With four or more straw bales and a piece of clear plastic, you can make a cold frame.
Lay your bales around the perimeter of your garden bed. Cover the bales with heavy clear plastic, weighing it down. Once the weather is warm enough, use the straw as mulch. At the end of the season, til the mulch in to loosen the soil.
Get the Most Out of Your Pumpkins!
When you have a bountiful harvest of garden-fresh pumpkins, the possibilities are nearly endless. From classic pumpkin pies to savory curries, there’s no shortage of ways to put your homegrown pumpkins to good use.