Growing dome grown tomatoes on a trellis adds shade to your dome greenhouse and provides fruit. Tomatoes are very happy growing on a trellis! Family: Solanaceae Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum Common Name: Tomato Plant Type: Annual, fruit         Zone: 3-11 Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly acidic to neutral Size In an outdoor garden: 3-10 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide. Size In a dome: Larger!  Want to Grow Fresh, Juicy Dome Grown Tomatoes? Best Location in a Dome Greenhouse Planting Your Tomato Plant Care of Your Dome Grown Tomatoes Companion Plants For Dome ..read more

Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook Time: 55 minutes / Serves 4-6 / ~475 Calories per Serving Everyone loves tacos! If you don’t, well we will taco-bout that later! I have some suggestions at the end of this recipe if deliciousness wrapped in a warm tortilla is not your thing. This vegan taco meat is a great filling for any vessel and a great way to enjoy the tasty treat without any meat. Whether you are vegan or just looking for a healthy spin on a classic, this is the recipe for you! This is the kind of recipe that you can customize to your personal taste. Don’t like mushrooms? Don’t add them. Wan ..read more

When you envision Omaha, Nebraska you might think of Lewis and Clark or world-renowned steaks. It might surprise you with its growing urban agriculture movement and the world’s largest indoor desert housed within the world’s largest glazed geodesic dome. That is not the only dome in Omaha, however. Tucked into a residential neighborhood on an unsuspecting ½ acre lot in the Orchard Hill neighborhood is a 26’ Growing Dome greenhouse at the headquarters of City Sprouts. Home to Omaha’s oldest community garden, founded in 1995, City Sprouts is upholding a legacy of neighbors helping and uplifting ..read more

When you think of floating gardens, you likely picture the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Rows upon rows of floating gardens also known as chinampas. People on canoes travel through the canals while they tend to their crops and animals.  This innovative farming technique sustained a thriving civilization in an area that would have otherwise been uninhabitable. While the majority of the city of Tenochtitlan was destroyed by Spanish conquistadors, this farming practice is still being used today in Xochimilco, Mexico. The use of these floating gardens declined in modern times with the ..read more

A Guide to Establishing the Best Modern Homestead for Self-Reliance The Growing Dome’s seven features make it the ultimate preparedness tool, combating challenges and aiding the survival of your garden. It uses active and passive solar technology to create a stable and energy-efficient year-round growing environment no matter where you live. It is a robust and reliable structure that will withstand the test of elements and time. Allowing you to take control and relax, knowing your food supply is safe from wind, snow, hail, animals, and hungry critters. Building The Best Modern Homestead Green ..read more

Serves 6 / Calories Per Serving: 170 / Gluten-Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Is it ice cream or an avocado? Looking for a light, healthier alternative to decadent ice cream without sacrificing the creamy richness we all love? Look no further. This dairy-free avocado ice cream is sure to satisfy your craving. The creaminess of the avocado adds that rich mouth feel, while the coconut milk provides a smooth texture compared to other dairy-free milk alternatives.  Vanilla Avocado Ice Cream Ingredients Instructions Additional Avocado Ice Cream Flavors FAQs Q: Can I substitute sweetened condense ..read more

Growing Spaces is excited to be participating in the Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur D’alene, ID June 28 & 29th, 2024. Come find us in the “Midway” to learn more about the wonderful world of Growing Domes, and how you can create a more sustainable lifestyle by growing your own food all year long with little or no fossil fuels! We’ll be offering exclusive discounts to conference attendees. Plus, if you sign up for our newsletter in advance using the form below, we’ll have a special gift waiting for you. It’s our way of saying thank you for joining us on this journey toward modern h ..read more

Gardening books are a great resource for beginners and an amazing way to expand your knowledge even if you are a seasoned pro. There is always something new to learn and the great thing about a book is that you can go at your own pace. You can look up specific details and research plant types and growing methods that will help you best accomplish your goals! We have put together a list of some of our favorite gardening books just for you. Gardening Books For Kids – Big and Small: Roots, Shoots, Buckets, and Boots by Sharon Lovejoy A beautifully illustrated gardening book with bunches of garde ..read more

Serves: 8-10 Prep Time: 25 hours Cook Time: 15 minutes Our Growing Domes are still full of cold hardy crops like lettuce and herbs. Our cute baby Meyer lemon tree has fruit ripe for the picking. And since temperatures are warming up, our borage is in full bloom! We wanted to make the most out of these fresh and vibrant flavors, so we are coming to you this month with a vegetarian Mediterranean treat, borage tzatziki and gluten-free falafel! This is also a great dish to add to your meal rotation during Lent. Air Fryer Gluten-Free Falafel Like many good things, this recipe does require a ..read more

Chaffee County Home & Garden Show When: Saturday April 6 & Sunday April 7, 2024 Where: 10165 Co Rd 120, Poncha Springs, Colorado Booth Number: N-32 (North Building) We’re thrilled to announce our participation at the Chaffee Home & Garden Show. This event promises to be an exciting showcase of over 60 companies, offering the latest in home and garden innovations, from sustainable gardening solutions to state-of-the-art home products. Don’t miss the chance to visit us at Booth N-32 in the North Building, where we’ll be joined by Growing Dome owner Jeanine Leslie. We’ll be offering a ..read more