Banana
Growing a banana plant to fruiting size is one of the more dramatic possibilities inside a Growing Dome. The dome’s generous interior height accommodates towering leaves and the substantial growth habit of a productive banana plant. This category explores how to grow bananas in a greenhouse, including placement, heat and humidity, propagation from pups, soil, watering, fertilizing, pest concerns, and harvesting. You’ll also find real Growing Dome examples, including dwarf Cavendish bananas grown in a heated dome in Sweden, along with recipes that put this tropical fruit to use.
A Fresh Spin on the Classic Orange Julius
June 15, 2026
This fresh, plant-based spin on the classic Orange Julius uses frozen mandarin juice, banana, coconut milk, almond milk, and real vanilla for a creamy, frothy summer drink with no added cane sugar.
Growing Tropical Paradise in Idaho: Bill George’s Innovative Dome Greenhouse
January 27, 2025
In Nampa, Idaho, an unexpected tropical oasis thrives in a 26-foot Growing Dome during the depths of December. A passionate horticulturist grows exotic fruits
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.
Peeling Back the Secrets of Growing Bananas
January 2, 2024
Learn how to grow bananas in a greenhouse or Growing Dome, including heat, humidity, planting tips, cold-climate considerations, and harvesting advice.
Bananas as an Excellent Egg Substitute: The Case of Banana Pancakes
January 2, 2024
Forget eggs! Bananas are the secret ingredient to light and fluffy vegan pancakes. This easy recipe uses mashed bananas for binding and sweetness, creating pancakes that are bursting with flavor and moisture. Plus, we've thrown in some melty chocolate chips for an extra decadent touch. Serve with maple syrup and fresh banana slices for a breakfast or snack that's as good as it is good for you.
Growing Bananas at 60 Degrees North
November 26, 2018
Janet and I first met Bjorn Oliviusson in Fall 2012 when we arrived to help install the 33′ Growing Dome Greenhouse sold to the Royal Institution of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. As described in Bjorn’s post, it ended up at a school near the university, a pleasant setting, but late Fall in Stockholm the sunlight…