Design Ideas for the Interior of Your Greenhouse

Designing the Shape and Height of Raised Garden Beds

Growing Dome greenhouses’ circular footprint typically features an outer raised bed, a circular pathway, and an inner raised bed. Keyholes can be added for easier access.

looking inside of the growing dome greenhouse before the doorway has been installed shows a center bed and perimeter beds

planted perimeter and partial center raised beds inside the geodesic greenhouse

raised wooden garden beds going into a new geodesic greenhouse that haven't been filled with soild yet

wooden raised beds with a keyhole to allow easier access to the plants inside the greenhouse

vertical redwood curved raised beds with dark rich soil insdie the greenhouse with a brick floor

sunken center bed surrounded by paver pathway and vertical wooden perimeter beds in a geodesic dome greenhouse

a traditional perimeter raised bed inside the greenhouse with three terraced beds coming off of a portion of it with newly planted plants

tiered curved dark stone curved walls inside the greenhouse with lush plants growing out of it and large crystals

rigid corrugated metal raised beds inside a geodesic greenhouse showing different bed heights

horizontal wood octagaonal raised bed in front of the above-ground pond inside of the greenhouse

short paver lined bed in front of a blue above-ground pond with flagstone and gravel pathway

looking from the doorway paver stone raised beds with paver stairway and stepping stones across the bed inside the greenhouse

In contrast, during the winter months, high-density materials serve as effective thermal mass. These materials absorb heat from sunlight and the surrounding environment during the day, then slowly release it as temperatures drop at night. This gradual release of stored warmth helps to moderate temperature swings inside your growing space, protecting plants from sudden cold snaps.

inside a greenhouse with trellises and stone pavers used for the raised beds

pink stucco finished raised beds around an entryway into the greenhouse

looking down on the pond and stone raised beds inside a growing dome greenhouse

Pathways

Pathways can be constructed using various materials, including pea gravel, redwood, cedar, Trex, or flagstone, as well as brick pavers. We advise against using mulch or bark chips, as they can create a breeding ground for common garden pests.

landscaping bricks used for raised beds with a flagstone and gravel floor inside the greenhouse

raised wooden beds and flooring inside the greenhouse

brick and mosaic flooring inside of geodesic greenhouse

wooden decking pathways inside of a 26 foot growing dome greenhouse

DIY Plans & Cutlists

Recommended Materials for Constructing Raised Beds

When building raised garden beds, rot-resistant lumber like redwood or cedar are excellent choices. However, if you’re using non-moisture-resistant or pressure-treated lumber, it’s advisable to line your beds. The outer bed wall should already be lined with the metal flashing included in your greenhouse kit. In addition to lumber, Growing Dome growers often use recycled materials such as plastic, plywood, pallets, sheet metal, adobe and stucco, rocks and concrete, cinder blocks, aluminum siding, brick, railroad ties, and many others. These diverse materials and methods allow for creative and sustainable raised bed construction.

trex used as wall for raised beds inside the greenhouse

pave stone is used to create walls for these garden beds inside of a large greenhouse

using wooden pallets for raised garden bed walls

raised garden beds made of straw with plaster or stucco finish inside of geodesic dome greenhouse

finished straw beds that are painted a light orange terracotta inside the greenhouse

a child walking amongst raised beds filled with lettuce made from rough cut lumber that still has its bark inside the dome greenhouse

stone walls used to create raised beds within the greenhouse

corrugated aluminum used for raised beds in a greenhouse

what looks like large metal tubes used for drainage are set vertically as garden beds and brightly colored yellow and red with different colored trellises

cinder blocks used to create raised beds in the greenhouse

using bricks to create circular raised beds in growing dome greenhouse

person watering seedlings growing in a wooden raised bed lined with black sheeting

Estimated Costs for Raised Beds

All raised bed designs use 2” x 6” lumber laid horizontally for the walls and 2” x 4” lumber for the top caps. These designs maximize growing space with 20” paths and no space set aside for recreational space. This estimate assumes the use of cedar.

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galvanized corrugated metal raised garden beds inside a growing dome greenhouse

rich soil and seedlings in raised beds within the growing dome greenhouse

Soil Estimates

Don’t Forget Practical Storage and Relaxing Recreational Areas

wooden slat shelves across the above-ground pond in a geodesic greenhouse

drawer designed under a shallow raised bed to maiximize storage space

storage drawer underneath a step inside the greenhouse

metal shelving in the center of a dome greenhouse to hold seedlings and trays

woman walking under a trellis supporting grape vines inside of a growing dome greenhouse

For many of our customers, the Growing Dome serves as more than just a greenhouse for growing food and flowers. It’s an oasis, a place to escape daily life, and they’ve built in spaces for relaxation. These could be patio areas with tables and chairs, complete with an umbrella for extra shade during the summer, or even decks built above the pond. Make it your own.

woman standing under a shady trellis supporting grape vines inside the greenhouse

man sitting with a dog relaxing on a couch inside a geodesic greenhouse with lots of plants

woman sitting on a raised garden bed under a trellis

person sitting in a chair on a deck with a propane heater above the pond inside the geodesic greenhouse

wooden table with circular bench in the center of a greenhouse with lush plants and trellises along the sides

yoga space inside the growing dome greenhouse

man leaning against a trellis supporting grapevines and nastrutiums

platform with stairs to a seating area above the beautiful wooden raised beds

handmade wooden bench mounted on the outside of a raised garden bed inside the greenhouse

woman sitting in a chair under an umbrella in a greenhouse with lush green grapevines trained over a trellis

deck built over the above ground pond inside growing dome greenhouse

sunken pond with a waterfall and seating area inside the greenhouse

spiral staircase leading up to a deck looking at it from underneath with brick raised beds around the sides

installers finish a deck and custom beds around the pond inside the growing dome greenhouse

sink and workspace built inside the greenhouse

seating area with an umbrella and raised beds finished with stucco inside the greenhouse

You can add planting boxes or more raised beds around the perimeter of your greenhouse. These additional raised beds will provide extra insulation along your foundation wall. Consider planting tall plants to offer more shade during the summer. Don’t forget to line these beds to prevent the siding from rotting due to prolonged exposure to soil and moisture. Finally, landscape the area to include outdoor patio spaces or to complement the overall design of your property.

15' greenhouse with corn and flowers growing in a short brick outdoor perimeter raised bed

raised beds in rows outside of the geodesic greenhouse water and mountains in the background

flowers growing outside greenhouse in beds made from rocks

using pallets for raised beds outside of the greenhouse

outdoor raised beds around the greenhouse

raised beds made of stone walls around a geodesic greenhouse

growing dome greenhouse with beautiful landscaped pathways leading to it in a pine forest

outdoor patio and pond in front of greenhouse

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