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Season extensions in a Canadian garden

Season Extensions for Canadian Gardens

Keep your garden growing longer, and stronger

Even in the coldest regions, you don’t have to resign yourself to short seasons. From early spring seedlings to late fall harvests, season-extension techniques like cold frames, row covers, and hoop tunnels help your plants thrive when the weather isn’t cooperating. This page introduces the main tools and links to detailed guides so you can choose what fits your garden and style.

Cold frame in a raised bed

Cold Frames & Hotbeds

Simple, low-cost structures that protect seedlings and early crops. Cold frames and Hotbeds work with your existing raised beds or small plots, giving you a reliable way to start plants before the garden is ready and extend harvests into the fall.

Greenhouse for Canadian garden

Greenhouses

For gardeners looking for more control, greenhouses provide a stable environment for year-round or extended-season gardening. They require more investment and planning but are a reliable solution for cold climates.

Quick Tips for Season Extensions:
  • Start seedlings early using cold frames or row covers.
  • Extend harvests into fall with protection for frost-sensitive crops.
  • Even simple, β€œimperfect” structures work if placed thoughtfully in your garden.
  • Observe daily β€” season extensions are tools that teach you about your garden’s micro-climates.

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