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Cold Frame vs Mini Greenhouse vs Full Greenhouse: Which is Right for You
—
Alex Goldgewicht
The four practical greenhouse categories — cold frame, mini, lean-to, and freestanding — with the honest case for each, including when a £40 cold frame beats a greenhouse.
