Outside temps will reach almost 80F. today! It actually snowed..or rained a frozen mix a few days ago, temps were down around 33F….so hopefully that’s all behind us now….we’ll find out! Either way, we’re planting tomatoes and melons this week..outside in the grow boxes you’ll see at the end of this video. We’ll cover them with Agribon 19..just in case! The other boxes covered with Agribon in the beginning of the video were just planted with Blue Hopi Corn!
This is the the growth update since the last video in January. The major update other than growth, was the addition of the tomato bed in the middle. Also, lots of peppers and herbs like basil, lavender, fennel, dill, cilantro and of course the leafy greens and edible flowers and fruits!
The plants seem to be loving the “Sonic Bloom! Just found this great video on how Sonic Bloom works..worth checking out! We’re also foliar spraying with diluted ocean water…from growgreens.com, every couple weeks, in the morning, as the Sonic Bloom plays. There’s a whole chapter dedicated to Sonic Bloom, in “Secrets of the Soil.” This book contains amazing insights from farmers and growers… from many different cultures around the world!
Just wanted to mention the Growing Dome itself…which if you’ll notice in the video above…has amazing light that diffuses through the shapes of the Growing Dome. It creates an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re swimming in light.
We purchased it as a kit, from growingspaces.com. We went with the 18ft. diameter kit, because it would fit perfectly in the space we had in our backyard. There are many different sizes though…all the way up to… I believe 52ft. in diameter and as small as 12 ft. The Tree of Life has a Growing Dome also… Courtney Pool posted a cool picture on her blog…here. Then there’s Anthony Anderson’sGrowing Dome over at rawmodel.com, who was our original inspiration to get a Growing Dome…he’s completely amazing us with his, “model for living permaculture project”…which we’re following very closely. Worth checking out for sure, he has a 22 ft. diameter Growing Dome!
The plants are starting to grow quickly now as temperatures are increasing outside….we just planted cucumbers and melons which will be in the next video. Having lots of fun!
The “purple asparagus” we planted last week has started to sprout! This is all so new to us! All these new signs of life are very exciting! This variety of asparagus is just eaten raw, off the stalk! We’re growing it this first year until it goes to seed, then letting it grow again next year and will harvest at the end of the next growing season. Guess that’s the way of the Asparagus. Ahhhh the genesis of life……!
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One of the goals we’ve envisioned…..is to be able to walk around the dome eating as you walk…eating a plant leaf here….or a flower there…or maybe just eat a whole tomato and add some fresh herbs like basil or cilantro for flavor combo fun! By the time you get around the dome….you might be too full to keep eating….sounds nice to me!
There couldn’t be a more peaceful place to enjoy a fine meal off the vine!
Here’s a quick tour as of this morning, outside temp is around 32F. Inside temp at 78F and 60 percent humidity.
East side of the Dome, capturing early morning sunlight
Little tomato plants – “Early Girl” hybrids. We’re seeing if we can produce a bunch of fruit early…then transplant with heirloom varieties in a couple months…..we’ll see!
Close up of tomato plant
I think I’ve found a new love in tomatoes….they’re awesome plants….a lot to learn about! I’ll be doing a post very soon on local tomato growers. Including soil and hydroponics! Not wanting to re-invent the wheel, we’re asking around about local methods and varieties used in growing these amazing plants….more to come!
Splash of color for the beneficial insects and ME!
"Parrot Feather" floating pond plant
Little LemmonsViolas! Love the color. Hopefully the good bugs will also! Spinach is growing behind them.
This is a little tour of the Dome. We put it up in November of 08′ and have been working on the garden beds and planting a few things…..more to come! It’s from growingspaces.com ….this company was great to work with and definitely know’s their stuff! We love the Dome!
FOOD CRISIS! SICKNESS! DEPRESSION! SOLUTION…………? One solution may be growing food with OHANA! Meaning family in the Hawaiian language. This blog is about family…in all it’s forms and the nutritional and spiritual holocaust we’re seemingly just emerging from.
Well, after years and years of illness and just feeling sick……..and being sick and tired of being sick and tired……we’re ready for something different! It’s time for CHANGE! Can we be painless and free of ill health as an individual and a family…….even a planetary family??? It just may be possible…….in fact…….it’s feeling more like it everyday…….this is our experience so far. I’ve personally been sick for well over a decade…..no more!!!! This is an attempt to take personal power back and reclaim the synergy of family and community near and far!! Our intention is to share the excitement and exploration of all these things, RAW LIVING FOOD, Bio-dynamic GARDENING, GREENHOUSES, green foods, SPRING WATER, super-outdoor ADVENTURES, …….and…….having no way as way and no limitation as limitation!!!!
