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!”
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Grow Your Own Micro-Greens!
We are excited to offer an informative and interactive Do-It-Yourself workshop series, exploring various hot topics in the urban agriculture scene. Check out what’s happening this month below! All the workshops will be free to attend, but materials costs will be listed when necessary.
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
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone February 8th and 9thConcordia University Downtown Campus, exact location TBABack again by popular demand! We are happy to be teaming up with Curtis Stone to bring you two days of workshops, showcasing some of the most innovative techniques in urban agriculture. The first day willContinueContinue reading “2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone”
Events This Week in the Greenhouse!
Art in the Atrium Workshops: Natural Painting Tool Kit Tuesday, January 28th, 5pm – 7pm in the Atrium Lounge Here is a spin on an old, beloved DIY workshop: learn how to make your own natural paints and dyes, and go a step further by building your own recovered material canvases and personalized wooden paintbrushes. AContinueContinue reading “Events This Week in the Greenhouse!”
Workshop: Wild World of Edible Weeds!
Wild World of Edible Weeds workshopMonday, August 12th, 4:00pmGallery X, VA-229, VA courtyard gardens ( 1395 Rene Levesque, corner of Crescent) 1395 René-Lévesque BlvdHave you ever wondered if those annoying plants growing everywhere in your garden could be of any use? If so, then you will be thrilled to learn that most of them areContinueContinue reading “Workshop: Wild World of Edible Weeds!”
Seedling sale update
Many plants sold out on our first day…! So we have cancelled the last day of the sale, as it is unlikely that the supplies will last. If you are looking for something in particular its best to get here quick, because it won’t be long until all the plants are gone. Remaining Species include;ContinueContinue reading “Seedling sale update”
Our EPIC Seedling Sale is NEXT WEEK!
Its almost here! The annual City Farm School “Vert ta Ville” spring seedling sale. There is no better way to get your heirloom variety seedlings and than those produced naturally and locally – by the City Farm School Students! All flowers, veggies and herb seedlings will be priced at $3. For a list of availableContinueContinue reading “Our EPIC Seedling Sale is NEXT WEEK!”
Coming up at the Greenhouse!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you’ve ever enjoyed the greenhouse, or have wanted to volunteer to learn more, and help out NOW IS THE TIME! For the next two weeks, we have a lot of fun and interesting volunteer tasks, so please contact us at concordiagreenhouse@gmail.com or just come by during our opening hours for volunteeringContinueContinue reading “Coming up at the Greenhouse!”
Zine Tea Party!
Hey readers! We`re going to be hosting our first ever public Zine Tea Party tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. It’s going to be at the Concordia University Greenhouse, which is at1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd, on the 13th floor. Just take the elevator up to the 12th floor, then follow the Greenhouse signsContinueContinue reading “Zine Tea Party!”