Season Extension Up Close

Name: Season Extension Up Close
Start: 2024-10-06T13:00:00-05:00
Location: McHenry County College 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Schedule

Sun Oct 06 2024 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

McHenry County College 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL

What if we could add a month or two to each end of the growing season? Or, what if, with the right plant varieties and appropriate covering, we could grow and harvest year-round…without added heat?
Enter the high and low tunnel. In this workshop, you’ll learn about various high and low tunnels in a classroom presentation. Then, we’ll head out to the MCC Student Farm to see two distinct high tunnels in operation - one with electricity and one without. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each and see a low tunnel as well.
If you're considering season extension with tunnels, you’ll benefit from this deep dive into their construction and use. Registration required - $20 fee.