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Six years ago, I was enjoying my beautiful late-fall vegetable garden when I learned that Atlanta was going to experience one of its rare snow events. After some research, I decided to use low tunnels to protect my garden from freeze damage. Low tunnels are miniature versions of the high tunnel greenhouses used by commercial farms to extend their growing season into the winter. Low tunnels consist of a series of low arches equally spaced over a row of vegetables. Sheet material draped and secured over these arches (also called hoops) provide the vegetables protection from the cold. Common coverings include clear plastic sheets and frost fabric. PVC pipes are commonly used to create the hoops. Given their flexibility, they can easily be bent into an arch. This would have been an easy solution, but I wanted hoops that were durable. This led me to explore making the arches out of metal tubing instead. Because of their rigidity, metal tubings are much harder to shape into arches. However, they have the advantage of durability and strength. They will far outlast hoops made out of PVC pipes which are vulnerable to UV deterioration. In addition, unlike PVC hoops which collapse under weight, metal hoops will maintain their shape. The superior strength of metal hoops comes into play during snowfall. While Atlanta is known for its extreme heat, we do occasionally get snow here. When it snows here, like it did this past weekend, I’m thankful that I made my hoops out of metal tubings instead of PVC pipes. The construction of those metal hoops six years ago not only allowed me to garden through winter that year but also every year since. With the help of low tunnels, I now garden year round, even through some of the recent frigid winters. The metal hoops have been an excellent investment and should far outlast my remaining gardening years! #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

Six years ago, I was enjoying my beautiful late-fall vegetable garden when I learned that Atlanta was going to experience one of its rare snow events. After some research, I decided to use low tunnels to protect my garden from freeze damage. Low tunnels are miniature versions of the high tunnel greenhouses used by commercial farms to extend their growing season into the winter. Low tunnels consist of a series of low arches equally spaced over a row of vegetables. Sheet material draped and secured over these arches (also called hoops) provide the vegetables protection from the cold. Common coverings include clear plastic sheets and frost fabric. PVC pipes are commonly used to create the hoops. Given their flexibility, they can easily be bent into an arch. This would have been an easy solution, but I wanted hoops that were durable. This led me to explore making the arches out of metal tubing instead. Because of their rigidity, metal tubings are much harder to shape into arches. However, they have the advantage of durability and strength. They will far outlast hoops made out of PVC pipes which are vulnerable to UV deterioration. In addition, unlike PVC hoops which collapse under weight, metal hoops will maintain their shape. The superior strength of metal hoops comes into play during snowfall. While Atlanta is known for its extreme heat, we do occasionally get snow here. When it snows here, like it did this past weekend, I’m thankful that I made my hoops out of metal tubings instead of PVC pipes. The construction of those metal hoops six years ago not only allowed me to garden through winter that year but also every year since. With the help of low tunnels, I now garden year round, even through some of the recent frigid winters. The metal hoops have been an excellent investment and should far outlast my remaining gardening years! #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

Some of you have asked if the metal hoops and snap clamps would work for heavier snow load than what we got in Atlanta last month. The answer is yes and I have an old video showing the setup under load to prove it. I've been using this same metal hoop and heavy duty snap clamps setup for six years now. The first winter I used the setup was in my previous garden when I was farming in the city. The very next day after I set up the low tunnels for the first time in my raised beds, they were immediately subjected to involuntary load testing. Two of my neighbor’s cats decided that the frost blankets covering the low tunnels made for perfect kitty hammocks. Both cats climbed on top of the low tunnels to bask in the sun. These were well-fed felines and each one subjected at least 10 lbs of load on the low tunnel. Despite carrying over 20 lbs of weight, the low tunnel held up without issues. The weight did not detach the frost cloth from the metal hoops. This is a testament to the tremendous grip strength of the heavy duty snap-on clamps used. Due to their lack of rigidity, PVC or PEX hoops would have collapsed under this kind of weight. In contrast, the metal hoops didn't even flex at all. This is a clear indication that they are capable of handling significantly higher load. #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

Some of you have asked if the metal hoops and snap clamps would work for heavier snow load than what we got in Atlanta last month. The answer is yes and I have an old video showing the setup under load to prove it. I've been using this same metal hoop and heavy duty snap clamps setup for six years now. The first winter I used the setup was in my previous garden when I was farming in the city. The very next day after I set up the low tunnels for the first time in my raised beds, they were immediately subjected to involuntary load testing. Two of my neighbor’s cats decided that the frost blankets covering the low tunnels made for perfect kitty hammocks. Both cats climbed on top of the low tunnels to bask in the sun. These were well-fed felines and each one subjected at least 10 lbs of load on the low tunnel. Despite carrying over 20 lbs of weight, the low tunnel held up without issues. The weight did not detach the frost cloth from the metal hoops. This is a testament to the tremendous grip strength of the heavy duty snap-on clamps used. Due to their lack of rigidity, PVC or PEX hoops would have collapsed under this kind of weight. In contrast, the metal hoops didn't even flex at all. This is a clear indication that they are capable of handling significantly higher load. #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

I think we did good lol #frostcloth #snow #louisiana

I think we did good lol #frostcloth #snow #louisiana

Several of you asked how I secure frost fabric to the hoops in my low tunnels. Here’s some background info on what I’ve tried and what has worked best for me. After making hoops out of EMT (electric metallic tube), I needed something that would secure frost fabric to them. I learned that “snap clamps” were made for this purpose. I purchased a set. They installed easily, but after using them for a few weeks, I began to notice some issues. The frost fabric often came loose because the snap clamps weren’t holding the fabric securely. Most snap clamps are made for use with PVC tubing. Since PVC tubing has a thicker wall than metallic tubing of the same inner diameter, the clamps fit loosely on my metal hoops. In addition, when I repeatedly put the clamps on and took them off, their sharp corners began causing rips in the fabric! After more research, I discovered the Bootstrap Farmer snap clamp which was designed specifically for EMT. Not only was the plastic body thicker and more sturdy, it incorporated metal tensioners for extra grip strength. It was also designed with rounded, tapered, and flared corners which made the clamp easier to put on and take off, but also prevented it from cutting into and ripping the fabric. After five winters of using the Bootstrap Farmer clamps, I can highly recommend them not just for their superior quality and design but also for their durability. While the other clamps quickly got brittle and broke, the Bootstrap Farmer snap clamps still look and perform like new. I highly recommend these clamps whether for use with frost fabric during the winter or for shade fabric and insect netting during the warmer months! For links to these clamps, visit my Amazon Shop through my bio and you’ll find them in the “Gardening” section! #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

Several of you asked how I secure frost fabric to the hoops in my low tunnels. Here’s some background info on what I’ve tried and what has worked best for me. After making hoops out of EMT (electric metallic tube), I needed something that would secure frost fabric to them. I learned that “snap clamps” were made for this purpose. I purchased a set. They installed easily, but after using them for a few weeks, I began to notice some issues. The frost fabric often came loose because the snap clamps weren’t holding the fabric securely. Most snap clamps are made for use with PVC tubing. Since PVC tubing has a thicker wall than metallic tubing of the same inner diameter, the clamps fit loosely on my metal hoops. In addition, when I repeatedly put the clamps on and took them off, their sharp corners began causing rips in the fabric! After more research, I discovered the Bootstrap Farmer snap clamp which was designed specifically for EMT. Not only was the plastic body thicker and more sturdy, it incorporated metal tensioners for extra grip strength. It was also designed with rounded, tapered, and flared corners which made the clamp easier to put on and take off, but also prevented it from cutting into and ripping the fabric. After five winters of using the Bootstrap Farmer clamps, I can highly recommend them not just for their superior quality and design but also for their durability. While the other clamps quickly got brittle and broke, the Bootstrap Farmer snap clamps still look and perform like new. I highly recommend these clamps whether for use with frost fabric during the winter or for shade fabric and insect netting during the warmer months! For links to these clamps, visit my Amazon Shop through my bio and you’ll find them in the “Gardening” section! #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #wintergarden #lowtunnel #frostprotection #caterpillartunnel #quickhoops #rowcovers #frostcloth #frostblanket #gardenhacks #atlantagardener #georgiagardener #organicgardener #instagardener #gardensofinstagram #instagarden #hoopbender #emthoops #farmlife #farmhack

Not all frost cloth is created equal and it’s important to know the difference if you’re winter growing! We are forecasted to get down to 4 degrees next week and I personally know my microclimate tend to get a little bit colder than forecasted. We usually have this happen a couple times during the season. It’s a pain but nice to have the right kinds of materials on hand when this kind of weather comes our way. I keep 3 different kinds of frost cloth on hand for times like these. •AG-19 - .55 oz (per sq yd) that provides 4 degrees of protection and still lets in 85% light. •AG-30 - .9 oz (per sq yd) that provides 6 degrees of protection and lets in 70% light. •AG-50 - 1.5 oz (per sq yd) that provides 8 degrees of protection and lets in 50% light. These can be doubled and with each layer adds that amount of protection but less light through. *I tend to use AG-50 the most. Less worrying on my part and more protection. Often times my frost cloth doesn’t have to stay on but a day or two at a time. You can find these materials from @johnnys_seeds or I have found products I’ve ordered from Amazon work just as well. Link in bio 😁 #flowerfarmer #flowerfarm #flowerfarming #wintergrowing #overwintering #overwinteringplants #frostcloth #localflowers #garden

Not all frost cloth is created equal and it’s important to know the difference if you’re winter growing! We are forecasted to get down to 4 degrees next week and I personally know my microclimate tend to get a little bit colder than forecasted. We usually have this happen a couple times during the season. It’s a pain but nice to have the right kinds of materials on hand when this kind of weather comes our way. I keep 3 different kinds of frost cloth on hand for times like these. •AG-19 - .55 oz (per sq yd) that provides 4 degrees of protection and still lets in 85% light. •AG-30 - .9 oz (per sq yd) that provides 6 degrees of protection and lets in 70% light. •AG-50 - 1.5 oz (per sq yd) that provides 8 degrees of protection and lets in 50% light. These can be doubled and with each layer adds that amount of protection but less light through. *I tend to use AG-50 the most. Less worrying on my part and more protection. Often times my frost cloth doesn’t have to stay on but a day or two at a time. You can find these materials from @johnnys_seeds or I have found products I’ve ordered from Amazon work just as well. Link in bio 😁 #flowerfarmer #flowerfarm #flowerfarming #wintergrowing #overwintering #overwinteringplants #frostcloth #localflowers #garden

This is hands down the best way to store frost cloth! IYKYK but frost cloth is a waded mess most of the time. Knotting it like this helps to put out easily, helps it not be tangled and you can always find the end! 😉 Easy peasy! Also, peep my pup in the background trying to steal the show 😂 • • • #garden #gardener #mastergardener #gardenlove #gardening #iamyourgardener #howdoesyourgardengrow #gardeningforthesoul #gardenlife #farmher #gardengirl #flowerfarmer #flowerfarming #flowerfarm #cutflowers #cutflowergarden #flowersofinstagram #womeninbusiness #womeninag #flowertips #flowergarden #gardenflowers #freshflowers #farmfresh #farmfreshflowers #frostcloth #lowtunnel

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