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What’s Blooming in Your Greenhouse?
April 25, 2025
So what’s blooming in your greenhouse? Growing ornamentals in your greenhouse is a wonderful addition to food crops. Some are edible and they add beauty!
Growing Grapes in a Dome – You Heard It Through the Grapevine
March 24, 2025
Growing grapes in a dome greenhouse will provide you with delicious fruit and shade for other plants. Learn gardening tips and how to care for grapevines in a greenhouse.
Propagation Techniques for Prolific Plants
March 20, 2025
Propagation is a great way to save money, preserve heirloom varieties, and keep a succession of plants growing throughout the year. Learn more about different methods of plant propagation.
Boosting Your Garden with Paonia Soil Co.’s Soil Solutions
February 25, 2025
Paonia Soil Co. is a Colorado-based, family-owned manufacturer of fully mineralized, living, organic potting soils and soil conditioners. We’re passionate about cultivating a diverse soil food web and making it simple, successful, and profitable to use for growers, gardeners, and landscapers alike!
Valuable Lessons Learned from an Otherworldly Texas Greenhouse
February 25, 2025
In windy West Texas, Kurt and Paula’s Growing Dome, nicknamed "The Hab," thrives with citrus, figs, and olives despite the dry arid climate outside.
A Guide to Greenhouse Pond Gardening
February 24, 2025
Greenhouse pond gardening will enhance the beauty of your dome, improve water quality, provide water coverage, provide food and shade for fish and help prevent algae.
Natural Greenhouse Soil Rejuvenation with Mushrooms for Healthier Crops
February 20, 2025
Learn how mushrooms help with greenhouse soil rejuvenation, improve fertility, moisture retention, and enhance plant health for sustainable growing.
Herbs for the Heart: Plants for Love, Lust, and Longevity
February 10, 2025
Our favorite plants traditionally used as aphrodisiacs or to support cardiovascular health and the best gardening tips for cultivating them in your Growing Dome
Growing Tropical Paradise in Idaho: Bill George’s Innovative Dome Greenhouse
January 27, 2025
In Nampa, Idaho, an unexpected tropical oasis thrives in a 26-foot Growing Dome during the depths of December. A passionate horticulturist grows exotic fruits
The Art of Growing Lavender
January 21, 2025
Learn the art of growing lavender in a dome greenhouse. Read how to care for your lavender plant including planting, companion plants, harvesting and uses of lavender.
How to Start an Agribusiness with a Greenhouse
January 16, 2025
Learn how to start an agribusiness with a Growing Dome greenhouse. Discover sustainable solutions, high-value crops, and strategies to maximize year-round profits.
Winter’s Bounty: A Growing Dome Gardener’s Guide to Growing Brassicas
January 3, 2025
Learn everything about growing brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower, and romanesco in your dome greenhouse.
Managing Winter Humidity in a Greenhouse
December 17, 2024
Manage winter humidity in your greenhouse with tips on ventilation, water usage, heating, and disease prevention for healthy, year-round plant growth.
Growing Domes Thrive as Therapy Greenhouses
December 3, 2024
As the owner of Growing Spaces, I have the privilege of collaborating with various organizations, including schools, non-profits, and community groups, to promote sustainable and innovative growing and healing practices. Through our in-kind grants and partnerships, we aim to empower individuals and organizations to cultivate their own food, regardless of their climate, location or resources. …
Pickled Beets and Fig Jam Make Festive Holiday Gifts
November 25, 2024
When the fig trees started producing in our Growing Domes this summer, I rushed to dry or freeze as much as possible. I knew there would be a jam recipe this fall. It just so happened, that the green chiles were ready to harvest at the same time I found this recipe for a Serrano…
Feel the Beat on Growing Beets in Your Dome
November 23, 2024
Do you want to grow beets in your dome? Follow along as we drop the beat on growing beets! Learn tips for growing beautiful beets in a dome greenhouse. Along with gardening tips, we'll share the history of beets, fun trivia and health information.
Preserving the Harvest: Home Canning, It’s Simple, You CAN Do It!
November 18, 2024
Ready to embark on a culinary adventure? Let’s dive into the world of home canning, where you can transform fresh produce into delicious, long-lasting treats. Canning is a method of food preservation where food is processed in sealed containers to extend shelf life. Those containers can be glass jars or metal cans. For the home…
What Is The Best Automated Greenhouse Irrigation System?
October 30, 2024
In this guide, we’ll explore both ancient and modern irrigation techniques to help you find the best automated greenhouse irrigation system for your needs.
Growing Saffron in a Greenhouse: How to Plant, Care for, and Harvest Saffron Crocus
October 29, 2024
Learn how to grow saffron in a greenhouse or Growing Dome, including where to plant saffron corms, how to prevent rot, when to harvest saffron threads, and how to store your homegrown spice.
2024 Photo Contest Winners
October 29, 2024
We’re excited to announce our Photo Contest Winners. The decision was difficult, as there were over 70 images to judge! Our first, second, and third-place winners all walked away with gift certificates to Growing Spaces. First Place Second Place Third Place Photo Contest Honorable Mentions
Preserving the Harvest: Dehydrating, Dry It Out
October 23, 2024
Drying foods is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Using the sun or the heat from a fire were the methods used by ancient peoples. Drying removes the moisture from fruits and vegetables, preventing the growth of bacteria or mold. As with many types of food preservation, the recommendations are often changing and…
Vermiculture, Vermicomposting, and How to Do It
October 22, 2024
What’s the Difference Between Vermiculture and Vermicomposting? Vermiculture is the cultivation or farming of worms, whereas vermicomposting uses the worms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for plants. Both terms often overlap in their use and are a great way to reduce waste, improve soil health, and create a sustainable gardening practice. This blog…
Wish You Were Here…5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event Recap
October 4, 2024
If you weren’t able to attend our Customer Appreciation Event this year, we’ve gathered together the highlights and resources provided by our diverse panel of speakers.
Heartwood Cohousing: A Thriving Sanctuary of Community and Sustainability
October 4, 2024
In a world where community connection and sustainability are more important than ever, a unique model of living is emerging. Modern developments maximize privacy but often lack a sense of community. Cohousing is not a new concept, originating in Denmark in the 1970s, it aims to create a place where community, sustainability, and love for…