How I Built Our DIY Hoop House (Greenhouse), pt. 1: Framing

[@master6676]

Just adding a little PVC info, Gray electrical conduit is more UV safe so it last longer outdoors.

[@PeaceOutWorld]

Wow Patrick, that's quite a project. In addition, it must take considerably longer, and much more work, to film it! Setting up every segment, camera angle, etc. It's a labor of love for your audience as well.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Julianna HM Thanks, Julianna! You're right. It does add a lot of time to the project to film it! Ordinarily, I'd complete a project like this in a weekend or 2, but it took much longer than that. Hopefully, people will find it helpful.

[@ohhowhappygardener]

Great work, Patrick! Looking forward to seeing it wrapped and what you're able to grow this Winter.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+OhHowHappyGardener Thanks! I can't wait to see how the plants do this winter.

[@darkmatter822]

Dude, you are the man, Patrick. I do carpentry/trimwork for a living and I really appreciate the way you build everything in your garden. Even though it's just a garden, you use precise measurements and make sure everything is level and plumb, and it makes such a difference in the look of the place. I wish I lived closer to you because I know we would be friends and we could help each other out. Your ideas are awesome and you share it so well with the world. Keep it up man.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+David Livingston Thank you for your kind words, David! It's great to hear that my work looks good to a professional carpenter. I sure could have used help on this project, especially when trying to record video at the same time. Thankfully, I'm almost done!

[@colinworthington8712]

Patrick Here in the UK, I looked at several You Tube examples of building a Polytunnel (Hoop House over there!) and I much preferred your method - so I've built one, adopting as many of the principles as set out in your two main films - structure/frame, and plastic covering. Just completed, about to start using it, and just wanted to say thank you for the time and trouble you have put into all your short films. Very useful, and I continue to watch. All the best from a UK fan.

[@OneYardRevolution]

You're very welcome, Colin! Thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.

[@lmjpilgrim2]

Great job, Patrick! Can't wait to see everything you grow inside of that hoop house!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Gymgirl lja Thanks!

[@ariesred777]

This is great Patrick.You really pay attention to detail and work clean.Could almost live in it! I'm sending this vid to my son in Sydney.He just finished his kitchen reno.He was hoping to do the raised bed for Summer but other requests took precedence. Your editing is good too.Sun appears soft while your cat enjoys the playground.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+ariesred777 Thanks! I hope your son finds time to get his garden going. Oscar really does think I made the hoop house just for his enjoyment. ;-)

[@Selfsufficientme]

Good job Patrick your hoop house looks very sturdy indeed! Cheers mate :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Self Sufficient Me Thanks, Mark!

[@arielfernando3916]

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[@jonahjustus9638]

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[@arielfernando3916]

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[@arielfernando3916]

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[@GardeningWithPuppies]

Very nice job with that, Patrick. You are inspiring me.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Gardening With Puppies Thanks, Paula!

[@rm709]

You are my new favorite channel! Articulate, well scripted, and great cinematography; oh and Oscar!

[@patriciamccrea8236]

So glad for a garden program in my climate zone! Thank you!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Patricia McCrea Thank you, Patricia! I hope to release part 2 of the hoop house build on Sunday.

[@HealthyLifeFarm]

You did a very good job Patrick! Your veggie will be very happy with their new home. :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

+lovers4healthylife Thanks, Peaches!

[@DaleCalderCampobello]

Looks good to my Patrick. There is a vent in the back end of mine and the door is a combination screen door so all summer I use a cheap box fan at the vent and have the glass raised on the door. It's on a timer and comes on at 6AM and runs until midnight. I don't think it lowers the temperature any especially on hot sunny days but it does a good job of lowering the humidity, keeping fresh air circulating, so I don't get powdery mildew and it holds the tomato blight at bay for a while. The old box fan was less than 20$ and it has been going for four years now.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Dale Calder Thanks, Dale! We're actually going to take the top off in March and leave it off until November. This area of the garden doesn't get enough sun in summer to grow summer crops, so we're only going to grow our cold hardy crops there.

[@RafsKitchenGardenChannel]

Very nice job, construction seems to be very sturdy and everything has been thought through. Can wait to see how the veggies will do during the winter I'm sure it will all work out great,

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Raf's Kitchen Garden Thanks! I hope to put the cover on this weekend.

[@TheAbledGardener]

Great beginning to your greenhouse Patrick, I can't wait to see it finished, and how nice that you had good weather for working on it. You're pretty handy out there, I'll have to take some pointers from your build. Take care, Kim

[@OneYardRevolution]

+The Abled Gardener Thanks, Kim! You do some excellent work yourself. We finally have freezing temps in the forecast, so I need to get the plastic on soon.

[@TheAbledGardener]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Well I wasn't ready for winter, but I never am, a little rain and I'm running around covering everything with tarps. Cant' wait to see your finished product.

[@OnCall24Seven]

Another fine video from Oscar! Thank you for the awesome and detailed demo!!! Lots of great ideas!

[@LolitasGarden]

Today is the greatest day. Your hoop house is so gorgeous and so functional. You are a master. This is also a great video. How in the world did you ever manage to capture all that useful footage while working? Thanks for doing this. I really look forward to your results up there in that tundra. I'm impressed and inspired. Fantastic job, Patrick!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Lolita's Garden Thanks so much Ian! That means a lot. Yeah, it's not easy to get footage while working (slows things down quite a bit too!).

[@JoshHawn1]

Dude you rock, I have been looking to build a greenhouse for my wife, we live in a 7a zone, we're new to this so it's a lot of research and everything. This video was very in depth and I appreciate it.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Josh Hawn (Tayu) Thanks, Josh! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@shankill178]

That's looking really good, Patrick. I'll be helping my son in law to build one soon so I'll make sure he sees this first. Great job.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Sam Williamson Thanks, Sam! Best wishes to you and your son in law on the build.

[@Allottedaaron]

That is a fantastic design patrick, and you look to have really executed well. I will look forward to the next one to see the covering. All the best.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Aaron's allotment Thanks, Aaron! I hope to have the next update next Sunday.

[@iamorganicgardening]

Great Job.. Strong and with lots of room. When you take plastic off in the spring maybe you can put that large wire mesh on it to use as a trellis?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+iamnjorganic Thanks, Mark! That's a great idea.

[@cek7940]

Minute 2:44...your cat is so funny!! Thank you for these thorough instructions, it's going to be our spring time project

[@CleanSlateFarm]

Your usual great craftsmanship and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Clean Slate Farm Thanks!

[@dkulikowski]

WONDERFUL Patrick. I can imagine how exciting it will be to SHOVEL a path through the SNOW and open the door to your lovely hoop house and pick your own greens. Door of hoop house closed, cup of coffee in hand and soaking up the sunshine the is filling the area with heat. You should be very proud of yourself. Your passion for gardening and eating healthy is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this journey of yours.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+LARK'S GARDENS Thanks, Lark! It sure will be nice to be able to harvest my greens in the relative comfort of the hoop house. It should be pretty warm in there on sunny days even when it's pretty cold.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+LARK'S GARDENS I know what you mean. This hoop house should be pretty easy to work with compared to our old setup.

[@hellomygarden6397]

Your hoop house is really looking good! (your cat appears to be already enjoying it).

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Hello My Garden Thanks! Yes, Oscar LOVES the hoop house. He thinks I made it just for him.

[@hellomygarden6397]

Too funny, it does look like he enjoys it

[@keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14]

Nice job, Patrick! You will enjoy having that!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Keyplayr61 Greenhouse Hydroponics And Gardens Thanks, Keith!

[@CelestesWorldcw]

Those are very nice sturdy hoops. Love the kitty as well!🐱

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Celeste's World Thanks Celeste!

[@meehan302]

Great looking House Patrick. Love your cold frames

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Patrick Meehan Thanks, Patrick!

[@claudettefaglie957]

Outstanding! I really wish I had one. Can't wait until the next video. Have to share this one. Thanks..

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Claudette Faglie Thank you for your interest, Claudette!

[@deakemarschall2992]

Lookin' great. Well thought out design. Can't wait to see the next update.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+DW Marschall Thanks!

[@MidwestGardener]

Very nicely done. This makes me want one...oh well, I'll put it on my already growing list.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Jim H. Thanks, Jim! I know what those long wishlists are like. ;-)

[@trish3580]

WOW!!! The hoop house is amazing! And thank you so much for your kindness - sharing this project will help so many of us! I am not very handy so it'll take a long time before I can make this - I've had a few made but they were thrown together quickly with little thought. I had to rely on very busy handymen which really increased the cost but not the quality :) I really look forward to making this project. And it looks like your cat loves the hoop house too - such a lovely helper :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Trish! An easier hoop house to build would be a cattle panel hoop house. There are a lot of KZbin videos showing how to build them.

[@SleestaksRule]

That looks great and well presented. Have you guys considered a bigger space on a little land?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+SleestaksRule Thanks! We kind of tied to the city for now, but would love to eventually have more space.

[@Buffyforever]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and time! Great video!

[@CausticVCoso]

Well done Patrick.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Aaron W. Thanks, Aaron!

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Wow that looks really good! Impressive and inspiring :D You make it look so easy.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Inger Haugland Thanks, Inger!

[@AlbertaUrbanGarden]

Excellent build my friend ! I have been eagerly waiting for this one ! I can't wait to see the finished product. I have been trying to figure out how to build one over my main beds but with a drop of over 16 inches from top to bottom I'll have to get creative !

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Alberta Urban Garden Simple Organic and Sustainable Thanks Stephen! The drop shouldn't be too bad to work around. I'd keep the top of the structure level and have the bottom conform to the slope.

[@AlbertaUrbanGarden]

That's a good point :) I'll have to start the design.

[@RainbowGardens]

Wow, that is a very impressive project!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Rainbow Gardens Thanks Donna!

[@communistjesus]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening

[@OneYardRevolution]

communistjesus Lol! That's Oscar! Project supervisor, inspector, assistant extraordinaire!

[@dakotabob10]

I see that you have been busy Patrick. I have been busy playing beat the clock getting my new greenhouse up before the cold weather set in. Your Hoop House looks like a great place for you to grow some melons in next season.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+dakotabob10 I know the feeling, Bob! We're supposed to have our first freezing temps tonight, but I still don't have the hoop house covered. Fortunately, the low tunnels and cold frames are covered, though.

[@dakotabob10]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Since last Saturday, I was racing to finish before amid NW wind was forecast to blow on Thursday.They were talking wind gusts to 60 mph. I had to make sure I got the doors hung before that hit. It is finished with the exception of of a few parts. You can see it on my dakotabob10 G+ page.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+dakotabob10 Looks great, Bob! Yeah, I was fighting 50 mph wind gusts while covering our low tunnels. After tonight's freeze, the forecast looks very nice here. Over all, we've had a warm October and November.

[@dakotabob10]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening It has been warmer than normal here but that looks like it will be coming to an end at the end of next week. They have highs forecast for the 20's. So finish up, cold weather is on the way.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+dakotabob10 I keep an eye on the extended forecast, which looks pretty good for the rest of November. The crops I'm growing like cool temps, so I have to be careful not to put the plastic on too early.

[@atizeg]

Nice job, Patrick! You can have two little shelves by adding two triangular plywood onto the top of the horizontal braces at the NE and NW corners. The hoophouse would be more rigid and because of the low winter sun these extra shelves wouldn't shade the plants below. (And maybe an additional narrow plank between the two triangels as a long shelf for pots.) Just my 2cents.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+atizeg Thanks! You're absolutely right about the shelves. I was thinking the same thing.

[@atizeg]

Great! You can do it on the other corners too with some glass or plastic or put an old recycled aluminium ladder (if you can source one) with some wire mesh or so as a shelf. The ladder could go to the top as well as a lightweight ridge/hanging basket holder.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+atizeg Thanks for all the great ideas! I imagine I'll want to make more use of the vertical space in the spring in order to start new plants.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Nice work and thanks for putting just the right amount of info in!

[@kevinfultz3699]

Very nice video and a great job on your hoop house! I am enjoying watching all your other videos too. My only advice, as an avid DYI'er is to buy a 10" miter saw if you think you are going to do 5 or more projects like this. For me, it's the best $150+ I ever spent. You can even cut your PVC pipe with it. Having struggled for years with a jigsaw and a skill saw, I really wished I bought a miter saw earlier. Nowadays I will pull out my miter saw if I need to cut more than one 2x4. Not just easier cuts but much superior results, but I get that it can be done with a handsaw as well. Cheers!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks Kevin!

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Thanks for sharing Patrick. Best wishes Bob.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Bob Lt (BobMel's Gardening) You're welcome, Bob!

[@HighDesertGarden]

Very nice solid design.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+High Desert Garden (Phillip) Thanks Phillip!

[@jimsmij]

Impressive. Looking forward to Pt. 2 Thanks for sharing!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Jim S Thanks, Jim! If all goes well, part 2 will be out on Sunday.

[@harryrarmer]

Nice one Patrick! I've been told of another brewery where I can ask for grains, I've started on my second leaf mould bin and now have more coffee grounds than soft Mick but have reached that point now where I require more spiritual wealth to do more in the garden. To me a willingness and enthusiasm to work in the garden is important to my state of mind but I'm really missing out on a relationship (s) which will allow me to do more.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Michael Ball Thanks, Michael! Have you seen how hot the grains make compost yet?

[@josephstrattard4068]

Patrick you hoop house looks fantastic!!! I'm curious what your plans are for this hoop house in the hot summer months? What crops do you plan on growing in here and how will you achieve ventilation to prevent from over heating?? I'm looking forward to you winter videos from inside!!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Joseph Strattard Thanks Joseph! The plan is to continue to grow only cold hardy crops in this bed, so the plastic cover will only be on from roughly November to March. This part of the garden gets the most sun in winter but very little in summer, so it's not a good location for summer crops.

[@juliadimakos5182]

Inspiring! I'm interested in doing something similar for a winter garden. Thanks for the great pictures and detailed information. :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Julia Dimakos You're very welcome, Julia!

[@myenchantedlife5262]

Thank you for sharing the link so I could find this video easily. You are always so wonderful with giving great details

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@LouBalestriere]

Great Video and awesome hoop house!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Lou Balestriere Thanks, Lou!

[@mascatrails661]

Thank you for sharing with so much detail and in such a non-specific way. Looks well thought out and well executed. Now watching you drive screws with that traditional drill reminded me how difficult that is. Have you ever experienced an impact driver? I found one used for pretty cheap and it makes driving screws much easier.

[@bymyhandsworked]

It does seem like you could insulate behind the cold frame walls, where they butt up against the plastic covering.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Mary Dotson You're right. The north wall is the best place to insulate.

[@tombraun4277]

Genius! I'm getting motivated again - perhaps for next year.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Tom Braun Thanks, Tom!

[@judahsina4212]

Beautiful job!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Laura!

[@FensterfarmGreenhouse]

That is a very solid looking structure Patrick. Great presentation my friend! FYI, You may want to find another lace for you cat to roam in the future too. They love to climb up greenhouse plastic. Chuck

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Fensterfarm Greenhouse Thanks, Chuck! You're absolutely right. Oscar will tear it to shreds if we let him. Fortunately, he doesn't go outside much when it's cold and that's the only time we'll have the plastic on.

[@Mineirovsky]

The instructions were very precise. Thank you!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@TheSajeffe]

Awesome. Really very nice. And thanks for the Oscar fix!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+TheSajeffe Thanks! Oscar went all out for this video. ;-)

[@danyellemissy951]

Great videos. To the point, helpful and easy to understand instructions/explanations without the typical (done by other video creators) pointless chitchat filler. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

I made one similar to yours. But I'd recommend using a wood beam going down the center to support snow. What you have will not support snow. In my humble opinion and past experience.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Al Wilson Thanks for your feedback! I have been considering doing exactly that.

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening The other things I came across was the low ceiling height brought the heat closer to the ground and overheated the green house. An automatic exhaust is a must. Heating is easier though. I think you are close to me what plastic are you going to use?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Al Wilson We'll use 6 mil greenhouse plastic. We've been growing in cold frames and low tunnels for years without heat or automated venting. We'll only be covering the hoop house from mid/late November to early March. Occasionally, we'll have to prop open the door when it's expected to be sunny, but that's about it.

[@SpecialAgentNoble77]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Awesome. I used 6mil from Home depot and it worked out. But then I just recently used lowes and did not like it one bit. Its to late for me but menards stock a new 6mil that was reinforced. Good blessings,

[@DonnaldaSmolens]

great video. I like the way to make things to last.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+DonnaldaSmolens Thanks, Donnalda!

[@Oukoyami]

Wow, That was a lot of work, but i'm sure it's going to be worth it. Thank you for making the video i know you were busy.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Oukoyami Thanks! Yes, this one took some work to put together for sure. ;-)

[@1mtstewart]

looks good Patrick! check out something to smooth where the plastic meets fasteners, corners or sharp transitions. those will be your first plastic failure points.

[@eightdragonkings]

I second this comment.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+1mtstewart Thanks! You're absolutely right. I'll address that issue in my next hoop house update when I cover the hoop house with plastic.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Jeff Fountain Hi Jeff. When I release the video on covering the hoop house with plastic, I'll show how I handle fasteners and other sharp objects.

[@debraricci6227]

At time 7:13 you put rebar in pvc. The pvc in the ground? How did you put the pvc in the ground? What depth? I saved this video...I'm buying land n wanting to put this next to the shed. Thank you.

[@Zerkbern]

Looks awesome! I will be interested in your cost breakdown. Also hoping for info on how long the plastic should last and how difficult to replace when the time comes.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Zerkbern Thanks! I think the plastic is guaranteed for at least 4 years, but I've used it a lot longer than that in the past.

[@nestorespaillat9204]

Nice work! Love it

[@ellisonrepair]

I wonder if a triangle shape piece of plywood could replace the the corner braces at 6:18. I don't like how they protrude into your work space. You will have to duck under them and the low tunnels.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Double Dog Farm They do get in the way if you want to access veggies from outside the hoop house frame, but they're not in the way when you're on the inside. Even so, I like your idea of using a triangular piece of plywood. I think I'll cover the bracing on the north wall with plywood so I'll have a couple shelves.

[@ellisonrepair]

OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening and even stronger corner

[@OneYardRevolution]

Double Dog Farm Very true.

[@GerryStilton]

Used your amazon link. Thanks for making and sharing your videos.

[@swilliams0416]

This is amazing! I wish I had room for something like that.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+swilliams0416 Thanks! I don't know how much space you have, but it's smaller than it looks - only 13' x 9' (4 x 2.74 m).

[@swilliams0416]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening I live in 7b So something like this I could grow just about anything. Unfortunately I have a front yard garden. I worry about looks a lot. Even though the land owner already brought me green house plans once this year. I do have one question though. With all that securing is the plastic removable? If removable will it be reusable?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+swilliams0416 Yes, the plastic can be removed and reused. This plastic should last about 7 to 10 years. I plan to remove the plastic from the top of the hoop house (but not the end walls) in the spring and put it back on next fall.

[@TheRealWeirdoC]

Very, VERY impressive build. You have a really good eye for details, and way more patience than most to do it right without cutting corners. And your cat is just too cool making all those climbing cameos. :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Cory Buckles Thanks, Cory! Yeah, Oscar was in rare form on this video. ;-)

[@mark109s]

I love all your videos, Thanks

[@larrytornetta9764]

Great job. Great video. Could you have put a double layer of plastic on.?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Larry! We get a double layer by having low tunnels and cold frames inside the hoop house. I don't have any experience with 2 layer plastic, but I assume you could use that as well.

[@monnarush]

Love it, but just a thought, the bolts you put through the PVC: you might need to put tape on them or something to keep them from rubbing a hole in the plastic as the wind moving the plastic against the bolt heads may eventually wear a hole in the plastic where they contact. Just a thought, I love it, would like to have one of my own someday :)

[@OneYardRevolution]

+monnarush Thanks! You're absolutely right. In my next hoop house video, I'll show how I protect the plastic from sharp edges.

[@ltcajh]

No workie in the south. You'd have to spray paint the pvc or it will crumble in a couple of years. Have to use ground-contact lumber or you'll have a termite farm. I like the guy's suggestion on gray conduit.

[@morelmaster]

Was just checking online, and I guess they do make 20 foot lengths of 3/4" PVC, probably will check a plumbing supply store first to see if they stock it, or if they can order it.

[@OneYardRevolution]

That's great, John! Best wishes with your hoop house!

[@SouthpawDavey]

Nice job mate.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Southpaw Davey Thanks Dave!

[@michelemaddix]

In one of your videos I recall your having said that it is difficult to move a raised bed once it is in place. I have 2 large beds that are 4x8 and 18 inches deep. However, it seems I may not need them to be that deep, since yours aren't. Additionally, I think I misinterpreted Mel Bartholomew's recommendation and put the narrow edges (4ft) on a north/south orientation. It seems to me a mistake because I am not taking advantage of using the long edges (8ft) along the north side of the beds in order to grow more crops vertically. So I want to re-orient them this coming spring. I'm in 4b/5a, so similar to your area. I was considering unscrewing the wood from all sides then reconstructing 3 beds out of the two I have, each ending up being 4'x8'x12" (then building a 4th eventually to make a sort of grid) with long edges on a north/south orientation. I know it is a lot of work, but I can recruit family and friends to do it with me. What are your thoughts about my idea? I want to eventually add a small hoop house structure incorporating two of these beds one in front (i;e. to the south) of the other. How wide is the path in your hoop house between the two planting areas along the length of it?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Hi Michele! If you can get a couple helpers to help you lift, I'd first try to lift the raised bed, slipping it right over the soil. If this doesn't work, taking it apart like you described will get the job done. I think the path in my hoop house is 18 inches. If you have more space, you can definitely go wider.

[@michelemaddix]

@@OneYardRevolution thank you very much, Patrick.

[@skyl4rk]

very nice design!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Taz Mahal Thanks!

[@virtualfather]

only because I have lived in the Great White North, i would like to suggest having two pre-cut 2x4's cut to the correct length. That way you will be ready for the El Nino winter storms. Other wise looks like the deluxe version of a hoop house. Will you leave the frame up the whole year round?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Andre Lotscher We'll leave the frame up but remove the plastic cover from early spring to mid fall. I think the current structure will hold up, but I'm thinking about replacing the ridge pipe with a 2x4.

[@virtualfather]

Maybe you could put 1/2" conduit in side.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Andre Lotscher I could except for the bolts. Fortunately, the 2x4 would be an easy and inexpensive change.

[@crazyazgardener3627]

Great video and very nice hoop house, looks awesome! Any particular reason for using PVC pipe instead of PVC conduit with flared ends for easy coupling? Seems like a good amount of extra work, just wondering if there's a benefit I'm not perceiving.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+CrazyAZ Gardener Thanks! Very interesting. I wasn't aware of the PVC with flared ends. In general, I was concerned that glued couplings wouldn't hold up well when the pipe was bent.

[@crazyazgardener3627]

Completely understand, I'd be concerned with the coupling pieces too, although it looks like you've got them very secure at this point. They sell it as PVC electrical conduit, it's dark grey, schedule 40. Like this: www.homedepot.com/p/JM-eagle-1-in-x-10-ft-PVC-Schedule-40-Conduit-67462/202295893

[@OneYardRevolution]

+CrazyAZ Gardener Thanks! That's why I haven't seen it. The electrical codes here require EMT conduit, so PVC electrical conduit isn't in stores.

[@crazyazgardener3627]

Aha! Very interesting. Keep up the awesome work.

[@lofenoialof5320]

Do you have any recommendations for ways of attaching some sort of material to a cast iron fence to prevent strong wind from passing through ? I have some trees and plants next to the fence that bend when the wind blows through that cast iron fence. Thank you

[@OneYardRevolution]

One thought would be to plant fruit bushes and/or trees along the fence

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Awesome job. Many great ideas here. Have you cosidered visiting Garrett Co, MD to do some building? 😁. A thought: Worry that once the plastic is up though you will mourn the loss of free water and the codensate inside may contain some of that safe treatment on the pine. But with said its a fine building and surely will serve you well. Thanks as always.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Suzanne Ramoundos Thanks Suzanne! Watering the winter garden isn't much of an issue. We may have to water a little bit later this month and into December but once temps are regularly below freezing we won't water at all.

[@MountainGardenGirl]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening So long as temps stay below 50 in the soil that is true but on days when its 40 and above outside, you will be amazed how fast water leaves the beds. Niki Jabbour addresses these issues in her winter gardening book and we have experienced it a lot with our smaller cold frames especially in Feb when temps were super low. But you have used them so you are probably familiar with that. Size of the space makes a lot of difference too.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Suzanne Ramoundos As a rule, I water when cold frame temps are well above freezing, I don't expect them to dip below freezing overnight, and the soil seems dry. That doesn't happen very often here in January and early to mid February. During that period, plants are typically dormant and don't need water.

[@MountainGardenGirl]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening Probably was thinking more about the seedlings you can start In that time under double and maybe even triple cover...But, with more cover means more opaqueness and harder access for watering. You are right, plants brought to 80% growth in the fall won't need too much if any help. Air will be more important than water for them especially since your soil is so well mulched.

[@hepcat5199]

Well you sure did build it solid. Looks like it would be hurricane proof.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

Great job Patrick 🇦🇺👍

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks!

[@KODArunner]

Patrick, Great video that will come in very handy here in Up-state NY, next fall. But I have a question not related, "During the spring, summer and early fall seasons where can I find BROWN material for my compost? Also, in late fall, when all the leaves begin falling, I need to find something Green to mix with all these leaves! You have any good ideas?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Richard Frazee Thanks, Richard! One way to get enough browns is to collect a whole lot of leaves and use them to make compost throughout the year. We've also used aged wood chips, which break down surprisingly fast. In the fall, used coffee grounds from a local coffee shop are an excellent nitrogen source. Urine will also do the trick

[@MikeV607]

Nice job!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Mike Vormwald Thanks, Mike!

[@stevenfeil7079]

If you would have used the coupling your connection would have failed. The combination of the conduit AND the coupling would be the best option for strength, function and looks. I found that with my hoop houses that water would condense on the upper inside surface and then drain down the side. This is something I am trying to figure out how to resolve because it QUICKLY depleted the moisture in the hoop house growing medium. Any ideas?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Steven Feil Yeah, I had the same concern about the coupling. You're right. The coupling plus conduit would have worked well. I'm not sure how to address the moisture issue. We fortunately didn't encounter it with our low tunnels and cold frames.

[@rippedtopshelf6806]

Nicely done, Patrick. Did you consider an all-wood design, instead of using conduit? Maybe attaching the plastic sheeting to wood would have been trickier than to conduit. I always learn something from your videos. Appreciate your time and passion.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks! It's easier to tightly secure greenhouse film over the pipes than over wood, which would be more likely to tear it.

[@morelmaster]

Hi Patrick, where did you get the extra long lengths of pvc pipe for the hoops? I thought that they only came in 10 foot lengths. It would be nice to not have to use couplings. Thanks!

[@puddytat62]

Wondering if you can suggest a method to glue together poly ethelyne . I think this is an amazing channel and you have kindly responded to previous questions quite quickly. I did build myself a similar hoop house but for now am using standard 6 mil poly that is not large enough. So I have taped together some pieces which works ok but want to glue it more permanently. Any suggestions?

[@OneYardRevolution]

Thanks, Michael! I'm not aware of an effective method of gluing 2 pieces of poly together. Overlapping and taping the layers is probably your best bet.

[@puddytat62]

Some people use acoustic sealant which is sticky enough yet still flexible. You know I am not sure I can find those snaps you use up here in Toronto. Going to pour over your winter veg suggestions and see if I can source those here. Keep up this great work.

[@BusterABrown]

I'm putting this in my Projects folder.

[@OneYardRevolution]

Best wishes with your future hoop house!

[@paulabeattie8565]

Very good design as it seems very sturdy. With the cold frame inside the hoop house - do you expect to grow year round? If so, what? Thanks for taking the time to share this project; it is most helpful.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Paula Beattie Thanks, Paula! Yes, we should be able to keep a number of crops alive all winter, including lettuce, spinach, tatsoi, claytonia, mache, carrots, kale, collards, tree collards, red veined sorrel, radicchio, minutina, and dandelion greens. That said, from mid-December to mid-February, the crops will be dormant and not growing much, if at all.

[@chandlerdoughty8844]

Great job.

[@RoadRunnerXL]

Impressive really is the best word for your hoop house! Do you see much of a need for watering the beds when the plastic goes up?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Patrick B Thanks, Patrick! We'll water when needed when it's usually above freezing in the hoop house. During the deep freeze of January and February, the plants will be dormant and we won't need to water.

[@az459]

Do the plants inside the hoop house receive enough fluorescent light from the sun alone, or do you supplement with lighting indoors?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Austin Roth Hi Austin. We don't use supplemental lighting or heating.

[@MrRJS27]

The problem I've sometimes encountered with putting 3/4" PVC over rebar is that any burrs on the top of the rebar can prevent me from getting the PVC all the way on...or getting it off if I have to!

[@OneYardRevolution]

Yeah, I can see that happening, especially if you have to remove the PVC.

[@bryanwickizer7485]

Boy Patrick you make it look too easy. Very well done. Way to do it right the first time. Do you plan on using it year round, or just for fall/winter growing? Great job.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+Bryan Wickizer Thanks, Bryan! We'll only use it to extend the growing season for cold hardy crops and maybe start some summer crop seeds in the spring. The plastic will only be on November through March.

[@motocephalic]

My question would be, why not use EMT metal pipe or fence rail? Wiggle wire is by far the best way to secure plastic, even better than wood and staples since you have no holes in the plastic. I learned the hard way last year, pipe clips are worthless in these winds of the northeast.

[@OneYardRevolution]

+motocephalic Metal pipes would be an excellent way to go. I'll discuss them as a possible design improvement in my next video. I'm still debating whether or not to go with wiggle wires. We have so many wind blocks here that the wind is not too much of a problem. Either way, I'll mention them in my next video.

[@edwardbenton8323]

By placing the boxed enclosures along the North wall this allows sunlight to enter the hoop house during winter and create a barrier from the North winds.

[@ItsyFarm]

Great video, Patrick...with LOTS of good detail! One question though...The instructions for our commercial grade hoop house *_repeatedly_* say to NOT allow the greenhouse plastic to contact PVC of any kind as it will cause deterioration of the plastic. Have you heard this before? If so, how are you dealing with the problem?

[@OneYardRevolution]

+ItsyFarm Thanks! Yes, I've heard this before. Though I've used PVC with greenhouse plastic in the past without noticing any problems, I may use a felt tape from Greenhouse Megastore that is sold to protect the plastic from degradation from PVC.

[@ItsyFarm]

+OneYardRevolution | Frugal & Sustainable Organic Gardening That's what I plan to do on our next (smaller) PVC pipe hoop house.

[@NOSSOPAISAGISMOONLINEBRASIL]

Amazing. Great video !!!

[@OneYardRevolution]

+NOSSO PAISAGISMO ONLINE Thank you!