Axton Burton is a tropical plant enthusiast, but in their rainy home state of Washington, keeping warm weather-loving plants alive is no easy feat. Seeking out a greenhouse for their leafy friends and finding limited affordable options, Axton decided to build their own, but with … [Read more...] about This unique greenhouse is made from over 4,500 recycled jars
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This unusual greenhouse in France is growing insects instead of vegetables
Though it may look like a normal hothouse that grows vegetables, the Savéol experimental greenhouse in Brittany boasts a very different kind of crop — insects. The goal? To breed plant-friendly invertebrates that can enable farmers to produce pesticide-free tomatoes. From … [Read more...] about This unusual greenhouse in France is growing insects instead of vegetables
How to keep your plants alive while you are away
With restrictions loosening up in many parts of the world, the plant pets that we’ve acquired over the lockdown season may need to survive without us for short spans of time as we indulge in the freedoms of weekend getaways. Regular watering is one of the major concerns for … [Read more...] about How to keep your plants alive while you are away
Architecture student creates sustainable alternative greenhouse
Traditional greenhouses use plastic polythene sheeting to create a nurturing environment for plants, but this may soon change. An innovative architecture student has found a greener alternative. Eliza Hague, a University of Westminster Master of Architecture student, has … [Read more...] about Architecture student creates sustainable alternative greenhouse
The future of greenhouse technology may be tinted solar panels
Greenhouses retain heat to promote plant growth, but what if we could create tinted greenhouse panels out of solar panels to both capture the sun’s energy and shield and nurture plants? The emerging field of agrivoltaics aims to do just that and could be the future of … [Read more...] about The future of greenhouse technology may be tinted solar panels