Sunday, December 6, 2015

What Is A Hoop House: Tips On Hoop House Gardening

By Liz Baessler A lot of gardeners believe that the growing season ends as soon as autumn rolls around. While it may be harder to grow certain summer vegetables, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Hoop house gardening is a fantastic and economical way to extend your growing season by weeks or, if you’re really committed, all the way through the winter. Keep reading to learn about hoop house gardening and how to build a hoop greenhouse. Hoop House Gardening What is a hoop house? Basically, it’s a structure that uses the rays of the sun to warm the plants inside it. Unlike a greenhouse, its warming action is completely passive and doesn’t rely on heaters or fans. This means it’s a lot cheaper to operate (once you’ve built it, you’re done spending money on it) but it also means it’s more labor intensive. On sunny days, even if

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