Cooling Your Greenhouse
Cooling a Growing Dome is just as important as keeping it warm, and in many climates it's the more demanding side of greenhouse operation. The dome's heat-retention strengths in winter become a challenge when summer temperatures climb. This category brings together writing on cooling strategies for Growing Domes: the role of vents, fans, and shade cloth, how the central pond contributes to thermal regulation, when active cooling makes sense, and stories from owners in hot climates. Explore content particularly relevant for Texas, Arizona, the Central Valley, and other warm-climate dome locations.
Managing Summer Temperatures in Your Growing Dome Greenhouse
August 4, 2021
In spring, early high temperatures are a huge benefit--especially in our mountain location with a short growing season. But as spring turns into summer, the increasing heat in the dome can turn our sanctuary into an oven unless it’s managed correctly. Over the years, we’ve learned how to adapt our growing practices, our plant choices, and even our plant locations to make the most of summer heat and provide much-needed shade for the water tank.