2026 Calendar of Events
Join us at one of our 2026 community events where you can learn more about our Growing Dome greenhouses. What's on the calendar? Open Houses & Seed Swap, Earth Day, the Modern Homesteading Conference, and Rhythms on the Rio
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Grow Better: Easy Seed Starting Tips for a Bountiful Garden
Starting your seeds indoors, whether in a traditional setting or within the protected environment of a Growing Dome greenhouse, is a rewarding step toward a bountiful harvest. By carefully managing the key elements of moisture and humidity, light, and heat, you provide your young plants with the optimal conditions to break dormancy and thrive. Whether you choose to transplant your healthy starts or direct sow certain varieties, these foundational seed-starting principles will help you extend your growing season, practice effective succession planting, and keep your garden vibrant and productive year after year.
Delightful Roasted Radish & Broccoli Pesto Pasta Salad
A versatile recipe that makes the most of reliable winter greens and spring vegetables like radishes and broccoli. Our nut-free pesto dressing is adaptable (try different greens or make it vegan!), and the whole dish is satisfying as a warm dinner or a refreshing chilled lunch. We'll show you how to make the flavorful pesto, perfect roasted pepitas, and the final simple assembly. Enjoy customizing the pesto with whatever you have in your garden!
Southwest Ratatouille: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish
Discover Southwest Ratatouille! This flavorful twist on a classic dish that uses green chiles and helps you enjoy abundant summer veggies. Find the recipe here!
Sustainable Gardening: Why Crop Rotation Matters
By thoughtfully implementing crop rotation, you can significantly enhance the health and productivity of your Growing Dome garden. This essential permaculture practice not only minimizes soil depletion and deters pests and diseases but also contributes to a thriving, balanced ecosystem within your greenhouse.
Composting 101: How to Compost for a Thriving Garden
Composting is a valuable permaculture practice that transforms organic waste into a nutrient-rich resource for regenerating soil. While composting has challenges such as odor and pests, its benefits, including waste reduction, carbon sequestration, and soil improvement, are significant.
Herbs for the Heart: Plants for Love, Lust, and Longevity
Our favorite plants traditionally used as aphrodisiacs or to support cardiovascular health and the best gardening tips for cultivating them in your Growing Dome
Pickled Beets and Fig Jam Make Festive Holiday Gifts
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: Home Canning, It’s Simple, You CAN Do It!
Ready to embark on a culinary adventure? Let’s dive into the world of home canning, where you can transform fresh produce into delicious, long-lasting treats. Canning is a method of food preservation where food is processed in sealed containers to extend shelf life. Those containers can be glass jars or metal cans. For the home...
Preserving the Harvest: Dehydrating, Dry It Out
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...
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