Well the good news is that the cold frame is in place and all my little seedlings spent their first night outside. I was like a Mother Hen watching the temperature and added a second string of lights to make sure it stayed warm inside and when I went to bed last night, it was a toasty 51 degrees.
Mr. Hope Chest did such a great job making this for me ~ it's a nice size too.
Getting it warmed up to put the seedlings inside ...
They should really like being outside now and getting so much more sunlight ...
And the bad news is ... I didn't realize how HOT it would get in a COLD frame!!!
Seriously, when I looked at it after lunch today, the temperature was 104 degrees!!! I had to take a picture of the temperature so Mr. Hope Chest could see when he got home how hot it got in there.
So the result of the mistake in not opening up the cold frame sooner than I did ... looks like I burned up about 20 flower seedlings. Oh well, it's a learning experience for sure and I now know that it can really get hot inside there!!!!!
7 Words of Wisdom:
I'm sorry you lost some of your seedlings. Here's hoping the others will grow very healthy.
Oh to have a garden and watch it grow. Our season for that is about over. I need to go get some hardy desert plants for my balcony so that the pots don't look so barren. Good luck with your plantings. It is certainly a learning experience. Wow! The temp sure did get up there. Imagine folks who leave their kids or pets in a closed up car. ??? Have a great rest of the week. :) Tammy
Hi Judi, Thanks for the birthday greeting. That was nice of you. I am also sorry about your seedlings. But the good thing is that it is still early to set out some more. And your right it is a learning experince. Have a fun day of gardening...Julian
Hi Judi, well it looks like we do have the same interest... I am about get pretty busy as well with my plants. That is a nice cold frame and wow did it heat up... It may take a few knocks but you will get the hang of it all. Looking forward to seeing all your little baby plants grow and show off their beauty soon. Sheila
Hi Judy!
I so enjoyed catching up with you, tonight! The blessed day off awaits me tomorrow and nothing is more appreciated to be able to stay up late and read my favorite blogs! Love the Hens and Chicks too by the way! Great pics as always! So inspiring, you are.
Brenda
I see you like to start seeds in peat pots also. I have some started and you should visit my blog to see my homemade little green houses.
Wow, who would have thought the temp could get that hot in that cold frame...sorry about the seedlings you lost.
By the way thanks for stopping by and seeing my living room mess lol! I maybe will be ready to take pics of the room all finished soon and show the new yellow walls and how everything looks.
Big Hugs,
Queenie
P.S. Thanks for the information on the succulent plants in the post above....they are so pretty. I also look forward to visiting your friend's blog...sounds like a fun blog to visit!
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