On December 18, we put the finishing touches on the Local Food Project’s passive solar hoophouse. Airlie’s talented maintenance crew attached durable sheets polycarbonate to the end walls, sealing the structure against icy winter winds. Local craftsman Eric Westergart designed and built a set of wooden double doors for each end. Inside, the hoophouse felt like another world—quiet, sheltered, and alive with crisp lettuces and kales thriving in the cool temperatures. To celebrate the completion of the hoophouse, employees from the Airlie Center joined us for warm drinks and the chance to check out our new protected growing space. The hoophouse has already become a wonderful place to gather, as well as garden!
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