How to Build Hoops (Low Tunnels) for your Garden Beds | 3 Ways

Zone 6 (Chicago, IL, USA) Hey there! In this video I share 3 METHODS I used to build hoops or low tunnels for my raised beds. A list of the material I used is below and also check out the video on OYR's channel that I used as my blueprint (link below.) USES FOR HOOPS: The hoops or low tunnels will be used all throughout the garden season. *FALL & WINTER: I am going to cover the hoops/bed with plastic to extend my growing season. *SPRING: I am going to cover the hoops/bed with plastic to get a head start on the growing season! *SUMMER: I am going to cover the hoops/bed with netting or other material to protect the veggies against pests, e.g., cabbage moth. WATCH | SUBSCRIBE | CLICK the Notification Bell for Updates | LIKE | COMMENT MATERIAL for METHOD #1 Raised bed is 7 ft x 4 ft (10 in tall) 3_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the hoops (I did not cut the pipe for this bed) 1_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the bar (cut down to7ft) 2_1/2 PVC pipe caps 6 _1/2 galvanized steel straps 3_ zip ties 12_2 in deck screws 1 drill and drill bit MATERIAL for METHOD #2 Raised bed is 7 ft x 3.5 ft (10 in tall) 3_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the hoops (cut down to 9ft) 1_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the bar (cut down to 7 ft) 2_1/2 PVC pipe caps 6 _1/2 galvanized steel straps 6_18 in , 3/8 in rebar 12_2 in deck screws 1 drill and drill bit MATERIAL for METHOD #3 Raised bed is 7 ft x 4 ft (10 in tall) 3_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the hoops (cut down to 7 ft 2 in) 1_10 ft ½ in PVC pipe to create the bar (cut down to 7 ft) 2_1/2 PVC pipe caps 6_18 in , 3/8 in rebar *** Check us out every week on the Backyard Gardens podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts including: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mhebHq... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... *** Seed Shop: Visit our seed shop to purchase seeds for your garden! https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Amazon store: Check out the products Batavia and Ben use in their gardens at https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebackya... The PLANTER App: - Use https://planter.garden/gardens for more than 20% off your monthly, annual or lifetime subscription GreenStalk Gardens: (use code BETTA for $10 off $75+). Shop for vertical planters and accessories at https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=BETTA HISEA Boots: (use code BBETTAGARDEN for 15% off). Shop the best boots in gardening at https://www.hisea.com/ P.S. HISEA offers a 100-year lifetime warranty, so satisfaction is guaranteed! VEGO Garden: Shop for garden beds and accessories at https://glnk.io/vzw5/b-bettagarden Farmers Defense: (use code B_BETTAGARDEN for 10% off your entire purchase). Shop for sleeves, hats, aprons, etc., at www.farmersdefense.com/b_bettagarden FYI - Some links are affiliate links which help support my channel as I may receive a small commission (there is NO additional cost to you). And rest assured that I only recommend products that I truly believe will be an asset to your gardening experience. Thanks for your support and happy gardening! *** B Betta Garden’s Social Media Info ➡️ YouTube:    / bbettagarden   ➡️ Instagram:   / b_bettagarden   ➡️ Facebook:   / b-betta-garden-104766890935855   ➡️ Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... ➡️ Backyard Gardens Podcast: Podbean: https://backyardgardens.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mhebHq... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ORRRRRR go to any podcast APP of your choice and search for “the backyard gardens” Related Video I first learned about hoops/low tunnels a few years ago on OYR Frugal Gardener’s YT channel. Here is the link to the video I used as my blueprint:    • How to Make a Hoop House for a Raised Bed   …………………. B Betta Garden’s Social Media Info ➡️ YouTube:    / bbettagarden   ➡️ Instagram:   / b_bettagarden   ➡️ Facebook:   / b-betta-garden-104766890935855   ➡️ Backyard Gardens Podcast: Any place you listen to podcasts including: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mhebHq... APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-zvj33-d...