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Growing Spaces Greenhouses Blog
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...
What is the Global Significance of the Growing Dome?
We at Growing Spaces® are motivated by an awareness of the need for change in the ways mankind lives inside the Earth’s eco-system. Creative and intelligent use of resources is a prime value, as we realize that the earth is a finite system with finite resources. Respectfully, our company offers solutions to some of these...
Michelle Obama and Growing Spaces – Working Toward a Common Goal
Today’s announcement that Michelle Obama is authoring a book on the importance of school, urban and community gardening is another example of the mind shift that is happening in the United States and across the globe. Her support of healthier, more self-sustaining lifestyles is directly in line with Growing Spaces vision. Growing Spaces was founded...
How Winter Growing is Possible
The difference between the inside and outside of the dome on a cold winter night depends on how many sunny days you are having. With the domes 7 unique features for heating and cooling, we are able to grow year-round, even in the Rocky Mountains, because we can keep the temperature at a decent level...
How to Sow Your Seeds
We have talked in our previous posts about sowing a batch of cool hardy seeds for our spring crops. A few words about how to sow your seeds may be appropriate here. The first thing to note is the size of the seed you are using, as they vary quite enormously. The average depth to...
Flowering Broccoli, Catch Crops, and Early Spring
Spring is a very fun time in our Growing Dome greenhouses. Usually all the winter crops that we have been harvesting and eating over the winter are starting to go to seed. Do not despair! A lot of these vegetables have edible flowers. For example, arugula, tatsoi, mizuna, and a lot of edible greens also...
Transitioning from Winter to Spring
SPRING time in the Growing Dome, check out our gardening hints on transitioning from winter to spring! Click the link below: https://growingspaces.com/greenhouse-gardening/gardening-hints/
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