Avocado
Growing a productive avocado tree at home is something almost no non-commercial greenhouse can support, but the Growing Dome's interior height accommodates the substantial canopy a fruiting avocado eventually develops. Combined with the warmth retention that gets a tropical evergreen through cold-climate winters, the dome makes home avocado production genuinely possible. From Wurtz and Holiday to Stewart and other dwarf and semi-dwarf cultivars, dome owners are growing avocados in places that should make it impossible. Explore variety selection, dwarf rootstock considerations, the multi-year timeline, pollination (Type A and B groupings), and stories from owners on dome avocado trees.
Protein-Packed Edamame Guacamole
April 22, 2026
Turn your Growing Dome harvest into a creamy, protein-packed edamame guacamole. This simple recipe is fresh, flavorful, and a fun twist on classic guacamole.
Thriving Tropical Forest Garden in a Washington Greenhouse
July 2, 2025
Discover a lush forest garden in a Washington greenhouse by Newman Lake, where tropical plants thrive in a Growing Dome year-round.
Celebrate the Harvest Season with Green Chile Recipes for Every Occasion
August 19, 2024
Come September in New Mexico and parts of Colorado, the onset of Autumn is heralded by the smell of roasting chiles in the air. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or creating a special date night dinner for two, we’ve got a green chile recipe to celebrate the harvest season. In my family, Thanksgiving or Christmas…
The Best Vegan Taco Meat
May 2, 2024
The best vegan taco meat starts with whole grains and fresh vegetables. Eat the rainbow with this whole food plant- based recipe. Many of these ingredients can be grown right in your own backyard!
Holy Guacamole! How To Grow an Avocado Tree in a Greenhouse
April 5, 2024
Learn how to successfully grow an avocado tree, or two, in your dome greenhouse. Enjoy fresh, dome grown avocados!
Decadent Dairy Free Avocado Ice Cream
April 4, 2024
This dairy-free avocado ice cream is sure to satisfy your craving without the guilt! Rich coconut milk and ripe avocados create a delectable guilt free dessert.
The Best Fruit Bearing Plants to Grow in Your Greenhouse
February 5, 2024
Imagine a transition from a quiet, snow-covered backyard into a warm and bustling greenhouse. This is not just any greenhouse, but a Growing Dome, where the harshness of the outside world is replaced by a lush, fruit-bearing oasis. The air is fragrant with Meyer lemons, and the soothing sound of a waterfall from an above-ground pond completes the ambiance. In this realm, greenhouse gardening is limited only by your imagination. Over recent months, we've explored a variety of fruit bearing plants ideal for greenhouse cultivation. Now, we present them to you in a concise, easy-to-access guide.
The Ultimate Roasted Green Chili Corn Cakes with Fresh Corn Salsa
September 4, 2023
A sweet and spicy roasted green chili corn cake topped with fresh corn salsa is the perfect way to kick off the start of fall.
How to Grow Fruit Trees in a Greenhouse
April 17, 2021
Fruit trees can be a healthy addition to most dome greenhouse gardens above zone 3. They provide fresh fruit and shade in the summer with the bonus of attracting pollinators when flowering. Understanding a plant’s natural environment (tropical, subtropical, or temperate to continental) and how to stimulate it will help you grow a wide variety of plants from fruit trees to shrubs, which will give you more confidence in your dome gardening adventure.