Category Archives: 2014

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, 5pmContinueContinue 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 cutContinueContinue 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 fallContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue 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 betweenContinueContinue 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 trayContinueContinue reading “TONIGHT! Free Micro-greens Workshop!”

Tonight! Free Mushroom Workshop at our City Farm School!

MUSHROOM GROWING FOR BEGINNERS Monday July 21st – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus 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 home made kits with the participants. An ideal workshop for those with littleContinueContinue reading “Tonight! Free Mushroom Workshop at our City Farm School!”

Upcoming workshops with City Farm School!

Monday July 21st – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus MUSHROOM GROWING FOR BEGINNERSA workshop for beginners taught by beginners! Come learn the fundamentals of growingmushrooms at home. We’ll be chatting aboutdifferent types of mushrooms and their benefits, while constructing homemade kits with the participants. An ideal workshop for those with little toContinueContinue reading “Upcoming workshops with City Farm School!”

City Farm School Summer Workshop Series!

Hey folks!We hope you are all enjoying a great summer filled with plants, locally grown food and warm weather!We are very active with our outdoor City Farm School1 on the Loyola Campus! Check often for updates here on garden market updates as well as our amazing upcoming workshop series.  Please note that the Concordia GreenhouseContinueContinue reading “City Farm School Summer Workshop Series!”