.
I have an old storm door laying out behind the shed, and I saved a water bed heater, knowing it would come in handy for something...And there is all kinds of scrap wood around....Now to sneak into hubby's shed and find some nails and screws...The door has hinges already on it....Be sure to post some pictures of your when finished Amigatec. Thanks for the great idea and plans!!!
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I don't have it finished yet but here it is.
I still have to add some bracing to it.
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From: Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b | Registered: Feb 2005
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That's really nice work Jim. It seems strange to me to see a flat yard. I've been working with a slope last year and this and think the whole world is tilted now lol. I can't wait to hear about everything you plant and how it does.
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From: Haskell Oklahoma Zone 6b | Registered: Feb 2005
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Jim, when is your last frost??? You may be able to plant seeds and cover them with some sort of mulch or hay to keep them warm and safe......depending on what your day time temps are.
I'm thinking about cleaning out my cold frame and starting some tomato plants and herbs.....what you you all think?? I'm in PA about a hour northwest of Philadelphia....that's about 50 miles away for you southern-ers.
Celebrating 10 years of helping your gardens grow!
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