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”
Category Archives: Urban Agriculture
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”
Concordia Now! visits Loyola City Farm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZspCbzNfN-4
Check out the great photos to see what’s going on at Loyola farm! The market stand is every Thursday, from 11am – 1pm.
Get Fresh with Loyola Farm’s Weekly Market Stand
The Loyola Farm has launched our weekly Market Stand! Every Thursday, from 11am – 1pm, we will be selling some of our harvest at the garden. All of the food produce grown at this garden is done so by both volunteers and city farm students. All proceeds from the market stand will be put rightContinueContinue reading “Get Fresh with Loyola Farm’s Weekly Market Stand”
Mackay Garden Volunteer Sessions!
EVERY Thursday from 5-7pm! Come out and put your green thumbs to work with the City Farm School team that has been building this edible urban oasis in downtown Montreal. Wear clothes to get dirty in cause we’ll be seeding, weeding, fertilizing, watering and watching our garden grow! Don’t worry if you don’t have muchContinueContinue reading “Mackay Garden Volunteer Sessions!”
Vente de semis / Seedling Sale 2012
QUOI / What: Plants de légumes écologiques à vendre, plusieures variétés ancestrales disponibles! Vegetable seedlings for sale, many heritage varieties available! Free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers. OÙ / Where:Concordia Greenhouse13th Floor of the Hall Building1455 De Maisonneuve PRIX / Prices : Entre 2 et 3$ le plantBetween 2 and 3$ each plant QUAND / When:ContinueContinue reading “Vente de semis / Seedling Sale 2012”
Wednesday Seedling Workshops
Vert ta Ville et Action Communiterre animeront deux sessions de travail au mois d’Avril 2012! QUOI: Atelier théorique de base sur le démarrage de semis! – Mélange de terreau – Plantation de semis – Arrosage et entretien QUAND: Mercredi le 4 et 18 Avril 2012 de 17h à 20h. OÙ: Serre de Concordia 13ième étage duContinueContinue reading “Wednesday Seedling Workshops”
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!”