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”
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Grow Your Own Micro-Greens!
We are excited to offer an informative and interactive Do-It-Yourself workshop series, exploring various hot topics in the urban agriculture scene. Check out what’s happening this month below! All the workshops will be free to attend, but materials costs will be listed when necessary.
Annual Winter House Plant Sale!
We hope you haven’t forgotten the magnificence of the plant kingdom in the middle of this cold and snowy winter. To make sure of that we’re having another houseplant sale Wednesday January 22nd from 12-7pm (or until supplies last). We have plants suited for sun or shade, large and small, and all eager for new home.ContinueContinue reading “Annual Winter House Plant Sale!”
THIS WEEK at the Concordia Greenhouse!
DIY Solar Cell Phone Charger Thursday, November 7th, 5pm – 7pm in the Atrium Lounge Join independent inventor Filip Pietruszewski for an informative evening! Learn basic electronic repair and go home with your very own solar-powered USB charger. All materials and tools provided. Cost $20. Limited spots available. Email concordiagreenhouseatrium@gmail.com to find out about spaceContinueContinue reading “THIS WEEK at the Concordia Greenhouse!”
What’s Up In September!
We are pleased to announce some incredible special events such as workshops, tours and social events happening at the Concordia Greenhouse this summer! Check out details below, or get in touch at concordiagreenhouseatrium@gmail.com! WORKSHOPS! Art and Agriculture: Living Plant Necklaces: Wednesday September 11th, 5-7pm. Create your own living necklace in the greenhouse! Make a tinyContinueContinue reading “What’s Up In September!”
The Greenhouse is Re-Opening for the School year!
The first day of school is so close that you can smell the scent of paper, ink and excitement in the air! We will be re-opening on Monday, September 9th, for our NEW regular hours between 11am – 5pm. Except of course during holidays and days which Concordia is closed. We would like to inviteContinueContinue reading “The Greenhouse is Re-Opening for the School year!”
Seedling sale update
Many plants sold out on our first day…! So we have cancelled the last day of the sale, as it is unlikely that the supplies will last. If you are looking for something in particular its best to get here quick, because it won’t be long until all the plants are gone. Remaining Species include;ContinueContinue reading “Seedling sale update”
Epic Seedling Sale
Tuesday May 21st to Friday May 24th10am – 7pm : or until supplies lastat the Concordia Greenhouse Its almost here! The annual City Farm School “Vert ta Ville” spring seedling sale. There is no better way to get your heirloom variety seedlings and than those produced naturally and locally – by the City Farm School Students!All flowers,ContinueContinue reading “Epic Seedling Sale”
EPIC SEEDLING SALE – end of May 2013!
Plant Variety Aubergine/ Eggplant Rosa Bianca (Yves Gagnon) Dusky Broccoli De Cicco (Tournesol) Céleri/Celery Célébration Céleri-rave/ Celery-root Mars (Yves Gagnon) Cerise de terre/ Ground Cherries Physalis pruinosa (Tournesol) Chou/Cabbage Chou rouge express (Tourne-Sol) Chou de bruxelle (Mycoflor) Chou de savoie Chou fleur (Yves Gagnon) Chou rave blanc (Mycoflor) Fenouil/ Fennel Perfection (Tourne-Sol) Kale Red RussianContinueContinue reading “EPIC SEEDLING SALE – end of May 2013!”
What people have to say about the GREENHOUSE!
“The People’s Potato supports the Concordia Greenhouse fee levy!” The Potato and the Greenhouse have had a long standing relationship over the last few years exchanging info, services, volunteers, and collaborating on projects such as Vert ta Ville seedling project, the City Farm School urban agriculture project, the RealiTea local tea initiative, and others! AsContinueContinue reading “What people have to say about the GREENHOUSE!”