What`s growing on with the Greenhouse and our City Farm School!
The market stand continues to be a great spot to pick up local organically grown produce on the Loyola campus! Check it out Tuesdays and Thursday (excluding holidays and heavy rain days) from 11am – 1pm by the Solar house on the Concordia Loyola campus.
Plus! Check out this incredible workshop series!
su
Monday July 7th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus
SPROUTS: HIGH IN NUTRITION, LOW IN COST!
Not all of us can be gardeners, but we all eat! Achieving their maximum nutrient density after only 5-10 days, sprouts are ready to harvest with minimum effort and investment.
Learn some practical tips from an experienced ‘sprouter’ on the most accessible greens around! Beginner sprouting kits will be available for purchase at the workshop.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Tuesday July 8th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus
365 DAYS OF HERBS: GROW AND USE HERBS YEAR-
ROUND
Come learn how to grow herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary, cilantro, dill and sage both indoors or outdoors. We will also demonstrate how to dry and preserve herbs, as well as various uses like cooking with dry and fresh herbs, infusing oils, and medicinal properties and uses.
TO RESERVE A SPOT, PLEASE VISIT: www.bookwhen.com/herbs
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Monday July 14th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus
LOVE POTIONS & APHRODISIACS
Herbal aphrodisiacs have the power and spirit to send us into raptures, revitalize our bodies, nourish our sexual energy and open our hearts. Come rediscover the ancient wise tradition of using herbs for relaxation, sensuality, and reproductive health. Take homesome juicy recipes and maybe even remind yourself how to be more open and sensual with life in general.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Tuesday July 15th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus
DIY SKIN CARE ALTERNATIVES
In this gender-neutral, hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to make their own sunscreen and salves while also learning about the properties of medicinal plants
and herbs that can be used topically. We will also discuss the issues surrounding Health Canada regulations on the most prevalent cosmetic ingredients and their potential health hazards.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Monday July 21st – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus
MUSHROOM GROWING FOR BEGINNERS
A workshop for beginners taught by beginners! Come learn the fundamentals of growing
mushrooms at home. We’ll be chatting about
different types of mushrooms and their benefits, while constructing homemade kits with the participants. An ideal workshop for those with little to no knowledge on mushroom growing!
And here`s a shot of our most recent workshop on Lacto-Fermentation held at the greenhouse on June 17th.
Follow City Farm School on Facebook!
Or check out the site for more information.
The Concordia Greenhouse 