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The Growing Spaces Blog is where curiosity turns into thriving gardens. Explore expert tips on year-round greenhouse gardening, hands-on how-tos, organic pest solutions, harvest-inspired recipes, and real success stories from geodesic dome greenhouse owners and home growers alike. No matter your climate or experience level, we’re here to help you solve challenges, grow smarter, and enjoy the abundance your garden can offer. Dig in and discover what’s possible!
Latest Articles

Quinoa: The Ancient “Inca Wheat” That Thrives in a Growing Dome
March 3, 2026
Interested in growing quinoa? Quinoa is an easy-to-grow crop that offers beautiful flowers, adds height, color, and texture to your garden or greenhouse.

Vertical Gardening and Forest Garden Design for a Thriving Food Forest
February 19, 2026
Understand how vertical gardening and the idea of a forest garden transform a Growing Dome into a layered, year-round food forest.

Best Greenhouse for Wind
February 17, 2026
What’s the best greenhouse for wind? Explore how shape, materials, and wind load physics make dome greenhouses more resistant in high-wind climates.
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Gardening Advice
Organic Pest Mitigation

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Your Greenhouse
June 20, 2025
Learn how to eliminate and prevent fungus gnats in your greenhouse using organic methods, biological controls, and IPM strategies for healthy plant growth.

Ultimate Guide to Organic Integrated Pest Management: Strategies for a Healthier Garden
August 2, 2024
“Pests” are part of the natural ecosystem. Getting rid of them is an impossible feat, but managing them will help keep populations at tolerable levels for both the plants and the people who enjoy the plants. There are a few basic ways to tackle pest management, but an integrated approach will be the most effective….

How to Protect Your Harvest From Garden Rodents and Animals
May 9, 2023
Attention greenhouse gardeners! Discover how to protect your harvest from rodents and other animals with our latest blog post. Learn how to create barriers, use natural repellents, and traps to keep your garden thriving. Read now and enjoy a pest-free greenhouse garden!

How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally
August 14, 2020
Aphids are tiny soft shell bugs that usually attach themselves to the underside of leaves. They can spread disease and damage plants, mostly by weakening plants or trees. Aphids do not often kill plants unless they are very young sprouts. Aphids suck the sap from the plant and refine it into honey. There are many different reasons aphids develop, but luckily there are also plenty of ways to get rid of aphids.
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Featured Growing Domes

Backyard Greenhouse Planning: From Meadow to Sanctuary
January 21, 2026
See how thoughtful planning and site preparation helped Wanda and Angelo create a thriving 18’ Growing Dome backyard greenhouse sanctuary.

Growing Tropical Plants in a Greenhouse Where Snow and Desert Meet
December 19, 2025
Growing tropical plants in a greenhouse is possible in the high desert. See how one grower creates year-round abundance.

Greenhouse Automation: Freedom & Food Security in a Dome
October 20, 2025
Explore how Steve’s Growing Dome uses greenhouse automation to manage water, climate, and pests while providing reliable food security and freedom.

Dome, Dome on the Range: A Thriving Nebraska Greenhouse
August 26, 2025
Explore a thriving dome on the range in this beautiful Nebraska greenhouse! The Nielsons have created their own produce store in a rural community.
Recipes from the Garden

Delightful Roasted Radish & Broccoli Pesto Pasta Salad
January 22, 2026
A versatile recipe that makes the most of reliable winter greens and spring vegetables like radishes and broccoli. Our nut-free pesto dressing is adaptable (try different greens or make it vegan!), and the whole dish is satisfying as a warm dinner or a refreshing chilled lunch. We’ll show you how to make the flavorful pesto, perfect roasted pepitas, and the final simple assembly. Enjoy customizing the pesto with whatever you have in your garden!

Fire Cider Recipe: A Seasonal Tonic You Can Make at Home
December 19, 2025
A flexible fire cider recipe inspired by family tradition. Made with fresh roots and pantry staples to support seasonal resilience.

Southwest Ratatouille: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish
September 19, 2025
Discover Southwest Ratatouille! This flavorful twist on a classic dish that uses green chiles and helps you enjoy abundant summer veggies. Find the recipe here!

Pickled Beets and Fig Jam Make Festive Holiday Gifts
November 25, 2024
When the fig trees started producing in our Growing Domes this summer, I rushed to dry or freeze as much as possible. I knew there would be a jam recipe this fall. It just so happened, that the green chiles were ready to harvest at the same time I found this recipe for a Serrano…
News & Events

2026 Calendar of Events
February 15, 2026
Join us at one of our 2026 community events where you can learn more about our Growing Dome greenhouses. What’s on the calendar? Open Houses & Seed Swap, Earth Day, the Modern Homesteading Conference, and Rhythms on the Rio

2025 Calendar of Events
June 27, 2025
2025 Events where you can learn more about Growing Spaces and our Growing Dome greenhouses. Upcoming Events: Fall Fest; Past Events: Open House & Seed Swap, Earth Day, and the Modern Homesteading Conference

Wish You Were Here…5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event Recap
October 4, 2024
If you weren’t able to attend our Customer Appreciation Event this year, we’ve gathered together the highlights and resources provided by our diverse panel of speakers.

Customer Appreciation Event 2024
July 29, 2024
We hope you’ll join us for our Annual Customer Appreciation Event September 14th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Growing Spaces campus located at 1868 Majestic Drive in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It’s all about you! We want to thank you for your loyalty and support as customers and give you a forum to gather with…
