"In terms of hoop houses our goal is not to grow, but to prolong survival," said Daniel Bodkin, owner of Laughing Dog Farm. Botkin, who runs the many-layered, sustainable farm in Gill, MA, became ...

With some key considerations on hoop house plans, siting and building a hoop house can provide your crops with sturdy protection and a longer growing season. Hoop houses (also known as “high tunnels”) ...

LED hula hoops are the unexpected garden decor trend taking over right now. Learn how to create this simple DIY lighting idea ...

PITTSFIELD — By this time next year, the Giving Garden will have given more fresh, organically grown produce to local food pantries thanks to a new hoop house. The all-volunteer agricultural program ...

Thinking about gardening? Love to see vegetables popping up? Don’t let the snow put you off! In fact, there are many vegetables you can start growing right now, at high altitude, even when it is still ...

When living in a temperate climate, some gardeners use their creativity in order to extend the growing season as much as possible. I am one of those gardeners. Over the years, I’ve been experimenting ...

Shorter days and tumbling temperatures needn’t put a halt to your supply of homegrown food. When the growing gets tough courtesy of Jack Frost and company, take action by outfitting your garden with a ...

Hoop houses, those large temporary membrane structures, remain banned in Elmhurst residential areas, although home gardeners looking to extend the growing season may use smaller plastic-covered low ...