A group of middle school Jag students presented their Geodome proposal to the Wagner School board  in the Spring of 2015. Upon approval, our adventure began and the dedication of the Wagner  students, staff, and administration have now made a dream into a reality.

(picture courtesy of Mitchell Daily Republic 9/25/15)

The Growing Dome greenhouse is a state of the art greenhouse perfected over 25 years of business from http://geodesic-greenhouse-kits.com/  out of Colorado.

The dome shape is immensely strong and wind friendly. The Growing Dome greenhouse has withstood over 130 mph winds and over 8 ft of snow in a single storm.

The year round greenhouses feature high quality polycarbonate glazing that is a clear translucent covering that allows 62% to 81% light transmission. This greenhouse covering resists breakdown by ultraviolet light and harsh weather impacts, like hail.

The pond in the year round greenhouse can be used as a water garden to grow aquatic plants and fish and is a critical feature of the Growing Dome’s passive solar design.

Automatic greenhouse vent openers open and close the vents which prevent the geodesic greenhouses from overheating. In our year round greenhouses, these openers are adjustable and work by the natural heating and cooling of a tube of compressed wax.

In the central air system (also known as an undersoil heating and cooling system), a small fan draws warm air through pipes buried under the soil of our garden green houses, raising the soil temperature to enable plants to grow better during cold weather conditions. The passive solar greenhouse kit contains the fan, distribution box, and a solar panel to power the fan.

There is perhaps no stronger way to re-connect with nature and the miracle of life than working with plants and the soil. The Growing Dome allows you to work in harmony with the seasons to plant, grow, and harvest, providing a deeply nurturing experience.