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Extreme Greenhouse: Blown Away by a Creative Small Grower by Michelle Moore Just a few miles upriver from the self-proclaimed “windsurfing capitol of the world” lies the small town of Dallesport, Washington. When you head East along the Columbia River, the landscape changes quickly from thick forests to open land and rock. The small town, population 1200, boasts incredible views of Mt. Hood and the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Just a few miles from its greener and more temperate neighbors, Dallesport is a climate of extremes. Winter temperatures dip into the single digits, and summers hit 100° plus. Frequent winds of 55 to 60 miles per hour race through the gorge, although those winds are silent during the heat waves. This area of the world possesses a stark and striking beauty and enjoys sunny skies for 8 months of the year. It’s also home to one of the only greenhouse growers in the Gorge. Read More
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