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Cloche
A cloche can be a hat, a bell, a dish cover or a cover to protect plants from cold, wind, animals, insects and dust. As early as the 1600s, glass cloches were used to protect young or delicate plants.
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Cloches are used to envelop individual plants or seedlings in a garden. Similar to a cold frame, but more portable, cloches can be even more effective with a little mulch or straw added.
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A miniature greenhouse effect occurs in a cloche, creating a microclimate indoors or outdoors. Antique cloches can be found at flea markets and vintage stores.
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Getting enough glass jars for a large vegetable garden can be expensive. A milk jug or large water cooler bottle with the bottom cut out can be a cheaper alternative.
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Forced flower bulbs thrive in the warm and moist environment created by a cloche. A daily lift of the lid lets fresh air in.
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A cloche works well on either end of the growing season by raising the temperature of the air and soil. Early-spring plants can be protected from frost, and late-winter vegetables from unpredictable freezing temperatures.
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Cloches can be functional for things besides plants, too. "Cloche" also refers to dish covers like a cake dome, cheese plate cover or silver serving cover.
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Love the look of a cloche but don't garden or bake? A cloche's lovely glass shape lends itself easily for purely decorative use. Bell jar cloches make any favorite object a display, and you can change the item easily and often with a lift of the lid.
Cloches are used to envelop individual plants or seedlings in a garden. Similar to a cold frame, but more portable, cloches can be even more effective with a little mulch or straw added.
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