Our brick cold frames are a vital resource for our project, providing shelter and protection for young plants that clients and volunteers propagate, for plant sales that raise charitable funds. With the frames being old (Victorian) it’s natural for the weather to creep in and cause for a bit of maintenance. With many of the wooden tops now not being in place, we have sought to replace one section this year and repaint the last surviving section. In addition where rain and frost have crept into top layers of bricks, causing them to disintegrate, these have been replaced as well as the protective layer of mortar repaired in small patches which will hopefully continue to keep the majority of the weather out.
These repairs would not have been possible, were it not for the help and support of our team of volunteers, especially for the time and skills that Dave lent to us on a number of occasions to replace bricks and sure up brickwork, so that the frames get through the next couple of years. Many thanks Dave and a thank you to everyone who has helped in this small but vital project.
Posted By Phill VWilliams, Sept 2018