When :: Wednesday May 13th (16h30 – 19h00)Where :: 7th Floor Henry Hall Bldg (SGW Campus, Concordia) Seeding Futures Beyond Plastics: Dive into a Toolkit, Paths and Possibilities, and Create a Collective Sculpture As part of Breast Cancer Action Quebec’s upcoming launching of “We’re All in the Same Boat: Your Anti-Plastic Toolkit (Beyond Recycling)”, we’ll dive into the plastic problem, its dangers and complexities, and potential paths for action. Together, we’ll make the space to imagine and plot possible futures beyond the plastics disaster. Local artist Jon Jon will then lead the groupContinueContinue reading “Seeding Futures Beyond Plastics”
Category Archives: SGW Campus
April & May Programming
This April 22nd we will be hosting a series of Earth day workshops to help you get through the Finals Slump. Come learn how to take care of plants, drink some tea with our bestie Nico from Co-op, or find out what a “low-buy” year is with Catherine from ABCompost. Plant Care 101 SeriesWhen :: April 22 (11h00 – 12h30)Where :: 7th floorContinueContinue reading “April & May Programming”
The News Everyone Has on Their Minds
Since 2010, the Concordia Greenhouse has been more than just a space filled with plants, it has been a central point for student-led and community projects, a place of learning, connection, and even healing. Over the years, we’ve welcomed many new faces to our organization, weathered many changes, including the uncertainty of the pandemic, alwaysContinueContinue reading “The News Everyone Has on Their Minds”
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”
What’s the difference between Hydroponics and Aquaponics?
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without the use of soil. Instead of relying on the nutrients naturally present in soil, hydroponic systems use water that has been enriched with soluble fertilizers and other essential nutrients. This nutrient solution gives plants everything they need to grow quickly and produce healthy foliage, flowers, or fruit. The enriched water…
2025 Sustainability Month
Got a passion for sustainability? Share it this October! The Concordia Greenhouse is looking for undergraduate students to lead workshops during Sustainability Month (Oct. 2025). Whether you’re into urban gardening, DIY upcycling, plant-based living, or any topic you think fellow students would love, this is your chance to share your skills and ideas. Send yourContinueContinue reading “2025 Sustainability Month”
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!”
2025 Seedling Sale Wrap-Up
This spring was a truly special moment for our greenhouse team—our first seedling sale since moving to our temporary spot on the 7th floor of Henry Hall. Last year’s move meant we couldn’t hold the event, so it felt incredibly rewarding to bring this tradition back, even if we weren’t able to grow our own seedlings this time around. What made the day so memorable wasn’t just the event itself, but the amazing support and sense of community we felt…
Take our Survey
This semester at our temporary Greenhouse space has been vibrant and full of community-led events! From hands-on terrarium workshops to open seminars with guest speakers, and a lively pumpkin carving session in preparation for Halloween, we’ve had so many opportunities to come together, learn, and grow. Each event brought students who added their energy andContinueContinue reading “Take our Survey”
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”