Tag Archives: Hanley Hoop House

Modified Hanley Hoop Houses in the Maritimes

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

It is great to see how farmers are using the Modified Hanley Hoop Houses to extend the growing season so that we can grow more food locally and replace imported food.  At Abundant Acres, the hoop houses are an inexpensive … Continue reading →

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Hoop House Video

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

At this point in the year, we are thinking a lot about getting the production season going.  In March, that means starting seedlings, and putting up modified hanley hoop houses.  Since ours were left up all winter, with the plastic … Continue reading →

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More Modified Hanley Hoop Houses in New Brunswick

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

The modified version of Hanley Hoop Houses have been installed at another farm in New Brunswick (see http://davesproducepacks.com).  This farm has 330 customers directly connected with it through weekly produce pack deliveries.  Dave Wolpin and his right-hand-man, Alex Eaton, have … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Season Extension: April 7 2-8pm

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Season Extension for Market Gardeners: Saturday April 7, 2-8 pm. Join us at Abundant Acres for an afternoon hands-on session to build a low-cost, unheated hoop house (2-4) and stay for the potluck afterwards to talk shop about greenhouse growing … Continue reading →

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Hoophouse #2

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

On March 12, David and Bruce covered modified Hanley hoop house #2.  

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