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Growing the Rare Royal Hawaiian Pineapple

Summer time is the prime season for many fruits, like the pineapple. Recently our greenhouse experts grew a rare Royal Hawaiian pineapple. After a previous failed attempt due to insects, our Royal Hawaiian plant has flowered and produced its first fruit. This fruit is also known as the pink pineapple for its pink petals and […]

Project Spotlight: 14-05-472 Four Winds Farm

Our install team recently completed the Four Winds Farm project in the Northeastern United States. This straight-eave, double-pitch conservatory offers style and function. The conservatory featured multiple insulated out-swing awning windows, fixed windows, and two, seven-bay operable ridge vents. Utilizing LoE 340 glazing creates a perfect environment for plants. All of the awning windows bring […]

Growing plants in hay bales

A New Type of Planting: Growing Tomatoes and Peppers Using Hay Bales

Looking for a non-permanent and inexpensive substitute for raised gardening beds? Our greenhouse experts have a solution for you. Hay bales are a great way to plant a variety of plants including tomatoes and peppers without digging or soil preparation. The bales are a great alternative if you have hard rocky soil or simply a […]

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems Releases Testing Results for Multiple Products

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems, a custom manufacturer of sliding, folding, and stacking glass walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; greenhouses; skylights; and curtain walls; completes testing on multiple products. PINE GROVE, PA – Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems recently completed air, water, structural, and impact testing for on its SI5200 Aluminum Curtain Wall, SI5200 […]

Monarch Butterfly Release at Solar

Two weeks ago Solar received a delivery of Monarch pupae from Lancaster, PA. Upon opening the package our greenhouse expert placed the chrysalises in our butterfly habitat located in our greenhouse to hatch. Usually, Monarch chrysalises hang on branches, plant stems, or sturdy leaves.   Recently, after ten days in the habitat, butterflies hatched out […]