13 Football Pitches
BBC NEWS: A plan to cover an area greater than 13 football pitches in new polytunnels is a step too far, a council says.
January 2024 at The Hoop House, Wadswick - Corsham
January 2024 - growing plants over the Winter period where temperatures are lower especially at night.
The Evolution of The Hoop House. A Brief History - UK.
While there isn't a single inventor or exact date for the invention of hoop houses, their development is rooted in the broader history of greenhouse technology. The modern hoop house, characterized by its use of polyethylene plastic and simple, flexible construction, began to take shape in the mid-20th century and has since become an essential tool for farmers and gardeners looking to extend their growing seasons and protect their crops.
November 2023
November 2023 - getting more organised with plants in to grow over the Winter (well, hopefully “to grow”).
THE HOOP HOUSE - Creativity - Sculpture, Knitting, Embroidery, Art, Painting, Drawing - Tomato designs
Embroidery tomatoes involve creating intricate designs featuring tomatoes and their associated elements using various stitching techniques. By preparing your materials, transferring your design, and employing the right stitches, you can create beautiful, tomato-themed embroidery projects that add a creative and personal touch to your home decor or gifts.
October Purchase - Chilli Plants
Chilli preparation - for chilli seeds, chilli sauces and ground chilli flakes.
Late October 2023
Late October 2023 - getting organised with some small plants propagating.
Mid-October 2023
Getting organised in October 2023. Beds tidied ready for planting. Footpathe established. Tables and other areas ready to go.
Day One - Beginning October 2023
The poly tunnel / hoop house before we started. We had a lot of tidying and organising ahead of us. Overgrown and falling tomato plants everywhere.
THE HOOP HOUSE - UK English - Here are some possible European translations)
THE HOOP HOUSE : A hoop house is a versatile and cost-effective structure that allows gardeners and farmers to extend the growing season, improve plant growth, and protect crops from adverse weather conditions. By selecting the right site, materials, and construction methods, and managing the internal environment effectively, you can maximize the benefits of a hoop house for a wide variety of crops.
THE HOOP HOUSE (UK BASED) - AUGUST 2023
A hoop house, also known as a poly tunnel, high tunnel, or hot house is a type of greenhouse structure that is typically made from flexible materials such as plastic, PVC, or metal hoops, and covered with a layer of polyethylene plastic or similar material. Hoop houses are used in agriculture and gardening to extend the growing season by protecting crops from adverse weather conditions, including frost, wind, and excessive rain. They provide a controlled environment that can enhance plant growth and yield, making them a valuable tool for farmers and gardeners alike.