A Geodesic Greenhouse - Year-Round Gardening at 6000 Feet

[@Hilton369]

This young lady is so pleasant. I am glad to know there is women like this still out there. My faith in women has been restored.

[@rewIndustry]

i have to say this, it's the perfect (for me) solution - at 15:00 - i would build my house in the middle, and continue the garden on the roof. let me rephrase that - i WILL build my house in the middle - probably out of painted cardboard, and kind of inside out, as houses go, because a cardboard house would survive very nicely in there, and all my life i've dreamed of living in a greenhouse. this is the happiest one i've seen - thank you very much indeed.

[@irgy709]

the host is so cute, calling the plants "who" I am so envious of this dome! I'd love to spend my life in a place like that.

[@llewej7]

You girls rock! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@bryanrice9149]

Wow. What an amazing outcome for all your hard work. Congratulations.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

beautiful greenhouse!

[@activitiesforfunbyyanachan2492]

Wow! amazing garden,thank you so much for sharing your video.

[@PsychicDogTalkRadio3]

I am very impressed with this girl. it seems like a great food production system. i also want to set something like this up.

[@donomatribe]

Amazing system!!! Inspiring!!! I need to figure out a system for my home in WISCONSIN!!! And yes these are the kind of people that need run this country!!!

[@thesimulacre]

We share the same heart, divided by mountains. Spot on.

[@patrickryan7740]

thesimulacre r

[@jfree1998]

That is so awesome, I love greenhouses, and that has to be the neatest one of seen. Keep up the good work and post some updates!!! lol

[@anthonyjimenez4892]

Your system is really Great... i Have 40 acres in Huerfano i am thinking on doing the same with my land maybe i can stop by and see your plans.

[@andreschapero]

fantastic video, these girls should be running that country, they should be in charge of everything-- EVERYTHING !--- (clear enough ?) Andres from Santiago, Chile.

[@odin422]

WOW, that is huge and awesome

[@peakmoment]

Andres, we appreciate your nomination, but I decline the job.. I think the country would be radically different...starting from the grass roots. But there are a lot of vested powers working to keep the status quo -- I fear they won't just sit by as we work towards a lower-energy, locally-based economy. But I appreciate your sentiments!

[@8DoverNJ]

Great video. What about possibly building two of these geodesic grow domes and have one designed more for tropical fruits and one for cooler climates? Glad to hear that catchwater law was repealed. Continued success with your farm. Cheers.

[@KwoodNationRevlation]

Hopefully in 5 years after I do my first permaculture project this summer on about 3 acres in NW Iowa, I can be featured on this show! You'll hear about me!

[@peakmoment]

Thanks for your comment, aprilspl. I think most of us are used to tightly-edited (or shorter) videos that move faster (like movies). Since our two person team puts out a show every two weeks, we use the format of basically taping with minimal editing, to keep up that schedule. Otherwise they might never come out (editing takes a lot of time). Glad the content keeps you watching...Janaia (host)

[@peakmoment]

Hi Wisyakman, No we haven't been back to Colorado yet. When we do, I plan to revisit and see how the project has evolved. ~Janaia

[@boxa888]

sooo awesome thanks so much! i have a massive greenhouse that i bought its like a industrial size but i havent set it up, but i cant wait to! it will be so great . thanks for these awesome videos!

[@peakmoment]

Thanks! We're aiming to do more tours, and welcome everybody's ideas of what topics and kinds of places you'd like to see us do. Janaia (host)

[@Vilibrato]

Damn, amazing dome. I hope to build one some day.

[@Ghostlymuso]

Very interesting and inspiring video.

[@poisonbuddy]

Sheet mulch everything and incorporate water harvesting swales to help slow the water on its path through the property.

[@elvieken]

You should maybe think about wicking beds for the outside gardens and orchard. With those big tanks of water I am surprised you dont have aquaponics. With the fish eating that duckweed and algae, I would suspect they are talipia. When you did the sand beds inside the dome what kind of cement/motar did you use and what did you use to water proof it if you did? How many people do you think you could feed just out of the dome? Very nice overall, good job.

[@peakmoment]

(cont'd) Generally speaking you can get higher production comparatively on smaller area because it is better managed. The larger you go the more you have to work to put it all into production so as a result not all of the area gets used to its fullest potential. so there is a point of diminishing returns. You can do a lot on 1-2 ac. If you add grazing animals, particularly dairy animals you would probably want more space. (cont'd)

[@Here_Today_]

Such a nice space

[@DreidMusicalX]

This is great! I am wanting to get more into my gardening and maybe someday get a couple acres to grow on? I enjoy it allot beside playing guitar? lol! So much to learn and eating better this year was great also! I like knowing where and what my food has in it. NOTHING! haha! No poisons at all I got away with this year but it was hard and I lost a bit of stuff doing it organic. Live and learn eh? Thans for the video!

[@rawutah]

I love this video...very inspiring!!!

[@peakmoment]

Yeah, I was shocked when Breigh told me it was illegal to collect rain water -- that the state of Colorado holds ALL water rights. I said the same thing -- rainwater will just go right back to the earth -- just used in between times.

[@peakmoment]

@goodkaul, we taped this in their very first season. I think they were planning to use the vertical space more fully. Fruit trees are a great idea.

[@peakmoment]

Thanks! That helps me gauge what we do... Janaia

[@mrbr549]

Loved your video! Please make many more like this one. Subbed!

[@quantumsolutions]

Absolutely Inspiring!!! Thank you so much for these! =))

[@8LionMyth8]

Awesome!

[@1231dre]

Is there any KZbin videos on your sandbag method; I love how you done your beds

[@hortonnoah44]

oh the things i would grow in one of those.... not boring old herbs, definitely! Great video tho, good luck and happy growing!

[@hortonnoah44]

also if i had one of these i would make one of the beds into a koi pond!

[@sevateabeyondorganic]

hi! great work! Can you help us find the documentary about a man/wife in europe who converted a cold mountain into a garden with help of pigs and building of lake?

[@Horse237]

The ground area of a 52 foot diameter dome is 26 X 26 X 3.14 = 2,122 square feet. That is equal to a rectangular greenhouse with 20 feet across and 110 feet in length. The only problem is the height. Hot air rises. I live in a much warmer area at sea level though I have lived at much higher elevations in the past. We would start plants inside for planting outdoors in Spring. But with that much space I would be tempted to raise food indoors completely at least for half of the space. Trellises would be great for indeterminate tomatoes.

[@markallen200]

The law was not repealed but restated. They allow residents with a well permit or have the capability to obtain a well permit the opportunity to collect limited amounts of rain. There are also engineered subdivision plans that are approved through the water courts on a pilot project basis. So, most homeowners are not allowed to harvest rainwater.

[@mos6507]

The back is not "blocked". It is covered with foil which works like a parabolic mirror. I don't know how effective it is, but it sounds logical to me.

[@peakmoment]

Neat idea, thanks for sharing it. Have more info on what a heliostat is and how it works?

[@peakmoment]

@kastnmagic, Colorado has since repealed that law. I think it was on the books a long long time, perhaps since Colorado became a state.

[@peakmoment]

I asked this question of Brian Kerkvliet ("Inspiration Farm: Cultivating Creativity" on our channel) whose operation seems quite parallel to what you envision. He writes: Yes to answer this common type of question one must always start out with "It Depends". What do they eat, what kind of animals, how much time do the have to work the land, what kind of land / climate is it, what financial resources do they have to start with, is there established food trees? and on and on. (cont'd)

[@energyquicksand]

I'm surprised that they aren't doing Aquaponics where the fish feed the plants and the plants keeping the fish water clean. The addition of LED grow light they could have "high summer" all year long, as far as the plants are concerned. Nonetheless, very nice grow space.

[@PedrodiGirolamoA]

The basic kind of "Revolution" is, I think, the 'Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency'. This *Geodesic Dome Greenhouse* is a ( cool ) Tool for that purpose : 😀👍

[@StellaLunora]

i love plants! i want my dream garden with my own land with lots of friut trees.

[@peakmoment]

There were several other folks of both genders working on the farm. Plus I expect there were male ducks and cattle, which we didn't videotape either.. :-)

[@BigBubbaDoo]

WOW!!!! MANNN!!!! YOU COULD GROW ALOT OF WEEEEED!!!!!!

[@chadccy1]

Hello janaia, I have enjoyed watching many of your videos. In your opinion, what would be the proper acreage in order to garden (Fruit & Veggies) and raize animals in order to be self relient. Family of six. Thanks, I appreaciate your knowledge sharing. Chad

[@peakmoment]

@Genadiy27, gosh I brushed off the dirt and they tasted fabulous. I learned subsequently that humans need the bacteria bacillus subtilis in our gut. It comes from soil. It doesn't colonize in our gut, so we need to keep eating a bit of dirt. Maybe that's something we're all missing in our highly-processed food.

[@Bxbomba2010]

Lovely really

[@peakmoment]

(cont'd) The other thing to realize is that to be self reliant in this day and age is a myth. We are all inter dependent and we are more resilient by being so. In other words you can't do it all so just focus on what you like to do and trade or purchase what else you need from someone in your community that likes to produce other products. (end)

[@honestcheetah]

Great ideas though I wish this video was in a better resolution. It's like watching an 8bit videogame. Thanks for sharing regardless

[@peakmoment]

You're welcome Sassafras. There are two in our team -- Robyn behind camera and editor, me producing and hosting.

[@Illchangeitlater]

@kastnmagic It was illegal to collect rain water because it's a drought area. When you collect it and water your plants with it, IT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE GROUND because the plants take it and you eat it. Many plants are the cause of severe droughts, such as cotton for example.

[@5starrater1]

I want one!

[@waswestkan]

A far out operation. I assume the dome is about 26' high a vertical structures in the middle could support a lot of vining plants with out depriving other plants of light. I'm surprised that J was surprised to hear of the water restrictions, I just assumed most Adults where aware of past water conflicts that put such regs. in place Regs that are long over due for updating KS just completed updating rights to the Ogallala Aquifer, change never comes easily.

[@Soldier957]

those domes are great, but crazy expensive though...

[@stacking4retirement222]

Get a land patent if you can! Then you'll own the land itself, all the mineral rights in the soil, and all the rain that comes down on it. Then you'll be able to use that rainwater if you choose and no one can tell you what to do with your land, not even the local/state/fed government. And no one can ever take it away from you. Ever. Not even for nonpymt of taxes or mortgage. Great video! Thanks!

[@stephaniadawn]

the lifters actualy control lift as expand and so 'push' open windows, and as it cools they contract and there by close windows

[@quantumsolutions]

Oh, another thought. I think she is working the land for someone else who owns it. That idea was highlighted in the Anastasia Ringing Cedars series as well. A wealthy business man bought a little piece of land and then let a woman who loved to work the land grow food and live there for free. win/win. He got free organic food year round while she was happy as a clam. May more people consider working together like this.

[@ethanezwise5404]

Very nice and very inspirational. How does one go by finding land, financing the land, in a location like this? who owns this farm and how do they pay the mortgage? THanks

[@Crosbhealach]

In India there's a state where they just passed a similar a few years ago to give all water to the ownership of a European water company, rain included. So it's possible it wasn't on the books that long. The people in India are fighting their law to last time I checked.

[@nerdmom920]

"I want to go to there." ---Alice Richmond

[@momdoan]

I want more info on the dome. I'm in northern colorado where the growing season is short.

[@ASkippingRock]

The plant in the water tanks looks like Azolla. It's actually fern and it fixes nitrogen into the water.

[@JennerPomo]

They grow fig trees, lemons,some can try peaches,pears, they grow grapes, and vegetables, and fish.

[@branimirmarold7343]

thanks for upload, gj & respect! but I have to say I can't believe that it is *illegal to collect rainwater* -.- omg

[@donaldmiller8629]

Yes, I am sorry to tell you that in some areas it is illegal to collect rainwater. It basically is the attempt by liberals to prevent anyone from becoming independant and not under their control. So The liberals make it illegal to be self reliant.

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

@@donaldmiller8629, could you explain why it's the liberals? Is it a political issue? Or a big business issue? Nestle pay kickbacks to the government?

[@coleweede1953]

The American government is so big and rotten and no longer works for the people.

[@Illchangeitlater]

It was illegal to collect rain water because it's a drought area. When you collect it and water your plants with it, IT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE GROUND because the plants take it and you eat it. Many plants are the cause of severe droughts, such as cotton for example.

[@peakmoment]

@zekehooper, fortunately Colorado passed a law in 2009 permitting rainwater collection.

[@mreisma]

what about putting rabbits also in that chicken tractor. amazing place. i want to build that kind of environment.

[@lolitabonita08]

interesting i have a vision to make one geodesic greenhouse but in sections connected by a small tunel covering one acre to another acre and another acre....to live in enclosed bubble to have fruits, chickens and so forth away from the chemtrails....

[@voidremoved]

that's idiotic. why sections and tunnels? you don't need to raise chickens in a dome. you are worried about chemtrails? don't you know domes are made of chemtrails

[@naturalidea2056]

BRIEGH IS HOOTTTTTT

[@wisyakman]

was there ever a revisit done?

[@opabarnhoorn5445]

That's all very interesting, but what's your audience? Don't you think they would like to have some idea of your investments and harvest numbers? How many people are fed completely or partially by this setup?

[@nacek4444]

What if there is no sun for a month? If its cloudy, how do you warm it then?

[@aprilspl]

Below I ment that this one is not rambling its just right! =-)

[@TheOffGridTinyHouse]

@peakmoment Thanks for the quick reply.

[@shrednrip420]

How are you dealing with the spider mites ??

[@duggydugg3937]

other than strength , will a conventional greenhouse work as well ?

[@Subvert1024]

do you have to hand Pollinate in a green house?

[@charlesjacques750]

Would you call it a passive solar system?

[@LS-vp3du]

Were you able to grow peaches and pears?

[@anthonysinclair5721]

Excellent episode , but more than that I was blown away by the law prohibiting the rain catchment , must be some very overpaid old guys sitting in their golden towers that hate farmers

[@peakmoment]

+Anthony Sinclair fortunately that law has since been changed; it's legal to collect rainwater now.

[@SpectrumSurvivalist]

+Anthony Sinclair Many States out West have this problem too, I think that any water that falls on your land should be yours. What right does anyone "even the Government" got to tell you that you can't collect rain water off your own structures you built and pay taxes on.

[@SpectrumSurvivalist]

+peakmoment That's great, it should have never been a law to begin with.

[@SpectrumSurvivalist]

+peakmoment "The other thing to realize is that to be self reliant in this day and age is a myth. We are all inter dependent and we are more resilient by being so. In other words you can't do it all so just focus on what you like to do and trade or purchase what else you need from someone in your community that likes to produce other products."You wrote that earlier, and I have to disagree with you on that. With enough preparation you can be self reliant for the rest of your life. I also got to disagree with us being interdependent making us more resilient, that is not really true, because most people have no idea how to survive, and without Society they will die. When society falls be it EMP or whatever and those supply lines shut down, it ceases to work anymore. Dead men can't trade. Most people would not be able to do their job to barter with. I think if everyone knows how to survive without Society, that makes us resilient. While I agree trading is good, the fact is so many people have no skills and very little to trade, those people will want what you have, and they will not be offering anything in return. Even now this World runs and is being innovated by less than a fraction of a percent of the population, the rest are just users and workers. They hold a job, or live off others that have one and pay taxes, and they consume, but contribute very little outside what they have to do.

[@Horse237]

I saw a man sentenced to jail in Oregon for catching the rain off his roof. These people are liberals. What do you expect?

[@RollerPigg]

Is there any real advantage to having a dome type greenhouse (as opposed to a square one or half-cylindrical "Quonset" style)... other than the "cool" factor?

[@dubravko904]

Joe Stubbernubbensteingenson dome is more aerodynamic; I live in Croatia and during winter we have winds (regularly) more than 100 km/h so... Just a guess I'm also searching for solution and something for my family.

[@3familylocs144]

The triangle is one of the most stable shapes known. Having a geodesic biodome structure will pretty much protect your food source from the elements. There is a farm here where I live in Idaho and they have hoop houses for their greenhouses. We have had a very snowy winter and most of them collapsed a couple weeks ago. Biodomes won't do that. The snow would have fallen off.

[@donaldmiller8629]

It is very strong for snow loads which may be a factor in some areas

[@sibleyirene]

i want one

[@uhateusaFU]

Are those triple wall panels?

[@aprilspl]

Do you know how you find a CSA in your area? I live in Florida thnkx

[@MyMojo13]

I heard it comes in a kit - where can we order one?

[@Kazekoge101]

how much acreage is this farm?

[@TheOffGridTinyHouse]

Who do I need to contact to price that large green house dome out ?

[@goodkaul]

Couldn't this green house set up more layer planting. it doesn't have much food in it for the shear size. How about fruit trees?

[@GEOsustainable]

Cute, but not a commercial set up.

[@momdoan]

did you build the geodesic dome from scratch, if not, where did you buy it from?

[@peakmoment]

@PigNorton, go to geodesic-greenhouse-kits (dot) com/sizes (dot) php

[@goldenagemusic5080]

fuck yeah i like you're video ill be building a dome soon

[@andyross9316]

no aquaponics????

[@gangcai2876]

Cost?

[@larryniidji]

Look up charcoal and clay to reclaim the land.