Tour, Teas and Tastings!
Tuesday, September 17th, 5-7pm
If you missed our open house last Monday, you’ll have another great opportunity to tour the greenhouse and sample some of our local organically grown edibles!
Try one our our homegrown teas in our Atrium Tea Kitchen, or taste our delicious and fresh micro greens!
Take a peek at our projects – Aquaponics, houseplant propagation, Microgreens and more!
Ask questions, find out how you can get involved, meet like minded individuals who care about sustainability, learn about our urban agriculture workshop series and hang out with tropical plants!
Culinary Herbs 101
Wednesday, September 18th, 5-7pm
Introduction 101 about how to grow indoor herbs! This workshop is about easy-to-grow basics indoor herbs for anyone who wants to add that just-picked taste to their meals, even when snow is drifting up against the kitchen window. Including the best herbs for growing on windowsills and the smart techniques you need to keep them happy and healthy. Plus some transformations tips and cooking recipes.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/197459277099145/
and also outside of the greenhouse, some amazing events with the CITY FARM SCHOOL!
City Farm School Harvest Party!
Thursday September 19th – 5-9pm @ the Solar House on Loyola Campus (7141 Sherbrooke O.)
Annual harvest party co-hosted by the City Farm School Project and the People’s Potato. Loyola Farm – at the Solar House on Loyola Campus – 7141 Sherbrooke O – We are located just behind Hingston Hall, northernmost part of the campus.
We will be having a BBQ / potluck from 5 – 7 with some live music, and mingling, and then plan to watch a movie under the stars from 7 – 9. (Bring a blanket!! Come see our garden and meet those who helped grow it.
City Farm School Workshop Series
We are happy to announce our free workshops series. Come out and learn along side City Farm School School students and staff as we cover all sorts of hot topics in urban agriculture.
Edible Geography of Montreal
in collaboration with Concordia Food Coalition (CFC) Tuesday September 17th – 2pm @ Concordia SGW – Hall Building 7th floorHow do you access delicious, nutritious, and affordable food? In this introductorycropped-CFC-Logoworkshop, we will break the city down into bite size portions and share with you some cool food initiatives that have sprouted from past Concordia students who were searching for the same answers as you. Whether you want to get involved in the city’s thriving local food movement or just want to get a great meal that is both good for your wallet and the environment— this workshop will give you a taste of what’s out there and a take home map to get you exploring Montreal’s incredible edible landscape.