"As a new gardener this is information I needed.
Every season there is a period where I can't be home to water and tend, and I think hoop covers may be a part of my strategy for dealing with this. Great course and I look forward to learning more from Savvy Gardening!"
-Megan from Nova Scotia
The Basics of Mini Hoop Tunnels
- What is a mini hoop tunnel?
- Material options for building a mini hoop tunnel
- DIYing a mini hoop tunnel versus buying a kit
Building Mini Hoop Tunnels
- Planning in advance for your mini hoop tunnel
- How to build a wire hooped mini tunnel
- How to build a PVC conduit hooped mini tunnel
- How to build a mental conduit hooped mini tunnel
- Winter mini hoop tunnels
Using Mini Hoop Tunnels
for Weather Protection
- Short- and long-term weather protection using mini hoop tunnels
- Weather protection by season
Using Mini Hoop Tunnels
to Prevent Pests
- Pest prevention and protection strategies
- Benefits of crop rotation for pest prevention
- Best mini hoop tunnel materials for pest prevention
- Using mini hoop tunnels with pollinators
Caring for Mini Hoop Tunnel Crops
- How to care for mini hoop tunnel crops
- Long-term plant care including venting, watering, weeding, pest monitoring, and harvesting
- Storage tips when not using the mini hoop tunnel
"Niki helps all to grow in gardening knowledge and harvest success.
Her encouraging, down-to-earth ways give courage and inspiration to veggie gardeners, whether it's their first year or beyond."
-Susan from Canada