Texas Greenhouses
Texas spans climate zones with very little in common: humid subtropical Gulf Coast, semi-arid west, plains in the north, and hill country in the center. Growing Dome owners across the state are producing fresh food year-round, with cooling rather than heating as the dominant greenhouse challenge across most of Texas. This category brings together stories, growing strategies, and practical advice from Texas's Growing Dome community: cooling strategies for hot summers, hail considerations on the plains, humidity management on the coast, and the projects of dome owners across the state's many distinct climate zones.
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.
Growing Dome Food Banks: Feeding Our Communities
July 5, 2022
One of the values Growing Spaces holds most dear is helping those without access to fresh, healthy food sources. According to the USDA, the current rate of food insecurity is 10.5% of all households in the US. That means 13.8 million people in this country are without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. and beyond to alleviate food insecurity challenges through education, community outreach, and donations.