Editorial Policy & Standards
Our commitment to accurate, helpful, and trustworthy content
Our Mission
Sierra Greenhouse is committed to providing gardeners with accurate, practical, and unbiased information to help them succeed with greenhouse growing. Every piece of content undergoes rigorous review by certified professionals to ensure it meets our standards for accuracy, helpfulness, and expertise.
Editorial Standards
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
- All technical claims are verified against peer-reviewed research or manufacturer specifications
- Statistics and data points include citations to primary sources
- Product information is cross-referenced with multiple sources
- All content is reviewed by subject matter experts before publication
- Claims are updated when new research or data becomes available
Expertise & Authority
- Authors must have relevant professional credentials or extensive documented experience
- All authors undergo verification of their qualifications and affiliations
- Content is reviewed by multiple experts in relevant fields
- We maintain relationships with universities, extension services, and industry associations
- Regular consultation with professionals in horticulture, engineering, and agriculture
Content Quality
- Content must provide genuine value and actionable insights for readers
- Topics are chosen based on reader needs and common greenhouse challenges
- Information is presented clearly with practical examples and applications
- Regular content audits ensure information remains current and relevant
- User feedback is actively solicited and incorporated into content improvements
Review Process
Research & Planning
Topics are researched using peer-reviewed sources, manufacturer data, university extension publications, and industry standards. A content outline is created with key points and required sources.
Expert Authoring
Content is written by qualified professionals with relevant credentials. Authors must cite sources for all technical claims and provide practical, tested advice based on real experience.
Fact-Checking Review
A secondary expert reviews all technical claims, verifies citations, and checks calculations. Any questionable information is flagged for additional verification or clarification.
Editorial Review
Final review for clarity, completeness, and adherence to editorial standards. Content must be approved by our editorial team before publication.
Source Requirements
Acceptable Sources
- • Peer-reviewed scientific journals
- • University extension publications
- • Government agricultural agencies
- • Industry association research
- • Manufacturer technical specifications
- • Professional certifying organizations
- • Established trade publications
- • Our own verified testing data
Sources We Avoid
- • Personal blogs without credentials
- • Social media posts
- • Uncredentialed forums
- • Marketing materials as sole source
- • Wikipedia (used only for cross-reference)
- • Outdated publications (>10 years for technical topics)
- • Anonymous or unverifiable sources
- • Competitor content without attribution
Correction Policy
We take accuracy seriously and are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently.
How We Handle Corrections:
- •Minor errors (typos, formatting): Corrected immediately without notation
- •Factual errors: Corrected with dated notation at the bottom of the article
- •Significant errors: Corrected with clear editor's note and explanation
- •Product changes: Reviews updated when products are significantly modified
Report an Error: Contact us at corrections@sierragreenhouse.com with specific details and we will investigate within 48 hours.
Affiliate & Commercial Relationships
Transparency: We maintain clear separation between editorial content and commercial relationships. All affiliate links are clearly disclosed, and commission potential never influences our recommendations.
Editorial Independence: Our editorial team has sole authority over product recommendations, ratings, and content. Commercial partners cannot influence our editorial decisions or purchase positive coverage.
Product Testing: When manufacturers provide products for testing, we disclose this relationship. Free products do not receive preferential treatment in our testing or scoring methodology.
Advertising: Advertising content is clearly labeled and separate from editorial content. Advertisers cannot influence editorial recommendations or content.
Update Schedule
| Content Type | Review Frequency | Update Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Product Reviews | Every 6 months | Price changes, new features, discontinued products |
| Technical Guides | Annually | New research, updated standards, technology changes |
| Calculators | Quarterly | Formula updates, new data sources, user feedback |
| Growing Guides | Seasonally | Climate data, new varieties, best practices |
Questions or Concerns?
We welcome feedback about our editorial standards and content quality. Your input helps us maintain the highest standards of accuracy and helpfulness.