The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part two]

In 2019, the City of Montreal authorized the construction of its first industrial composting plant. Located in the industrial section of the Saint-Laurent borough, this facility aims to process approximately 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually. Under the current municipal system, Montreal’s food waste is transported to processing facilities located as far as...

The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]

Last June, Maison Robert-Bélanger hosted its first summer artisanal and farmers' market of the year. This heritage site was restored in 2023 and has since served as a hub for agricultural, cultural, and environmental programs in the Saint-Laurent borough. Vercité, a non-profit, invited other community organizations to sell fresh produce and handmade goods alongside them.Continue reading "The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]"

Fish In The Hall Building!

Those of you who frequent our 7th floor space may have noticed that we have a pond, near the window, full of fish. Several years ago the Concordia Greenhouse Project hosted an aquaponics system for research purposes, and goldfish were donated by the community and acquired from various pet shops in Montreal to stock theContinue reading "Fish In The Hall Building!"

2025 Seedling Sale Wrap-Up

This spring was a truly special moment for our greenhouse team—our first seedling sale since moving to our temporary spot on the 7th floor of Henry Hall. Last year’s move meant we couldn’t hold the event, so it felt incredibly rewarding to bring this tradition back, even if we weren’t able to grow our own seedlings this time around. What made the day so memorable wasn’t just the event itself, but the amazing support and sense of community we felt...

Things are Changing

Hey everyone! It has been a hot minute since we wrote a blog post, but we thought - heck why not! We just relaunched the website, and you all deserve an update. As many of you already know Dom (Outreach & Communications) is on a temporary leave of absence to pursue new possibilities. During hisContinue reading "Things are Changing"

Pop Up Plant Sale!

Thursday the 13th of March11h00 - 17h00The Concordia Greenhouse is hosting a pop-up plant shop on the 7th floor of the Hall Building! We have a variety of small to medium-sized indoor plants that thrive in different lighting conditions and care levels, ensuring you’ll find the ideal match for your space. Our Greenhouse team willContinue reading "Pop Up Plant Sale!"

DIY Hydroponic Course

Classes will be every Thursday and will be held between 6pm - 8pm. The Course will start February 6th and will last 7 - 8 weeks. *Deadline to apply is January 26th, 2025 * Questions? Email us! info@concordiagreenhouse.com

Take our Survey!

This semester at our temporary Greenhouse space has been vibrant and full of community-led events! From hands-on terrarium workshops to open seminars with guest speakers, and a lively pumpkin carving session in preparation for Halloween, we’ve had so many opportunities to come together, learn, and grow. Each event brought students who added their energy andContinue reading "Take our Survey!"

Take our Survey

This semester at our temporary Greenhouse space has been vibrant and full of community-led events! From hands-on terrarium workshops to open seminars with guest speakers, and a lively pumpkin carving session in preparation for Halloween, we’ve had so many opportunities to come together, learn, and grow. Each event brought students who added their energy andContinue reading "Take our Survey"