Vertical Garden Made Out of Recycled Soda Bottles

In a world that is becoming increasingly urbanized and disconnected from nature, the concept of biophilia is gaining significant traction. Biophilia, a term coined by biologist E.O. Wilson, refers to the innate human tendency to seek connections with nature and other living beings. This movement to connect with the natural world has led to a renewed appreciation for green spaces, natural light, and...

At St. Thomas More School in Spokane, Washington, the community’s most significant service initiative revolves around growing food. From kindergarten to 8th grade, every student participates in planting, maintaining, and harvesting fresh produce from the school’s garden. This nourishing harvest finds its way to the on-site food bank, benefiting families in need. However, until recently,...

By: Wolf Reichard As an emerging and innovative approach to farming, indoor agriculture, also known as vertical farming or controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is receiving more and more focus. It offers a way to grow crops year-round, reduce water usage, and minimize the need for pesticides and herbicides.  However, starting an indoor agriculture project can be expensive, and many potential entrepreneurs...

Wind turbine technology is a great solution for commercial greenhouse growers searching for ways to save money on energy costs and lower their impact on the environment. While it may seem financially inaccessible for smaller farms, wind energy is more affordable nowadays with easily attainable federal incentives. In this blog, we will discuss the different options available when it comes to wind turbine...

  A greenhouse is an excellent addition to a school’s campus and curriculum. An educational greenhouse acts as a living classroom to provide hands-on learning that can’t be accessed in a traditional classroom setting. Educational greenhouses can be used for many different areas of study such as science, data, math, tech-ed, etc. Greenhouses and garden spaces also provide an opportunity for deeper community...

Like any business, greenhouses should be completely prepared for any unexpected emergencies, including power outages. For commercial greenhouses, a power outage is much more than an inconvenience. The unpredictability of a power outage can throw a wrench in greenhouse operations and can lead to significant financial set-backs. Greenhouse owners can be prepared for power outages with reliable backup...

Ceres was founded with a mission to create energy-efficient growing spaces that make net zero food production possible. To achieve this, we have designed greenhouses that are highly insulated, use technology that needs very little power (if any), and can be operated using renewable electricity. Impacts on the agriculture industry, like the natural gas crisis in Europe, affirm the need for...

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 do I plant? What growing method do I use? How do I design the space? What kind of greenhouse will I need? These are the questions you need to consider if you and your family are trying to be more self-sufficient. So let’s address each one. What size of greenhouse do I need...

Developing a greenhouse lighting strategy for your grow operation might seem overwhelming. How much do I need to use greenhouse supplemental lighting? Does light intensity matter? What about the light spectrum? In this blog we will break down some of these complex questions. Specifically we will address: Defining quantity of light Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), Daily Light Integral (DLI)...

What is ETFE Material? Widely used in Japan for decades but with little use in the United States, Ethelyne Tetrafluoroethelyne (ETFE) is a fluoropolymer that is increasingly being used as a cladding material in the construction of greenhouses due to its unique properties. At Ceres, we are excited to offer this new glazing material to clients looking to retrofit their current greenhouse and clients...