Starting Seeds in a cold frame

Today, I built my first cold frame, using straw bales and an old door we had in the barn!

I set it up in an unused part of the garden and had to level the dirt under the bales to get a good solid fit that will not allow drafts to enter. The door is easily removed on warm days to allow ventilation for the plants.

Inside the cold frame I have planted Basil, Oregano, Garlic chives, Common chives, Italian parsley, Zucchini, Summer squash, Nasturtiums and Two types of Sun flowers.

I need to get my tomato and pepper seeds and I hope I will have them in the next few days!

I will try to post later on the progress since this is a new experiment for me!