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2008 Gardening sessions starting!
Gardening schedule at the Edible Campus garden (at McGill
University), 2008 season:
Tuesdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thursdays 4 pm to 7 pm
Saturdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Garden address: in the courtyard of 805 Sherbrooke West
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Submitted by rotem on Wed, 14/05/2008 - 3:22pm.
"Ready-to-Grow" Kits
Imagine...fresh lettuce growing on your roof, balcony or stairwell!
A simple customized technique !
A=Filling tube B= Submerged potting soil wick C= Water level overflow D= Water reservoir E= False bottom F=potting soil
After much experimentation, the Rooftop Garden Project adopted self watering containers. Thanks to their 14 liter water reserves, our "ready to grow kits" optimize the growing potential of vegetable plants by providing a constant supply of water and oxygen.
Our bins measure 37" x 58" x 40".
This technique has many advantages for the urban gardeners:
* Recovery of household compost
* Up to 4 days of water autonomy
* Easy to move and to adapt
* Guaranteed good soil quality
* Affordability
To purchase your Kit, come to Alternatives between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, no appointment required. We are located at 3720 avenue du Parc, corner of Pins.
**Click here for the map.**
Or call (514) 982-6606
Quantities are limited, so act quickly!
Suggested price $40 (+taxes)
Also available, cedar cover 25$ (+taxes)
Download the attachment below for the user's manual.
Posted to: Gardening Techniques and Dissemination | Rooftop Gardening Resources | Ressources pour le jardinage
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Submitted by rotem on Sat, 03/05/2008 - 12:34pm.
5 @ 7 to celebrate Earth Day
The Rooftop Garden Project invites you to a:
5 @ 7
*Information about the 2008 gardening season
*Presentation of the UQAM and McGill gardens
*Distribution of ready-to-grow gardening kits
**Beer and Music with DJ Julien**
Alternatives: 3720, avenue du Parc, 2nd floor
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Submitted by rotem on Tue, 08/04/2008 - 5:36pm.
Spring Tune-up and Plant Sale
Santropol Roulant volunteer mechanics will be offering basic bike tune-ups for a nominal fee. We will also be selling extra plants from our seedling room. Come get your bikes road ready and your gardens green.
Santropol Roulant, 4050 St-Urbain
Submitted by Tim on Mon, 07/04/2008 - 12:10pm.
Our new publication! - Now available in English, too!
Here is our new how-to guide "Guide to Setting up Your Own Edible Rooftop Garden"!!!
Posted to: Gardening Techniques and Dissemination | Our Publications | Nos publications | Rooftop Gardening Resources | Ressources pour le jardinage
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Submitted by amelie on Mon, 31/03/2008 - 4:21pm.
New garden in Johannesburg, South Africa
A new garden project is born in Johannesburg, thanks to the initiative of our intern Sara Brunelle. Click here to see photos
Posted to: Nos histoires / Our stories | Community Involvement
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Submitted by rotem on Mon, 18/02/2008 - 4:28pm.
Dossier de presse 2007 / press coverage 2007
Dossier de presse : des Jardins sur les toits 2007
Notre site web : www.rooftopgardens.ca
Journeaux / internet :
1. The Gazette, Susan Semenak. « The garden on the roof » Saturday, May 19, 2007. http://www.canada.com/topics/lifestyle/story.html?id=8f12b2ec-d5ca-422e-b637-0f48fba7cf20&k=40342
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Submitted by ismael on Mon, 04/02/2008 - 5:33pm.
Round Table: Another agriculture is possible - Citizen initiatives and peasant resistances
As part of the international day of action launched by the World Social Forum, the Union paysanne, in collaboration with Alternaitves, is organising a round table entitled "Another agriculture is possible - Citizen initiatives and peasant resistances"
Alternatives (3720 av. du Parc, corner of des Pins), 2nd floor
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Submitted by rotem on Wed, 16/01/2008 - 11:52am.
Rooftop Garden in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Here is the rooftop container garden at the Headquarters of a non-profit radio station, WXHQ 105.9 LPFM, in Newport , Rhode Island. This is their working educational garden to promote sustainable agriculture and green living. They are trying to set an example in their community by collecting roof rainwater runoff and growing food.
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Submitted by rotem on Thu, 13/12/2007 - 12:59pm.
New Course at Concordia: Understanding Sustainability in a Changing World
Understanding Sustainability in a Changing World
Registration has begun for this non-credited course which starts in January at the School of Extended Learning at Concordia University.
BA 984/B1 UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY IN A CHANGING WORLD
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Submitted by rotem on Thu, 06/12/2007 - 1:08pm.