Garden Hoop Tent Stops Protects Vegetables – $30
1″ flexible PVC sprinkler pipe, 10 ft lengths – 5 pcs ½″ rebar (2 ft) or wood stakes – 8 pcs Plastic chicken wire/netting, 25 ft × 4 ft – 2 rolls Zip ties/garden wire – 1 pack
Tools: hacksaw/PVC cutter, hammer, tape measure, utility knife/scissors
Build Steps: Mark corners of an 8×8 ft square. Drive rebar halfway into ground at each corner (about 12″ exposed).
Form hoops: slip PVC over rebar, bend into arches, 3–4 spaced evenly.
Add ridge pole: run PVC along top, tape or zip tie at each hoop. Attach netting: drape, overlap, and tape or zip tie to frame.
Make entry flap: leave one side loose at bottom for lift-up entry.
Anchor bottom: tie/staple to scrap wood or pin with staples. Tips Space hoops closer apart for strength.
Add diagonal bracing in windy areas.
Swap netting for clear plastic in winter to create a mini-greenhous
1″ flexible PVC sprinkler pipe,
10 ft lengths – 5 pcs ($10)
* ½″ rebar (2 ft) or wood stakes – 8 pcs ($6)
* Plastic chicken wire/netting, 25 ft × 4 ft – 2 rolls ($8)
* Zip ties/garden wire – 1 pack ($4)