An 80-minute online course teaching you how to extend the growing season, protect plants from animals and insect pests, and grow more food than ever before
"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
(Instruction Time: 21 Minutes)
- 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
(Instruction Time:Â 18Â Minutes)
- 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 metal conduit hooped mini tunnel
- Winter mini hoop tunnels
Using Mini Hoop Tunnels
for Weather Protection
(Instruction Time:Â 17Â Minutes)
- Short- and long-term weather protection using mini hoop tunnels
- Weather protection by season
Using Mini Hoop Tunnels
to Prevent Pests
(Instruction Time:Â 17Â Minutes)
- 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
(Instruction Time:Â 13Â Minutes)
- 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
"I approach my garden with a plan and much more confidence.
Niki is an inspiration for me as I want so much to be more successful in my Pacific Northwest garden. I am ready to do what it takes."
-Cheryl from Washington
"I am an avid gardener and I am really enjoying this course.
It is well organized and a very good source of information. I am also delighted that I will always be able to review the material."
-Rosaline from Ontario