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How the Growzebo™ Came to Life

September 11, 2026

The Growzebo™ was created from decades of greenhouse experience, years of customer feedback, and one simple question: how can we help more people grow? Go behind the scenes with the Growing Spaces team to see how this new greenhouse came to life.

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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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Why We Built the Growzebo™

August 23, 2026

I gave our team a price target and a rough picture of the customer, but no shape. They worked out the rest while building the first Growzebo™ about 20 yards from all six of our demonstration Domes.

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Seasonal Growing Tips & Greenhouse Advice

Monthly stories from our greenhouses, Growing Dome spotlights, and other gardening content

Gardening Advice

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August 21, 2026

Pawpaw trees bring an unexpected taste of the tropics to a temperate garden. Learn how to plant and care for pawpaw trees in a greenhouse, from choosing the right location and protecting young trees from intense sun to pollination, pruning, and harvesting the custard-like fruit.

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okra plant yellow flower growing in a greenhouse

July 21, 2026

Okra loves sunshine, warm soil, and a long growing season. Learn how to start okra from seed, care for the plants, manage common pests, and harvest tender pods in an outdoor garden or greenhouse.

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Interior of a Growing Dome greenhouse with a fig tree, flowering plants, vegetable beds, and a path beside the pond

July 17, 2026

Every greenhouse contains multiple microclimates shaped by sunlight, airflow, humidity, thermal mass, plant density, and greenhouse size. Learn how these growing zones develop, how they differ inside a Growing Dome, and how to use them to place plants more intentionally.

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Mandarin tree and fruit

June 22, 2026

Learn how to grow mandarin oranges in a greenhouse or Growing Dome, including where to plant your tree, how to care for it through winter, and what it needs for sunlight, watering, pollination, pruning, pests, and harvesting

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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.

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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….

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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!

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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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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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A One of a Kind Dome in Nunn, Colorado

July 27, 2026

Janet and Chris Probst transformed their 26' Growing Dome in Nunn, Colorado, into a lush greenhouse jungle and a peaceful retreat. Filled with tropical fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, Janet’s “Dome of Happiness” is where she gardens, dreams, and reconnects almost every day.

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How Hillside Gardens Turned a 33' Growing Dome Greenhouse Into an Event Space

May 12, 2026

At Hillside Gardens, a 33' Growing Dome does more than grow plants. By day, it serves as an indoor plant market. By night, it transforms into Cactus Jack’s, a greenhouse tequila bar for weddings, concerts, and private events. This Colorado Springs venue shows how a Growing Dome can support retail, hospitality, guest experience, and year-round business growth from one flexible structure.

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Scotti and Richard Rodgers in their 33' dome

“There is No Downside to a Dome” - A Louisiana Greenhouse

April 29, 2026

Richard and Scotti Rodgers created a haven on their 20-acre property in Natchitoches, Louisiana with their 33’ dome, massage therapy studio and outdoor garden.

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Fig & Crunchy Chickpea Salad with a Refreshing Mojito Mocktail

August 13, 2026

Fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, crunchy chickpeas, pickled red onions, and garden greens come together in a simple late-summer salad. Pair it with a refreshing mint mojito mocktail for an easy meal that makes the most of what’s growing in the garden.

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Carpaccio-Style Mediterranean Breakfast Salad

Carpaccio-Style Mediterranean Breakfast Salad

July 1, 2026

A simple carpaccio-style vegetable plate with lemon and olive oil, the breakfast salad Meechal's family has eaten together for years.

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A Fresh Spin on the Classic Orange Julius

June 15, 2026

This fresh, plant-based spin on the classic Orange Julius uses frozen mandarin juice, banana, coconut milk, almond milk, and real vanilla for a creamy, frothy summer drink with no added cane sugar.

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Harvest Basket Egg Bites

May 19, 2026

From the coop to the garden and straight into your morning routine, these Harvest Basket Egg Bites are an easy, high-protein breakfast for busy gardeners. They’re naturally gluten-free, easy to make ahead, and endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand.

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Exterior of a Growzebo backyard greenhouse with an open white front door and solar powered fan

How the Growzebo™ Came to Life

September 11, 2026

The Growzebo™ was created from decades of greenhouse experience, years of customer feedback, and one simple question: how can we help more people grow? Go behind the scenes with the Growing Spaces team to see how this new greenhouse came to life.

Read Article
growzebo hexagonal greenhouse interior bed and bench

Why We Built the Growzebo™

August 23, 2026

I gave our team a price target and a rough picture of the customer, but no shape. They worked out the rest while building the first Growzebo™ about 20 yards from all six of our demonstration Domes.

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Growing Dome Photo Contest 2026

May 29, 2026

The Growing Dome Photo Contest is back after a one-year pause! Dome owners are invited to share up to five of their favorite greenhouse photos for a chance to be featured and celebrated by the Growing Spaces community.

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Growing Spaces is now a Certified B Corporation

May 4, 2026

B Corp certification required us to document our energy claims and examine how we run the company. Some of the work confirmed strengths. Other parts exposed gaps in our records and practices. Here is what we learned.

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