Thanks for watching! A quick calculation of the total cost for materials for me to purchase from local timber merchant (and online for plastic) is approx: £80/$100 for this hoop house that should last at least 8 years with care. £10 a year for an extra 3m square of undercover growing space is a fantastic deal especially for more challenging environments! It could mean the difference between peppers and no peppers, or a whole winter of salads versus none at all!

@anneobrien3878

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the video Huw. Your careful and precise instructions have given me the confidence to give it a go!

@imaginativeusername4732

3 ай бұрын

It's like a beautiful work of art! What suppliers did you use for the materials such as the pipe?

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

@@imaginativeusername4732 thanks! Just got it from my local builders merchant "Morgan's Aberystwyth"

@Szajlai_Jozsef

3 ай бұрын

Aprox: 8£ 😁 kzread.infoVy2OFxzINik?si=kJPC0jwTyTdPAg_b

@gerryheynes5082

3 ай бұрын

@@imaginativeusername4732hi, it’s MDPE pipe available from builders supplies in 25m rolls. Try Wickes if there is one near you. 20mm diameter should be fine and is cheaper than 25mm. I use it free standing around my allotment with insect mesh over it. Hope this helps. Regards, Gerry

That was a great video with clear instructions. I am confident that myself, a 69 yo great grandmother, could easily handle making that cover. I even think the way you have it braced it might be able to take our snow loads here in the Idaho mountains. I will have to make one and wait for our normal 8-12 feet of snow to test it. This year , other than a bitter 2 week cold spell has been mild without much snow. Very rare, next year it’ll probably be epic, lol. I do have to say with the hot beds on the to do list and now this. I’m going to be very busy. Which beats watching the stupid box. 😉. TeresaSue

We have moved to Norway last year and these are amazing. My lovely husband built 6 of them and they are a game changer indeed. Thanks for the great video, Huw! We watched almost every step again while we built it and I also bought your book via a colleague in the UK 🤗

Swap the plastic for netting and you could presumably make fruit/ brassica cages in the same way!

@donnavorce8856

3 ай бұрын

I thought of the fruit cage too. But now a brassica cage . . . nice idea that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@jojof1433

Ай бұрын

I’ll be doing exactly that!

Just ordered your book. We are starting down the "self sufficiency" road this summer and making some serious life changes to essentially simplify and get away from over processed and low quality food. Your channel has been wonderful as I learn how to get started. Love these hoop-houses and will def be building a couple. Quick tip from an avid "do-it-yourselfer" who learned a lot from my father: your "depth gauge" was nice and simple. You can also achieve this by wrapping tape around your drill bit at the depth you wish you achieve. Stop drilling when you reach the edge of the tape line. For opening the hoop-house roof: I will add length of chain or rope at each end to allow the roof to be hinged open but stop from dropping onto what's next to it or onto the ground. This will also allow the roof to be opened wider for ease of access as opposed to being propped open with a support which can limit space. Just a couple ideas!

This is the sturdiest example I've seen and you showed all details while making it very simple. Thx.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

I am so glad you like it! Thank you!

I'm so pumped to make these. My husband has to teach me how to use a saw (what kind? Idk! The circle kind? Are they all circle kinds?) and after that I should be off to the races! I have fantasies of understanding construction to the point of it becoming a creative outlet. I want to be able to make things from my own brain!... But first: a hoop cover from _your_ brain! Thank you! _Edit:_ Oh! You just used a saw saw. I can do that!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

You only need a hand saw for this! Thank you so much and best of luck with yours!

@hoosierpioneer

3 ай бұрын

A jigsaw is a good beginners saw, fairly inexpensive, lightweight, blades are inexpensive compared to other saws, and you can find the corded ones used because everyone is switching to battery power. Best of luck in your construction adventures!

@ironmaiden3751

Ай бұрын

I have a battery powered circular saw that I can use anywhere on the farm. Love it.

I'd have done the folding plastic at the ends and rolling the wood in the plastic the other way so it doesn't collect rain as much. My country has lots of rain too and it instantly stood out. But indeed, very sturdy and beautiful! I can't wait to make these this year for my mum's garden. She's been dreaming of these for years! ❤️ also, can't wait to receive your book!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Noted for version 2!🌿

@Andrea-si2vs

3 ай бұрын

I thought this as well. That said, if rolled the other way, the condensation from the inside will drip down and collect in the fold as well.

@AgneseForsyth

3 ай бұрын

@@Andrea-si2vs huh, well that's also true 😅 as with everything, both has + and -!

@emrusso4625

3 ай бұрын

Either way you roll, drainage holes will help. Or perhaps don't roll at all like the ends- staple & sandwich between. This way you will get the extra satisfaction of trimming all 4 sides ;)

This is exactly what I started out to make, but mine has grown into a behemoth of an enclosed cage to keep the deer away 😂 This IS my next project. Lovely pleats!! But the most satisfying part for me is how the staples went all the way into the wood! You must have sharper staples, or a better quality than we do in the US because every dad burn staple I shot into my wood folded like crumpled paper 😬 Thanks for the easy to follow video on how to make this! Can't wait to get started on mine 😊

If you desire better insulation, you may fit pool noodle foam around the perimeter inside the bed. For super cold area, some people double the plastic with some space in between. Or build a high tunnel hoop house that you can walk in with low tunnel beds inside.

Wow, that was one of the most satisfying ASMR videos ever. I had been thinking that which made it extra funny when you said, "Now for the most satisfying part." Apparently you were well aware of this aspect! Something about that was just really fun to watch.

As someone who enjoys sewing, yes, those are lovely pleats 😁❤ Nice job! And so clearly explained/shown.

I've been admiring these for ages...so glad you gave these details to save me guessing!

Wow! Thanks Huw! Your videos are very inspirational and your garden is amazing! ❤❤❤

These instructions are exactly what I needed to know! Thank you. Very timely video.

Thank you so much for showing this single lady how to make this cover!!

Just watched you on Shawn James and had to come see for myself. I live in the desert southwest of the US and I'm going to use your hoop house on top of my recycled refrigerators. They'll make perfect garden beds! Thank you !!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

You're most welcome!!

I made this today and it’s great! May even make another one! Thank you 😊

What a great video, we are going to make 3 or 4 of these on our new vegetable garden! Thank you for the detailed instructions.

Your garden videos are great

This is an ideal idea for us in the Outer Hebrides where we have a very small garden. Thank you so much for your inspiration.....I will wait for the rain to stop before venturing outside.

Hello from Canada from a long-time fan of your books and videos! Loving how simple yet sturdy this design is! I pre-ordered your new book a couple of weeks ago and seeing this video makes me even more eager to recieve it! I can't wait to get into the garden this season, and this will help immensely!

Switzerland has it! 3 hours work by my dear husband Guido an here it is: my new loop bed! Thanks so much for your video!

Thank you Huw. Such an awesome video with step by step instructions. I can totally make one myself ❤❤

Easy to build and it looks beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.

I really like this design. This is one of the best self made small bed hoop house/tent design builds I've seen so far. And it looks relatively easy to do. Thanks for sharing 👍😊

Thanks Huw, I'm going to make one of these and hope it will stand up to the wind from the coast! It certainly looks sturdy enough.

That hoop bed is fantastic and slick mate 😮

Great "How to..." Huw. And great to see you posting your fab videos again!

Good morning Huw!!! I've been wanting to learn how to build these, thanks for sharing!!!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you!!! Lovely plans!

Ahhh this is such an amazing idea! I am currently on the waitinglist for an allotment in the Netherlands. Gathering as much information as I can to have a garden design ready for when I get green light. Also pre-ordered your new book, so I should be all set when the time comes ✨🌱

I can’t wait for my BOOK!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Thank you for the tutorial - just love how I now can extend my growing season! And a benefit is that my husband loves building things for our garden and with this how-to it is bound to be a success

Thank you so much for sharing. I am hoping to build this during the early summer. We use both a 40'x50' garden for most of our vegetables and 10 raised beds which are used for vegetables/ fruits. This cold frame will come in handy since we have short growing season here from April 2 - October 21. We love your videos so keep them coming.

YAYY! The video! Those pleats are marvellous! And your smile at the end when the hoop bed opened so effortlessly 🥹.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you Jess!

Clicked for the coverings but loved the videography. Colors look great!

Absolutely brilliant idea … I’ve never been a great lover of hoops because every time you move the mesh it don’t go back into place and to be honest just a pain … your hinge idea is now on the planning board great video 🇬🇧

Greetings from Canada🇨🇦 I pre-ordered my copy of your book about a month ago. I am looking forward to receiving it.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

That is so kind f you, thank you!

I built one of these a few years ago and would recommend some form of automatic watering system or alternatively an alarm on your phone to remind you to water!!! They get hot in the summer. Book already preordered, excited to read through it.

Awesome tutorial

Excellent video. Very easy to follow straightforward steps for people with average skills. Sharing around.

That's brilliant thank you so much your hoop house looks so easy I can't wait to make one or maybe two.

Thank you for this Huw. Love the pleated ends👍🏼. You have a gift for making a concise efficient product in a concise & efficient way. More please.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Love this idea! Has given me inspiration to try something similar with netting for a patch I have for raspberries & strawberries to protect it from the birds! Can also use the plastic as a way of protecting carrots from carrot fly! Thank you for this easy DIY idea! It's very versatile!

Very nicely done! Easy to follow instructions for a very sturdy hoop house. I see one of these in my future. 🙂

Am hopefully moving to N Ireland soon so want to grow veg in my garden. This has given me a much cheaper way of managing that in the 'harsher' environment. Your instructions are very simple and clear- the one addition that I think of immediately is to put a couple of handles on the opening edge.- just black iron gate handles say 2 per frame. Book already pre ordered

I love a bit of garden DIY. The attention to detail is great.Great video Huw

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I just attached a copper tape around the frame, no fear of slugs anymore- the Swiss hoop bed is ready! THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!🌱🌿🌱

Good job. Love the pleats.

That is brilliant! The pleats really make it lovely. I appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks for another inspirational video.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Cheryl so glad you like it!

Those end pleats are so satisfying I can hardly stand it! :) Good job, guys! I like the design. I would use a spun row cover material in place of the plastic for all brassica plantings to deter cabbage butterflies.

I first saw this type of covering from young youtube gardener. Anyone remember the channel? I thought it was brilliant. These are fabulous instruction and absolutely what I needed! Well done per usual!!! Love your first book, looking forward to getting this one!

One of my favorite of your videos.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that

Excellent project. This guy is absolutely gorgeous on the plus side 😎👌

Excellent! I can't wait to build some of these on my raised beds! Thank you!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Thank you. This mini-house is something that I could enjoy in my garden. Maybe line one with wire mesh to make a neat fruit cage too.

@glasgowbeck

3 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea, just what I need to keep the birds and squirrels out

Thank you so much for this video! I was really hoping you would share this build with us! Thank you also for the upcoming book to go with the new garden! Blessings on your day kind sir! 🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

My absolute pleasure☺️ Thank you so much Carolyn🌿

Hi Alan from wales! Just to let you know iv been making those hinged beds for 3 years now I also use fine netting to let water in

I know the book is a wonderful resource as proven by these outstanding videos.

I think even I could do this following your instructions, although it would probably look slightly more "rustic" and I would have to make it smaller. Thanks Hugh.

I have been admiring your hoop houses in other videos and thought...hmmm, I could make some of those. Well blow me...opened up your video this morning here downunder and here is my gift, simple but excellent instructions. Loved the glamorous assistant! The pleated ends were magnificent, were you a seamstress in a former life? 😂 Will def be giving this a go. I need to pre-order your book now 😁 Thanks Huw!

I'm suffering the hot sun throughout the day.my seedlings were drying up almost dying.i made a sack for shade.this is amazing and a must do to help me continue growing my food throughout 🎉

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks Huw. I'll defo be doing this!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Amazing!

L9vely to see Cat Rita again! Your quilt will be beautiful! Lots of love from Somerset, where the days are getting lighter (tea by daylight) and our mini bulbs are blooming😊

@rubygray7749

3 ай бұрын

I think you meant this comment for soneone else!!

I hate doing building jobs like these because I‘m not experienced enough. But your video is so informative. It really makes me want to build my own! 😍 thank you for the step by step instruction! Bought a small secondhand coldframe and it‘s stunning what a difference it makes!

Looks great, though up here in Orkney I suspect we would need something to make sure it doesn’t blow open in the harsh winds up here! 😳 Our new polytunnel cover has arrived, so praying for at least three or more dry calm days so we can remove the old cover, paint all the metal hoops to treat the rust, then get the new cover on! Thankfully our son is visiting next week for nine days, so fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞

Great idea and really nice build. When I build mine I'm going to use wiggle wire in these little metal channels They're used for horticultural plastic on greenhouses. That would make changing the plastic and installing it much easier. Thanks for all the great ideas carry on!

excellent video. Will definitely get the book!

Congratulations , excelent 👏👏👏

Thank you for the tutorial! I can do probably 75% and my husband can be the fabulous assistant/tool supplier. This could help me have peppers this summer!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Woohoo that would be amazing!!

Saving this one! I’ve got a few fragile perennials that will do much better over winter with a sturdy cover.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

They very much will appreciate that!

Huw I love your videos, they are packed full of valuable information and so much enthusiasm. I maybe 72 but will be definitely be building one or more of these hoop houses. I have built some in the past but yours are so much better. I hope you have a fantastically successful year and good luck with your book sales. I want one!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Hi Vanessa! So glad you like this design! I appreciate the kind words

Brilliant video

Loved this, thank you

Brilliant design, I will be covering mine with wire mesh as we have many many squirrels in our neighborhood of Brampton Canada

Thank you as always I will do that best idea ever.❤

Just what we wanted. One of our next things to make

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Happy making!

Nice design

Just what I need! Thanks Huw 👌🙏

What an excellent video , nice and strong structure ❤👍thanks hue 😊

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Looks I need to get it done as well ! And waiting for my book to arrive!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love this! Got the book pre ordered and really looking forward to putting it into practice. Would love to visit your site one of these days

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Just get in touch with me via Instagram if you want to visit

Got your new book - The Self-Sufficiency Garden - and I love it! What I cant find is the depth of the beds :)

That is a really good idea! Thanks

A nice neat job 👍🏻

this was awesome.....thank you so much for sharing! i have preordered your book and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival! thanks for all you do and remember to breathe.....

@HuwRichards

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you I hope that I will be able to make one soon

Great, going to build a few

How neat are those ends. I'm very impressed! I bought an electric staple gun, and highly recommend it if you plan to do a lot of stapling.

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

They're lovely right!! Ooh now that does sound like a lot of fun😉

Another great video 😊👍

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

OMG , I noted/made pictures of your steps during the video😂. At the end you mention it is in your book that I pre-ordered. ❤ Ah well!

Забавно смотреть как где-то изобретают то, чем наши родители пользуются уже лет 25-30 :) У нас это называется парник. Но лично я рада, что люди переходят на выращивание своих овощей, ягод, зелени. Это не только вкусно и полезно, сам процесс лечит душу

Thanks Again for the helpful info!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

No worries Kimberley!

Explained and demonstrated really well - I feel like I could do this! Thank you Huw x

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Funny how I came up with the idea to make this in the next few weeks and that you come around with an amazing tutorial. My veggies will thank ya mate!

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Tell them they're welcome ;)

Great! Thank you for sharing

Great video thank you

Pre-ordered. Looking forward to reading it

@HuwRichards

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Again a very nice short video, But I can't make hoops for any beds now, we have 1 metre of snow, and some more coming at the moment. But I saw that you roll the lath 'outwards' indstead of 'inwards', this will collect water and can make its way into the wood that would rot more easily when water is trapped. Unless one forks out on treated wood for the whole thing. Greetings from Kenneth.