Garden cold frame comprising a metallic structure closed by lateral panels (1, 2, 1A, 2A) and comprising a cover formed by a metallic frame (4) and glazing (3), characterised in that the mechanism for supporting and displacing the cover comprises two assemblies each having a transverse bar (11) on which slides a slide (16) to which a connecting rod (link) (15) is articulated; two stops (18, 19) limit the travel of the slide and, in cooperation with springs (64A, 64B) stretched between the connecting rod and the slide, give rise to the rocking of the slide. Application to gardening equipment.