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
Bringing your production costs down and receiving grant support to do that at the same time? Be aware that it is possible via the Rural Energy for America Program. But what does this program do? And is it also available for greenhouse growers, local growers or urban farmers that are not located in rural areas? … 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
Now that hemp production has literally moved out of the closet in several states, the transition from a high-cost indoor cultivation facility to greenhouse production is a logical progression. Greenhouse growing takes advantage of the sun’s natural energy and light, resulting in substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact. Whether you’re a new grower or … Continued
Last year’s Polar Vortex and this year’s major snow events illustrate how these larger scale weather occurrences have a major impact on reducing the payback period for greenhouse energy conservation projects. As outside temperatures drop below normal, energy consumption goes up. In addition, insurance companies might force a grower to heat an empty greenhouse or … Continued
Thanks to Dave from Davesdomes in BC Canada for sharing this: I am Dave a handcrafted dome builder , these are some photo’s of a 16 foot diameter Solexx geodesic dome greenhouse on a 3 foot high wall that sits at a high school in Fort Mcmurray Alberta Canada. The pre-fabricated kit was assembled and … Continued
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $9 million in funding to assist low-income individuals and communities in developing local and independent food systems. NIFA is funding the grants through the Community Food Projects program (CFP), authorized by the … Continued