: Hey, are the hoop houses warmer in the winter via filtering sunlight through
: the plastic? I'm wondering if I can build one here to begin building my
: Night Heron.

I'd hoped for more warmth in mine but like I say, it is partially shady back there. I suppose it depends on how much direct sunlight through the day and how well sealed up the hoophouse is. But then you need to check out moisture, condesation. I put black plastic down on the ground as sort of a vapor barrier. I've not put the heater out there yet, but insulation is virtually nil. I'd planned to "micro environment" tent the actual building table and shoot the heater under that. Everyone here assured me it would likely be fine if monitored well. But I live in eastern NC. I think you live away up north don't you? Probably considerably colder. Build one and give it a try! Relatively cheap and fast to put one up. Someone else may do a neater job than I did, but it will serve. It's 40 F outside this AM, and 47 F in the middle of the hoophouse. There should appear a link to a couple quick snapshots of the HH here. If link does not show up, paste this into your browser: http://members.cox.net/thomasduncan/hoophouse.html

: Robert N Pruden