Comments on: My Hoop-Frame Greenhouse In the Snow

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:52:15 +0000

I am in the process of building this kind of greenhouse…I hope the snow we get here on Quadra Island, BC won’t be a problem…but I am using connectors for the PVC….t-connectors at the end and x-connectors for the middle PVC pipes…I believe this will add significant stability to the structure and only cost about 10$ more!

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:48:33 +0000

Louise: I actually don’t grow anything in these greenhouses during the winter. I just use them to lengthen my regular growing season. However, if you used a double layer of plastic with blown air in between layers, you could heat the greenhouse – but it might not be economical to pay for that much heat.

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:13:00 +0000

Forgive my ignorance, but I have two questions. Can you actually make anything grow in these greenhouses in the winter? How do you keep the ground at a temperature conducive to growing vegetables in the winter? I live in Central Ontario and would love to continue to grow my vegetable garden all year, if I could.

By: ryan murray

ryan murray — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:05:47 +0000

i am so glad you guys posted this , your greenhouses are great. if you wanted to really boost the strengh you can slid a light rebar in the tubes. and you can buy a speacal poly ment to be uv resistant. i love the greenhouses

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By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:12:24 +0000

Susan – I’ve heard several similar comments… I found my PVC at UFA, but I might suggest just going to a plumbing supply store. If nothing else, they will be able to tell you where to find it. Hope that helps!

By: susan patterson

susan patterson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:14:01 +0000

hi dave we are having trouble finding the pvc pipe does it come in 20′ pieces or do you join 2 pieces together and where do i find this pipe? ty sue

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:27:38 +0000

We live in MI so my husband made a greenhouse that comes apart and can be stored in the garage for the winter months. E-Z to put up AND take down. Love your photos.

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:16:14 +0000

Hi Dave,
Alberta winters can be brutal,in many respects. My hoop style greenhouse from your website will be coming into it’s 3rd season this spring!!
It still has the original 6 mil plastic Being that it is one continuous piece I think it stands up in the wind much better, than if there were any seems. Over the two seasons I have gotten small rips or holes from one thing or another, but I patch it upright away with clear Duct tape, and it’s as strong as ever. Maybe even stronger!!
We have had similar problems to yours, with accumulating snow, but my husband built some temporary supports, just for the winter, to go down the length of the building. And then we just try to watch and brush off the excess after a heavy snowfall. We’ve had some bending but never anything broken, and ours is 32 feet long.
I love my greenhouse!
Keep up the good work.

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