Indoor Winter Gardening! Thursday, February 20th, 5-7pm in the Atrium Lounge Ever wanted to grow food year round in your home? Greenhouse collective members Sheena and Christine will present two concept designs for kitchen farming, as well as detailing some options for lighting, heating, watering, pest control and more! Free! Facebook Event
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2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone February 8th and 9thConcordia University Downtown Campus, exact location TBABack again by popular demand! We are happy to be teaming up with Curtis Stone to bring you two days of workshops, showcasing some of the most innovative techniques in urban agriculture. The first day willContinueContinue reading “2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone”
Events This Week in the Greenhouse!
Art in the Atrium Workshops: Natural Painting Tool Kit Tuesday, January 28th, 5pm – 7pm in the Atrium Lounge Here is a spin on an old, beloved DIY workshop: learn how to make your own natural paints and dyes, and go a step further by building your own recovered material canvases and personalized wooden paintbrushes. AContinueContinue reading “Events This Week in the Greenhouse!”
This week in the Greenhouse!
Wood Burning Tuesday, January 21stRecent renovations have left us with piles and piles of lovely wooden blocks that need to be upcycled! Wood burning – the art of gently singeing designs, patterns, and shading into sanded wood – is a great way to create unique and sustainable pieces, all with the versatile utility of wood.ContinueContinue reading “This week in the Greenhouse!”
DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!
Thursday, January 16th, 5-7pm, in the Greenhouse! Come to the Concordia Greenhouse and start fermenting! This workshop will give a brief overview of the history and practice of fermenting vegetables (e.g. sauerkraut) and give you the tools to go home and start fermenting your own veggies.Rather than strictly following recipes, fermentation is an age-old artContinueContinue reading “DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!”
January at the Greenhouse!
Hey folks! We are officially back open for regular hours (Weekdays 11am – 5pm) starting today Monday, January 6th! Coming up this month….. Afternoon tours of the Greenhouse Thursday, January 9th, 3 to 6 pmCome up to the Greenhouse to enjoy some warm tea, discover the Atrium and Tea Kitchen, and join a guided tourContinueContinue reading “January at the Greenhouse!”
Learn How to Grow Your Own Micro-Greens!
Last week our Four Seasons Growing Coordinator facilitated an amazing workshop on how to grow your own sprouts and micro-greens at home. Want to learn more? Check out this super informative PDF below! SproutWorkshop
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!”
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!”
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