Join our Herbal Apprenticeship Program and immerse yourself in the world of plant medicine! The City Herbal Apprenticeship Program is for anyone who wants to learn how to grow, identify, harvest, use, and apply herbs in a hands-on, collective setting. As an herbal apprentice, you will gain experience tending to our perennial garden, where we cultivate and care for a variety of medicinal plants, and will learn how to make your own herbal medicines, such as tea blends, tinctures, glycerites, salves, oils, and more
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April & May Programming
This April 22nd we will be hosting a series of Earth day workshops to help you get through the Finals Slump. Come learn how to take care of plants, drink some tea with our bestie Nico from Co-op, or find out what a “low-buy” year is with Catherine from ABCompost. Plant Care 101 SeriesWhen :: April 22 (11h00 – 12h30)Where :: 7th floorContinueContinue reading “April & May Programming”
2025 – 2026 Board of Directors Applications
The Concordia Greenhouse is hosting our Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 19th, 2026. This years Board of Directors applicants are: Leila WilmanUndergraduate Hello! My name is Leila Wilman, and I would love to be considered for the Board Member position as a part of the Concordia Greenhouse committee. I am a second year student here at Concordia University,ContinueContinue reading “2025 – 2026 Board of Directors Applications”
** UPDATED ** Concordia Greenhouse Project – Annual General Meeting (Jan 19, 2026)
The Concordia Greenhouse Project will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on January 19, 2026 @ 6pm. This year our meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and you can register via this link. At our meeting there will be presentations covering: the closure of the 13th floor and our pivot to the space onContinueContinue reading “** UPDATED ** Concordia Greenhouse Project – Annual General Meeting (Jan 19, 2026)”
A guide to indoor plant pest control
As loving plant parents, few things are more disheartening than discovering our green companions under siege by unwelcome pests. A single infestation can gradually drain a plant’s vitality. And once it takes hold, it can be very difficult to eliminate. Preventing the spread of pests in the greenhouse has been particularly challenging. Visitors may unknowinglyContinueContinue reading “A guide to indoor plant pest control”
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…
The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part two]
In 2019, the City of Montreal authorized the construction of its first industrial composting plant. Located in the industrial section of the Saint-Laurent borough, this facility aims to process approximately 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually.
Under the current municipal system, Montreal’s food waste is transported to processing facilities located as far as…
Things are Changing
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”
Welcome New and Returning Students
A Warm Welcome to All New and Returning Students! Hello, students! As we kick off another exciting academic year, we are thrilled to introduce you to a unique and vibrant space on campus, the 7th Floor Concordia Greenhouse office. This temporary location will serve as a hub of relaxation, creativity, and community for both newContinueContinue reading “Welcome New and Returning Students”
Join us for Sustainability Week
This event is part of the Campus Sustainability Month and ‘Global Learning Journeys’ at the international Adaptation Futures 2023 Conference. Along with the international attendees of this conference, we invite the Concordia community to join us for a unique interaction between different communities. In this learning journey, we will learn about how the Concordia Greenhouse Project strengthensContinueContinue reading “Join us for Sustainability Week”