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What’s the difference between Hydroponics and Aquaponics?

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without the use of soil. Instead of relying on the nutrients naturally present in soil, hydroponic systems use water that has been enriched with soluble fertilizers and other essential nutrients. This nutrient solution gives plants everything they need to grow quickly and produce healthy foliage, flowers, or fruit. The enriched water…

DIY Hydroponic Course

Classes will be every Thursday and will be held between 6pm – 8pm. The Course will start February 6th and will last 7 – 8 weeks. *Deadline to apply is January 26th, 2025 * Questions? Email us! info@concordiagreenhouse.com

Pop Up Sale

The Concordia Greenhouse will be having a pop-up plant sale fundraiser on the 7th floor of the Hall Building on Wednesday, October 30th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will be selling house plants, worms for vermicomposting, small terrariums, and more! Whether you’re a plant parent or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.ContinueContinue reading “Pop Up Sale”

ABCompost

The Concordia Greenhouse Project would like to welcome ABCompost under its umbrella!  ABCompost is a composting & vermicomposting educational group that started a few years ago under Concordia University’s Zero-Waste program.  This enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of Concordia students facilitate vermicomposting workshops around campus, process food waste from campus food providers like Le Frigo VertContinueContinue reading “ABCompost”

CSA Pick-ups and Market Stand

Image Provided by CultivAction Great news, starting June 29th alongside out CSA Pick-ups, anyone will be able to purchase items at our CSA/Market stand. Bunches will be 2/$5 to $3 a piece and quarts or pints will be $5 each (while supplies last). We should be visible from the Vanier library entrance, look for the greenContinueContinue reading “CSA Pick-ups and Market Stand”

Volunteer Sessions Are Back!!

Image of volunteer session, captured by Dominque Smith It’s What you’ve been waiting for!!Volunteer sessions will be held at the Concordia Greenhouse, every Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Participants will be given a brief tour of the Concordia Greenhouse space and experience the daily maintenance we conduct to keep our plants and hydroponic systems healthy.ContinueContinue reading “Volunteer Sessions Are Back!!”

Seedling Sale This Weekend!!

May 21st – 22nd 10 am – 6pm Location: Concordia Greenhouse  We are very happy to say that the sale will take place in the greenhouse once again this year, and we will be joined by HydroFlora to fulfill any of your house plant needs.  We have grown more than 90 varieties of plants this year, with much expanded offerings ofContinueContinue reading “Seedling Sale This Weekend!!”

Seedling Sales and CSA Baskets!!!

We have been forced to shut our doors for the past two years due to the pandemic. However, we finally have been given the approval by the university to open to the public. With that said there’s so much to do and say in regard to the Concordia agricultural community. We also have updates on our upcoming seedlingContinueContinue reading “Seedling Sales and CSA Baskets!!!”

A year in the life of Montreal’s City Farm School – Premiere Documentary Screening

Join us for the world premiere of “A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF MONTREAL’S CITY FARM SCHOOL”. This beautiful documentary follows the people and plants of city farm school through an entire season of growing and learning. Created by Anne Kostalas, award winning BBC documentary filmmaker, this film gives a behind the scenes look atContinueContinue reading “A year in the life of Montreal’s City Farm School – Premiere Documentary Screening”