Pioneer Partner Program

Explore a Growing Spaces® Partner Site opportunity.

TurtleBack works with nurseries, garden centers, landscapers, architects, agritourism destinations, and agricultural education partners interested in creating visible Growing Dome® opportunities for customers, clients, visitors, and students.

A Growing Dome greenhouse at a community gathering, surrounded by visitors, trees, and garden displaysTwo Growing Dome greenhouses displayed at a nursery, surrounded by flowering plants and shrubs under a bright blue sky

Who this is for

Built for visible, hands-on partners.

  • Nurseries
  • Garden centers
  • Landscapers
  • Architects
  • Agritourism destinations
  • Agricultural education programs

Pioneer Partner Benefits

More than a greenhouse.

Strawberries in January!

A customer experience, education/venue platform, and referral channel.

1

Year-Round Destination

A planted greenhouse that draws visitors in, gives them a reason to stay longer, and creates a repeat-visit feature.

2

Reduced-Cost Dome Kit

Creative front-end cost sharing for an approved demonstrator Growing Dome.

3

Supervised Install + Training

Growing Spaces specialist support for the installation, plus practical knowledge for the Pioneer Partner team.

4

Marketing Tools Provided

Signage, QR referral tools, and display materials produced and provided for the location.

5

Planting + Layout Guidance

Design guidance available so the dome feels intentional, beautiful, and customer-ready.

6

Website + Partner Map Feature

Growing Spaces website and partner map visibility available for approved Pioneer Partner locations.

7

Events + Media Support

Press, media, and event support can be developed around the partner location, launch, and calendar.

8

Referral Upside

Referral commissions with digital tracking and prompt commission payment on qualified dome sales.

Dual ROI

Return on Investment+Return on Impact

A Return to Livingry

From scarcity to abundance, doing more with less.

Return on Investment

  1. 01

    Referral commissions

    Referral commission on qualified dome sales.

  2. 02

    Incremental related product sales

    Customers inspired by the dome may also purchase plants, soil, seeds, irrigation items, garden supplies, and related growing products.

  3. 03

    Service revenue opportunities

    Potential installation support, landscaping, planting design, and follow-on project services around the dome.

  4. 04

    Traffic and engagement

    A year-round feature that can increase dwell time, repeat visits, and customer curiosity.

Return on Impact

  1. 01

    Food awareness

    Helps people reconnect with where food comes from and how it is grown.

  2. 02

    Health and quality

    Supports conversation around freshness, nutrient density, and reduced pesticide exposure.

  3. 03

    Resilience and food security

    Encourages local growing, year-round production, and greater resilience against supply chain disruption and pricing pressure.

  4. 04

    Community leadership

    Positions the partner as a visible regional leader helping families, schools, and communities grow more of their own food.

Because Strawberries in January start with the right Pioneer.

Pioneer Partner Fit Test

Is the Growing Spaces Program right for you?

Are you one who can envision a solar, geodesic Growing Dome not just as a structure, but as a Return to Livingry. Review these 7 questions. If your gut says "that's us" on most of them, TurtleBack Jack would like to hear from you.

TurtleBack Jack kneeling and giving a thumbs up
  1. 01

    Is horticulture, landscape, design, agritourism, or agricultural education already part of what you do?

  2. 02

    Does the principle of 'Growing More with Less' align with the way you think about plants, landscapes, structures, or education?

  3. 03

    Are your customers, clients, visitors, or students asking for more resilient, local, or year-round growing solutions?

  4. 04

    Could your team actively demonstrate, teach, specify, refer, or help introduce Growing Dome opportunities?

  5. 05

    Are you ready to create a destination experience that differentiates your business, practice, or program in your market?

  6. 06

    Do you value both Return on Investment and Return on Impact?

  7. 07

    Can you envision a Growing Dome becoming a visible part of your customer experience, client offering, destination, or educational programming?

Give TurtleBack Jack a call today

507-550-2148

Meet T.B.

A small character with a big part in the movement.

T.B. is TurtleBack's lovable dome-dwelling ambassador for growth, abundance, and possibility. He invites guests of all ages to look closer, learn more, and leave inspired, just like the dome itself.

T.B. Turtle
T.B. Turtle tag

Conversation Starter

T.B. sparks curiosity and connection, inviting guests to ask, explore, and engage.

Photo Moment

T.B. adds a playful, shareable touch that encourages guest photos and social moments.

Educational Cue

T.B.'s story leads into themes of food, nature, abundance, and doing more with less.

Signature Detail

T.B. brings a subtle yet memorable element that reinforces A Return to Livingry across the movement.

T.B. helps make the Pioneer experience memorable, approachable, and shareable.