Category Archives: greenhouse projects

Why Harvesting Compost is the Bane of My Existence (And What Changed That a Little) (guest post from ABCompost)

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 …

2026 City Herbal Apprenticeship Program

Join our Herbal Apprenticeship Program and immerse yourself in the world of plant medicine! The City Herbal Apprenticeship Program is for anyone who wants to learn how to grow, identify, harvest, use, and apply herbs in a hands-on, collective setting. As an herbal apprentice, you will gain experience tending to our perennial garden, where we cultivate and care for a variety of medicinal plants, and will learn how to make your own herbal medicines, such as tea blends, tinctures, glycerites, salves, oils, and more

TWO Herbal Garden Internships (Spring/Summer 2026) — POSITIONS FILLED

The Concordia Greenhouse Project is seeking two enthusiastic Herbal Garden Interns as part of their City Herbal Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) to join our team in supporting the care and maintenance of our perennial herb garden at the Loyola Campus. Working alongside the CHAP Coordinator and Concordia Greenhouse Project staff, the interns will gain hands-on experience…

A guide to indoor plant pest control

As loving plant parents, few things are more disheartening than discovering our green companions under siege by unwelcome pests. A single infestation can gradually drain a plant’s vitality. And once it takes hold, it can be very difficult to eliminate. Preventing the spread of pests in the greenhouse has been particularly challenging. Visitors may unknowinglyContinueContinue reading “A guide to indoor plant pest control”

Fish In The Hall Building!

Those of you who frequent our 7th floor space may have noticed that we have a pond, near the window, full of fish. Several years ago the Concordia Greenhouse Project hosted an aquaponics system for research purposes, and goldfish were donated by the community and acquired from various pet shops in Montreal to stock theContinueContinue reading “Fish In The Hall Building!”

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”

Registration Now OPEN!

Calling all sprout lovers! The Concordia Greenhouse is offering a weekly Microgreen Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pre-order and receive a big bag of ecologically-grown sprouts each week from our rooftop greenhouse. We are now taking CSA orders for FALL 2018September 10 – December 10*Possibility to sign up for later for a reduced period. ———————————————————————–ContinueContinue reading “Registration Now OPEN!”

Visiting Projects

Want to start a project in the Greenhouse? Email us at info@concordiagreenhouse.com to learn more. Application for visiting projects – Download Here!1 ADMISSION GUIDELINES: VISITING PROJECTS & DISCRETIONARY FUNDING There are several ways in which individuals or groups can work within the Greenhouse space, according to their project idea, requirements and needs. There is also aContinueContinue reading “Visiting Projects”

Volunteer Sessions are BACK!

Whether you’ve got years of experience under your belt or are simply curious and want to try getting your hands dirty, everyone is welcome to volunteer at the Concordia Greenhouse. Our weekly volunteer sessions are casual, drop-in session – no need to RSVP.             No experience required. Everyone welcome. ————————————————-ContinueContinue reading “Volunteer Sessions are BACK!”