Kewl idea. Just a suggestion. I was part owner of a construction company in Florida, where it rains every day at noon just about. When you'r4e using visqueen, which is the plastic you're using here, take the 1x2 and roll it underneath the visqueen a few times then pull that tight when you've removed enough slack. That does a couple things. This will remove a lot of the moisture seepage, keep the wood from rotting and create an even better barrier for pests. Another trick is to use two 1x2's and loop the visqueen under the first 1x2 and over the second. That would allow you to more easily make adjustments and it braces the plastic between two breaks creating an even distribution for the plastic to be held making it much less likely to expand at the screws and tear. Another thing you can do is add a small lip with an overhang of the plastic using 1x4 strips on the three sides that don't have hinges. That will create a better run off and keep the wood under the plastic from rotting for much longer. Simple tricks to make your building last longer. Hope this helps a bit man! 😁
@@LovenPeace2 Hey, thanks! There's something to be said for those grunts and old school construction workers. If I didn't have a face for radio I might actually try a tube of my own. LOL!
The PERFECT instructional video! It's sooooo difficult to find videos that don't have all that jibber jabber BS and you end up wasting so much time trying to find the info you need. This was presented CLEAR, CONCISE and EASY to understand, even for a beginner! THANK YOU!
I really appreciate you breaking down the math and teaching us in a format that we can pause, take notes, and then apply to not only this project but many more. Thankyou!
WOW, this is the best hoop house video I have ever seen. I am 64 year old grandmother and will be making the box and the hoop house this weekend. You are such a great teacher. Wish me luck. I am in Ohio and my plan is to grow all of my salad vegetables through the winter for my grandson and myself. I look forward to your future videos!
I've been avoiding watching this video for a couple weeks as it keeps showing up in my youtube recommendations. Afterall, how difficult is it to build a PVC hoop cover for a raised bed? Nothing to it and who needs a video? Boy, am I glad I finally took the time to watch. It's a great video and demonstrates a simple, reliable, way to accomplish the task - far better than I would have done trying to rig something up on the fly,. Thank you!
outstanding job! I watch almost ZERO RUclips because I can't stand silly people who go too slow and yip-yap too much. Love the way you deliver concise and clear visual instructions.
I saw a great idea on another hoop house video:. Install an extra handle on the raised bed below the handle for the hinged top. That way if it's windy, you can loop a bungy cord through to keep closed (or to keep critters out).
I just love your energy and confidence. Your personality seems so genuine and likable. I could totally see you having your own gardening show on a major network. Please stay sincere. Confidence does not have to equal arrogance. The projects you choose to film are fun and engaging.
Great video! I appreciate that every minute of the video was instruction so we didn't have to wait while you went for supplies, do a lot of cutting, etc. All pure how-tos! Great job! Thanks.
I grow my own herbs, and some fruit. Nothing crazy. You have helped me with my raspberries, and my 2 fruit trees. I wouldn't care if your channel was about collecting stamps. Anyone who is as enthusiastic about their craft as you are, gets my respect. I always wait anxiously for your next upload. Thank you.
Ditto...James is a very intelligent enthusiastic young man who displays wisdom, true love and passion for not just gardening but expanding his knowledge and improving the lives of hisself, his family and anyone willing to listen and implement his instructions. Kudos to him and happy gardening to you.
This felt like a Minecraft tutorial.A good minecraft tutorial. Material list, step-to-step, detailed explanation and even tips on how to upgrade your farm in the late game. Top stuff, lad
Building a hinged hoop house is an excellent way to extend the growing season of your raised bed garden. It is a simple and cost-effective project that can be completed in a weekend with just a few basic tools. The first step is to measure the length and width of your raised bed garden, and then gather the necessary materials. You will need PVC pipes, elbow joints, screws, hinges, and clear plastic sheeting.
Prigione...😁 I watched this video last year and made 3 hinged hoop houses for my elevated raised garden beds. You're a great instructor, I had a TON of fun building them and they worked! ❤️
@@jamesprigioni youre so funny. the energy you bring to gardening. its so different. The same energy I have when wakeboarding. Too bad youre not in MN, we could be friends
M still impressed by your flawless way of talking without Um, euh, and reappearing syllables or having pauses after each sentence which I always do. Excellent video like always
@Jennifer Mathis The link Freeman posted is of a guy who did this 3 years ago. Freeman doesn't have a channel. I suggest subscribing to both as they are both great channels
Freeman Acres are you suggesting that no content creator can ever make another video about a subject if someone else has made one before? Just because two videos have the same subject, it doesn’t mean one is a copy of the other. Especially when it comes to the finite world of gardening. No one has claim over hoops houses, or the teaching of how to make them. You clearly have a gross misunderstanding of what plagiarism means.
I've never heard of a Hoophouse before and I am seriously blown away by this Video.Fantastic explanation, clear instructions totally Brilliant.Thank you James
I watched this video the first time a couple of years ago. I want to thank you for your design. I have four that I built exactly like yours and they have held up great.
How’s the temperature inside the greenhouse? I’m trying to grow year round. Do I have to wait for the right season or can I use the greenhouse and manipulate the environment???
@@neilanderson7147 Most years we can grow from mid March till the end of October I’m the greenhouse. This year we had rain just about everyday for two months and hardly anything grew well inside and out except celery, cabbage and lettuce.
So many keyboard warriors out there. There's not a video I watch on RUclips that doesn't have thumbs down. Mean people suck and there's a ton of them. This was an amazing tutorial!
Tuck and James, just wanted to let you know we built our first hinged hoophouse for a raised bed and it worked brilliantly, thanks to your instructions.😍❤
I Totally got something out of this! I've been wanting a hoop house or two on my raised beds & after watching this video I know it's something I can easily do by myself. Thank you so very much.
Absolutely loved the way you designed this. It is very evident that gardening makes a smarter version of us in so many different creative ways. I really enjoy how fast you get to the point, and get the job done. I have never gotten bored of watching your gardening videos. Keep up the smart, healthy and inspiring lifestyle.
Great instructional. If you want something with a little more UV resistance than the white PVC, PVC conduit (gray) is rated for exterior use and will not get brittle as quick with seasons of exposure.
Thank you so much for adding in exactly how to figure the length needed for the arch. It made it so much easier to figure out what I need for short or taller hoops. I just need to find the arch length needed and then add for taller sides… ie. 4’ sides would add 8’ on to the arch length number… or 2’ sides would add 4’ to the arch total. You made that math for the arch easy! Never thought I would need pi, but still remembered it (3.14) all these years later. We are using conduit on some and PVC on others and I really needed to be able to figure out the lengths needed before buying. Thank you! Love these double layered beds!
Thanks, James. I used your design, but instead of plastic sheeting, I covered it with 1/2" plastic mesh to protect my raised bed strawberries from birds (and Lincoln, my fruit-loving dog). It works great.
James after watching several videos, this was the best hoop house tutorial. Im a female but i feel empowered by your video to construct this hoop house. The only thing I think I want to do different is use material covering that is breathable, and allows for air, sunshine, and rain to get through, yet still protect against critters and pests. A million thanks. Your videos are high quality and pleasant to watch due to great video editing.
Also, a couple of comments up someone had a great idea about rolling the plastic (netting for us) to make it tighter and thicker at the opening to keep bugs out.
You could use some tulle, it’s very cheap at the fabric stores. Not sure of your climate. But I have freezing winters and it would not work for veggies. But I could see it working for keeping pests and birds out of strawberries and blueberries as they do grow year round for me.
This was fantastic, thanks James for a great tutorial. We built one looking at your video and I'm delighted how it turned out. It's remarkable just how warm it is inside. Am looking forward to winter harvests now!
I built the single greenhouse James. The directions are fantastic and it came out really well. Just one suggestion. When you use the clips for securing the plastic to the pvc frame I cut the clips in half . By cutting the clips in half, you can double the number of clips and secure more locations on the frame.
THANK You! Even an old 72 year old understood the instructions! A little cold out there today, but as soon as it warms up, am building two for a "Kitchen Garden" for next winter, next to my back door!
Great job, James and Tuck! I have made several of these this past fall using a "cathedral" shape (think two parallel uprights with a triangle shaped roof - 4 pieces of pvc) as I live in Michigan and this cathedral shape does a great job shedding snow. I'm still harvesting lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, mache and beet tops in my zone 6 garden and it's almost January! Keep 'em coming guys!
Well done! When I did this a few years back I learned that even with our moderate temps in Oregon, we don't get enough sun. Now that the weather patterns have changed, I might just try this again.
I know this video is 2 years old, but I just wanted to let you know that it's still far reaching and much appreciated. It was very easy to follow with clear and simple instructions. I'm new to your channel, but have been enjoying every video you so thoughtfully put together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have learned a ton from you!
This is by far the simplest to follow plan I’ve seen. A huge THANK YOU!! from those us who are mechanically challenged.😅 Your videos have been my gardening 101, 102, and so on. I have referred MANY other new gardeners to your channel. Thanks for ALL you do (and Tucker🥰).
This is James without a doubt the best tutoria I have seen on building a hinged hoophouse. Thank you so much for creating this. Once I work out how to put a timber edging on my colorbond raised bed I shall be doing what you showed us. Giant 2 Thumbs Up 👍👍
by far the easiest and most straight forward hinged hoop house video ive seen. thank you for including the list of materials ! i'll definitely be recreating this
This is a great video. Some extensions I am considering 1) leave the extra plastic to protect the raised bed wood from water/rain 2) find the PVC terminal cap that is flat. Use screws with bigger washer like head. Thanks a bunch
Built mine this week! One modification: after splitting a couple of plastic end caps, I just drilled holes into the 2 by 4 and slid the pipes into the holes instead. Now bring on the sun to thaw out my Vermont soil
I've had hoop houses for 8 years - and never even thought about the PITA factor! First chore this spring is gonna be to convert them to HINGED! Thanks for doing this video!
James I've been watching your videos now for about a year - I just subscribe - love your interaction with Tuck, and the information you are providing is timeless - thanks so much for your continued focus to helping me become a self reliant gardener!
@@jamesprigioni Totally agree ... although you now can get screws that drill themselves ... awesome ... screwfix direct .... "gold screws " .. I think that's what they are called .... but you'll see them on the website ....
My husband I just finished making two of these. I put floating row covers on them instead of plastic for this spring. I want to harden off my seedlings in them and I want to protect my squash and leafy greens from bugs. I’m in north Georgia so I may switch out for plastic for fall/winter crops. I loved the video. It was fast but very detailed. 👍
You can't use these to exclude bugs and still get any squash: Bees need to get to the flowers to pollinate them to get any squash. You would have to leave them propped open every day there are flowers, which with squash would be all summer! But they would be great for growing greens all winter, since they don't need pollination. Which is how the author used them.
Thank you so much! You are an excellent instructor. I really appreciate your attention to details: considering the twist in the wood, pre-drilling and mentioning the type and size of screws, leaving room for caps for the second layer, etc. And, as a true craftsman, you were certain to employ a highly qualified Canine Supervisor. Good Job Tuck. 🤗👏
Awesomeness 👍. I'm building as many of these as I can. Especially in the times we are living in now. Thank you and everyone else who shares this knowledge. It's time to get growing cause we're going to need to feed ourselves and possibly our neighbors.
Man this is so awesome! My wife would love one of these. You did an amazing job and thought of just about everything building this. Thanks for the tips and hope to start my own soon.
James, You rock dude! Love how you were concise yet detailed in your instruction! I don't like wasting time watching instructional videos where they gab on and on and it takes forever to get to the "nity grity"! Amazing job... first time to your channel, can't wait to explore more of your videos. I just bought a 3-acre orchard/farm and am looking forward to making my personal bounty of food following experts like you! Thanks again and keep rocking it!
James, thank you for this helpful how to! One question I have for you and your audience: if you have feral rabbits, rats, squirrels, chipmunks and grackles to contend with, is plastic a sufficient barrier? I was thinking chicken wire but I like the longer growing season your design would provide.
I built this on one of my raised beds ( I did the single layer, I will install the second one next year) I love how it extended the grow season in the fall last year... I have garlic over wintering in there now!!! We Love it and thanks for all your great ideas and help!!!
Very nice plans. I wrote the list down so I can make one for my one raised bed. Thanks. I’ve wanted to do this but didn’t know where to start. I think I may add one thing though. A washer inside the cap so the screw doesn’t pull out of the cap. Not that it will but just in case. Thanks James.
Thank you for all the tips and tricks! I'm from Belgium so i do live in another climate zone, but i Learn so much from you! I just finished my first raised bed and got the pvc pipes from the store yesterday. Lets go make that hoop! 🤩 I did not find the T-pieces or the closed caps, but i'm gonne try to drill a hole in the frame itself and glue it with some woodglue. Its not too windy where i place it and i hope the plastic will also help to keep the frame in place. It' a trial and error proces i suppose, but i'm having so much fun with it! Thank you and keep up the fantastic work! 🤩
I don't have a house yet, but I've been thinking about building something like this when I get one. Your idea is way better than what I had brewed up in my mind! I especially like the idea of double layers!
Thank you so much for this info. I added the hoop house to my existing garden bed. I also added half inch poly tubing to the top support. I connected it to my tubing that I use in the summer. Now I water from the top of the hoop house and use my air compressor to blow is out if it's going to freeze.
This is awesome! I’m definitely putting one in my yard! Makes me wonder why would anyone give you a thumbs down on this?! Two thumbs up! 👍🏼 👍🏼thank you for sharing your know-how.
Here I am again 1 day after winter solstice and I’m waiting for spring again so I can get back in the garden and try it once again. Last year’s garden didn’t do well. Hoping for better luck in 2020.
Genius idea. Solves so many issues that as a newbie I know I'll encounter and now I can preempt! Detailed, percise, clear, good energy; a perfect tutorial. Thank you thank you thank you!🥰🤩❤😊🤗
I would make one suggestion: Cut a notch into each end of your prop 2x4 so that your pup (or a child) couldn't knock it out and have the lid smash down on someone. A little V-notch would help hold it in place. Great tutorial; we may try it here in Maine. Hoop houses have always seemed like a pain, but with a hinged top, they make a lot more sense!
This is great, well done, well edited! I used all pvc to build a similar light frame, just covered with chickenwire for a mobile day coop in my yard for growout chicks. Let them out of night coop, they run all flapping noisy stampede across the yard like you'll never see them again, then they turn and do the same coming back, repeat! Lol. Then pour morning ration in day trough in the mobile coop, they run in, you lower it. Keeps them contained where you want them in your yard or garden. Note, chicken wire is barely a slowdown to any determined predator, so an outer barrier like yard fence or else reinforcement on the mobile pen is critical to prevent loss.
This was one of the best tutorials I have found on building a greenhouse! I wish I saw this before I assembled mine, but look forward to trying this method next year or in the fall! :D
This is the best made top for a raised bed I've seen. It's mostly what I want. Wind is a problem if it is opened unless the entire roof comes off and if you're short of space.... a problem. But of course at some point the roof will be off full-time, SOooo, where to put it, store it? With this type of top it's impractical and unless it's 2 dimensional. Love to see some bright ideas... THX
Yes, I would love to see your build the second layer on! QUESTION: how big of a difference does the second layer make? Have you ever noticed the temperature difference between the single vs. the double layer? My property gets very very windy, but I could build this for my mom.
We built 4 of these last fall and they worked great. We’re about to start some new greens in them for the spring, even though there’s still snow on a lot of the ground here in Western MA. I’m wondering, what do you do with these in the summer? Do you just take the top off at the hinges and move it into a shed? Have you tried a similar build with insect cover for the summer?
I was also thinking about that, if you keep unscrewing and screwing the hinges into the wood, it might get worn out after a few seasons, some sort of permanent screw-bolt arrangement that could be done and undone each season might be better. Im not a builder so I don't know the technical name for these things.
Excellent job, James. Yes, I'd like to see another video of the second layer. What's the temperature difference between inside and outside for a few different temps during day and night? Thanks.
I was stumped as to why and how you were going to connect the hinges. Had I not watched this vid, I'd have over complicated the hinges and placed them all wrong. Thank you again!
Dear James, Your presentation and instructions on how to make a "Hoop House" are clear, concise, informative, very useful and user friendly. Excellent job, young man. Simply wonderful! The summers are cool on the island in which I live, in the Pacific Northwest. I believe I will implement your design for growing melons this upcoming summer. And in addition, utilize the same design to make a "Hoop House" using floating row covers instead of plastic for keeping pests at bay. Keep up the good work young man. May God continue to bless you. Have a very Merry Christmas :-) Mrs. Kathryn S.
hey ,if anyone else is searching for build your own small greenhouse plans try Lomonting Easy Greenhouse Mentor (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my partner got cool results with it.
i have 3 hoop houses. i just use 2 layers of plastic, 6 mil cheap stuff for insulation. i used to use bubble wrap, but i can't tell the diff with just the 2 layers. if it was real cold, i would use 3 layers. also i heat mine to 40F minimum, so the insulation is important to conserve electric. another thing i use the large binder clips to fix my plastic, and unclip and store the plastic in spring.
Followed this for two raised beds. I live in a colder humid climate, subject to heavier snow. I had to make a slight adjustment to the placement of the middle side supports. Running them under the middle half hoop eliminated the small shelf you see when placing them on the outside. Snow was building up along the side cross supports placing a lot of pressure on the connecting tape. Just sharing should anyone in a similar climate attempting this.
Best design I've seen. This definitely looks like it will actually work, hold up to weather and be easy to access the bed. I'm thinking of adding a third layer, the first being row cover netting to keep critters out in the summer. Or do I take these off in the summer and make a separate net one? Hmm 🤔 that's the question
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making these videos. I've been so frustrated fighting bugs, slugs, and too cold temperatures up in Alaska. This is great, I'm so excited to build these for our garden here! Thank you!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO!! We are going to actively garden now that the whole shut down is in effect. I DO live in the PNW region of Humboldt Co. near the ocean by 1 mile. I will need to see that wind issue segment for the greenhouse. My teen son and his forester dad will help me and my daughter with the math. You made it all seem so completely doable and for me that is a great plus. Happy Easter. Blessings.
Kewl idea. Just a suggestion. I was part owner of a construction company in Florida, where it rains every day at noon just about. When you'r4e using visqueen, which is the plastic you're using here, take the 1x2 and roll it underneath the visqueen a few times then pull that tight when you've removed enough slack. That does a couple things. This will remove a lot of the moisture seepage, keep the wood from rotting and create an even better barrier for pests. Another trick is to use two 1x2's and loop the visqueen under the first 1x2 and over the second. That would allow you to more easily make adjustments and it braces the plastic between two breaks creating an even distribution for the plastic to be held making it much less likely to expand at the screws and tear. Another thing you can do is add a small lip with an overhang of the plastic using 1x4 strips on the three sides that don't have hinges. That will create a better run off and keep the wood under the plastic from rotting for much longer. Simple tricks to make your building last longer. Hope this helps a bit man! 😁
Wow! Thanks for this suggestion for an already awesome project!
@@LovenPeace2 Hey, thanks! There's something to be said for those grunts and old school construction workers. If I didn't have a face for radio I might actually try a tube of my own. LOL!
Christopher, there is no such thing as a "face for radio" 🤗. Really, please give it a go!
@@wandarzimmytLOL, Thanks again!
Share a link of your suggestion so that we can all have a look at
The PERFECT instructional video! It's sooooo difficult to find videos that don't have all that jibber jabber BS and you end up wasting so much time trying to find the info you need. This was presented CLEAR, CONCISE and EASY to understand, even for a beginner! THANK YOU!
I really appreciate you breaking down the math and teaching us in a format that we can pause, take notes, and then apply to not only this project but many more. Thankyou!
Thanks…I am visual learner and 64 year old gardener, I could do this from memory. Very easy and encouraging.
WOW, this is the best hoop house video I have ever seen. I am 64 year old grandmother and will be making the box and the hoop house this weekend. You are such a great teacher. Wish me luck. I am in Ohio and my plan is to grow all of my salad vegetables through the winter for my grandson and myself. I look forward to your future videos!
62 and a Grandma too. First year growing more than tomoatos!
I've been avoiding watching this video for a couple weeks as it keeps showing up in my youtube recommendations. Afterall, how difficult is it to build a PVC hoop cover for a raised bed? Nothing to it and who needs a video? Boy, am I glad I finally took the time to watch. It's a great video and demonstrates a simple, reliable, way to accomplish the task - far better than I would have done trying to rig something up on the fly,. Thank you!
outstanding job! I watch almost ZERO RUclips because I can't stand silly people who go too slow and yip-yap too much. Love the way you deliver concise and clear visual instructions.
I saw a great idea on another hoop house video:. Install an extra handle on the raised bed below the handle for the hinged top. That way if it's windy, you can loop a bungy cord through to keep closed (or to keep critters out).
I’ll be using this one. I’m also adding a flip up strut to hold it open while working.
You have no idea how much I appreciate that you didn't make me watch you cut wood and drill holes. Just got right to the point! THANK YOU!!!!!!
Beautiful build. We'll be a free people when every family has a couple of these beds to grow year round.
I just love your energy and confidence. Your personality seems so genuine and likable. I could totally see you having your own gardening show on a major network. Please stay sincere. Confidence does not have to equal arrogance. The projects you choose to film are fun and engaging.
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South Jersey viewers here! My 4-yearvold son and I recently found your videos, thanks for sharing your expertise! We can't wait to add to our garden!
Great video! I appreciate that every minute of the video was instruction so we didn't have to wait while you went for supplies, do a lot of cutting, etc. All pure how-tos! Great job! Thanks.
I grow my own herbs, and some fruit. Nothing crazy. You have helped me with my raspberries, and my 2 fruit trees. I wouldn't care if your channel was about collecting stamps. Anyone who is as enthusiastic about their craft as you are, gets my respect. I always wait anxiously for your next upload. Thank you.
Ditto...James is a very intelligent enthusiastic young man who displays wisdom, true love and passion for not just gardening but expanding his knowledge and improving the lives of hisself, his family and anyone willing to listen and implement his instructions. Kudos to him and happy gardening to you.
To you too; happy gardening! :-)
can you get an email when the new one is posted? I'm a little uninformed on this.
ditto!
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This felt like a Minecraft tutorial.A good minecraft tutorial. Material list, step-to-step, detailed explanation and even tips on how to upgrade your farm in the late game. Top stuff, lad
Funnily enough I randomly ended up here from a minecraft tutorial
Building a hinged hoop house is an excellent way to extend the growing season of your raised bed garden. It is a simple and cost-effective project that can be completed in a weekend with just a few basic tools. The first step is to measure the length and width of your raised bed garden, and then gather the necessary materials. You will need PVC pipes, elbow joints, screws, hinges, and clear plastic sheeting.
Do you seal and with what that food safe?
Thanks…I am visual learner and 64 year old gardener, I could do this from memory. Very easy and encouraging.
Prigione...😁
I watched this video last year and made 3 hinged hoop houses for my elevated raised garden beds.
You're a great instructor, I had a TON of fun building them and they worked! ❤️
Let's Gooo!!
@@jamesprigioni youre so funny. the energy you bring to gardening. its so different. The same energy I have when wakeboarding. Too bad youre not in MN, we could be friends
we made two today and indeed it was fun. me and hubby love doing stuff like this together.....the more we do, the better we get.
M still impressed by your flawless way of talking without Um, euh, and reappearing syllables or having pauses after each sentence which I always do.
Excellent video like always
That's because he literally copied this video from another RUclipsr.. basically word for word plagiarism
ruclips.net/video/1qwyFEmTsmM/видео.html
@Jennifer Mathis The link Freeman posted is of a guy who did this 3 years ago. Freeman doesn't have a channel. I suggest subscribing to both as they are both great channels
@@freemanacres5477 Hiw you know it's true? be careful when you judge others.taje care.😱😱
Freeman Acres are you suggesting that no content creator can ever make another video about a subject if someone else has made one before? Just because two videos have the same subject, it doesn’t mean one is a copy of the other. Especially when it comes to the finite world of gardening. No one has claim over hoops houses, or the teaching of how to make them. You clearly have a gross misunderstanding of what plagiarism means.
I've never heard of a Hoophouse before and I am seriously blown away by this Video.Fantastic explanation, clear instructions totally Brilliant.Thank you James
I built this 5years ago exactly like this with his instructions. It is still working for me. Great video.
I watched this video the first time a couple of years ago. I want to thank you for your design. I have four that I built exactly like yours and they have held up great.
How’s the temperature inside the greenhouse? I’m trying to grow year round. Do I have to wait for the right season or can I use the greenhouse and manipulate the environment???
@@neilanderson7147 Most years we can grow from mid March till the end of October I’m the greenhouse. This year we had rain just about everyday for two months and hardly anything grew well inside and out except celery, cabbage and lettuce.
You could always try and turn it into a hotbed if you can get your hands on some manure...
this is brilliant. The world needs such brains .thank you for sharing
Love the production! Is there an equipment list for the build?
Not sure why anyone would thumbs down such a clean and precise tutorial Thanks, great job!
Logic suggests the main reason is; Simply, jealousy.
I think it is because he used too many difficult words, like radius and pi.
So many keyboard warriors out there. There's not a video I watch on RUclips that doesn't have thumbs down. Mean people suck and there's a ton of them. This was an amazing tutorial!
Humans have a garbage gene. Some humans struggle to keep it suppressed.... :)
I agree 💯 percent. To many negative people in this world.
Tuck and James, just wanted to let you know we built our first hinged hoophouse for a raised bed and it worked brilliantly, thanks to your instructions.😍❤
I Totally got something out of this! I've been wanting a hoop house or two on my raised beds & after watching this video I know it's something I can easily do by myself. Thank you so very much.
Absolutely loved the way you designed this. It is very evident that gardening makes a smarter version of us in so many different creative ways. I really enjoy how fast you get to the point, and get the job done. I have never gotten bored of watching your gardening videos. Keep up the smart, healthy and inspiring lifestyle.
Hi.. Interesting..
What is the purpose of doing this?
Great instructional. If you want something with a little more UV resistance than the white PVC, PVC conduit (gray) is rated for exterior use and will not get brittle as quick with seasons of exposure.
Super tip! I was just about to ask about the long term alternatives to white PVC!
Thank you so much for adding in exactly how to figure the length needed for the arch. It made it so much easier to figure out what I need for short or taller hoops. I just need to find the arch length needed and then add for taller sides… ie. 4’ sides would add 8’ on to the arch length number… or 2’ sides would add 4’ to the arch total. You made that math for the arch easy! Never thought I would need pi, but still remembered it (3.14) all these years later. We are using conduit on some and PVC on others and I really needed to be able to figure out the lengths needed before buying. Thank you! Love these double layered beds!
Thanks, James. I used your design, but instead of plastic sheeting, I covered it with 1/2" plastic mesh to protect my raised bed strawberries from birds (and Lincoln, my fruit-loving dog). It works great.
That is what I wanted to do too…
I am really impressed with the simplicity and the ease of this design. I will try building this with my son during this quarentine times
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I really can't thank you enough! Cut length for arc made so simple for math-deficient. Width div/2 x 3.14 (pi). Matter-of-fact genius. So grateful.
James after watching several videos, this was the best hoop house tutorial. Im a female but i feel empowered by your video to construct this hoop house. The only thing I think I want to do different is use material covering that is breathable, and allows for air, sunshine, and rain to get through, yet still protect against critters and pests. A million thanks. Your videos are high quality and pleasant to watch due to great video editing.
Also, a couple of comments up someone had a great idea about rolling the plastic (netting for us) to make it tighter and thicker at the opening to keep bugs out.
You could use some tulle, it’s very cheap at the fabric stores.
Not sure of your climate. But I have freezing winters and it would not work for veggies. But I could see it working for keeping pests and birds out of strawberries and blueberries as they do grow year round for me.
This was fantastic, thanks James for a great tutorial. We built one looking at your video and I'm delighted how it turned out. It's remarkable just how warm it is inside. Am looking forward to winter harvests now!
Have seen so many "instructions" on building one. Yours was the clearest, best and concise how-to vid on making one from start to finish!! Thanks! :)
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Well done!
Also most expensive in materials
@@MrGlk I actually have everything on hand to make one of these. It will cost me nothing but labor.
Check and try agfabric insect netting，hope it can help you. www.agfabric.com/collections/insect-netting
I built the single greenhouse James. The directions are fantastic and it came out really well. Just one suggestion. When you use the clips for securing the plastic to the pvc frame I cut the clips in half . By cutting the clips in half, you can double the number of clips and secure more locations on the frame.
Where can I find the clips?
@@patrickmcguire5044 I also need to know where to get the clips.Home depot did not have
THANK You! Even an old 72 year old understood the instructions! A little cold out there today, but as soon as it warms up, am building two for a "Kitchen Garden" for next winter, next to my back door!
Great job, James and Tuck! I have made several of these this past fall using a "cathedral" shape (think two parallel uprights with a triangle shaped roof - 4 pieces of pvc) as I live in Michigan and this cathedral shape does a great job shedding snow. I'm still harvesting lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, mache and beet tops in my zone 6 garden and it's almost January! Keep 'em coming guys!
shelly anding say, do you hand water and if so.. how often over the winter?
Do you have a video or pictures to share. I live in Colorado and your design may be better option for me.
That is saying a lot! Winter is no joke in your neighborhood. Way to go!!
Well done! When I did this a few years back I learned that even with our moderate temps in Oregon, we don't get enough sun. Now that the weather patterns have changed, I might just try this again.
I know this video is 2 years old, but I just wanted to let you know that it's still far reaching and much appreciated. It was very easy to follow with clear and simple instructions. I'm new to your channel, but have been enjoying every video you so thoughtfully put together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have learned a ton from you!
That is very kind of you to say my friend, and your words are heard and appreciated. ❤️
This is by far the simplest to follow plan I’ve seen. A huge THANK YOU!! from those us who are mechanically challenged.😅 Your videos have been my gardening 101, 102, and so on. I have referred MANY other new gardeners to your channel. Thanks for ALL you do (and Tucker🥰).
This is James without a doubt the best tutoria I have seen on building a hinged hoophouse. Thank you so much for creating this. Once I work out how to put a timber edging on my colorbond raised bed I shall be doing what you showed us. Giant 2 Thumbs Up 👍👍
This is by far the easiest hoop house, I tried several but the snow took them out. I’m definitely trying these. Thanks great video.
Hello lrene
by far the easiest and most straight forward hinged hoop house video ive seen. thank you for including the list of materials ! i'll definitely be recreating this
This is a great video. Some extensions I am considering
1) leave the extra plastic to protect the raised bed wood from water/rain
2) find the PVC terminal cap that is flat. Use screws with bigger washer like head.
Thanks a bunch
This is one of the best "how-to" videos on any subject I've seen on RUclips. Well done.
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@@rhondab2431 I 3rd that!
I agree 100%
Built mine this week! One modification: after splitting a couple of plastic end caps, I just drilled holes into the 2 by 4 and slid the pipes into the holes instead. Now bring on the sun to thaw out my Vermont soil
Haha excellent! Good to know
I did the same thing.
I've had hoop houses for 8 years - and never even thought about the PITA factor! First chore this spring is gonna be to convert them to HINGED!
Thanks for doing this video!
Your instructions are so thorough and easy to follow. I haven't tried to build it yet but just by watching this I feel well prepared!
James I've been watching your videos now for about a year - I just subscribe - love your interaction with Tuck, and the information you are providing is timeless - thanks so much for your continued focus to helping me become a self reliant gardener!
Holy shit. Someone that actually predrills holes like suppose to. So many don't. Split wood.
Yeah well I used to be the guy who didn’t and split the wood. Had to learn the hard way, but finally learned lol. Thanks for watching bro
@@jamesprigioni Totally agree ... although you now can get screws that drill themselves ... awesome ... screwfix direct .... "gold screws " .. I think that's what they are called .... but you'll see them on the website ....
My husband I just finished making two of these. I put floating row covers on them instead of plastic for this spring. I want to harden off my seedlings in them and I want to protect my squash and leafy greens from bugs. I’m in north Georgia so I may switch out for plastic for fall/winter crops. I loved the video. It was fast but very detailed. 👍
You can't use these to exclude bugs and still get any squash: Bees need to get to the flowers to pollinate them to get any squash. You would have to leave them propped open every day there are flowers, which with squash would be all summer! But they would be great for growing greens all winter, since they don't need pollination. Which is how the author used them.
Thank you so much! You are an excellent instructor. I really appreciate your attention to details: considering the twist in the wood, pre-drilling and mentioning the type and size of screws, leaving room for caps for the second layer, etc. And, as a true craftsman, you were certain to employ a highly qualified Canine Supervisor. Good Job Tuck. 🤗👏
Awesomeness 👍. I'm building as many of these as I can. Especially in the times we are living in now. Thank you and everyone else who shares this knowledge. It's time to get growing cause we're going to need to feed ourselves and possibly our neighbors.
Man this is so awesome! My wife would love one of these. You did an amazing job and thought of just about everything building this. Thanks for the tips and hope to start my own soon.
James,
You rock dude! Love how you were concise yet detailed in your instruction! I don't like wasting time watching instructional videos where they gab on and on and it takes forever to get to the "nity grity"! Amazing job... first time to your channel, can't wait to explore more of your videos. I just bought a 3-acre orchard/farm and am looking forward to making my personal bounty of food following experts like you! Thanks again and keep rocking it!
James, thank you for this helpful how to! One question I have for you and your audience: if you have feral rabbits, rats, squirrels, chipmunks and grackles to contend with, is plastic a sufficient barrier? I was thinking chicken wire but I like the longer growing season your design would provide.
I built this on one of my raised beds ( I did the single layer, I will install the second one next year) I love how it extended the grow season in the fall last year... I have garlic over wintering in there now!!! We Love it and thanks for all your great ideas and help!!!
Very nice plans. I wrote the list down so I can make one for my one raised bed. Thanks. I’ve wanted to do this but didn’t know where to start. I think I may add one thing though. A washer inside the cap so the screw doesn’t pull out of the cap. Not that it will but just in case. Thanks James.
I’d love a video on what you grow in these hoop houses and how to prep one for growing plants
Thank you for all the tips and tricks! I'm from Belgium so i do live in another climate zone, but i Learn so much from you! I just finished my first raised bed and got the pvc pipes from the store yesterday. Lets go make that hoop! 🤩 I did not find the T-pieces or the closed caps, but i'm gonne try to drill a hole in the frame itself and glue it with some woodglue. Its not too windy where i place it and i hope the plastic will also help to keep the frame in place. It' a trial and error proces i suppose, but i'm having so much fun with it! Thank you and keep up the fantastic work! 🤩
James, your generosity of spirit is unparalleled. Thank you for sharing your depth of knowledge, it is super helpful. ❤️💙💛🇨🇦
I don't have a house yet, but I've been thinking about building something like this when I get one. Your idea is way better than what I had brewed up in my mind! I especially like the idea of double layers!
Did this following the video and it turned up great! I did it with a mesh instead of plastic but it worked just as well.
Was the mesh for the tree rat bastards?
You explain so nicely and thoroughly the WHY's behind what you are doing- truly appreciate it! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this info. I added the hoop house to my existing garden bed. I also added half inch poly tubing to the top support. I connected it to my tubing that I use in the summer. Now I water from the top of the hoop house and use my air compressor to blow is out if it's going to freeze.
This is awesome! I’m definitely putting one in my yard! Makes me wonder why would anyone give you a thumbs down on this?! Two thumbs up! 👍🏼 👍🏼thank you for sharing your know-how.
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Hello Eileen
I'm happy to see videos continuing into the winter months!
And me and Tuck are happy you are enjoying them. We are having fun making them even on the off season 😁🐕❤️
Here I am again 1 day after winter solstice and I’m waiting for spring again so I can get back in the garden and try it once again. Last year’s garden didn’t do well. Hoping for better luck in 2020.
Genius idea. Solves so many issues that as a newbie I know I'll encounter and now I can preempt! Detailed, percise, clear, good energy; a perfect tutorial. Thank you thank you thank you!🥰🤩❤😊🤗
Wow, brilliant design, brilliant teaching demonstration, so impressed. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I would make one suggestion: Cut a notch into each end of your prop 2x4 so that your pup (or a child) couldn't knock it out and have the lid smash down on someone. A little V-notch would help hold it in place. Great tutorial; we may try it here in Maine. Hoop houses have always seemed like a pain, but with a hinged top, they make a lot more sense!
Just a thought- drill a receiving hole into the wood and either place the pvc cap inside or just use the receptor without the cap.
This is great, well done, well edited! I used all pvc to build a similar light frame, just covered with chickenwire for a mobile day coop in my yard for growout chicks. Let them out of night coop, they run all flapping noisy stampede across the yard like you'll never see them again, then they turn and do the same coming back, repeat! Lol. Then pour morning ration in day trough in the mobile coop, they run in, you lower it. Keeps them contained where you want them in your yard or garden. Note, chicken wire is barely a slowdown to any determined predator, so an outer barrier like yard fence or else reinforcement on the mobile pen is critical to prevent loss.
Thank you! And yes would appreciate seeing second layer.
If you use they electrical piping it has u v protection and fits the 3/4 to 1/2 inch white
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This was one of the best tutorials I have found on building a greenhouse! I wish I saw this before I assembled mine, but look forward to trying this method next year or in the fall! :D
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Hello. Christine
This is the best made top for a raised bed I've seen. It's mostly what I want. Wind is a problem if it is opened unless the entire roof comes off and if you're short of space.... a problem. But of course at some point the roof will be off full-time, SOooo, where to put it, store it? With this type of top it's impractical and unless it's 2 dimensional. Love to see some bright ideas... THX
DUde your energy is so tight! We're closing on a house with a huge garden lot and I'm beyond excited to get some things built!
Never thought I’d need to use pi outside of school
Everything is Maths!
@@cannabis1490 or guesswork😉
The 3 R's of education:
Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic
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Hi James, thank you for the video. I like to see a video of you adding another layer. Thank you.
You’re welcome my friend. Sounds good, thanks is for your input Dr. Venus Williams 😁❤️
Beautiful! Also someone that is actually using their MATH years later for practical applications! 3.14 shall always be remembered.......:)
You didn’t waste any time. Great video
He's like a human hummingbird.
I can't wait to build this. I've watched this video plenty and taken notes. I love all your videos. They really make my day much better!
You should put a thermometer inside of the double layered hoop house, I'm curious how cold it gets inside during the night.
Would love a temperature comparison of the double vs single to see how insulating that second layer is.
wow!! We just built two of these. I'm stoked to get the 3 benefits from these little structures. How awesome. Thankyou James for this idea.
Yes, I would love to see your build the second layer on! QUESTION: how big of a difference does the second layer make? Have you ever noticed the temperature difference between the single vs. the double layer?
My property gets very very windy, but I could build this for my mom.
I would think exactly the same except the firring pieces attached to the outside of the frame instead of the top.
We built 4 of these last fall and they worked great. We’re about to start some new greens in them for the spring, even though there’s still snow on a lot of the ground here in Western MA. I’m wondering, what do you do with these in the summer? Do you just take the top off at the hinges and move it into a shed? Have you tried a similar build with insect cover for the summer?
I was also thinking about that, if you keep unscrewing and screwing the hinges into the wood, it might get worn out after a few seasons, some sort of permanent screw-bolt arrangement that could be done and undone each season might be better. Im not a builder so I don't know the technical name for these things.
Could you perhaps drive the pin out of the hinges and put it back in each fall?
Excellent job, James. Yes, I'd like to see another video of the second layer. What's the temperature difference between inside and outside for a few different temps during day and night? Thanks.
Hello. Blahun
I was stumped as to why and how you were going to connect the hinges. Had I not watched this vid, I'd have over complicated the hinges and placed them all wrong. Thank you again!
Dear James,
Your presentation and instructions on how to make a "Hoop House" are clear, concise, informative, very useful and user friendly. Excellent job, young man. Simply wonderful!
The summers are cool on the island in which I live, in the Pacific Northwest. I believe I will implement your design for growing melons this upcoming summer. And in addition, utilize the same design to make a "Hoop House" using floating row covers instead of plastic for keeping pests at bay.
Keep up the good work young man. May God continue to bless you.
Have a very Merry Christmas :-)
Mrs. Kathryn S.
You said it perfectly, Mrs. Kathryn! Thank you, James!
Thank you @@sherrymurphy-kleine4592 and have a very Merry Christmas yourself. :-)
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@@GreenOrganicLove Thank you for watching. May the Lord continue to bless you into a properous and joyous New Year.
hey ,if anyone else is searching for build your own small greenhouse plans try Lomonting Easy Greenhouse Mentor (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my partner got cool results with it.
Yes!!!!! Finally. Been waiting for weeks for this one.
Haha better late then never. Let's Goooo!!!
Me too!!!!
i have 3 hoop houses. i just use 2 layers of plastic, 6 mil cheap stuff for insulation. i used to use bubble wrap, but i can't tell the diff with just the 2 layers. if it was real cold, i would use 3 layers. also i heat mine to 40F minimum, so the insulation is important to conserve electric. another thing i use the large binder clips to fix my plastic, and unclip and store the plastic in spring.
Thank you for that great tutorial. Please don't take it down. I think many folks could use the knowledge and experience you share. thanks again.
Followed this for two raised beds. I live in a colder humid climate, subject to heavier snow. I had to make a slight adjustment to the placement of the middle side supports. Running them under the middle half hoop eliminated the small shelf you see when placing them on the outside. Snow was building up along the side cross supports placing a lot of pressure on the connecting tape. Just sharing should anyone in a similar climate attempting this.
Thank you for this!!! We built one this weekend. I'm so grateful for your video. It was perfect!
Best design I've seen. This definitely looks like it will actually work, hold up to weather and be easy to access the bed. I'm thinking of adding a third layer, the first being row cover netting to keep critters out in the summer. Or do I take these off in the summer and make a separate net one? Hmm 🤔 that's the question
Hello Shelli
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making these videos. I've been so frustrated fighting bugs, slugs, and too cold temperatures up in Alaska. This is great, I'm so excited to build these for our garden here! Thank you!
Everytime you said, "We" and "Us", I felt like you was includin me in the video n stuff, thanks!
enjoyed watching your video to show me how to make me a few thanks alot love to see these things u can make yourself awesome
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO!! We are going to actively garden now that the whole shut down is in effect. I DO live in the PNW region of Humboldt Co. near the ocean by 1 mile. I will need to see that wind issue segment for the greenhouse. My teen son and his forester dad will help me and my daughter with the math. You made it all seem so completely doable and for me that is a great plus. Happy Easter. Blessings.
This is not for everyone's skill level, but appreciate the posting for those who are able to follow his design.