Charlie's got more than cold frames going on. He also has a large, well established garden. While it doesn't look like much right now, in a few months this space will be full of life - and food. I've already mentioned that my favorite tomato came from Charlie's garden. He picks some interesting things to grow like Napa cabbage, many pepper varieties and tomatillos. I look forward to some swapping!
Charlie's seedlings are looking good, too (left: several varieties of peppers). He's kept them inside under a grow light which hastened their growth compared with our flats which experience less consistent, less intense light up in the loft. 
These beauties (right) are the new generation of that favorite tomato. I think it's called a Purple Cherokee hierloom (corrections, Charlie?). Charlie showed me the cages he uses for these beasts. Form a circle with your arms with your finger tips barely touching - these little guys will overwhelm a cage that size in a few months - and not a moment too soon.
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