2021 In Review at Growing Spaces Greenhouses

Here at Growing Spaces, we are dedicated to the growth, expansion, and improvement of our geodesic greenhouse kits, company, and community as a whole. We have faced many challenges this year with the pandemic and global supply chain issues, but here we are, quickly approaching the end of the tunnel, and there is light! As many of you are aware, we have expanded our production facility by nearly 5,000 square feet, and we are now 100% solar-powered. We have made a few manufacturing improvements to our kits as well that will make both installation and every day easier.

Solar Cooling Fans

Amtrak solar fan installed on the inside of a growing dome greenhouse

One of the main changes we made this year was to improve the solar cooling fan. The Amtrak solar fan can be added to the 15’ – 26’ Growing Domes (one comes standard with the 26’). This fan pushes 1600 CFM compared to our older fan at 900 CFM. For the 33’ and 42’ Growing Domes, we are using a gable-style fan from Attic Breeze that pushes 1925 CFM. Both styles of solar cooling fans are proudly built in the USA!

Drop-In Pond Liners

The above-ground pond now includes a new and improved custom fit drop-in liner that is 40 mil PVC, up an additional 10 mil from the previous custom fit liners. These liners come with a 1-year warranty against material or seam defects. The manufacturer is based in the USA and is veteran-owned.

snow melting off the top of a polycarbonate geodesic greenhouse

Polycarbonate

Our polycarbonate suppliers have increased the warranty from 10 years to 15 years against yellowing and hail damage to the polycarbonate. This is a full 10-year warranty and then prorated for the next 5 years. We have also begun extruding a custom width to eliminate the tip-taping on the 18’ and 26’ Growing Domes. This saves us labor in the shop and reduces maintenance on your Growing Dome.

Doors

geodesic greenhouse with pre hung steel door covered in snow

All of our Growing Dome kits now come standard with a pre-hung steel door. The 42’ Domes come standard with two entryways. The 15’ and 22’ Domes come with a 32” x 80” door, while the rest of the Dome sizes come with a 36” x 80” door.

New Shopify Website

We have launched our new Shopify website, where you can purchase Growing Dome kits, parts, and extras. There, you will find a Growing Dome Greenhouse Guide that allows you to compare the different dome sizes and options to find the best fit for you and your dream garden all in one concise chart. The Request A Quote feature allows you to compare prices for the various sizes, upgrades, and installation options without any pressure. When ready, you can check out or review your quotes with a Growing Dome Adviser to see which options best suit your gardening goals.

people posing in front of a half built geodesic dome greenhouse

Urban Farming Grant

Growing Spaces is excited to offer the Urban Farming Grant! The Urban Farming Grant was created to aid non-profits whose mission aligns with bringing fresh, affordable organic produce to food deserts across the nation. We awarded two grants in 2021 to Black Nickel (Hustlaz 2 Harvesters & Garfield Terrace) in Washington, D.C. and Peace Tree Parks in Detroit, MI. Both will be featured on the Urban Gardening Podcast in the near future. Apply here for our grants.

Looking ahead to 2022

A lot of our focus moving into the new year will be continuing to optimize our new manufacturing space so we can reduce our lead times. Shipping and supply chain will also be a major focus.  We are researching and developing a temperature-controlled shutter for the Solar Attic Fans in the 33’ and 42’ Domes. We are also exploring a new temperature-controlled vent opener, the MegaVent. We hope to roll these out in the Spring.

Many Thanks to YOU!

None of this would be possible without you. It is because of growers like you that we are able to continue our mission of providing Gardens That Thrive 365, no matter where you live! We are so grateful for the physical and virtual community that we have built. We look forward to creating new content to inspire and teach others about the wonderful world of Growing Domes. Please continue to support each other, inspire each other, and most importantly, keep on growing!


You can find all of our Featured Growing Dome’s highlighted in our monthly newsletter “The Happy Grower,” on our social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), and in our blog. At the end of the year, we create an annual calendar that includes every Dome of the Month. We send them to all Dome of the Month participants, along with a gift of Growing Spaces gardening goodies! Apply here.

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