January at the Concordia Greenhouse

We are now open! After a nice holiday break, the greenhouse is once again open on weekdays from 11am – 6pm, except Fridays when we close at 4pm. Come visit us, have some tea, chill out in the Tea Atrium with some homework, music or a good book and let the warm green environment andContinueContinue reading “January at the Concordia Greenhouse”

We’re Hiring!

The Concordia Greenhouse is currently looking to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. This position covers the internal and external communications for the greenhouse and all its projects, as well as our online and social media presence, internal signage, publicity, and community liaisons. If you or someone you know is looking to do some goodContinueContinue reading “We’re Hiring!”

The Good Food Revolution: An Evening with Will Allen

If you have even the slightest interest in urban agriculture, the following event is for you! Will Allen is a leading figure in the ever growing urban agriculture movement. Come hear him speak. Get your tickets now. What: The Good Food Revolution: An Evening with Will AllenWho: Will Allen is the author of The GoodContinueContinue reading “The Good Food Revolution: An Evening with Will Allen”

Wednesday Seedling Workshops

Vert ta Ville et Action Communiterre animeront deux sessions de travail au mois d’Avril 2012! QUOI: Atelier théorique de base sur le démarrage de semis! –  Mélange de terreau –  Plantation de semis –  Arrosage et entretien QUAND: Mercredi le 4 et 18 Avril 2012 de 17h à 20h. OÙ: Serre de Concordia 13ième étage duContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Seedling Workshops”

Natural Dye Workshop: Sustainable Colors for Fibres

  When: April 17th, 6-9pm.Where: Concordia Greenhouse. Concordia Greenhouse and the Color Collective members Johanna Autin, Carissa Carman and Sarah Cotwoka collaborate with Textile Designer Julie Andre to present a workshop and skill share on sustainable colours. The workshop includes:- An introduction and tour of the indoor natural dye garden- Presentation of the Phyto SanitationContinueContinue reading “Natural Dye Workshop: Sustainable Colors for Fibres”

Window Farming Workshop This Thursday! *UPDATE

*UPDATE: Hi all, Due to the incredible interest in this workshop, we are making a few changes. We are going to offer the workshop a second time, and we ask that you RSVP for which day you want to come. To make sure there is space for everyone to work, we’ll have to cap itContinueContinue reading “Window Farming Workshop This Thursday! *UPDATE”

What Sustains You? Microgreens & Vermicomposting Workshops This Friday!

The Greenhouse is holding two workshops as part of What Sustains You? week organized by Sustainable Concordia. Vermi-CompostingWhen: Friday March 23, 2012 from 1-2:30pm. Where: Concordia Greenhouse The vermicomposting workshop is designed to enhance knowledge of basic composting skills by using red wiggler worms for at-home, year-round, indoor composting. The workshop will review some basicContinueContinue reading “What Sustains You? Microgreens & Vermicomposting Workshops This Friday!”

Let’s Grow Great Food!

Dear Greenhouse Community, The 2012 growing season has started! The Greenhouse Collective invites you to help us grow healthy, strong seedlings that are free from pests. Indeed, we need your help to usher in a horticulturally recommended cleanliness in the Greenhouse. We want to do this to protect our plants from harmful diseases and insects,ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Grow Great Food!”

Unplugged @ the Greenhouse

Take a break from Jack Frost and cozy up with us over a nice cup of tea at the Concordia Greenhouse, this Thursday for a fine fundraising soirée. There will be live music featuring: Bum Tickins’ : Bum Tickins’ – Crying Holy Davita G. : Davita G – Sad Friends Patrick Hutchinson of the SwiftContinueContinue reading “Unplugged @ the Greenhouse”