Overview
The video presents a step-by-step guide to building a removable hoop house for raised garden beds, emphasizing its flexibility, durability, and ease of use for year-round plant protection. The host also briefly showcases a pet feeding routine at the end.
Introduction to Removable Hoop Houses
- The host has previously demonstrated various hoop house designs and now introduces a new removable version.
- Removable design enables easy transfer between garden beds, tailored for different growing needs.
- All materials, tool links, and a playlist of previous designs are provided in the video description.
Benefits and Design Rationale
- Hoop houses protect plants from cold, pests, and excessive sun, improving vegetable growth.
- The ultimate goal is to cover all raised beds for continuous protection.
- Simpler designs using conduit clamps have drawbacks due to eventual pipe wear and potential wood damage.
Materials and Preparation
- 1" EMT conduit sections serve as removable hoop holders.
- EMT conduit sections are cut to 6 inches and attached with conduit clamps to the sides of raised beds using pre-drilled holes and 1¼ inch wood screws.
- Six sections are recommended for a 10-foot bed—three on each side.
Hoop Construction Process
- Use either ½" PVC (plumbing aisle) or ½" electrical conduit for hoops; electrical conduit is preferred for UV resistance.
- Hoops are typically cut to 9 feet for 4-foot-wide beds to reduce wind exposure.
- End hoops require T fittings to support a central pearlin for added stability.
- Hoops are inserted into EMT holders and secured with screws and electrical tape as needed.
Covering and Seasonal Adjustment
- Agricultural fabric is draped over the frame for frost protection and secured with ½" PVC snap clamps.
- The open design allows heat to escape, ideal for crops like broccoli that are sensitive to both frost and heat.
- Covers can be swapped based on season: agricultural fabric for winter, insect netting for pests, shade cloth for summer.
Flexibility and Reusability
- Identical bed sizes allow hoop structures to be moved between beds as required.
- The design is simple to build, taking under an hour, and can last all year with material changes as needed.
Closing Remarks
- The host encourages viewers to subscribe, like, and visit product links for support.
- Plans to install more EMT holders on additional beds for expanded use of the design.
Pet Feeding Segment
- The host feeds Dale (pet) a homemade breakfast, noting his preference for hard-boiled eggs and the nutritional benefits.
Action Items
- TBD – Host: Install EMT conduit holders on all raised beds for extended hoop house use.