Tea Atrium Garden and Houseplant Propagation LOYC 398C: Internship in Sustainability The Greenhouse is looking for an undergrad student interested in taking the Internship in Sustainability credit LOYC 398C with us (see http://loyc.concordia.ca/undergraduatestudies/listofcourses/ for more information on the course). This position would assist in the greenhouse this summer with the tea atrium garden and houseplant propagations. TheContinueContinue reading “Concordia Greenhouse Summer Internship”
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This Week in the Greenhouse! AQUAPONICS!
Aquaponics Information Session Thursday, March 20th, 5-7pm in the Atrium Lounge Join us for our semesterly information session on the Greenhouse’s resident aquaponics system. We’ll go over the basic concepts of aquaponics, touching a bit on the biology and water chemistry involved. We’ll also review some major milestones and learning from our own experience overContinueContinue reading “This Week in the Greenhouse! AQUAPONICS!”
Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!
We need volunteers for non-plant related tasks on campus this March! If you have some time please email us at communicateconcordiagreenhouse@gmail.com to learn about how you can help the Greenhouse!! Concordia Greenhouse OPEN HOUSETuesday, March 4, 1-5pm 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 13th floor (Take the elevators to the 12th floor, then follow the signs toContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Concordia Greenhouse!”
Hot Topics in Urban Agriculture: Indoor Winter Garden!
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
City Farm School 2014!
The Concordia Greenhouse has announced that they are now accepting applications for 2 full-season internships for the 2014 season. Market Gardener Program The Market Gardener Internship is designed to create urban farmers who are interested in taking their produce to market, while also working collectively to design and manage a typical scale community garden plot.ContinueContinue reading “City Farm School 2014!”
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
WE ARE HIRING! Greenhouse Farm Coordinator
Greenhouse Farm Coordinator (Concordia Greenhouse) Hours: 30 hours/week Pay rate: $ 15 /hour Deadline for Application: December 6th, 2013 Responsibilities and Tasks Greenhouse Farm Project Responsible for maintenance, planning and care of food production in the Greenhouse. Tasks include; crop planning seed orders distribution of harvest Coordinate educational components of greenhouse farming project. Tasks include;ContinueContinue reading “WE ARE HIRING! Greenhouse Farm Coordinator”
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 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!”
This week in the Greenhouse!
House Plant Sale As the fall rolls in and pushes the sun further away from us, you might be preparing yourself for more time indoors to keep warm, and perhaps preparing for the long hours of student life commitments. However, we can always keep some green in our lives even in the face of coolerContinueContinue reading “This week in the Greenhouse!”