Contact: Brad Cochran (304) 541-3301 bcochran2@wvstateu.edu
Gardeners will learn to extend the traditional growing season with cold-frame construction workshops in Cabell and Raleigh counties, hosted by West Virginia State University Extension Service. The workshops will be offered Thursday, Feb. 21, from 1-3 p.m. at the Barnett Center in Huntington and Wednesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the School of Harmony in Beaver.
The classes are being offered after attendance at recent workshops surpassed capacity. “Response to our first round of classes was overwhelming,” said Brad Cochran, extension associate. “We ultimately had to cap enrollment and schedule additional dates at both locations to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn about this process,” said Cochran, noting that cold-frame methods are becoming increasingly popular both locally and nationally. Cold frames are enclosures designed with transparent roofs that allow plants to still receive sunlight while shielding them from dangerous elements, like excessive moisture or cold temperatures. Their function is similar to that of a greenhouse, extending the growing season through the winter months.
The class costs $40 and includes a cold-frame kit. Registration is required by contacting Cochran at (304) 541-3301 or bcochran2@wvstateu.edu.
The Barnett Center is located at 1524 10 Ave. in Huntington. The School of Harmony is located at 159 Granby Circle in Beaver. Workshops will be rescheduled if county schools are cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather.