Hello friends, We are closed for reading week February 23rd – 27th, but there is one cool event at the Greenouse that you can attend this week. Want to know what you can grow year round in your apartment really cheaply without needing to buy growing lights? To find out, join us for an awesomeContinueContinue reading “Join us for an awesome Mushroom Cultivation Workshop at the Greenhouse”
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This week: Fun and Informative Workshops at the Greenhouse
Hey friends, This week the Concordia Greenhouse is hosting two fun workshops. On Tuesday, come to our Vermicomposting workshop to learn how to start up your own vermicomposting system. $5 to attend, $25 for workshop with worms. RSVP to info@concordiagreenhouse.com. On Thursday, join us for a Herb Talk to learn about super tonic Chinese herbs. More informationContinueContinue reading “This week: Fun and Informative Workshops at the Greenhouse”
Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse
Hi folks, This month, the Concordia Greenhouse will be hosting tons of awesome events! For more information, please see below! Don’t forget that we are closed for reading week February 23rd – 27th and don’t miss our EPIC Seedling Sale coming up in May! We hope to see you soon! Also: FREE Eavestroughs! Ever wanted toContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse”
We are OPEN!
Hope that everyone had a great holiday break! We are now open starting January 7th on weekdays from 11am – 5pm (special events occur from 5-7 – see Calendar.) This week we will have lots of rooftop-grown edibles available for you to purchase in the Greenhouse, such as sprouts, greens and tomatoes! Come by andContinueContinue reading “We are OPEN!”
NEW GROWING PROJECT AT THE GREENHOUSE
We are super excited about the new Demonstration Balcony Garden Project in the Greenhouse! Get involved and help us design, build and plan:The ULTIMATE Balcony Garden this winter semester! * Join the Balcony Garden working group to participate in the design and planning! * Weekly volunteer sessions this winter semester to work on our demonstration garden* Learn about howContinueContinue reading “NEW GROWING PROJECT AT THE GREENHOUSE”
COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE!
HOT TOPICS IN URBAN AGRICULTURE: VERMI-COMPOSTING INFORMATION SESSION October 16th, 5-7pm Vermicompost is the product or process of composting using various worms to create a super nutrient-rich compost – which is great for your garden! Learn how to make your own vermi-composting unit with worms, and how to manage it successfully! Workshoping includes a poundContinueContinue reading “COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE!”
COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE
NEW VOLUNTEER SESSION! Due to the amazing enthusiasm we have had with our Monday volunteering sessions, we are pleased to announce that the Greenhouse will be adding additional sessions all semester on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. THUS, as of October 7th, volunteer sessions will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Mondays – Join us with our new foodContinueContinue reading “COMING UP AT THE GREENHOUSE”
Coming up at the Greenhouse!
Get to know your Concordia Greenhouse this September with these great events! TOURS, TEAS and TASTINGS! Wednesday, September 10th, 4-7pm The day includes FREE 20-minute guided tours at 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15 of our various growing projects and information about volunteering and upcoming events. We will also have many tea blends available, as well as freshly cutContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Greenhouse!”
TONIGHT! Free Micro-greens Workshop!
INTRO TO MICROGREENS Tuesday, July 29th – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus No garden? No problem! Come and learn how to grow microgreens indoors all-year round. In just minutes a day, you can enjoy a fresh supply of greens with every meal. For those interested in taking home a trayContinueContinue reading “TONIGHT! Free Micro-greens Workshop!”
Tonight! Free Mushroom Workshop at our City Farm School!
MUSHROOM GROWING FOR BEGINNERS Monday July 21st – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus A workshop for beginners taught by beginners! Come learn the fundamentals of growing mushrooms at home. We’ll be chatting about different types of mushrooms and their benefits, while constructing home made kits with the participants. An ideal workshop for those with littleContinueContinue reading “Tonight! Free Mushroom Workshop at our City Farm School!”