Illinois Greenhouse
Illinois has dramatic climate variation between the Chicago lake-effect band, the central plains, and the milder southern tip. Growing Dome owners across all three zones are producing fresh food year-round, adapting their dome operation to the very different conditions each region brings. This category brings together stories, growing strategies, and practical advice from Illinois's Growing Dome community: how the dome's value differs in lake-effect Chicago versus the central plains versus southern Illinois, wind and storm considerations for the prairie, year-round production at different latitudes within the state, and the projects of dome owners across all three zones.
Growing Dome Greenhouse in Southern Illinois
May 7, 2022
Alycia worked with her husband Lou at Belle Valley School District #119 for over 20 years as the elementary school’s science teacher and dome manager. At Belle Valley, Alycia fell for more than just Lou. She also fell in love with the school's 33’ Growing Dome Greenhouse, where she shared her love of gardening and passion for science with hundreds of students over the years.
5 Charities Fighting Food Insecurity
July 1, 2020
We wanted to take a moment and show our appreciation to five outstanding non-profit charities that are actively fighting food insecurity. Navajo Nation, Mattersville Vets, Urban Growers Initiative, GoFarm Coop, and the Food Coalition 4 Archuleta County and the GGP are all working to improve the health and nutrition of the people in their respective communities. See what Growing Spaces is doing to support these great causes, and learn how you can help. We are also excited to announce a new Urban Community Garden Grant opportunity for 2021!
Growing Domes In The News, Spring 2020
May 1, 2020
Growing Spaces was honored to be featured, and have our Growing Domes featured, in some recent television and magazine articles.