COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE

NEW VOLUNTEER SESSION! Due to the amazing enthusiasm we have had with our Monday volunteering sessions, we are pleased to announce that the Greenhouse will be adding additional sessions all semester on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. THUS, as of October 7th, volunteer sessions will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Mondays - Join us with our new foodContinue reading "COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE"

BUY OUR PRODUCE!

GOOD NEWS! Buy our ecologically-grown rooftop-grown produce at le Frigo Vert! (Open, Tuesdays 11-7, Wednesday and Thursdays 11-6.) This week you can find our basil, radish, coriander and lettuce, along with our micro-greens mix of peas, sunflowers, radish, buckwheat and mustard. Prices range from 2-4$ for herbs, greens and microgreens. Micro-greens are also available in bulk. You can alsoContinue reading "BUY OUR PRODUCE!"

COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE!

TONIGHT! ART IN THE ATRIUM Tuesday, September 23rd, 5-7pm What could be better than making art amidst the natural beauty of the Greenhouse? The answer - not all that much. That being said, come join us in an open crafting session tonight! This event is FREE, but please bring your own supplies – we'll provideContinue reading "COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE!"

Coming up at the GREENHOUSE!

Our City Farm School Project has a new website! Check it out here http://www.cityfarmschool.com1 Coming up this month at the Concordia Greenhouse.... ANNUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE September 16th, 2-7pm   Don't miss our annual autumnal OPEN HOUSE! We'll be open all day and available to answer your questions about the greenhouse! TOURS 3pm, 4pm, 5pmContinue reading "Coming up at the GREENHOUSE!"

Coming up at the Greenhouse!

Get to know your Concordia Greenhouse this September with these great events! TOURS, TEAS and TASTINGS! Wednesday, September 10th, 4-7pm The day includes FREE 20-minute guided tours at 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15 of our various growing projects and information about volunteering and upcoming events. We will also have many tea blends available, as well as freshly cutContinue reading "Coming up at the Greenhouse!"

We are NOW OPEN!

  Come stop by! At the Greenhouse you can have a tea, eat your lunch, study or attend one of our great events. We are open weekdays from 11-5pm. You can also book the atrium from 5-7pm for private events! We have lots of great events coming up in September such as our annual fallContinue reading "We are NOW OPEN!"

We are HIRING! House Plants and Tea Garden Coordinator

Hours: 10 hours/week, 18 weeks (with possibility of extension)Pay rate: $ 15/hourStart date: September 15th, 2014Responsibilities and TasksCare of resident plant collection: house plants and the tea garden● Ensure plants are watered appropriately● Design and implement a fertilizing program● Monitor health, respond to problems (pest, disease), and record observations/results● Manage associated budgetsTea atrium lounge andContinue reading "We are HIRING! House Plants and Tea Garden Coordinator"

Fall Internship at the Greenhouse!!

LOYC 398C: Internship in Sustainability: Greenhouse Production Assistant The Greenhouse is looking for an undergrad student interested in taking the Internship in Sustainability credit LOYC 398C with us this fall! http://loyc.concordia.ca/undergraduatestudies/listofcourses/ for more information on the course.  This position would assist with plant production in the greenhouse. The internship requires 120 hours to be completed betweenContinue reading "Fall Internship at the Greenhouse!!"

TONIGHT! Free Micro-greens Workshop!

INTRO TO MICROGREENS Tuesday, July 29th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus No garden? No problem! Come and learn how to grow microgreens indoors all-year round. In just minutes a day, you can enjoy a fresh supply of greens with every meal. For those interested in taking home a trayContinue reading "TONIGHT! Free Micro-greens Workshop!"