Hi, Jamie.
to ATP.
I've simplified a lot over the years.
Now I just use cut sections of heavy wire (
http://www.lowes.com/pd_52685-... ) for the hoops, a layer or two of tulle (
http://www.tullesource.com/gre... ) for the covering and some clothes pins to attach it to the hoops. A mound of soil or a few rocks will hold the edges down. No need to worry about venting, just put it up and leave it until you're sure the last frost is past.
If all you're looking for is a bit of frost protection, not freeze protection, this should work fine. It's quick and easy...and it's relatively inexpensive.
