Building and Using a Cold Frame

Building and Using a Cold Frame

In-Person Conservation and Stewardship Class
An outdoor, high-angle view of multiple cold frames, lying at a slight angle on a rough, gravel-covered ground or rooftop.

Dates & Prices

Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00–11:00 am

Inclement weather date: March 1, 2026


Fee: $59

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $53


This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Your registration includes admission to the Gardens on the day that your class is on site. 

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by February 22, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Explore how to use a cold frame to protect plants, start seedlings earlier, and harvest greens well into winter. We’ll cover design options, material considerations, and seasonal strategies to help you make the most of your microclimate. 

Location

The Grove Studios 104 & 105

Instructor

Madison Walter

Madison Walter has a diverse background in both ornamental and edible gardening, a B.S. in landscape architecture from Cornell University, and an M.S. in environmental education from Antioch University New England. During her working hours she is the urban agriculture coordinator for the New Castle Conservation District and chair of the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition. Through these roles she regularly presents at national conferences, coordinates an urban farmer and gardener training program, and serves as an appointed member of the Delaware Department of Agriculture's advisory council on farm and policy. Her mission is to create learning experiences that cultivate curiosity and illustrate how connections developed through farming and gardening build stronger communities.