Here is a manual of high-level applied permaculture agricultural techniques and design to create and cultivate a human-scale farm that is profitable but above all resilient (robust, adaptive, autonomous) and productive.

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Being able to be self-reliant in the face of life's challenges is a constant concern for Ben Falk, and it's one of the reasons for his current renown. Another reason stems from his methods and results in regenerating the previously damaged soils of his farm.

Directly applicable to the colder temperate regions of the globe, such as France or Canada, Ben Falk's farm has already garnered attention across the United States. Located in Vermont, it serves as a productive and functional model, proving that it is possible to live a modern, resilient, and regenerative rural life on just 4 hectares. Situated on a terraced slope that conventional farmers in the area consider worthless, Ben Falk's farm is teeming with life, including fruit trees, vegetables, mushrooms, ducks, sheep, hedgerows for firewood, eco-friendly buildings, ponds, and productive rice paddies. And yes, rice is possible thanks to Ben Falk's innovations!

This book will provide you with the many strategies tested by Ben Falk and his team at the Whole Systems Research Farm, as well as experiences from sites designed and developed by Ben Falk's design office. Illustrated with numerous color photographs and detailed design diagrams, this book will shed light on:

• site selection and the design process
• adapting to changes
• gravity-fed water management systems
• the use of compost made from urine, “human manure” and biochar
• the production and storage of firewood
• human health and strategies for producing nutrient-rich foods
• the integration of perennial crops and herbivorous animals

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Author: Ben Falk
Edition: Imagine a Hummingbird
Size: 21 cm x 29.7 cm
Pages: 290 color pages
Publication date: 03/2017
ISBN: 979-10-95250-02-9

It's the queen of our vegetable gardens! The favorite plant of gardeners, amateur or experienced.

The tomato!

It's the queen of our vegetable gardens! The favorite plant of gardeners, amateur or experienced! Red, yellow, green, and even black, or small, fleshy, round, oval, and juicy, tomatoes come in more than 15,000 varieties. And each one offers different flavors and aromas.

While paying tribute to this fruit-vegetable so beneficial to health, Lili Michaud tells us which varieties are best suited to our soils and climates. She offers us a vegetable gardening adventure that begins the moment the seeds are sown in pots and continues all the way to the table. The book includes valuable advice for:

• choose the varieties that best suit our tastes using a unique chart displaying more than 200 varieties;
• starting a crop, in pots or in the ground, and knowing how to maintain it;
• protect plants from diseases and harmful insects;
• recognize the right time to harvest;
• consider the best ways to cook our tomatoes;
• knowing how to preserve, dehydrate or freeze them.

The most daring gardeners will even find tricks to successfully graft and create their own new and exclusive variety.

As a bonus, around twenty healthy and delicious recipes.

For the enjoyment of gardeners, cooks and gourmets!

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book "The Tomato"

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Author: Lili Michaud
Publisher: MultiMondes Publishing
Dimensions: x cm (x in)
Page: 291, color
Publication date: April 2018
ISBN: 9782897730819
Language: French

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In recent years, Quebecers have rediscovered the joys of gardening and are increasingly willing to invest time and money in this activity. The book "Seedlings" will therefore become the perfect resource for starting your seedlings!

Get your seedlings off to a great start, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener. Calendars, indoor and outdoor sowing, methods, equipment, and seed-starting guides are all covered in this book, which will quickly become essential for all horticulture enthusiasts! Inside, you'll find a sowing calendar organized by date and 165 seed-starting guides for fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book Sowing .

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Author: Collective
Edition: Practical Practices
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 208, color
Publication date: February 2022
ISBN: 9782896589333

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Key method of the permaculture vegetable garden

Raised bed gardening is an innovative method. Permaculture specialist Richard Wallner guides you step by step in creating, planting, and maintaining your raised beds, using detailed planting diagrams. Raised bed gardening offers numerous advantages: no tilling, no pesticides, no herbicides, no fertilizers, no back pain... and delicious, healthy, organic vegetables. Choose the vegetable garden of the future: sustainable, organic, and easy to maintain! Developed through a permaculture approach, a holistic and ecological method, raised bed gardening is also a solution for those who wish to implement sustainable development in their daily lives.

Author: Richard Wallner
Publisher: Rustica European Book
Publication date: 2019/06/26
Number of pages: 224
ISBN : 9782815314121

An original, easy-to-use instruction manual that fits perfectly into the major global trend of urban agriculture!

Crop rotation and companion planting are the two pillars of an ecological vegetable garden. Generally used in large gardens, these principles allow for healthier vegetable harvests and can be perfectly applied to very small urban spaces.

Productive Vegetable Garden: Easily Combine Your Vegetables explains how to plan and maintain a small garden. It shows us why it's important to use herbs and flowers, edible or not, as companion plants, while highlighting the benefits of this practice.

The role each plant plays in relation to its companions is precisely described. The author also identifies the pests it repels and the beneficial insects it attracts! This guide also presents the steps to follow for practicing companion planting and crop rotation in raised beds, vertical gardens, in-ground gardens, or in pots.

In addition, the author introduces a completely new concept of vegetable garden which he suggests to avant-garde urban gardeners.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book "My Productive Vegetable Garden"

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Author: Bertrand Dumont
Publisher: MultiMondes Publishing
Dimensions: 22.8 cm x 19.5 cm (x in)
Page: 220, color
Publication date: 2017-04-06
ISBN: 978-2-89773-023-9
Language: French

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How to kill several birds with one stone while gardening?
This bible offers a guide to how to have an abundant garden that requires less physical and financial investment!

This book unveils a gardening approach called "The Respect Nature Approach," which allows you to live in perfect harmony with your environment. Just as everything in nature is interconnected, the Respect Nature Approach enables zero-waste gardening by intelligently using the resources of our environment to meet our gardening needs.
When properly understood and applied, everyone can garden as they please and have beautiful harvests of healthy fruits and vegetables without having to buy any expensive products, without any cost, with less effort, while managing at the source the organic matter available at home and around their home.
This book reveals at least eight eco-friendly ways, other than traditional composting, to make the most of organic matter. Kitchen scraps, tree leaves, grass clippings, crop residues, old foliage, weeds, aquatic plants, wood chips, ramial chipped wood (RCW), and more are all materials that can be easily used in your garden. While composting isn't suitable for everyone, the other methods of managing these materials revealed in this book will surprise you with their simplicity, their logical approach, and how much they will improve your gardening!

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from Vegetable Garden: doing more with less .

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Author: Serge Fortier
Publisher: PRATICO-PRATIQUES EDITIONS
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 192, color
Publication date: February 2023
ISBN: 9782896588435

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Eight natural principles for effortless gardening

If you still need to buy compost, fertilizers, pesticides, topsoil or any other product to grow your plants, this little guide will interest you!

In nature, plants germinate, grow, flower, and produce fruit or wood to serve us, without us having to add anything to them. Why shouldn't it be the same in our flowerbeds?

The principles you will discover in this short guide prove to be the answer, even the truth, because they work. Failing to comply with them inevitably leads to consequences, consequences that cost us dearly in time, money, dissatisfaction, and environmental impact through product consumption and the resulting waste.

Are you ready to see the plant world with a different, but advantageously beneficial, perception?

Effortless gardening, yes, it's possible; if you let nature do the work for you! And rejoice, it does it for free for those who don't abuse it!

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Author: Serge Fortier
Edition: From the summit
Dimensions: 13 x 20 cm (5 x 8 in)
Page: 125, color
Publication date: March 2013
ISBN: 9782896960309

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Prepare your family vegetable garden! Create unforgettable memories together, hands in the soil! The Family Vegetable Garden Notebook is a perfect introduction to local and sustainable agriculture. It allows you to transform your vegetable garden into a shared, enriching, rewarding, and fun project for children. Involve children at every stage, from ideation to harvest, by giving them a notebook where they can write, draw, and/or paste the information needed to plan, create, and maintain the vegetable garden.

The family vegetable garden is a source of pride for all families, and above all, an annual tradition for many of us. Even if we do it year after year, it's not uncommon to forget what we tried and accomplished in previous summers. Our family garden journal will be the perfect project to collect all our notes about the garden, track its progress throughout the season, and then remember our successes—and the little mistakes—for the following summer!

The different sections of our gardening journal are:

Our vegetable garden | Our team | Our wishes | Our seedlings | Our friends | Our great plan | Let's get to work! | The weather station | The harvest calendar | Story of (x14 for your different plants) | Our colors | Our recipes | Our memories

The gardening journal will surely be a beautiful keepsake of all the wonderful moments you will spend as a family working together for a great harvest!

Printed in Quebec (Sorel-Tracy)

Illustrations: Aurélie Grand

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Materials : 35 pages // Thick kraft cardboard cover and recycled paper inner sheets.
Dimensions : Height: 11 inches, Width: 8.5 inches

Notebook in French

Already considered "the little bible of ecological vegetable cultivation" by several gardeners since its first publication in 2010, it is a reference work that is aimed at both apprentice gardeners and those who want to improve their practices, whether in the suburbs, the countryside or the city.

Growing your own vegetables in an environmentally friendly way is a wonderful way to protect your health and the environment.

Thanks to My Healthy Vegetable Garden, you:

• will understand what the "health" links are that unite all living organisms and why growing your own vegetables in an ecological way helps to protect the environment;
• you will learn why growing and consuming your own vegetables has a positive effect on your physical and mental health and that of your loved ones;
• you will discover tips and tricks to maintain your health potential while gardening;
• You will learn how to plan and carry out your vegetable garden project in all conditions: in your yard, in a community garden, on your balcony...
• You will learn all about the ecological cultivation of around forty vegetables, from sowing to harvest;
• you will be informed about the various health benefits of vegetables;
• You will benefit from a complete chart on vegetable preservation in order to enjoy their value for as long as possible;
• learn how to make a self-watering container to easily grow your tomatoes and other vegetables on your balcony;
• will be informed of natural methods of prevention and control of damage caused to vegetables by pests (insects and others) and diseases.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book "My Healthy Vegetable Garden"

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Author: Lili Michaud
Publisher: MultiMondes Publishing
Dimensions: x cm (x in)
Page: 328, color
Publication date: March 2017
ISBN: 9782897730338
Language: French

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Starting seeds is both a pleasure and a challenge for the amateur gardener. When should I start my seedlings? What care will they need? What materials should I use?

This seemingly simple task can quickly become a maze of complications. But not anymore. In this straightforward and concise book, the Lazy Gardener, Larry Hodgson, reveals all his secrets for successful sowing, whether it's annuals, perennials, or vegetables. You'll instantly know if spinach needs darkness to germinate, if alyssum can be sown directly in the ground, how deep to plant sunflower seeds, and much more.

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In the first part of the book, the author explains how to sow seeds, both indoors and outdoors. Each step is clearly indicated: sowing seeds has never been so easy.

The second part of the book presents the secrets of success for more than 300 popular plants: their requirements, their preferences, and even their little peculiarities.

With all this information to guide you, you'll soon have a green thumb!
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Author: Larry Hodgson
Edition: Broquet
Publication date: 2020
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9782896546503

This book gives you simple and precise advice on growing vegetables and indicates all the associations to favour or avoid, for a healthy garden.

Spinach is more tender when planted near strawberries, but onions don't grow well next to potatoes. Dill repels carrot flies, and marigolds deter nematodes... Plants help each other thrive. Their neighbors can modify their flavor, influence their growth, repel pests, or trap them. This book offers simple and precise advice on growing vegetables and indicates all the companion plants to favor or avoid for a healthy garden.

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Author: Noemie Vialard
Publication date: April 2007
Publisher: Rustica
ISBN: 9782840387268

Growing your own vegetables in winter in a northern climate is possible!

What you will learn:

It is indeed possible to have a wonderful vegetable garden right there, at your kitchen doorstep, planted entirely with perennial vegetables. Let them grow and enjoy!

Annual sowing, regular watering and weeding... Do you lack the time to provide the daily care necessary for the success of your vegetable garden? What if perennial vegetables were the solution?

It is indeed possible to obtain a wonderful vegetable garden, right there at the kitchen door, entirely planted with perennial vegetables and "generous" species, food or condiment, which, with a minimum of effort, will lavish their bounty year after year.

Beautiful in the garden, these plants will surprise you with the variety of their flavors: the indispensable artichokes and perennial leeks, of course, but also the original crunchy tiger nuts, the tasty ground pears, the delicious Mauritanian mallow and the surprising mertensia with an oyster flavor.

Plant, let it grow, and enjoy!

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Note: Some species mentioned in the book are not perennial under the climatic conditions of Quebec.

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Author: Collective
Publisher: Rustica
Publication date: April 2012
Pages: 111
ISBN: 9782815302104

This book is aimed at a wide audience of enthusiasts of both heirloom and modern vegetables, gourmets, as well as botanists, biologists, cooks, phytotherapists, agronomists, and more—whether beginners or experienced professionals. Amaranth, silverweed, burdock, cardoon, sow thistle, alexanders, rutabaga, Jerusalem artichoke, and wild thyme are just some of the "vegetables of yesterday and today" presented in this comprehensive and richly illustrated work. More than 150 plants are described in fact sheets that include botanical, historical, and etymological explanations, as well as medicinal and culinary information. Gardeners will also find information on the cultivation, harvesting, diseases, and pests of each vegetable. This reference work is complemented by a glossary of medicinal and culinary uses, and a botanical glossary lavishly illustrated with original watercolors.

Marie-Pierre Arvy, Doctor of Science, is a lecturer at the François-Rabelais University of Tours where she directs the Master of Science and Technology course "Taste and its Environment".

François Gallouin is a professor at the National Agronomic Institute Paris-Grignon. He holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, a Doctorate in Human Biology, a Doctorate in Science, a Doctorate in History and Philosophy of Science, and a vocational certificate in cooking. He also teaches at the Faculty of Sciences in Tours.

A fascinating culinary journey. This magnificent book, written by Caroline, Stéphanie, and Patricia Ho-Yi Wang, and featuring photographs by Virginie Gosselin, is brimming with information and recipes to help you better understand Asian vegetables. A true tribute to the land, good food, and roots.

While bok choy has carved out a prime spot on Western shelves, many other Asian vegetables remain relatively unknown. Yet, these are flavorful and nutritious vegetables that thrive in temperate, and even northern, climates!
Caroline, Stéphanie and Patricia Ho-Yi Wang, three sisters of Cantonese origin, have made it their mission to introduce and make people love these vegetables in a unique book, at the crossroads of gardening guide, cookbook and family story.

Organized around 15 Asian vegetables presented according to the seasons, the book offers organic growing and harvesting advice for both casual gardeners and aspiring market gardeners, as well as preservation techniques, nutritional information, and cooking methods. Around forty recipes, some developed by renowned chefs, are also included.

The Wang sisters also explore the world of Asian vegetables from a cultural perspective, tracing the place they have occupied in their own lives and in that of their family, part of which left China to emigrate to Madagascar before settling in Quebec.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from Asian Vegetables .

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Authors: Caroline, Stéphanie and Patricia Ho-Yi Wang
Illustrated by Virginie Gosselin
Edition: Scent of Ink
Dimensions: 22 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 in)
Page: 352, color
Publication date: October 2022
ISBN: 9782925101048

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Try something extraordinary in your vegetable garden by growing unusual fruits and vegetables! From choosing seedlings from 50 unusual plants to cooking tips that will spice up your dishes, this book explains everything!

Try something extraordinary in your vegetable garden by growing unusual fruits and vegetables! From choosing seeds from 50 unique plants to cooking tips that will spice up your dishes, this book explains everything! Discover the cucamelon, the earth chestnut, the yacón, strawberry spinach, and even turmeric, and master all the steps to cultivate them. As surprising as it may seem, these seeds, tubers, and plants are available in many garden centers in Quebec, and the varieties described in this original book can easily be grown in pots or in a garden. Enjoy gardening and treat yourself to some truly unique flavors!

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Author: Matthew Biggs
Publication date: March 2020
Publisher: Multimondes
ISBN: 9782897731885

The perfect book for balconies and terraces.

The perfect book for balconies and terraces.

Experience micro-gardening! Planting, sowing, and growing vegetables, herbs, or edible flowers in containers has never been easier or more accessible. You can place them anywhere: on your balcony, your terrace, or even your roof!

The Container Garden provides relevant, original, and highly useful information on plant selection, planting, maintenance, pest control, harvesting, and preservation. For each type of edible plant you choose to grow, whether it's arugula, basil, or daylilies, the book specifies, for example, the minimum diameter and depth of the pot to use, as well as the volume of potting soil. It offers a wealth of advice to help you successfully grow your crops and enjoy the unparalleled taste of fresh, healthy food.

This practical guide invites you to unleash your inspiration and creativity. It promises great horticultural and… gastronomic pleasures.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book The Potted Vegetable Garden

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Author: Bertrand Dumond
Publisher: MultiMondes Publishing
Dimensions: x cm (x in)
Page: 271, color
Publication date: March 2019
ISBN: 9782897731281
Language: French

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For millennia, saffron has been one of the world's most prized spices. It is derived from the red stigmas of a plant called Crocus sativus , it has been at the heart of wars, laws, religious rituals, and above all, iconic dishes.

This 64-page book presents the history of saffron, in addition to gathering all the necessary advice for growing, harvesting, processing and cooking it at home, with the collaboration of Micheline Sylvestre, one of the pioneers of saffron cultivation in Quebec.

With this book, Bernard Lavallée wants to show, once again, that knowing a food inside and out is one of the best ways to maximize the pleasures associated with food.

Author: The Urban Nutritionist - Bernard Lavallée
Publication date: 2023
Publisher: The Urban Nutritionist
ISBN: 9782982166714

Edible gardening for all spaces.

You dream of growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. But without a large plot of land, how can you do it? The new vegetable garden answers this question.

Contrary to popular belief, most vegetable plants thrive when grown in pots, containers, and other growing mediums. Even better: with the guidance of a master gardener, they flourish!

In this unique book, Albert Mondor offers ingenious solutions for growing a variety of edible plants on balconies, terraces, rooftops, or even walls. The numerous DIY projects, illustrated step by step, will allow novice and experienced gardeners alike to have a highly productive vegetable garden, regardless of the constraints of their space.

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Author: Albert Mondor
Publisher: Les Éditions du Journal
Page: 240
Publication date: April 2018
ISBN: 9782897610517

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Get involved without further delay in a viable, sustainable and rewarding approach to food self-sufficiency!

Surprisingly, the first place to stock up on seeds or tubers is your kitchen. Expired foods, such as sprouted potatoes or dried peas, can easily be used to produce new crops.

In this book, the author shares his experience and all the practical advice you'll need to plant, care for, and harvest your own organic fruits and vegetables. He guides you through a year-long process of creating a self-sufficient and economical vegetable garden: commercial composters are beyond your budget? Build your own! Don't have enough space at home to grow your own vegetables and fruits? Join a community garden and exchange information, tips, and tools with people in your neighborhood!

Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, don't hesitate to get your hands dirty!

Author: Huw Richards
Publisher: MultiMondes (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: 2020
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9782897732448
Language: French