hi springville. i like the metal umrellas too,but i have'nt seen newer ones. there are some giant umbrellas out now with space at the top for wind to escape. i am new to g.w. i am in soutern sierra nevada mountains. your project sounds fun. i am hoping to get some kind of money making thing going from my growing. nothin/ g comes to mind yet. right now i am growing cool season crops under plastic "pup ten ts".

Found this source

Here is a link that might be useful: metal umbrella

We have lots of metal umbrellas from the 70's and 80's but would like to add to them and am also unable to find a source for them. they hold up much better than the new ones? Anyone find some yet?

Here is a link that might be useful: padoniaparkclub.com