There are traditional greenhouses called ' walipini ', which grow crops in well-insulated greenhouses to reduce the impact of harsh winters and dry summers on crops. Mr. Ryan, a gardener who was ...

It was a typical snow-covered winter day, but something very atypical was happening — cabbages, broccoli and even strawberries were improbably green and alive in a northeast Minneapolis backyard.

Underneath a mound of earth in a small northeast Minneapolis backyard something groundbreaking is happening: Food is growing in the dead of winter. “It’s so hot in here that the tomatoes are out of ...

Giving a whole new meaning to the term underground industry, a walipini is a South American technique of taking advantage of an endless source of heat for grows in cold climates. Think of it as a ...

Have you ever heard the term "Walipini"? You might hear more about it in the future. Walipini originally were developed in cold, mountainous regions of South America more than 20 years ago to combat ...

Q. I have heard that building a walipini might be a good way to grow vegetables year-round in our area. What do you think? A. Walipinis are essentially greenhouses dug into the ground with earth walls ...

As fall creeps in and winter quickly follows, many gardeners must put their passion on hold until spring. Underground greenhouses can prolong the growing season, protect plants vulnerable to freezing ...

Underneath a mound of earth in a small northeastern Minneapolis backyard something groundbreaking is happening: Food is growing in the dead of winter. "It's so hot in here that the tomatoes are out of ...

The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network is ready to step up its urban agriculture game thanks to a crucial assist from the Erie Zoning Hearing Board. The nonprofit neighborhood organization ...

Catch the subterranean vibe at 36 Below, a Walipini-inspired lounge located below Sip Coffee and Beer Garage. A Walipini is a pit greenhouse that is below the ground and covered, so plants can grow ...

For the Midwesterner who likes to eat local, this time of year is a challenge. Browse the produce shelves in middle America — or any place where snow falls in winter — and you'll find carrots from ...