As much as I love worms and vermicomposting, one of the things I dread most about my job is harvesting compost. No matter what techniques or tools I try, the process is always the same: sorting through dense, rich worm castings and painstakingly removing the worms by hand …
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Do you need compost for your summer garden?
As every gardener knows, soil quality is one of the most important factors when starting a garden and growing delicious fruits and vegetables. Healthy soil provides plants with the nutrients they need to grow, and fertilizers help replenish those nutrients in forms that plants can absorb and use effectively. That’s…
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.ContinueContinue reading “The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]”
Pop Up Sale
The Concordia Greenhouse will be having a pop-up plant sale fundraiser on the 7th floor of the Hall Building on Wednesday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will be selling house plants, worms for vermicomposting, small terrariums, and more! Whether you’re a plant parent or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.ContinueContinue reading “Pop Up Sale”
ABCompost
The Concordia Greenhouse Project would like to welcome ABCompost under its umbrella! ABCompost is a composting & vermicomposting educational group that started a few years ago under Concordia University’s Zero-Waste program. This enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of Concordia students facilitate vermicomposting workshops around campus, process food waste from campus food providers like Le Frigo VertContinueContinue reading “ABCompost”
January Events!
We started off 2016 with a bang with our new “Eating Ethically Within Your Means” Workshop Series that will run weekly until the end of March. We hosted an introduction to the series and multiple workshops on a variety of subjects including apartment hydroponics and winter herb remedies, featuring a week of workshops solely on fermentation! We covered kombucha,ContinueContinue reading “January Events!”
This week: Fun and Informative Workshops at the Greenhouse
Hey friends, This week the Concordia Greenhouse is hosting two fun workshops. On Tuesday, come to our Vermicomposting workshop to learn how to start up your own vermicomposting system. $5 to attend, $25 for workshop with worms. RSVP to info@concordiagreenhouse.com. On Thursday, join us for a Herb Talk to learn about super tonic Chinese herbs. More informationContinueContinue reading “This week: Fun and Informative Workshops at the Greenhouse”
Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse
Hello from the Concordia Greenhouse! This week, enjoy some warm tea and good music at our awesome Greenhouse Dance Party! Next week, join us for two cool and informative workshops: our Botanica Erotica Workshop on Monday, February 16th and our Vermicomposting Workshop on Tuesday, February 17th. More details below. Please note that our Valentines Day Art in The Atrium workhsop is now full. AlsoContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse”
Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse
Hi folks, This month, the Concordia Greenhouse will be hosting tons of awesome events! For more information, please see below! Don’t forget that we are closed for reading week February 23rd – 27th and don’t miss our EPIC Seedling Sale coming up in May! We hope to see you soon! Also: FREE Eavestroughs! Ever wanted toContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse”