Winter Gardening: Make Your Own Cloches  Make a cloche from a
blenderOkay, just because fall's cold weather is here doesn't
mean it's time to put away those garden tools. Make your own
cloches from these easy-to-find recyclable materials and you'll
do your part for sustainable, local gardening!   How to Make
Your Own Garden Cloches  Making your own cloches (or bell jars,
as some folks call them) is easy. Basically, all you really need
to do is make (or find) something that's:    • Big enough to
cover whatever it is you're growing   • Easy to put a hole in,
or already has a hole (for venting)   • Is sturdy enough to
survive winter cold and water  Don't Toss It! Recycle It to Make
Your Own Cloches  These DIY cloches are easy (and cheap!) to
make, plus they reduce your carbon footprint by recycling
materials that might otherwise end up in landfills.  Make a
cloche from a light fixtureMake Your Own Cloches from Old Light
Fixtures    • If you're hoping for something a little prettier
than plastic milk jugs in your