A foldable aquaponics, and greenhouse container system and method, includes an insulated shipping container having foldable insulated roof panel disposed thereover; a foldable glazing on a sun facing side at an angle to maximize winter sunlight attached to the roof panel; a foldable floor panel attached to the container with a foldable vent panel attached thereto connecting to the glazing; foldable side panels attached to sides of the container, glazing and roof panel; a plant growing under the glazing; a mushroom growing area within the container having an integrated water wall thermal mass and disposed between the plant and mushroom growing areas; a fish tank within the container; and a natural air ventilation system within the container under the roof panel to provide CO2 and O2 gas exchange between the mushroom growing area and the plant growing area.