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May 2010
Message to Members
Thanks to all those who stopped by the Co-op on Sunday, April 23, and celebrated Earth Day with us, and a special thank you to all those who contributed their talents, including the Project P.A.L. choir, as well as everyone else who helped.
Come visit us in May and check out our expanded food section. Bring a (non-member) friend with you!
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National Fair Trade Weeks
National Fair Trade Weeks run from May 1 to May 15. World Fair Trade Day will take place on May 8. To find out more, visit http://transfair.ca/en/news-views/newsletter/april-2010.
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From The Liaison Committee
In celebration of the building purchase and renovations, and the broadening of our product line, the membership is invited to an Open House celebration at the Co-op. The event will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010, from 5 to 7 PM. Come check out our new products and our new digs! More info to come.
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Heritage Organic Seedling Sale
Coop la Maison verte and Ferme du Zéphyr are once again pleased to offer healthy, robust, organically grown herb and vegetable seedlings that you can order at the Co-op or through the Co-op's online store.
Ferme du Zéphyr grows a wide variety of certified organic, open-pollinated and heirloom seedlings that will produce colourful and flavourful tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, greens, salads, and herbs in your backyard or on your balcony.
Browse our online photo gallery and choose from our wide variety of seedlings, including over 65 tomato varieties such as the delicious Cherokee Purple and the crazy Green Zebra, as well as our unusual Lemon Cucumber and exotic Asian Lemongrass.
Ordering can be done online or at the Co-op. Plant pickup begins May 8 and runs to June 5. Choose from three pick-up locations: Coop la Maison verte, Coop du Grand Orme or Ferme du Zéphyr.
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Look Up Gallery: Solar Cookers at A Sudanese Refugee Camp in Chad: A Photo Exhibit by Linda Hanna
All through the month of May, the Co-op will be exhibiting photographs by NDG local Linda Hanna. Linda has been working with Sudanese refugees in Chad, introducing them to solar cookers as an alternative to the environmentally harmful and unhealthy practice of gathering and burning wood. Vernissage on May 19.
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Please note that the Co-op will be closed on Monday, May 24 (National Patriots' Day/Victoria Day) as well as Tuesday, May 25. We will take this opportunity to continue the store renovations. If you would like to help with painting, cleaning, decorating, gardening, etc., please contact Jason Hughes at jason@cooplamaisonverte.com.
Events 
To sign up for an event, please call or visit the Co-op. Unless indicated, events are bilingual and free. For more information, visit our website.
MAY 8
Saturday 8 May, 1-2 PM
((at Coop la Maison verte))
Organic Gardening Tips with Ferme du Zéphyr
For the month of May, the Co-op is hosting a series of gardening how-to workshops on Saturday afternoons for gardeners with all levels of experience. Come participate and bring your questions!
MAY 15
Saturday 15 May, 1-2:30 PM
(at Coop la Maison verte)
Backyard And Vermicomposting with Nikki from Éco-quartier NDG And Compost Montréal
For the month of May, the Co-op is hosting a series of gardening how-to workshops on Saturday afternoons for gardeners with all levels of experience. Come participate and bring your questions!
MAY 19
Wednesday 19 May, 7-9 PM
(at Coop la Maison verte)
Look Up Gallery Vernissage: Solar Cookers at A Sudanese Refugee Camp in Chad: A Photo Exhibit by Linda Hanna
NDG local Linda Hanna has been working with Sudanese refugees in Chad, introducing them to solar cookers as an alternative to the environmentally harmful and unhealthy practice of gathering and burning wood. Linda will be projecting additional photographs on a screen and speaking about the project in detail. Hope to see you here!
MAY 22
Saturday 22 May, 10 AM-5 PM
(at Coop la Maison verte)
Tree Giveaway!
Swing by the Co-op on Saturday, May 22, and on Sunday, May 23, and pick up a tree free of charge to plant in your backyard or neighbourhood! Trees are donated by Clubs 4-H du Québec, and varieties are unknown until we pick them up! Prepare to be pleasantly surprised! ***While supplies last.
MAY 27
Thursday 27 May, 5-7 PM
(at Coop la Maison verte)
Coop la Maison verte Open House
In celebration of the building purchase and renovations, and the broadening of our product line, the membership is invited to an Open House celebration at the Co-op. Come check out our new products and our new digs! More info to come.
MAY 28
Friday 28 May, 9 AM-5 PM
(Montréal Botanical Garden)
Le Rendez-vous horticole 2010
Come visit our kiosk at this year's Great Gardening Weekend on Friday, May 28, Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30. For more information, visit http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/propos/rendez_vous.htm.
New Products
New Products on Our Online Store
Three new products from Prana: Nirvana sea salted almonds, Annapurna trail mixwith almonds, gojis and cranberries, and Extaze sea salted cachews!
New Products at The Co-op
Help conserve water with Arbour rain barrels: sturdy 190-230 l capacity; made from recycled food grade barrels; child-proof lid with mosquito-proof screening; overflow outlet; standard brass hose fitting for filling a watering can or use with drip irrigation hose; made in Canada! - http://www.arbourshop.com/category.php/Arbour_Rain_Barrel
Ferme du Zéphyr organic heirloom seedlings
Herbionik Grass Seed - for low maintenance lawns and heavy shade lawns
Arbre Vert car cleaning products: rim cleaner and degreaser, plastics cleaner and body shampoo
May Member Specials
10% off all gardening products and seeds from Jardins de l'Écoumène (excluding Ferme du Zéphyr seedlings)
30% off Abaka & Oöm clothing
10% off Green Beaver products
5785, Sherbrooke street West, Metro Vendome + bus 105 - call us! 514-489-8000