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Garden Art – April 2013 Dome of the Month Winner

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kyle | 0 Comments

We feel fortunate to have people like April’s Dome of the Month Winner, Larry Berger, in our lives. They turn their passion, no matter what it is, into an art form. His passion just so happens to be our passion, gardening. He won April’s contest with this lovely overview shot of his full garden and it’s so rewarding to see…

Success Gardening Indoors in Winter on the Oregon Coast

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Kyle | 2 Comments

Success gardening indoors in Winter on the Oregon Coast! Gabrielle and Urs built their 22′ Growing Dome in the spring of 2012. They live on the central Oregon coast where rain and clouds are very common. Since the Growing Dome is a solar-powered greenhouse, they knew they would have to make some adjustments during the cloudy, rainy winters, but with…

TerraVita Springs Grows Food in Challenging Climate

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Kyle | 0 Comments

A community-based working and educational farm in Ashland, Oregon is growing herbs and fruit trees at 4,700 feet. That’s not particularly high in elevation compared to many gardens in the Rocky Mountains, but this farm is unique in that they have a much better growing environment just down the road in the Willamette Valley. Founders Regina Manian and Elise and Jeff Higley choose the spot…

Spring Planting, Inside & Out

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kyle | 2 Comments

This is the most exciting time of year to be involved in gardening and we can’t help but join in and share spring planting info. When the bug hits to get growing it’s hard to resist, but when REALLY is the best time to sow what seeds in spring? And is there a way to grow year round so you…

Monday, March 12 #gardenchat host: Stacey Couch

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Kyle | 2 Comments

Stacey Couch is the Creative Media Coordinator for Growing Spaces LLC. She wrangles social media, navigates our online presence, and harmonizes overall marketing efforts. Her background includes a degree in Conservation Biology, Evolution, and Ecology, and years working in the field studying ornithology and botany. More recently she’s worked for animal welfare non-profit organizations and for an organic farm coordinating…

Testing the Foundation of Your Garden

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kyle | 6 Comments

From time to time, we receive questions about the soil in the gardening beds of the Growing Dome. The question of soil, like many things in gardening, can be a life-long pursuit or can be a spontaneous leap of faith. Examining the interactions between micro-organisms, fungi, minerals, biomass and more keeps laboratories at the most prestigious universities busy for perpetuity….

January’s Dome of the Month Winner

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kyle | 2 Comments

Congratulations to Hakan Hammer of Norway on winning the Dome of the Month contest for January. He submitted two gorgeous photos of his 26′ Growing Dome in twilight. We had to choose between the two, which was difficult, so in this blog post we’ll include both for you to enjoy. The first is the winner and the second is most…

Dealing with the Pests in Your Life

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Kyle | 4 Comments

When the summer sun provides a daily flush of fresh produce we are lulled into a happy, comfortable state. Then the daylight begins to escape us and the warmth dissipates. In the last month or so you may very well be asking yourself, “Why are the spider mites, aphids, and white flies having a hay-day all over my plants?” Everything…

National Food Day Celebration Growing Dome Style

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Kyle | 0 Comments

Here’s a report on the National Food Day Celebration that took place in two different Growing Domes in Colorado Springs, CO from the Bent County Democrat: “A magnet school in Colorado Springs and a demonstration garden in Woodland Park were among 20,000 venues in all 50 states hosting events held in conjunction with Food Day on Oct. 24. Food Day,…

Aquaponics, Hydroponics and More at Reed City High School

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Kyle | 1 Comments

Reed City High School in Michigan is taking full advantage of their 51′ Growing Dome all of the learning opportunities available inside. They are experimenting with aquaponics, hydroponics, and barrelponics. They’re even making their own worm tea. The students help raise plants and food for sale and collect scientific data along the way. What a great project! http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=305736&cID=31

Garden Art – April 2013 Dome of the Month Winner

Success Gardening Indoors in Winter on the Oregon Coast

TerraVita Springs Grows Food in Challenging Climate

Spring Planting, Inside & Out

Monday, March 12 #gardenchat host: Stacey Couch

Testing the Foundation of Your Garden

January’s Dome of the Month Winner

Dealing with the Pests in Your Life

National Food Day Celebration Growing Dome Style

Aquaponics, Hydroponics and More at Reed City High School

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