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)”
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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 one]
Last June, Maison Robert-Bélanger hosted its first summer artisanal and farmers’ market of the year. This heritage site was restored in 2023 and has since served as a hub for agricultural, cultural, and environmental programs in the Saint-Laurent borough. Vercité, a non-profit, invited other community organizations to sell fresh produce and handmade goods alongside them.ContinueContinue reading “The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]”
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”
DIY Hydroponic Course
Classes will be every Thursday and will be held between 6pm – 8pm. The Course will start February 6th and will last 7 – 8 weeks. *Deadline to apply is January 26th, 2025 * Questions? Email us! info@concordiagreenhouse.com
Take our Survey
This semester at our temporary Greenhouse space has been vibrant and full of community-led events! From hands-on terrarium workshops to open seminars with guest speakers, and a lively pumpkin carving session in preparation for Halloween, we’ve had so many opportunities to come together, learn, and grow. Each event brought students who added their energy andContinueContinue reading “Take our Survey”
ABCompost
The Concordia Greenhouse Project would like to welcome ABCompost under its umbrella! ABCompost is a composting & vermicomposting educational group that started a few years ago under Concordia University’s Zero-Waste program. This enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of Concordia students facilitate vermicomposting workshops around campus, process food waste from campus food providers like Le Frigo VertContinueContinue reading “ABCompost”
Concordia Greenhouse Temporary Closure
Starting in February 2024, the greenhouse will be closed to remove decommissioned equipment and asbestos from mechanical rooms in the Henry F. Hall (H) Building. Timeline February 2024 to the winter 2025 term Overview The 13th and 14th floors of the Hall Building will be closed to remove decommissioned equipment and asbestos from mechanical rooms. The work is expected to takeContinueContinue reading “Concordia Greenhouse Temporary Closure”
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”
The Greenhouse Is Open Again!
Our mission is to create value in the Duff-Court Community in Lachine, at Concordia University and beyond by practicing regenerative agriculture to nourish our community, preserve urban green spaces and to support local sustainable food production. We offer urban agriculture workshops and community service learning opportunities to empower people with the knowledge to grow theirContinueContinue reading “The Greenhouse Is Open Again!”
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