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How To Make A Cloche For Seedlings
Today’s feature is another double hitter with two different projects & ideas for making cloches–those handy contraptions that protect seedlings from chilly & windy weather.
Cloche Project From gardenersworld.com
Make your own cloches to use as handy home-made devices to keep your seeds. Made using hanging baskets and secondary glazing film, they resemble traditional Victorian bell cloches but cost a fraction of the price. The film will be strong enough to last a few months and is easily replaced if it does break.
This easy project wraps a wire hanging basket with filmglaze. Please visit the site above for all the details.
Pop Bottle Cloche Project By yougrowgirl.com
The cloche or bell jar is a miniature greenhouse contraption designed to protect seedlings from cold, bleak, or windy weather in order to hasten their maturity.
Traditionally, it is a dome made of glass that can be completely sealed (such as the bell jar) or have a small opening at the top. The bell jar creates humidity and warmth but must be adjusted as the heat and light intensifies. The open cloche allows heat to escape on its own and allows water to trickle down into the soil during a heavy rain instead of drowning the seedling.
This project has you repurposing plastic bottles into cloches, couldn’t be easier yet just as effective! Please visit the site to get more details.
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When i was a young mother of 2 I did my own decorating and make alot of clothing for myself, family and gifts. My “stuff” was greatly admired and in demand, During my “time” I made money on my skills and advanced taking pattern drafting and dress design and learning many techniques and aquired other skills. I don’t see as well with bifocals so I do not indulge often. Your m ideas and use of materials is wonderful. I am so glad you are using your talents and broading our idea base as well. Thanks to Creative Genius!