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!”
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This week in the Greenhouse!
Wood Burning Tuesday, January 21stRecent renovations have left us with piles and piles of lovely wooden blocks that need to be upcycled! Wood burning – the art of gently singeing designs, patterns, and shading into sanded wood – is a great way to create unique and sustainable pieces, all with the versatile utility of wood.ContinueContinue reading “This week in the Greenhouse!”
DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!
Thursday, January 16th, 5-7pm, in the Greenhouse! Come to the Concordia Greenhouse and start fermenting! This workshop will give a brief overview of the history and practice of fermenting vegetables (e.g. sauerkraut) and give you the tools to go home and start fermenting your own veggies.Rather than strictly following recipes, fermentation is an age-old artContinueContinue reading “DIY Fermentation, Medicinal Herb Zines and Homogrown Calendars!”
Annual Winter House Plant Sale!
We hope you haven’t forgotten the magnificence of the plant kingdom in the middle of this cold and snowy winter. To make sure of that we’re having another houseplant sale Wednesday January 22nd from 12-7pm (or until supplies last). We have plants suited for sun or shade, large and small, and all eager for new home.ContinueContinue reading “Annual Winter House Plant Sale!”
January at the Greenhouse!
Hey folks! We are officially back open for regular hours (Weekdays 11am – 5pm) starting today Monday, January 6th! Coming up this month….. Afternoon tours of the Greenhouse Thursday, January 9th, 3 to 6 pmCome up to the Greenhouse to enjoy some warm tea, discover the Atrium and Tea Kitchen, and join a guided tourContinueContinue reading “January at the Greenhouse!”
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Please note that the Concordia Greenhouse will be closed from Monday December 9th until Monday, January 6th! Good luck on your exams and happy holiday break!
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!”