Hoop house

We love DIY greenhouse projects that save tons of money. By upcycling some materials, David LaFerney shows how to build a hoop greenhouse for as low as $50!

This hinged DIY hoop house is perfect to extend the growing season, protecting vegetable plants from cold weather and pests. Includes video

As a kid, I tried to make my own solar ovens. I fashioned old windows together, and put pans of water inside to heat. They usually sucked, but these experiments spurred my fascination with greenhouses. Like my grandfather, I love growing things, and would imagine creating an endless summer indoors where I could grow exotic plants. Last year, my childhood fixation was revived when we visited the earth-ships in Taos, New Mexico. This summer, I finally decided to design and build my own…

Hoop houses provide simplicity, adaptability, opportunities for crop diversification, opportunities to extend your growing season, and ease of maintenance. Learn more about hoop houses on the farm at Bootstrap Farmer today!

Be prepared for your hoop house build before your kit arrives. Read about tools needed to build a hoop house style greenhouse.

How to Make a Hoop House – Picture Tutorial

Learn how to build a simple, low-cost hoop house (hoophouse) to use as a greenhouse for growing plants during the winter months or year-round.

Does anyone know of a good hoop house plan or an alternative.? I imagine having some water barrels and possibly some compost to keep it above freezing but I don't want to run electricity.

Hoop houses are a great way to extend your groing season. A smiple hoop house will add several months to your gardening year!