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Seven Years and Countless Flowers at Colonel Wright Elementary

Kids in a Growing Dome Greenhouse in Oregon School

We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the principal of Colonel Wright Elementary of the North Wasco School District in The Dalles, Oregon. Their 26′ Growing Dome Greenhouse with twin-wall polycarbonate glazing is now 7 years old and year after year students continue to enjoy the space. So many school gardens these days are filled with food, but this unique greenhouse is full of flowers. The students are learning about the care and upkeep of the plants for the sake of the plants themselves. A reward for good behavior in some of the classrooms is the opportunity to have lunch in the middle of a cold winter day among the beauty of the flowers inside the Growing Dome. Some classes also grow and sell flowers as fundraisers.

This beautiful program was recently featured in the local newspaper “The Dalles Chronicle” on February 4, 2014.

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Kyle Brookens

Customer Experience Manager

Growing Spaces

I worked at Growing Spaces from 2015 to 2023 and returned in 2025. I’m here to guide you through purchasing a Growing Dome® greenhouse—from planning and site selection to choosing the right accessories for your climate. My goal is to help you create a thriving space for plants (and people!). I also manage the Growing Dome Advisor team and help with technical questions, installation documents, and day-to-day operations. I love empowering people to grow fresh, nutrient-dense food and watching a Growing Dome transform empty land into a personal sanctuary. I enjoy collaborating with our team to solve challenges and make it easy for anyone to buy a Growing Dome. I graduated from Western Colorado University in 2013 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my wife and our two big dogs, skiing, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors with my camera. My photography business, Kinetic Exposure, is rooted in a simple belief: people seek artwork that changes how they feel. Whether it’s a night sky bursting with stars, a quiet wildlife encounter, or a mountain peak glowing at dawn, I’m not just documenting moments—I’m transporting viewers into them.

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