Avocado

Growing a productive avocado tree at home is something almost no non-commercial greenhouse can support, but the Growing Dome's interior height accommodates the substantial canopy a fruiting avocado eventually develops. Combined with the warmth retention that gets a tropical evergreen through cold-climate winters, the dome makes home avocado production genuinely possible. From Wurtz and Holiday to Stewart and other dwarf and semi-dwarf cultivars, dome owners are growing avocados in places that should make it impossible. Explore variety selection, dwarf rootstock considerations, the multi-year timeline, pollination (Type A and B groupings), and stories from owners on dome avocado trees.

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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.

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Thriving Tropical Forest Garden in a Washington Greenhouse

July 2, 2025

Discover a lush forest garden in a Washington greenhouse by Newman Lake, where tropical plants thrive in a Growing Dome year-round.

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Celebrate the Harvest Season with Green Chile Recipes for Every Occasion

August 19, 2024

Come September in New Mexico and parts of Colorado, the onset of Autumn is heralded by the smell of roasting chiles in the air. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or creating a special date night dinner for two, we’ve got a green chile recipe to celebrate the harvest season.  In my family, Thanksgiving or Christmas…

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The Best Vegan Taco Meat

May 2, 2024

The best vegan taco meat starts with whole grains and fresh vegetables. Eat the rainbow with this whole food plant- based recipe. Many of these ingredients can be grown right in your own backyard!

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Holy Guacamole! How To Grow an Avocado Tree in a Greenhouse

April 5, 2024

Learn how to successfully grow an avocado tree, or two, in your dome greenhouse. Enjoy fresh, dome grown avocados!

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Decadent Dairy Free Avocado Ice Cream

April 4, 2024

This dairy-free avocado ice cream is sure to satisfy your craving without the guilt! Rich coconut milk and ripe avocados create a delectable guilt free dessert.

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Fruit Trees and Fruiting Plants You Can Grow in a Greenhouse

February 5, 2024

Imagine a transition from a quiet, snow-covered backyard into a warm and bustling greenhouse. This is not just any greenhouse, but a Growing Dome, where the harshness of the outside world is replaced by a lush, fruit-bearing oasis. The air is fragrant with Meyer lemons, and the soothing sound of a waterfall from an above-ground pond completes the ambiance. In this realm, greenhouse gardening is limited only by your imagination. Over recent months, we've explored a variety of fruit bearing plants ideal for greenhouse cultivation. Now, we present them to you in a concise, easy-to-access guide.

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The Ultimate Roasted Green Chili Corn Cakes with Fresh Corn Salsa

September 4, 2023

A sweet and spicy roasted green chili corn cake topped with fresh corn salsa is the perfect way to kick off the start of fall.

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