Building a 33ft Growing Dome Greenhouse
Belfast Central School in New York finished their 33 ft Growing Dome and we wanted to share this slide show of the build. The dome looks great and was a great project for the students!
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Resources Provided by Growing Spaces
View this brief introduction to our company and tour one of our Growing Domes. Also find out different resources that we offer to help you with gardening and living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Do You Measure Your Carbon Footprint?
Hunter Lovins, Author of Natural Capitalism Solutions, talks about how companies can save money by reducing their carbon foot print and increasing their profitability.
Keeping the Greenhouse Warm in the Far North
Growing Dome Greenhouses in Alaska and Canada stay 30 deg. F warmer in the winter than outside
Whole Foods: Seed Fund Grants
With a joint mission of giving kids fun and engaging ways to learn about nutrition and the importance of fruits and veggies, “Yes To” and Whole Foods will be giving away five $2,000 Seed Fund Grants in each participating Whole Foods region to local schools, plus five $500 ‘Starter Garden’ grants to schools nationwide! All...
Creating a New Business Culture
I am writing after the Japanese Tsunami, the upset in Madison, the revolution in Egypt, and many other newsworthy events. It is a time of questioning and a time of “upset” I am sure, to most of us and we all have to integrate new fears, like the potential for Nuclear Fall-Out from the power...
YouTube Gardening Video Series
Over the next 6 months we will be offering a series of gardening videos on our You Tube channel
Our Growing Domes Handle Spring Winds
Many people are concerned that the Growing Dome® will be able to handle high winds. Basically the shape is such that the winds flow effortlessly around the Growing Dome®. They have been able to withstand recorded winds of 130 miles per hour in Browning, Montana, Alaska, and the front range of the Colorado Rockies. The...
Control Whitefly Infestation Naturally
Whitefly infestations can be recognized when a plant is disturbed and a giant cloud of tiny flies fills the air. Although the Whitefly hatches and lives in the soil, it feeds on the undersides of foliage and often leaves a sticky residue. Unfortunately, this residue attracts aphids, and the aphid + residue combination attracts ants....
Aphid Control in Growing Dome Greenhouse
Many Dome owners frequently ask us questions regarding pest control. Here are some ideas for doing aphid control:1. Is the Dome planted really densely? Thin the plants by pulling the most infested plants first.2. Spray the entire plant with an insecticidal soap or a mixture of dish washing liquid and water. Joy and Seventh Generation...
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