For example, growing carrots in a greenhouse over winter can provide you with a harvest of roots in early spring. Carrots germinate well at temperatures of 55-65°F and will thrive in a cool ...

Greenhouses can be magical places, especially in the heart of winter when the air is cold and snow is on the ground. Inside a greenhouse is bursting with brightly colored plants, healthy soil, and ...

Greenhouses could make local fruits and vegetables more available year-round, but they're energy intense. In the Midwest, some growers tap into the Earth's internal heat to warm the structures.

Resilience A child’s question prompted this urban farm to seek a greenhouse for winter growing – and for strengthening a community. The geothermal greenhouse operates as a heat exchange.

After COVID, there was a big push for more super high-tech greenhouses where they grow tomatoes, peppers, and even strawberries, but no one was talking about lower-tech greenhouses growing greens that ...

There, pepper plants grow year-round as perennial woody shrubs. In our area, tender perennial plants such as peppers can be overwintered indoors either with a greenhouse or without.

Deep winter greenhouses save energy thanks to a design that maximizes passive solar energy. This one features three heavily insulated walls and one giant, south-facing, glazing wall, which ...