2026 Articles
39 posts
The newest writing from the Growing Dome community. This year's posts run from candid notes on pricing and B Corp certification to featured domes across the country and practical growing guides on edamame, quinoa, cold frames, and season extension. Browse everything published so far below.
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.
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.
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.
How to Grow Food Year-Round Without Spending a Fortune on Greenhouse Heating
August 21, 2026
Learn how to grow food year-round without relying entirely on expensive greenhouse heat. This guide covers thermal mass, heat loss, winter sunlight, microclimates, crop selection, ventilation, and strategic supplemental heating, with practical tips for any greenhouse and examples of how we apply those principles in a Growing Dome.
Growing a Pawpaw Tree Way Down Yonder in a Greenhouse
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.
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.
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.
Fixin’ to Grow Okra 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.
Greenhouse Microclimates: How Growing Zones Affect Plant Growth
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.
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.
Growing Delicious Mandarins in Your Greenhouse
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
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.
The Best Greenhouse for Hail
June 5, 2026
Choosing the best greenhouse for hail starts with the right covering and design. Learn how Growing Domes combine multiwall polycarbonate glazing, geodesic strength, and real-weather performance.
Tried, True, and New: What Our Garden Team Is Growing This Summer
June 3, 2026
Our garden team is sharing what they are most excited to grow this summer, from favorite tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries to new herbs, flowers, and greenhouse experiments.
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.
Passion Flower Power: Growing Maypop Vines for Flowers, Fruit & Pollinators
May 22, 2026
Passion flower is one of those plants that stops gardeners in their tracks. With tropical-looking blooms, vigorous vines, pollinator appeal, and edible maypop fruit, this hardy passion fruit vine can bring beauty, shade, and a little garden drama to a backyard garden or Growing Dome greenhouse.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
What Is a Cold Frame? How to Use It to Grow More Food at Home
April 28, 2026
A cold frame is one of the simplest ways to start growing your own food with confidence. By creating a protected, temperature-buffered environment, it helps extend your growing season, reduce plant stress, and make gardening more predictable—whether you're working with a small space or supplementing a larger garden
On Pricing, Durability, and What We're Actually Selling
April 24, 2026
Most of what I know about money, I learned the hard way. One idea I kept coming back to was cost per wear: good leather shoes resoled a few times often cost less over ten years than a string of cheaper pairs. A solid hand tool that lasts decades is usually cheaper than replacing a weaker one every few years. That's the frame I bring to the question we get all the time: why does a Growing Dome cost what it costs?
Protein-Packed Edamame Guacamole
April 22, 2026
Turn your Growing Dome harvest into a creamy, protein-packed edamame guacamole. This simple recipe is fresh, flavorful, and a fun twist on classic guacamole.
Growing Edamame in Your Greenhouse or Garden
April 21, 2026
If you’re looking for a nutritious, easy-to-grow crop that delivers both flavor and function, edamame is a fantastic choice. These young soybeans are not only packed with protein and essential nutrients, but they’re also surprisingly simple to grow in a garden or greenhouse setting.
Do you Need Fertilizer in a Greenhouse?
April 20, 2026
Fertilizing in a greenhouse isn’t the same as outdoors. Discover how nutrients behave differently and when plants actually need support.
Growing Spaces New Website
March 31, 2026
Our team spent more than a year rebuilding the website. I wanted people to be able to research on their own schedule, find the instructions for their dome, and reach us easily when they needed a conversation. Here is what changed.
Chickpea Plant Care: From Seed to Harvest
March 19, 2026
Do you want to add color, texture, and height to your garden? Growing chickpeas is fun and easy plus you will be adding a wonderful legume for meal planning.
The Nedams’ One-of-a-Kind Michigan Dome - Complete With a Basement!
March 4, 2026
Khris and Allen Nedam made their 26' Dome a one-of-a-kind greenhouse! From the plants they're growing to the unique design we hope you love this story as much as we do!
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.
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? Pagosa's Earth Day Celebration, the Modern Homesteading Conference, Rhythms on the Rio, Fall Open House, and sponsored events.
The Truth About Growing Dome Installation Options
January 26, 2026
Learn the real differences between Growing Dome installation options and choose the build path that fits your skills, comfort level, and budget.
Grow Better: Easy Seed Starting Tips for a Bountiful Garden
January 23, 2026
Starting your seeds indoors, whether in a traditional setting or within the protected environment of a Growing Dome greenhouse, is a rewarding step toward a bountiful harvest. By carefully managing the key elements of moisture and humidity, light, and heat, you provide your young plants with the optimal conditions to break dormancy and thrive. Whether you choose to transplant your healthy starts or direct sow certain varieties, these foundational seed-starting principles will help you extend your growing season, practice effective succession planting, and keep your garden vibrant and productive year after year.
The Best Plants for Hanging Baskets
January 23, 2026
Hanging baskets are one way to offer shade to your raised greenhouse beds and add splashes of color to your greenhouse.
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!
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 Spaces Featured on Dakota News Now
January 17, 2026
Wagner High School in South Dakota turned a growing dome into an outdoor classroom that's half science lab, half garden.
Growing Spaces Featured in Canary Media
January 15, 2026
Canary Media covered a solar workforce training program run by the Chicago nonprofit Elevate, and two growing domes on the campus of the Academy for Global Citizenship served as the classrooms.