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”
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VOLUNTEER SESSIONS
Hey Greenhouse friends! As it starts to get cold, When Montreal seems so glum, Come to the GreenhouseI Get off your bum! If you are someone who is wanting to get involved with our plants this winter then you’re invited to our volunteer sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2-4pm. Come hang with us, learnContinueContinue reading “VOLUNTEER SESSIONS”
VOTE FOR OUR NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our 2014 Annual General Meeting is coming up on Monday, November 10th from 5-7pm! We will be voting in our new board of directors for the year, and we are pleased to announce that we have received many applications. Now we need help from our membership (undergrads, volunteers, interns and staff) to vote in theContinueContinue reading “VOTE FOR OUR NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS”
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!
Our City Farm School Project has a new website! Check it out here http://www.cityfarmschool.com1 Coming up this month at the Concordia Greenhouse…. ANNUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE September 16th, 2-7pm Don’t miss our annual autumnal OPEN HOUSE! We’ll be open all day and available to answer your questions about the greenhouse! TOURS 3pm, 4pm, 5pmContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the GREENHOUSE!”
We are NOW OPEN!
Come stop by! At the Greenhouse you can have a tea, eat your lunch, study or attend one of our great events. We are open weekdays from 11-5pm. You can also book the atrium from 5-7pm for private events! We have lots of great events coming up in September such as our annual fallContinueContinue reading “We are NOW OPEN!”
We are HIRING! House Plants and Tea Garden Coordinator
Hours: 10 hours/week, 18 weeks (with possibility of extension)Pay rate: $ 15/hourStart date: September 15th, 2014Responsibilities and TasksCare of resident plant collection: house plants and the tea garden● Ensure plants are watered appropriately● Design and implement a fertilizing program● Monitor health, respond to problems (pest, disease), and record observations/results● Manage associated budgetsTea atrium lounge andContinueContinue reading “We are HIRING! House Plants and Tea Garden Coordinator”
Fall Internship at the Greenhouse!!
LOYC 398C: Internship in Sustainability: Greenhouse Production Assistant The Greenhouse is looking for an undergrad student interested in taking the Internship in Sustainability credit LOYC 398C with us this fall! http://loyc.concordia.ca/undergraduatestudies/listofcourses/ for more information on the course. This position would assist with plant production in the greenhouse. The internship requires 120 hours to be completed betweenContinueContinue reading “Fall Internship at the Greenhouse!!”
Upcoming workshops with City Farm School!
Monday July 21st – 5-7 pm @ City Farm School garden, Concordia Loyola Campus MUSHROOM GROWING FOR BEGINNERSA workshop for beginners taught by beginners! Come learn the fundamentals of growingmushrooms at home. We’ll be chatting aboutdifferent types of mushrooms and their benefits, while constructing homemade kits with the participants. An ideal workshop for those with little toContinueContinue reading “Upcoming workshops with City Farm School!”