We get asked all the time how we get into our DIY PVC Dome Hoop Houses! Here’s the secret… it’s incredibly simple. 😄 A lot of people assume these are hard to open, or that you need something fancy like car struts or special hardware. But honestly? Two basic hinges on the side are all it takes. We just lift the dome up, and we’re in. It’s so easy that our kids can open them, and I can do it one-handed while carrying something else! Keeping this project as DIY-friendly as possible has been the go

🔧 Here’s how we connect the PVC pipes when building our DIY PVC dome hoophouse! We screw PVC end caps into the sides of the wood frame, then pop the pvc pipe in. Super simple! | From Seed to Spoon

DIY PVC Dome Hoop House Details! I’ve had a lot of questions about the sizes and dimensions we use of various places, so here’s a quick breakdown: • Wooden Raised beds: 4x8 • PVC arch pipes: cut to 8 ft (we chose this so the dome wouldn’t sit too tall) • Space between beds: about 3 ft for walking and wheelbarrow access The hoops do lightly touch each other when opening and closing, but it hasn’t caused any issues - they just rest against each other a bit, and it hasn’t been a problem for us in t

Here’s part 3 on how to build some basic hoop house structures to keep your gardens a few degrees warmer to grow through part of the fall and winter (if you live where winters are mild). This structure uses 1/2-inch poly tubing. This is definitely one of the cheapest options if you are on a budget. #garden #gardening #fallgardening #gardentok #backyardgardening #grow #growfood #hoophouse | Lil Urban Farm