This unique greenhouse is made from over 4,500 recycled jars
[caption id="attachment_1408340" align="alignleft" width="265"] Axton Burton and their greenhouse[/caption] 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 Read More...
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 bumblebees to wasps Read More...
How to keep your plants alive while you are away
BY THE OPTIMSIT DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Our plant pets are special charms to our living spaces. However, they may need to survive without us for short spans of time as we indulge in leaving town for a few days. Regular watering is one of the major concerns for plant parents when they’re not Read More...
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 designed an Read More...
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 farming. It works by Read More...