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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a greenhouse? Or maybe you’ve dreamed about growing fruit trees but dismissed the
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a greenhouse? Or maybe you’ve dreamed about growing fruit trees but dismissed the
Have you ever wondered what you can cultivate within the confines of a greenhouse? The answer is just about anything, although some plants will require
Location: Fort Bragg, California Size: 18′ x 24′ Application: residential Crops Grown: coffee plants Ceres Technology: SunSense™ controller, shade cloth Is it possible to engineer
If you’re an avid gardener that wants to stay prolific when the days get colder and darker, you’re probably thinking about ways you can optimize
The answer is yes. The more difficult question lies in the specifics. How big of a greenhouse do I need to feed my family? What
Figure 1: Integrating solar panels with a greenhouse can make it off-grid, but it takes careful consideration of your goals and the best strategy for
Solar greenhouse design begins with choosing the correct orientation for your greenhouse on your given site. For those in the Northern hemisphere, the length of the
Location/Climate Zone – Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada, zone 4aSize – 30′ x 41′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggies, herbs, micro greens, plant propagationYear Complete –
Understanding the meaning of a “greenhouse kit” At Ceres, we design highly efficient greenhouses for many different applications. The same design elements attributed to our
The primary purpose of using ladybugs is as a beneficial insect that provides pest control by eating the “bad bugs.” They are particularly useful in
Are you thinking about purchasing a greenhouse? Do you wonder what to grow in a greenhouse? Do you question what greenhouse climate control systems are
Greenhouses can often take a back seat during the summer months, when gardens are flourishing outside. But that doesn’t mean they should go unused. In
There are many different shapes and building styles of passive solar greenhouses. The most successful building styles (commonly referred to as “geometries”) integrate four basic
Ceres Greenhouses are designed to grow year-round Factors like day length, greenhouse temperature and grower experience will affect what types of plants thrive in your
The housing and construction markets are hitting new records every day. Houses are selling above asking price with multiple bidders, and construction material and labor
Pest and disease outbreaks in a greenhouse are a serious pain and can get out of hand if they aren’t addressed properly. Because this is
How do you keep your backyard greenhouse supplying food year-round? There are two fundamental factors to consider when planning your greenhouse planting schedule: temperature and day-length. Check out
As summer approaches and the outside temperatures begin to rise, the temperature inside your greenhouse will begin to rise with it. How do you combat
Owning your own backyard greenhouse is an investment that can elevate your gardening experience beyond just providing a year-round growing space. A backyard greenhouse creates a slice
The following is an excerpt from The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse, with additional content provided by expert greenhouse grower Paul Alaback. Year-round greenhouse growers and all gardeners
Growing in a year-round greenhouse often means contending with heat. For most crops, photosynthesis slows when temperatures exceed 95 F (35 C). As the dog
Pests can affect greenhouses a little differently than the outdoor garden, particularly year-round insulated greenhouses that are warmer and more humid. The top three pests we’ve
What do I want to grow and when? In other words, why do you want a greenhouse? This is the first question we start with
Whether gardening year-round in a greenhouse or starting up an outdoor garden this spring, here’s a quick round-up of several ways to make your own raised garden
Even a well-designed solar greenhouse will overheat sometimes. This is because greenhouses are excellent solar collectors. While all that light is needed for growth, it often creates
Insulating the soil underneath your greenhouse is an essential (and easy) step for energy-efficient year-round growing. Here’s the basics. Often when building an energy-efficient greenhouse, people
Looking to design an aquaponics greenhouse? Here are some quick tips and strategies for making the most out of your greenhouse aquaponics investment. 1. Place
