Congratulations to Kayla, our September Employee of the month! Kayla has been a dedicated, loyal and committed employee of Adapt8 for over 3 years. Kayla excels in her work, and she is a valued member of the sales team and Adapt8. She epitomizes and especially exemplifies the following Adapt8’s company values: Share: Kayla happily goes … Continued
All it takes is one big snow or wind storm to cause considerable damage to your greenhouse. With global climate change, storms are becoming more severe every year. Fortunately there are actions you can take to prepare your greenhouse for future storms. Greenhouse Management magazine wrote an article on some useful tips to help reduce storm … Continued
The very thing that makes the community supported agriculture (CSA) model a boon for farmers—customers pay for the whole season up front, enabling growers to purchase seeds, tools, and other supplies—has rendered CSA programs inaccessible to many low-income Americans, who typically don’t have several hundred dollars to spend all at once. But thanks to new language … Continued
Michelle Moore, owner of Adaptive Plastics and Solexx, spoke at the National Women Grow conference in Denver. Solexx double walled material traps the air and insulates the greenhouse for drastically reduced energy costs. The cannabis industry as it stand is not sustainable – we just don’t have the resources to support this kind of growth … Continued
If you guessed a Solexx covered walipini you would be correct. Over the years customers have asked us “how well does Solexx work in snow?”. I think these pictures tell the story. If your framework is solid, Solexx can handle the extra load of a snow storm. It really comes down to the greenhouse frame. … Continued
Does creating a screw hole weaken the item with the hole? The simple answer is yes. Screw holes remove material from the item – which by definition reduces the material available to carry load through the structure. Does this cause any issues with greenhouse frames covered with rigid Solexx twin-wall plastic? The answer is absolutely … Continued
Great news! Energy Trust just increased three of the greenhouse rebates they offer. In two cases they more than tripled the rebate. For more information you can call Ulrike Mengelberg, Outreach Manager, 971-244-8193 or check the Energy Trust Website at www.energytrust.org/ag The 3 increases include 1. Thermal Curtains are now $.30 per square foot, up from $.09. 2. Greenhouse … Continued
Once in a while we all experience a freak act of nature. A Solexx customer in Arkansas was caught in the path of a storm that produced golf ball to baseball sized hail on April 19th, 2016. The hail completely totaled his Dodge Durango, poked holes in siding and dented metal roofs. The Solexx covering … Continued
If you reside in Mammoth Lakes, CA, be sure to check out Sierra Bounty Product Collective CSA program. CSA (community sustained agriculture) farms provide fresh food from local farms to people in the community. Shares at Sierra Bounty include a large selection of produce from A-Z: Baby Spinach Beets Bell Peppers Blackberries Bok Choy Broccoli Broccolini … Continued
The strength and durability of Solexx is a huge advantage over cheap greenhouses. Solexx greenhouses are popular in Alaska, Colorado, New England and many other snow prone locations. We decided to put Solexx to the test ourselves, to help give our customers a visual of the strength of Solexx. Since snow weight varies depending on … Continued