A winter greenhouse can be a joy when you can harvest fresh crops in the coldest months. It takes some prep and upkeep to maintain optimal conditions.

is discovering ways to extend its fall season and create a winter season by growing vegetables in the ground inside their unheated, hoop houses (known as “high tunnels”). These tunnels provide ...

Each end is retractable, allowing ample room for a tractor to enter and till. Much like the greenhouse, the high tunnel's purpose is to allow for an extended growing season by creating a more ...

To meet the year-round demand for a seasonal product, Carlos Aguilera of West Haven Farm turned to high tunnels, building a business selling out of season.

High tunnels, also called hoop houses or high hoops, are temporary structures that extend the growing season. The plastic-covered garden structures allow growers to roll sidewalls up and down for ...

Grow Ohio Valley, a local nonprofit focused on building better food systems, shares how their commitment to growing local greens continues through the winter months.

However, very little research has been conducted to evaluate the season extension benefits and profitability offered by high tunnels for organic fruits. The fresh market for organic fruits is ...

Show more Even on a cold or dull January day there is always some winter wonders to be discovered in a botanic garden. This week, David Maxwell heads to the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin ...