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”
Category Archives: Engagement
We are OPEN!
Hope that everyone had a great holiday break! We are now open starting January 7th on weekdays from 11am – 5pm (special events occur from 5-7 – see Calendar.) This week we will have lots of rooftop-grown edibles available for you to purchase in the Greenhouse, such as sprouts, greens and tomatoes! Come by andContinueContinue reading “We are OPEN!”
VOLUNTEER SESSIONS
Hey Greenhouse friends! As it starts to get cold, When Montreal seems so glum, Come to the GreenhouseI Get off your bum! If you are someone who is wanting to get involved with our plants this winter then you’re invited to our volunteer sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2-4pm. Come hang with us, learnContinueContinue reading “VOLUNTEER SESSIONS”
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”
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!”
Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!
We need volunteers for non-plant related tasks on campus this March! If you have some time please email us at communicateconcordiagreenhouse@gmail.com to learn about how you can help the Greenhouse!! Concordia Greenhouse OPEN HOUSETuesday, March 4, 1-5pm 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 13th floor (Take the elevators to the 12th floor, then follow the signs toContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!”
City Farm School 2014!
The Concordia Greenhouse has announced that they are now accepting applications for 2 full-season internships for the 2014 season. Market Gardener Program The Market Gardener Internship is designed to create urban farmers who are interested in taking their produce to market, while also working collectively to design and manage a typical scale community garden plot.ContinueContinue reading “City Farm School 2014!”
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone February 8th and 9thConcordia University Downtown Campus, exact location TBABack again by popular demand! We are happy to be teaming up with Curtis Stone to bring you two days of workshops, showcasing some of the most innovative techniques in urban agriculture. The first day willContinueContinue reading “2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone”
Events This Week in the Greenhouse!
Art in the Atrium Workshops: Natural Painting Tool Kit Tuesday, January 28th, 5pm – 7pm in the Atrium Lounge Here is a spin on an old, beloved DIY workshop: learn how to make your own natural paints and dyes, and go a step further by building your own recovered material canvases and personalized wooden paintbrushes. AContinueContinue reading “Events This Week in the Greenhouse!”
DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!
Thursday, January 16th, 5-7pm, in the Greenhouse! Come to the Concordia Greenhouse and start fermenting! This workshop will give a brief overview of the history and practice of fermenting vegetables (e.g. sauerkraut) and give you the tools to go home and start fermenting your own veggies.Rather than strictly following recipes, fermentation is an age-old artContinueContinue reading “DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!”
Concordia Greenhouse Project 