High tunnels and their cousins, low tunnels and poly tunnels, are gaining in popularity partly because they are inexpensive compared to building a greenhouse, Ogutu says.

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Iyris has integrated SecondSky into flexible polyfilm, which is used for polytunnels, plastic sheets for rigid greenhouses, and netting.

U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more. As it degrades, plastic accumulates in soil and in plants, with potential ...

Greenhouses aren’t the only great cover-ups for gardeners determined to extend their growing seasons. High tunnels, low tunnels and caterpillar tunnels work well, too. Also known as hoop houses ...

No longer just the purview of your local horticulture society, learning how to build a greenhouse—a wonder for a backyard garden —is something you can do as well. A simple DIY greenhouse can ...

Iyris has integrated SecondSky into flexible polyfilm, which is used for polytunnels, plastic sheets for rigid greenhouses, and netting.

Greenhouses aren’t the only great cover-ups for gardeners determined to extend their growing seasons. High tunnels, low tunnels and caterpillar tunnels work well, too. Also known as hoop hous… ...