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| Future Home of My Greenhouse Dome - April 16, 2012 |
Why did I choose a geodesic greenhouse? Geodesic domes are incredibly strong, space-efficient, economical, beautiful structures. Because I am building this dome by myself, I selected dome plans that will enable me to have my first greenhouse finished within a month. I will be sharing the construction process along with the establishment of my organic gardens and aquaponics system.
As a proponent of permaculture, all of my decisions and actions will be guided by these ecological principles for sustainable living. My intention is to use as many local, natural, and recycled or repurposed materials as possible (in the creation of this organic space). It is also my deep desire to use this grow dome as a living, breathing oasis of learning.
This sounds so interesting, I relish the idea of having fresh produce. It will be wonderful to see your dome greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your interest. The completion of my greenhouse and the harvesting of the first crop will be a time of celebration. I'm glad you are here for the journey.
DeleteAs a city apartment dweller with no more than a struggling window herb garden, I plan to take mountains of vicarious pleasure in your greenhouse journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to get you hooked up with an apartment-sized aquaponic gardening system. No more struggling herbs when you use an aquarium in conjunction with your food production. An inexpensive solution for vibrant, thriving greens. Very happy you are sharing my journey.
DeleteGood luck with the dome building. I have just finished constructing the frame on my own dome here in Japan. It sounded like you were going with panel construction, I went with struts cut to angles provided by the acidome website. Checked them a little on sketch up, then spent two days cutting joints. If this comment doesn't lead to my blog a search for stevesnewsbook should find it. May be a source of encouragement to see someone else digging in the mud.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Steve. I look forward to checking out your dome. Happy constructing!
DeleteI guess my dome is pretty small potatoes, but nevertheless looking forward need not be your destiny no longer, the blob is pretty much up and running. My daughter is busy nursing small plants into long trousers to take their places in the sun. I envy you the availability of the polycarbonate. I have a load of old windows from demolition sites I will eventually cut to fit, but for now we are skimping along with vinyl. So far, aside from the whole dome thing my favourite bit has been seeing the windows open and close morning and evening. The blog is at http://www.stevesnewsbook.blogspot.jp/ good luck with yours.
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