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”
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The Future of Farming
Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organic agriculture is the future’s way of feeding the world. In Quebec and around the world, farmers innovate andContinueContinue reading “The Future of Farming”
Upcoming Event: The Future of Farming!
The Future of FarmingMonday, August 3rd,7:00 pm – 9:30 pmOscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke St Ouest Tickets1 Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organicContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Event: The Future of Farming!”
Upcoming events at the Concordia Greenhouse
Hi folks, Coming up in March, we have tons of other exciting gardening workshops to prepare you for starting your own summer garden! For details, please see below. We hope to see you soon! Vertical gardening 101: Upside-Down Tomatoes, Salad Greens and HerbsThursday, March 5th, 5-7pmAtrium Lounge Learn all about vertical gardening with our Demonstration Balcony Garden project. We’llContinueContinue reading “Upcoming events at the Concordia Greenhouse”
This Week at the Greenhouse!
Zine Workshop!Thursday, October 17th, 5pm – 6:30pm in the Atrium Lounge Learn about what a zine is and how to get started! Get Crafty at the Zine Creation Station, check out zine readings from local writers, bring your zine to read, give or trade! Check out the Greenhouse zine collection on green topics PLUS theContinueContinue reading “This Week at the Greenhouse!”
This week in the GREENHOUSE!
Talking Circle: Urban ForestsWednesday, October 9th, 5pm – 7pm in the Atrium Lounge Suggested topic: Is it possible to live in an urban forest? Talking circle : A form of conversation inspired by aboriginal tradition. The circle creates a space for discussion and listening. Although talking circles are simple, they must be experienced. One cannotContinueContinue reading “This week in the GREENHOUSE!”
This week in the Greenhouse!
House Plant Sale As the fall rolls in and pushes the sun further away from us, you might be preparing yourself for more time indoors to keep warm, and perhaps preparing for the long hours of student life commitments. However, we can always keep some green in our lives even in the face of coolerContinueContinue reading “This week in the Greenhouse!”
This Week at the Greenhouse!
Tour, Teas and Tastings! Tuesday, September 17th, 5-7pm If you missed our open house last Monday, you’ll have another great opportunity to tour the greenhouse and sample some of our local organically grown edibles! Try one our our homegrown teas in our Atrium Tea Kitchen, or taste our delicious and fresh micro greens! Take aContinueContinue reading “This Week at the Greenhouse!”
Coming up at the Greenhouse!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you’ve ever enjoyed the greenhouse, or have wanted to volunteer to learn more, and help out NOW IS THE TIME! For the next two weeks, we have a lot of fun and interesting volunteer tasks, so please contact us at concordiagreenhouse@gmail.com or just come by during our opening hours for volunteeringContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Greenhouse!”
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!”
Concordia Greenhouse Project 