CWRU Farm's original high tunnel (hoop house) was built in September 2010 thanks to the generosity of Bon Appetit Management Company. The high tunnel was designed and installed by Tunnel Vision Hoops, ...

For growers using hoop houses and high tunnels – farm structures of greatly varying sizes but mostly made of frames and flexible sheeting – there was some good news from Harrisburg this month. The ...

Shorter days and tumbling temperatures needn’t put a halt to your supply of homegrown food. When the growing gets tough courtesy of Jack Frost and company, take action by outfitting your garden with a ...

DECORAH, Iowa — Four Decorah area local growers recently shared how they are using hoops, high and low tunnels and greenhouses to extend the season on their farming operations. The tour was sponsored ...

Making inexpensive row covers and low tunnels for season extension and natural pest control can be easy and affordable. During any time of year, a visitor to my Zone 6 garden will find at least a ...

Greenhouses aren’t the only great cover-ups for gardeners determined to extend their growing seasons. High tunnels, low tunnels and caterpillar tunnels work well, too. Also known as hoop houses or row ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This week I want to talk about extending the growing season for our cool season vegetables. Many cool season veggies such as kale, Swiss Chard, spinach, ...

High tunnels are another method of season extension, but they are more akin to a regular greenhouse or traditional hoop houses. Many home gardeners don’t have the space or the means for a high tunnel.

No matter what month it is, no matter how cold it is, it’s always green inside “high tunnels”, also called “hoop houses.” “They allow you to extend the growing season,” said Christi Janssen, co-owner ...

Frost can form in the mid-30°F range as moisture freezes on plant surfaces. Protect tender plants with breathable covers—blankets, sheets, or fabric (avoid plastic). Use temporary overnight coverings ...