Pennsylvania Greenhouses

Pennsylvania's continental climate brings cold winters and hot humid summers, and Growing Dome owners across the state are using their domes to grow fresh food through every season. From the Pittsburgh region to the Pocono foothills to Lancaster County farmland, year-round greenhouse gardening is thriving across Pennsylvania. This category brings together stories, growing strategies, and practical advice from Pennsylvania's Growing Dome community: summer ventilation in humid conditions, snow management, the agricultural traditions that shape how Pennsylvanians use their domes, and case studies from working operations and household gardens alike.

Compare greenhouses for sale in Pennsylvania by kit size and project-planning needs.

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Three Kula Kamala Foundation Growing Dome greenhouses with red hardy hibiscus blooming in the foreground

The Story of the Kula Kamala Foundation Growing Domes

September 10, 2026

Three Growing Domes have become an integral part of life at a Pennsylvania ashram, supporting food production, ceremonial flowers, seedling preparation, and community programs that nourish both people and place.

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Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden Growing Dome Provides Midwinter Solace

March 8, 2014

An update from Eileen Weinsteiger the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden Manager “Seven years ago when the Shumei/Rodale Team was designing the new Shumei Natural Agriculture Demonstration Garden to showcase a small homestead and Shumei Natural Agriculture principles it was imperative to include a unique greenhouse. We wanted a greenhouse that supported sustainability, efficiency, art, beauty, the…

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We’ll be at the Rodale Institute Growing Dome this month!

July 4, 2013

For all of you who followed the 33’ Growing Dome build at Rodale Institute this Spring, you might remember our Ambassador, Richard Miller, who supervised the installation of the Growing Dome. Growing Spaces is happy to sponsor Richard Miller’s return to Rodale Institute to attend a Shumei Natural Agriculture Conference on July 26-27, 2013. The…

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Finished! 33′ Growing Dome at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden

May 8, 2013

4-25-13 Thursday: I love round tanks, especially when it comes to leveling. Today we were busy finishing the tank. Don’t you love Janet’s pleats in the tank liner?  And, yes, for a charge she will come redo your tank! Other tasks included finishing the fans, final odds and ends at the door, and leftover parts! 4-27-13: Thursday…

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Part 4: 33′ Growing Dome at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden

April 22, 2013

We thought we might be nearing a close with the construction of the 33′ Growing Dome at the Shumei Garden at the Rodale Institute, but this story sure has had it’s twists and turns! It turns out that Richard is headed back east to work on some finishing touches and to help with consulting on…

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Part 3: 33′ Growing Dome Installation at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden

April 19, 2013

As the 33′ Growing Dome at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden at the Rodale Institute continues to take shape we see how many wonderful volunteers are pitching in to make this project happen. Richard Miller, Growing Spaces installation supervisor, has been kind enough to send us updates as they go. 4-9-13 Tuesday: I checked hubs…

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Part 2: 33′ Growing Dome Installation at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden

April 9, 2013

The 33′ Growing Dome at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden at the Rodale Institute is going up nicely. Richard Miller has been kind enough to send us updates as they go, so you can feel like you’re right there with them! 4-2-13 Puxatawney Phil is part of a stew right about now. No, not because…

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33′ Growing Dome Installation at Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden

April 3, 2013

“Off Again To High Adventure”with Richard Miller, Growing Spaces Staff Question: What do Growing Spaces, Rodale Institute, and Shumei Natural Agriculture have in common? Answer: A 33′ Growing Dome Yes, it’s true…Here we go again. Janet and I, the lowly vent maker, are “off again to high adventure”. Well, 15′-6″ high at least, to the…

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