Bit by steel bit, our second hoop house is on its way up! Yesterday space was defined as all of the bows were launched in the air and then nicely bolted to the groundposts. Then began the more tedious work of the cross braces and purlins supports (to add stability). It is exciting to think about this as an additional growing space this winter and throughout the coming seasons. Flats of greens are already seeded in anticipation. 
This second hoop house is being made possible through a grant from USDA and their Know Your Farmer program. And of course through the help of many hands! We are only on day 4 of this modern day barn-raising, but so far so good. Now if the rain could just hold off a bit.
