Category Archives: 2015

Greenhouse Cleaning Party

Martyn Cox feature on cleaning, insulating and heating greenhouses. 12/11/08 pic lynn hilton DATE: Thursday, August 27th, 3-6pm We are re-opening to the public on Tuesday, September 8th at 11am!Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the space weekdays between 11am – 5pm, September – April. BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!To prepare the space forContinueContinue reading “Greenhouse Cleaning Party”

The Future of Farming

Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organic agriculture is the future’s way of feeding the world. In Quebec and around the world, farmers innovate andContinueContinue reading “The Future of Farming”

Volunteer Sessions are BACK!

The Greenhouse is closed to the public until September, but we are offering 3 opportunities weekly to enjoy the Greenhouse and get involved! HOUSE PLANT PROPAGATIONTuesdays, 11am-1pmLearn how to propagate a variety of house plants with our experienced coordinator!———————————————-BALCONY GARDENWednesdays, 5-6pmLearn about recycled planters, pest management, container growing and more in this hands-on weekly session.———————————————–FOURContinueContinue reading “Volunteer Sessions are BACK!”

Upcoming Event: The Future of Farming!

The Future of FarmingMonday, August 3rd,7:00 pm – 9:30 pmOscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke St Ouest Tickets1 Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organicContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Event: The Future of Farming!”

OPPORTUNITY’S KNOCKIN’: City Farm School!

Hey folks, we have an opening for the remainder of the City Farm School Season and we’d like to invite you to apply by this Monday, June 29th. You’ll be able to learn about growing your own vegetables, beekeeping, medicinal plants, propagation and much more with some extremely fun and smart people (including a special eventContinueContinue reading “OPPORTUNITY’S KNOCKIN’: City Farm School!”

City Farm School Market begins June 23rd!

In just over two weeks, starting on JUNE 23rd, fresh veggies & herbs & delicious stuff will be sold at the City Farm School Market Stand! Our times are slightly different this year: Tuesdays, 5pm-7pmThursdays, 11 am-1pm Check the flyer below for more details and swing by the Loyola Campus farm to grab fresh, organicContinueContinue reading “City Farm School Market begins June 23rd!”

Thank you!

Hello Greenhouse friends!We are really grateful for incredible turnout and support at our Epic Seedling Sale last weekend. It was certainly the most positive response and largest crowd we have ever had at a plant sale. For the first time, we completely sold out of seedlings! The growing interest in urban agriculture in Montreal trulyContinueContinue reading “Thank you!”