Fig
Figs are a natural fit for the generous vertical space of a Growing Dome, where a mature tree can develop a broad canopy while still becoming part of the greenhouse ecosystem. This category brings together practical guidance on growing and caring for fig trees, along with ideas for harvesting, preserving, and enjoying the fruit. Explore greenhouse fig growing, food-forest design, fig jam, dehydrating, salads, and other ways to make the most of a productive tree.
Fig & Crunchy Chickpea Salad with a Refreshing Mojito Mocktail
August 13, 2026
Fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, crunchy chickpeas, pickled red onions, and garden greens come together in a simple late-summer salad. Pair it with a refreshing mint mojito mocktail for an easy meal that makes the most of what’s growing in the garden.
Vertical Gardening and Forest Garden Design for a Thriving Food Forest
February 19, 2026
Understand how vertical gardening and the idea of a forest garden transform a Growing Dome into a layered, year-round food forest.
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…
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…
Fruit Trees and Fruiting Plants You Can Grow in a 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.
September Plant of the Month the Incredible, Edible, Fig
September 19, 2022
What The Fig? Check out our article: How to Grow Figs in a Greenhouse! If you are like the majority of people, you may not be acquainted with the fig except for maybe a fig newton or perhaps used as a prehistoric fig leaf loin cloth in the days before underwear. All joking aside figs…
How To Grow Fig Trees In Your Greenhouse
February 17, 2021
Fig trees are one of the best ways to achieve summer shade and stabilized temperatures in your Growing Dome Greenhouse. They are forgiving in depleted dry soil conditions, extreme heat or cold, and inadequate ventilation conditions. Fig trees are relatively disease and pest resistant. They produce broad leaves at the perfect time in the spring to provide natural shade for your plants and lose them just in time for fall when you need more sun. Figs thrive in full sun and make delicious fruit. It is hard to imagine a better fruit tree for dome greenhouse growing.