Thanks for watching! A quick calculation of the total cost for materials for me to purchase from local timber merchant (and online for plastic) is approx: £80/$100 for this hoop house that should last at least 8 years with care. £10 a year for an extra 3m square of undercover growing space is a fantastic deal especially for more challenging environments! It could mean the difference between peppers and no peppers, or a whole winter of salads versus none at all!
@@imaginativeusername4732hi, it’s MDPE pipe available from builders supplies in 25m rolls. Try Wickes if there is one near you. 20mm diameter should be fine and is cheaper than 25mm. I use it free standing around my allotment with insect mesh over it. Hope this helps. Regards, Gerry
We have moved to Norway last year and these are amazing. My lovely husband built 6 of them and they are a game changer indeed. Thanks for the great video, Huw! We watched almost every step again while we built it and I also bought your book via a colleague in the UK 🤗
That was a great video with clear instructions. I am confident that myself, a 69 yo great grandmother, could easily handle making that cover. I even think the way you have it braced it might be able to take our snow loads here in the Idaho mountains. I will have to make one and wait for our normal 8-12 feet of snow to test it. This year , other than a bitter 2 week cold spell has been mild without much snow. Very rare, next year it’ll probably be epic, lol. I do have to say with the hot beds on the to do list and now this. I’m going to be very busy. Which beats watching the stupid box. 😉. TeresaSue
I'd have done the folding plastic at the ends and rolling the wood in the plastic the other way so it doesn't collect rain as much. My country has lots of rain too and it instantly stood out. But indeed, very sturdy and beautiful! I can't wait to make these this year for my mum's garden. She's been dreaming of these for years! ❤️ also, can't wait to receive your book!
Either way you roll, drainage holes will help. Or perhaps don't roll at all like the ends- staple & sandwich between. This way you will get the extra satisfaction of trimming all 4 sides ;)
Just ordered your book. We are starting down the "self sufficiency" road this summer and making some serious life changes to essentially simplify and get away from over processed and low quality food. Your channel has been wonderful as I learn how to get started. Love these hoop-houses and will def be building a couple. Quick tip from an avid "do-it-yourselfer" who learned a lot from my father: your "depth gauge" was nice and simple. You can also achieve this by wrapping tape around your drill bit at the depth you wish you achieve. Stop drilling when you reach the edge of the tape line. For opening the hoop-house roof: I will add length of chain or rope at each end to allow the roof to be hinged open but stop from dropping onto what's next to it or onto the ground. This will also allow the roof to be opened wider for ease of access as opposed to being propped open with a support which can limit space. Just a couple ideas!
Just watched you on Shawn James and had to come see for myself. I live in the desert southwest of the US and I'm going to use your hoop house on top of my recycled refrigerators. They'll make perfect garden beds! Thank you !!
Thank you for the tutorial! I can do probably 75% and my husband can be the fabulous assistant/tool supplier. This could help me have peppers this summer!
I'm so pumped to make these. My husband has to teach me how to use a saw (what kind? Idk! The circle kind? Are they all circle kinds?) and after that I should be off to the races! I have fantasies of understanding construction to the point of it becoming a creative outlet. I want to be able to make things from my own brain!... But first: a hoop cover from _your_ brain! Thank you! _Edit:_ Oh! You just used a saw saw. I can do that!
A jigsaw is a good beginners saw, fairly inexpensive, lightweight, blades are inexpensive compared to other saws, and you can find the corded ones used because everyone is switching to battery power. Best of luck in your construction adventures!
Thank you for the tutorial - just love how I now can extend my growing season! And a benefit is that my husband loves building things for our garden and with this how-to it is bound to be a success
I built one of these a few years ago and would recommend some form of automatic watering system or alternatively an alarm on your phone to remind you to water!!! They get hot in the summer. Book already preordered, excited to read through it.
I'm suffering the hot sun throughout the day.my seedlings were drying up almost dying.i made a sack for shade.this is amazing and a must do to help me continue growing my food throughout 🎉
Absolutely brilliant idea … I’ve never been a great lover of hoops because every time you move the mesh it don’t go back into place and to be honest just a pain … your hinge idea is now on the planning board great video 🇬🇧
I really like this design. This is one of the best self made small bed hoop house/tent design builds I've seen so far. And it looks relatively easy to do. Thanks for sharing 👍😊
Love this idea! Has given me inspiration to try something similar with netting for a patch I have for raspberries & strawberries to protect it from the birds! Can also use the plastic as a way of protecting carrots from carrot fly! Thank you for this easy DIY idea! It's very versatile!
Hello from Canada from a long-time fan of your books and videos! Loving how simple yet sturdy this design is! I pre-ordered your new book a couple of weeks ago and seeing this video makes me even more eager to recieve it! I can't wait to get into the garden this season, and this will help immensely!
This is an ideal idea for us in the Outer Hebrides where we have a very small garden. Thank you so much for your inspiration.....I will wait for the rain to stop before venturing outside.
If you desire better insulation, you may fit pool noodle foam around the perimeter inside the bed. For super cold area, some people double the plastic with some space in between. Or build a high tunnel hoop house that you can walk in with low tunnel beds inside.
I first saw this type of covering from young youtube gardener. Anyone remember the channel? I thought it was brilliant. These are fabulous instruction and absolutely what I needed! Well done per usual!!! Love your first book, looking forward to getting this one!
Huw I love your videos, they are packed full of valuable information and so much enthusiasm. I maybe 72 but will be definitely be building one or more of these hoop houses. I have built some in the past but yours are so much better. I hope you have a fantastically successful year and good luck with your book sales. I want one!
Wow, that was one of the most satisfying ASMR videos ever. I had been thinking that which made it extra funny when you said, "Now for the most satisfying part." Apparently you were well aware of this aspect! Something about that was just really fun to watch.
I hate doing building jobs like these because I‘m not experienced enough. But your video is so informative. It really makes me want to build my own! 😍 thank you for the step by step instruction! Bought a small secondhand coldframe and it‘s stunning what a difference it makes!
Am hopefully moving to N Ireland soon so want to grow veg in my garden. This has given me a much cheaper way of managing that in the 'harsher' environment. Your instructions are very simple and clear- the one addition that I think of immediately is to put a couple of handles on the opening edge.- just black iron gate handles say 2 per frame. Book already pre ordered
Thank you so much for sharing. I am hoping to build this during the early summer. We use both a 40'x50' garden for most of our vegetables and 10 raised beds which are used for vegetables/ fruits. This cold frame will come in handy since we have short growing season here from April 2 - October 21. We love your videos so keep them coming.
L9vely to see Cat Rita again! Your quilt will be beautiful! Lots of love from Somerset, where the days are getting lighter (tea by daylight) and our mini bulbs are blooming😊
Love it. Simple and effective functionally and financially. Just my 2 cents, the only thing I would do differently is add one more step after the plastic is finished. I would have covered the plastic sheeting with some metal mesh to give everything including the plastic sheeting extra more sturdy protection. Or maybe the clear plastic sheeting on the inside of the lid and the mesh on the outside of the lid. Oh and a little tip if you didn't know. If you don't mind using not new materials. Before you go buy any Pex get a hold of your local plumbers. Most likely you'll find all the Pex you need for free.
Keen for the book mate, iv moved from the East coast of australia to the middle of Germany and im about to break in about 2 tennis courts worth for my new family.
I have a problem sourcing the flexible pipe like that in Germany. In the US, flexible PVC pipe is everywhere, but Germans don't use it as far as I can tell.
Great idea and really nice build. When I build mine I'm going to use wiggle wire in these little metal channels They're used for horticultural plastic on greenhouses. That would make changing the plastic and installing it much easier. Thanks for all the great ideas carry on!
This is exactly what I started out to make, but mine has grown into a behemoth of an enclosed cage to keep the deer away 😂 This IS my next project. Lovely pleats!! But the most satisfying part for me is how the staples went all the way into the wood! You must have sharper staples, or a better quality than we do in the US because every dad burn staple I shot into my wood folded like crumpled paper 😬 Thanks for the easy to follow video on how to make this! Can't wait to get started on mine 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I was really hoping you would share this build with us! Thank you also for the upcoming book to go with the new garden! Blessings on your day kind sir! 🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿
I think even I could do this following your instructions, although it would probably look slightly more "rustic" and I would have to make it smaller. Thanks Hugh.
Those end pleats are so satisfying I can hardly stand it! :) Good job, guys! I like the design. I would use a spun row cover material in place of the plastic for all brassica plantings to deter cabbage butterflies.
Thank you for the tutorial. Just made one according to it. I would like to share two further developments (maybe I am not rhe first to do it): my raised bed is 1 m wide, so I would not reach the far side if the tunnel was accessible only from one side. Therefore I used two frames and mounted hinges on opposite sides so I get a Z-shaped structure. I can now lift the tunnel by the upper frame on one side and by the lower frame from the other. For the lower frame I used hinges which allow for the complete tunnel to be taken of if neccessary (sorry, did not find the English word for "Aushebescharnier"🙂). So I am eager now to get into the cooler season.
Looks great, though up here in Orkney I suspect we would need something to make sure it doesn’t blow open in the harsh winds up here! 😳 Our new polytunnel cover has arrived, so praying for at least three or more dry calm days so we can remove the old cover, paint all the metal hoops to treat the rust, then get the new cover on! Thankfully our son is visiting next week for nine days, so fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞
this was awesome.....thank you so much for sharing! i have preordered your book and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival! thanks for all you do and remember to breathe.....
Ahhh this is such an amazing idea! I am currently on the waitinglist for an allotment in the Netherlands. Gathering as much information as I can to have a garden design ready for when I get green light. Also pre-ordered your new book, so I should be all set when the time comes ✨🌱
Забавно смотреть как где-то изобретают то, чем наши родители пользуются уже лет 25-30 :) У нас это называется парник. Но лично я рада, что люди переходят на выращивание своих овощей, ягод, зелени. Это не только вкусно и полезно, сам процесс лечит душу
I have been admiring your hoop houses in other videos and thought...hmmm, I could make some of those. Well blow me...opened up your video this morning here downunder and here is my gift, simple but excellent instructions. Loved the glamorous assistant! The pleated ends were magnificent, were you a seamstress in a former life? 😂 Will def be giving this a go. I need to pre-order your book now 😁 Thanks Huw!
Nice job, looks fenomal! But next time, try using torx screws as they just work better. Also keeps the bits intact. Posidrive and Philipshead are outdated, plus make the insides all flush and place two galvanised hinges inside. Then on one end a gaslift to lift the cover and you are all set. Also a stapler to put the plastic into place would be more handy.
I have a small urban paved space so I'd have to adapt this design to make it a) easily dismantled (and robust when reassembled, so maybe use bolts instead of screws, maybe other solutions than staples) b) compact storage c) easier to swap polythene for netting d) ideally made from cheap/discarded materials (eg pallets, eg decking boards)
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Thanks for watching! A quick calculation of the total cost for materials for me to purchase from local timber merchant (and online for plastic) is approx: £80/$100 for this hoop house that should last at least 8 years with care. £10 a year for an extra 3m square of undercover growing space is a fantastic deal especially for more challenging environments! It could mean the difference between peppers and no peppers, or a whole winter of salads versus none at all!
Absolutely loved the video Huw. Your careful and precise instructions have given me the confidence to give it a go!
It's like a beautiful work of art! What suppliers did you use for the materials such as the pipe?
@@imaginativeusername4732 thanks! Just got it from my local builders merchant "Morgan's Aberystwyth"
Aprox: 8£ 😁
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@@imaginativeusername4732hi, it’s MDPE pipe available from builders supplies in 25m rolls. Try Wickes if there is one near you. 20mm diameter should be fine and is cheaper than 25mm. I use it free standing around my allotment with insect mesh over it. Hope this helps. Regards, Gerry
We have moved to Norway last year and these are amazing. My lovely husband built 6 of them and they are a game changer indeed.
Thanks for the great video, Huw!
We watched almost every step again while we built it and I also bought your book via a colleague in the UK 🤗
That was a great video with clear instructions. I am confident that myself, a 69 yo great grandmother, could easily handle making that cover. I even think the way you have it braced it might be able to take our snow loads here in the Idaho mountains. I will have to make one and wait for our normal 8-12 feet of snow to test it. This year , other than a bitter 2 week cold spell has been mild without much snow. Very rare, next year it’ll probably be epic, lol. I do have to say with the hot beds on the to do list and now this. I’m going to be very busy. Which beats watching the stupid box. 😉. TeresaSue
Perhaps turn the top "roof beam" 90° to make it stand, and thus take more weight?
This is the sturdiest example I've seen and you showed all details while making it very simple. Thx.
I am so glad you like it! Thank you!
I'd have done the folding plastic at the ends and rolling the wood in the plastic the other way so it doesn't collect rain as much. My country has lots of rain too and it instantly stood out. But indeed, very sturdy and beautiful! I can't wait to make these this year for my mum's garden. She's been dreaming of these for years! ❤️ also, can't wait to receive your book!
Thank you! Noted for version 2!🌿
I thought this as well. That said, if rolled the other way, the condensation from the inside will drip down and collect in the fold as well.
@@Andrea-si2vs huh, well that's also true 😅 as with everything, both has + and -!
Either way you roll, drainage holes will help. Or perhaps don't roll at all like the ends- staple & sandwich between. This way you will get the extra satisfaction of trimming all 4 sides ;)
Perhaps also turn the top "roof beam" 90° to make it stand, and thus take more snow weight?
"My garden has improved so much thanks to the tips you’ve shared. Planting the right way truly helps plants grow better."
Switzerland has it! 3 hours work by my dear husband Guido an here it is: my new loop bed! Thanks so much for your video!
As someone who enjoys sewing, yes, those are lovely pleats 😁❤
Nice job! And so clearly explained/shown.
Thank you so much for showing this single lady how to make this cover!!
Just ordered your book. We are starting down the "self sufficiency" road this summer and making some serious life changes to essentially simplify and get away from over processed and low quality food. Your channel has been wonderful as I learn how to get started. Love these hoop-houses and will def be building a couple. Quick tip from an avid "do-it-yourselfer" who learned a lot from my father: your "depth gauge" was nice and simple. You can also achieve this by wrapping tape around your drill bit at the depth you wish you achieve. Stop drilling when you reach the edge of the tape line. For opening the hoop-house roof: I will add length of chain or rope at each end to allow the roof to be hinged open but stop from dropping onto what's next to it or onto the ground. This will also allow the roof to be opened wider for ease of access as opposed to being propped open with a support which can limit space. Just a couple ideas!
Swap the plastic for netting and you could presumably make fruit/ brassica cages in the same way!
I thought of the fruit cage too. But now a brassica cage . . . nice idea that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I’ll be doing exactly that!
Just watched you on Shawn James and had to come see for myself. I live in the desert southwest of the US and I'm going to use your hoop house on top of my recycled refrigerators. They'll make perfect garden beds! Thank you !!
You're most welcome!!
Thank you for the tutorial! I can do probably 75% and my husband can be the fabulous assistant/tool supplier. This could help me have peppers this summer!
Woohoo that would be amazing!!
I'm so pumped to make these.
My husband has to teach me how to use a saw (what kind? Idk! The circle kind? Are they all circle kinds?) and after that I should be off to the races!
I have fantasies of understanding construction to the point of it becoming a creative outlet. I want to be able to make things from my own brain!... But first: a hoop cover from _your_ brain!
Thank you!
_Edit:_ Oh! You just used a saw saw. I can do that!
You only need a hand saw for this! Thank you so much and best of luck with yours!
A jigsaw is a good beginners saw, fairly inexpensive, lightweight, blades are inexpensive compared to other saws, and you can find the corded ones used because everyone is switching to battery power. Best of luck in your construction adventures!
I have a battery powered circular saw that I can use anywhere on the farm. Love it.
Thank you for the tutorial - just love how I now can extend my growing season! And a benefit is that my husband loves building things for our garden and with this how-to it is bound to be a success
I built one of these a few years ago and would recommend some form of automatic watering system or alternatively an alarm on your phone to remind you to water!!! They get hot in the summer. Book already preordered, excited to read through it.
I just attached a copper tape around the frame, no fear of slugs anymore- the Swiss hoop bed is ready! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!🌱🌿🌱
Thanks Huw, looked at so many "Build your own" this is by far the best example, strong and sturdy. Appreciate the time you took for the instructions.
I'm suffering the hot sun throughout the day.my seedlings were drying up almost dying.i made a sack for shade.this is amazing and a must do to help me continue growing my food throughout 🎉
Thank you. This mini-house is something that I could enjoy in my garden. Maybe line one with wire mesh to make a neat fruit cage too.
Brilliant idea, just what I need to keep the birds and squirrels out
Absolutely brilliant idea … I’ve never been a great lover of hoops because every time you move the mesh it don’t go back into place and to be honest just a pain … your hinge idea is now on the planning board great video 🇬🇧
I've been admiring these for ages...so glad you gave these details to save me guessing!
I really like this design. This is one of the best self made small bed hoop house/tent design builds I've seen so far. And it looks relatively easy to do. Thanks for sharing 👍😊
Love this idea! Has given me inspiration to try something similar with netting for a patch I have for raspberries & strawberries to protect it from the birds! Can also use the plastic as a way of protecting carrots from carrot fly! Thank you for this easy DIY idea! It's very versatile!
Hello from Canada from a long-time fan of your books and videos!
Loving how simple yet sturdy this design is! I pre-ordered your new book a couple of weeks ago and seeing this video makes me even more eager to recieve it! I can't wait to get into the garden this season, and this will help immensely!
This is an ideal idea for us in the Outer Hebrides where we have a very small garden. Thank you so much for your inspiration.....I will wait for the rain to stop before venturing outside.
Saving this one!
I’ve got a few fragile perennials that will do much better over winter with a sturdy cover.
They very much will appreciate that!
If you desire better insulation, you may fit pool noodle foam around the perimeter inside the bed. For super cold area, some people double the plastic with some space in between. Or build a high tunnel hoop house that you can walk in with low tunnel beds inside.
YAYY! The video! Those pleats are marvellous! And your smile at the end when the hoop bed opened so effortlessly 🥹.
Ahh thank you Jess!
Greetings from Canada🇨🇦 I pre-ordered my copy of your book about a month ago. I am looking forward to receiving it.
That is so kind f you, thank you!
That is brilliant! The pleats really make it lovely. I appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks for another inspirational video.
Thank you so much Cheryl so glad you like it!
I first saw this type of covering from young youtube gardener. Anyone remember the channel? I thought it was brilliant. These are fabulous instruction and absolutely what I needed! Well done per usual!!! Love your first book, looking forward to getting this one!
Huw I love your videos, they are packed full of valuable information and so much enthusiasm. I maybe 72 but will be definitely be building one or more of these hoop houses. I have built some in the past but yours are so much better. I hope you have a fantastically successful year and good luck with your book sales. I want one!
Hi Vanessa! So glad you like this design! I appreciate the kind words
Just purchased your book, came across by chance, this hoop cover is our next project. Brilliant, thank you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good morning Huw!!! I've been wanting to learn how to build these, thanks for sharing!!!
My pleasure!
Just what we wanted. One of our next things to make
Happy making!
Wow, that was one of the most satisfying ASMR videos ever. I had been thinking that which made it extra funny when you said, "Now for the most satisfying part." Apparently you were well aware of this aspect! Something about that was just really fun to watch.
I hate doing building jobs like these because I‘m not experienced enough. But your video is so informative. It really makes me want to build my own! 😍 thank you for the step by step instruction! Bought a small secondhand coldframe and it‘s stunning what a difference it makes!
Am hopefully moving to N Ireland soon so want to grow veg in my garden. This has given me a much cheaper way of managing that in the 'harsher' environment.
Your instructions are very simple and clear- the one addition that I think of immediately is to put a couple of handles on the opening edge.- just black iron gate handles say 2 per frame.
Book already pre ordered
Thanks Huw, I'm going to make one of these and hope it will stand up to the wind from the coast! It certainly looks sturdy enough.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am hoping to build this during the early summer. We use both a 40'x50' garden for most of our vegetables and 10 raised beds which are used for vegetables/ fruits. This cold frame will come in handy since we have short growing season here from April 2 - October 21. We love your videos so keep them coming.
Excellent! I can't wait to build some of these on my raised beds! Thank you!
Have fun!
Thank you for this Huw. Love the pleated ends👍🏼. You have a gift for making a concise efficient product in a concise & efficient way. More please.
Thank you very much!!
L9vely to see Cat Rita again! Your quilt will be beautiful! Lots of love from Somerset, where the days are getting lighter (tea by daylight) and our mini bulbs are blooming😊
I think you meant this comment for soneone else!!
Clicked for the coverings but loved the videography. Colors look great!
I can’t wait for my BOOK!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Husband is making this for me today for Mothers Day! Materials totalled £82 from B&Q ❤
Oooh amazing!! That's so perfect!
I love a bit of garden DIY. The attention to detail is great.Great video Huw
Thank you so much!!
Love it. Simple and effective functionally and financially. Just my 2 cents, the only thing I would do differently is add one more step after the plastic is finished. I would have covered the plastic sheeting with some metal mesh to give everything including the plastic sheeting extra more sturdy protection. Or maybe the clear plastic sheeting on the inside of the lid and the mesh on the outside of the lid. Oh and a little tip if you didn't know. If you don't mind using not new materials. Before you go buy any Pex get a hold of your local plumbers. Most likely you'll find all the Pex you need for free.
Keen for the book mate, iv moved from the East coast of australia to the middle of Germany and im about to break in about 2 tennis courts worth for my new family.
Oh wow a nice space that! Best of luck Daniel and thank you!
Greetings from N Germany!
I have a problem sourcing the flexible pipe like that in Germany. In the US, flexible PVC pipe is everywhere, but Germans don't use it as far as I can tell.
@@robertsparling the schwarz 1” or bigger irrigation line works well. It can sometimes have a blue or green lines on it
@@danielhayes137 Thanks. I'll look into it.
I know the book is a wonderful resource as proven by these outstanding videos.
Excellent video. Very easy to follow straightforward steps for people with average skills. Sharing around.
These instructions are exactly what I needed to know! Thank you. Very timely video.
I made this today and it’s great! May even make another one! Thank you 😊
Great idea and really nice build. When I build mine I'm going to use wiggle wire in these little metal channels They're used for horticultural plastic on greenhouses. That would make changing the plastic and installing it much easier. Thanks for all the great ideas carry on!
This is exactly what I started out to make, but mine has grown into a behemoth of an enclosed cage to keep the deer away 😂 This IS my next project. Lovely pleats!! But the most satisfying part for me is how the staples went all the way into the wood! You must have sharper staples, or a better quality than we do in the US because every dad burn staple I shot into my wood folded like crumpled paper 😬 Thanks for the easy to follow video on how to make this! Can't wait to get started on mine 😊
You've either got the wrong staples or some incredibly dense wood
Thanks! You inpsired me to create a hooped greenhouse with a hinged top.. Just adding the plastic now...
Thank you so much for this video! I was really hoping you would share this build with us! Thank you also for the upcoming book to go with the new garden! Blessings on your day kind sir! 🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿
My absolute pleasure☺️ Thank you so much Carolyn🌿
Great "How to..." Huw. And great to see you posting your fab videos again!
Very nicely done! Easy to follow instructions for a very sturdy hoop house. I see one of these in my future. 🙂
I think even I could do this following your instructions, although it would probably look slightly more "rustic" and I would have to make it smaller. Thanks Hugh.
What a great video, we are going to make 3 or 4 of these on our new vegetable garden! Thank you for the detailed instructions.
Wow! Thanks Huw! Your videos are very inspirational and your garden is amazing! ❤❤❤
Excellent project.
This guy is absolutely gorgeous on the plus side 😎👌
Those end pleats are so satisfying I can hardly stand it! :) Good job, guys! I like the design. I would use a spun row cover material in place of the plastic for all brassica plantings to deter cabbage butterflies.
What an excellent video , nice and strong structure ❤👍thanks hue 😊
My pleasure!
Your garden videos are great
That hoop bed is fantastic and slick mate 😮
Thank you for the tutorial. Just made one according to it. I would like to share two further developments (maybe I am not rhe first to do it): my raised bed is 1 m wide, so I would not reach the far side if the tunnel was accessible only from one side. Therefore I used two frames and mounted hinges on opposite sides so I get a Z-shaped structure. I can now lift the tunnel by the upper frame on one side and by the lower frame from the other. For the lower frame I used hinges which allow for the complete tunnel to be taken of if neccessary (sorry, did not find the English word for "Aushebescharnier"🙂). So I am eager now to get into the cooler season.
Genius design idea. Guys. Thank you. 🙏
Easy to build and it looks beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you Huw. Such an awesome video with step by step instructions. I can totally make one myself ❤❤
Funny how I came up with the idea to make this in the next few weeks and that you come around with an amazing tutorial. My veggies will thank ya mate!
Tell them they're welcome ;)
Absolutely brilliant. Thanks Huw. I'll defo be doing this!
Amazing!
Brilliant design, I will be covering mine with wire mesh as we have many many squirrels in our neighborhood of Brampton Canada
Great video, thank you Huw. Useful addition to the section in the book.
Looks great, though up here in Orkney I suspect we would need something to make sure it doesn’t blow open in the harsh winds up here! 😳
Our new polytunnel cover has arrived, so praying for at least three or more dry calm days so we can remove the old cover, paint all the metal hoops to treat the rust, then get the new cover on! Thankfully our son is visiting next week for nine days, so fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞
One of my favorite of your videos.
Thank you I appreciate that
Thanks for the great idea! Get some #2 Robertson screws, you'll save yourself a lot of headache.
this was awesome.....thank you so much for sharing! i have preordered your book and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival! thanks for all you do and remember to breathe.....
You are so welcome!
Ahhh this is such an amazing idea! I am currently on the waitinglist for an allotment in the Netherlands. Gathering as much information as I can to have a garden design ready for when I get green light. Also pre-ordered your new book, so I should be all set when the time comes ✨🌱
Not sure why YT dumped my comment, but the point was: Those pleats are super satisfying!
Забавно смотреть как где-то изобретают то, чем наши родители пользуются уже лет 25-30 :) У нас это называется парник.
Но лично я рада, что люди переходят на выращивание своих овощей, ягод, зелени. Это не только вкусно и полезно, сам процесс лечит душу
I have been admiring your hoop houses in other videos and thought...hmmm, I could make some of those. Well blow me...opened up your video this morning here downunder and here is my gift, simple but excellent instructions. Loved the glamorous assistant! The pleated ends were magnificent, were you a seamstress in a former life? 😂 Will def be giving this a go. I need to pre-order your book now 😁 Thanks Huw!
That's brilliant thank you so much your hoop house looks so easy I can't wait to make one or maybe two.
Another great video 😊👍
Thank you!
I'm going to try building it... Thanks Huw!
Nice job, looks fenomal! But next time, try using torx screws as they just work better. Also keeps the bits intact. Posidrive and Philipshead are outdated, plus make the insides all flush and place two galvanised hinges inside. Then on one end a gaslift to lift the cover and you are all set. Also a stapler to put the plastic into place would be more handy.
This is awesome Huw, great work, I think we may give this a go on our plot.
Thanks pal 👍🏻
Amazing!! Have fun building it!
OMG , I noted/made pictures of your steps during the video😂. At the end you mention it is in your book that I pre-ordered. ❤ Ah well!
Hi Alan from wales! Just to let you know iv been making those hinged beds for 3 years now I also use fine netting to let water in
Thank you as always I will do that best idea ever.❤
Explained and demonstrated really well - I feel like I could do this! Thank you Huw x
You're so welcome!
Got your new book - The Self-Sufficiency Garden - and I love it! What I cant find is the depth of the beds :)
I have a small urban paved space so I'd have to adapt this design to make it
a) easily dismantled (and robust when reassembled, so maybe use bolts instead of screws, maybe other solutions than staples)
b) compact storage
c) easier to swap polythene for netting
d) ideally made from cheap/discarded materials (eg pallets, eg decking boards)
How neat are those ends. I'm very impressed!
I bought an electric staple gun, and highly recommend it if you plan to do a lot of stapling.
They're lovely right!! Ooh now that does sound like a lot of fun😉
Looks I need to get it done as well ! And waiting for my book to arrive!
Thank you so much!
Looks so nice I like how it's ok hinges... I would struggle to take that off alone other wise
What a legend huw.im buying the book Friday 👌🏻
Ahh thank you so much!!
Just what I need! Thanks Huw 👌🙏