Hey everyone! It has been a hot minute since we wrote a blog post, but we thought – heck why not! We just relaunched the website, and you all deserve an update. As many of you already know Dom (Outreach & Communications) is on a temporary leave of absence to pursue new possibilities. During hisContinueContinue reading “Things are Changing”
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Spring Jobs and Courses
CHAP Food Forest & Engagement Assistant Must be a current Concordia Undergraduate Student to apply $22/hr at 10 hrs/week for 17 weeks (May 6 – August 31, 2024) Along with the City Herbal Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) Coordinator and staff members of the Concordia Greenhouse, the Food Forest & Engagement Assistant will aid our team inContinueContinue reading “Spring Jobs and Courses”
Welcome Back
Hey everybody! We hope you were able to enjoy the summer. We are back and greener than ever with more projects and volunteer opportunities for you to learn from. To stay tuned for what this semester holds, sign up for our newsletter or check out our Instagram below. Sign up for our newsletter Check outContinueContinue reading “Welcome Back”
Closed For the Summer
Due to the high temperatures and necessary maintenance the greenhouse will be closed to the public until Fall Semester. However, we will still be accepting Appointments and Booking reservations. For more information please contact us via our email info@concordiagreenhouse.com . But – just because we are closed doesn’t mean were not growing! Read all they way through to find out aboutContinueContinue reading “Closed For the Summer”
City Herbal Apprenticeship Program 2023
Image of CFS plot, Provided by Kelly Zwicker Dear friends of City Farm School, As many of you may know, City Farm School ceased offering the well-loved Market Gardener Apprenticeship in 2022. Because of this, we’ve decided to change our project’s name to the City Herbal Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) to better reflect our current offerings andContinueContinue reading “City Herbal Apprenticeship Program 2023”
Houseplants Sale 2023!
We’ve rebooted our house plants sales with our first fundraiser since COVID! Come pick up some plants to help with the winter blues and green up your space! The House Plant Propagation Project aims to provide affordable plants to the Concordia community and beyond, while teaching volunteers about the many aspects of propagation and plantContinueContinue reading “Houseplants Sale 2023!”
The Greenhouse Is Open Again!
Our mission is to create value in the Duff-Court Community in Lachine, at Concordia University and beyond by practicing regenerative agriculture to nourish our community, preserve urban green spaces and to support local sustainable food production. We offer urban agriculture workshops and community service learning opportunities to empower people with the knowledge to grow theirContinueContinue reading “The Greenhouse Is Open Again!”
THE ANNUAL SEEDLING SALE IS BACK
The Greenhouse annual seedling sale is back, in online format! Over 80 varieties of plants will be available for purchase. Stay tuned for more information on how to order.
Hydroflora: Plant Propagation 101
Plant Propagation 101: Have you ever wanted to have multiple copies of your favourite plant or just want to expand on your garden? This class focuses on the basics of cloning and regrowing plants using cuttings from leaves, roots and stems. Participants will have a hands on experience experimenting with the numerous methods of vegetative reproductionContinueContinue reading “Hydroflora: Plant Propagation 101”
Registration Now OPEN!
Calling all sprout lovers! The Concordia Greenhouse is offering a weekly Microgreen Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pre-order and receive a big bag of ecologically-grown sprouts each week from our rooftop greenhouse. We are now taking CSA orders for FALL 2018September 10 – December 10*Possibility to sign up for later for a reduced period. ———————————————————————–ContinueContinue reading “Registration Now OPEN!”
Concordia Greenhouse Project 