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Category Archives: Sustainability
Upcoming at the Greenhouse!
Magic Time Crafternoon: Part 1: Stamp MakingThursday, February 7th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm at The Tea AtriumThis week we’ll be making stamps from string and/or hot glue guns!As per usual I will be providing all of the materials, but we STRONGLY SUGGEST that you bring an image you want to turn into a stamp. Will come in handyContinueContinue reading “Upcoming at the Greenhouse!”
Upcoming Events In the Greenhouse
Crop Planning Workshop Series Tuesday, Jan.29th, 6pm-9pm – Establishing Garden GoalsDaniel Brisebois, co-author of “Crop Planning for Organic Vegetable Growers” will be offering this 3 class course on crop planting.UPCOMING: Tuesdays 6-9pm Feb. 5 – Garden Layout and Feb. 12 – Garden schedulesThere are only 20 spaces available, so please register at concordiagreenhouse@gmail.com for this paidContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Events In the Greenhouse”
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”
Marché Locale Launch
A brand new local market is heading to downtown Montreal, right under our greenhouse noses, on the terrasse behind the Hall building. The market will provide a wide variety of wares, from local organic produce, to tea, to baked goods, to body products, and much more! Come out and support the local gardens and artisans,ContinueContinue reading “Marché Locale Launch”
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”
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”
Fermentation Workshop This Wednesday!
Fermentation WorkshopWhen: Wed March 28th, 2012 from 3-5 pm.Where: Concordia Greenhouse. Come and learn more about the wonderful world of fermentations!After this workshop you will know how to make sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, sourdough bread, kombucha, mead and much more.It’s going to be a space to share experiences about your own homemade fermentations :)Please bring someContinueContinue reading “Fermentation Workshop This Wednesday!”
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!”
City Farm School Announces Eco-Leader Internships!
Alternatives and City Farm School are proud to offer a summer-long paid internship working with youth aged 12 -18. This multidisciplinary internship offers a unique opportunity for interns to acquire the skills and experience necessary to develop and manage a community based urban agriculture initiative. This program aspires to bridge theory with practice by couplingContinueContinue reading “City Farm School Announces Eco-Leader Internships!”
Concordia Greenhouse Project 