Couple to show how to build hoop houses for gardening

 
By Chris Jones
Published: September 4, 2008

NORMAN — On cold, dreary winter days, Tod and Jamie Hanley harvest fresh garden vegetables in their backyard. These Oklahoma gardeners use homemade hoop houses to produce fresh vegetables for their table and to sell to individuals and local health food and natural food stores.

A hoop house works like a greenhouse, but without powered heat or ventilation.

High hoops, also called high tunnels or hoop houses...


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