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Originating from the work of the famous American breeder Calvin Keeney in 1900, Pencil Pod Black is an iconic heritage dwarf bean from the early 20th century. A true gem of North American vegetable gardens, it is distinguished by its thin, glossy yellow pods , resembling fine wax pencils, containing shiny black beans , both visually striking and tasty.

This dwarf bean grows into a compact bush (approximately 35 cm tall), ideal for small spaces or intensive cultivation in raised beds. It offers discreet but abundant flowering, followed by regular and generous harvests , especially if the pods are picked young, every two to three days.

Hardy, productive, and stringless , it represents one of the great classic wax beans, valued in seed catalogs for over a century. It enriches the soil through its ability to fix nitrogen and attracts a good diversity of beneficial garden insects.

An exceptional Quebec variety, Rose Aimée is a standard, indeterminate tomato, developed for greenhouse and hydroponic cultivation, but it also thrives in a well-maintained vegetable garden. Its soft, almost powdery pink fruits are distinguished by their uniformity, thin skin, and attractive appearance. Approximately 6.5 cm in diameter and weighing up to 200 g, they produce a harvest that is both aesthetically pleasing and bountiful, on a vigorous and resilient plant.

This rare variety, with its regular foliage and continuous flowering, is highly resistant to cracking and retains its qualities long after harvest. It naturally finds its place in a nurturing, nurturing space, at the heart of a garden where the memory of past practices and seeds still resonates. Born of anonymous yet inspired work, the Rose Aimée is an elegant and enduring presence in a vibrant garden.

The Murasaki pepper is an old Japanese variety from Nara Prefecture, renowned for its visual elegance and mild flavor. Its conical shape is reminiscent of a small chili pepper, but here, there's no fire: its tender, sweet flesh dispels any preconceived notions.

This annual plant (perennial in frost-free climates) has a compact habit, adorned with deep purple, almost black, fruit that contrasts beautifully with its purplish-tinged foliage. Its flowers, also tinged with mauve, add to its unique charm, making this pepper a true ornamental plant as well as a productive one.

In the garden, it thrives in full sun and warm, well-drained, fertile soil. It gracefully integrates into a diverse, nourishing space that is both aesthetically pleasing and bountiful. Highly productive, it will be a constant companion to the gardener until the first chills of autumn.

Originating from the large stands of Capsicum annuum , the Chocolate pepper has become popular for the unique color of its fruits, which turn chocolate brown when ripe. In a vibrant garden, its warm notes contrast with the green foliage and the reds and yellows of other peppers, like an unexpected touch in the heart of the growing space.

Throughout the changing seasons, this variety patiently endures the lengthening days of summer. Its fruits slowly thicken and ripen, yielding a bountiful harvest in late summer and early autumn. A reliable plant that thrives in welcoming, well-drained soil, it naturally finds its place in a supportive vegetable garden, whether in a container on a sunny balcony or planted directly in the ground in a sheltered, quiet spot protected from cool winds.

Originating from the rich French terroir, the Muscat tomato is an old variety with a discreet charm and reassuring consistency. Rarely found in our latitudes, it deserves to be rediscovered for its cold hardiness and its ability to produce fruit even after frost , despite our unpredictable summers.

On a determinate plant, it produces medium-sized, round, and uniform red fruits , borne amidst dense foliage. It thrives in well-drained, sunny soil , making it a faithful companion in the vegetable garden, whether planted directly in the ground or in containers. Its growth is steady, undemanding, yet remarkably generous—a truly reliable plant.

Originating in Switzerland, the Rose de Berne tomato belongs to those heirloom varieties that have stood the test of time thanks to their remarkable flavor. Its round to slightly flattened fruits, a pinkish-red hue , bring a sweet and warm touch to the vegetable garden. Their thin skin and juicy flesh make them a sought-after ingredient for simple and vibrant cooking.

In the garden, this indeterminate plant steadily climbs its support. It thrives in well-drained, welcoming soil and rewards regular care with a bountiful harvest throughout the summer. In a harmonious garden, it blends easily among other fruiting vegetables and aromatic herbs, contributing to diversity and the daily pleasure of foraging.

Chinese forget-me-not is a particularly floriferous annual, prized for its abundant and prolonged flowering. It produces a multitude of tiny indigo-blue flowers, gathered in airy clusters that rise above soft, discreet grey-green foliage.

The plant has a uniform and well-structured habit, with sturdy stems capable of supporting continuous flowering. It grows rapidly and can exceed 45 cm in height under favorable conditions. This vigor, combined with its great adaptability, makes it an excellent candidate for flower beds, borders, as well as for cultivation in containers and planters.

In the garden, the Chinese forget-me-not is tolerant and adaptable. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade, where it continues to flower profusely. Its blooms extend from spring until the end of summer, providing a constant and colorful presence in landscaping.

In the ecumene, the Chinese forget-me-not is perceived as a plant of continuity and delicacy. It accompanies the season over the long term, attracting pollinators while bringing a touch of lightness and constancy to the flower garden.

Native to the open, sunny prairies of North America, wild bergamot (Monarda fistula) is a native perennial distinguished by its bushy habit, ruffled flowers, and aromatic foliage. Its nectar-rich, lavender-pink to purplish-pink flower clusters attract a profusion of pollinators: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds—all find in it a faithful ally.

Perfectly hardy to zone 3, it thrives in well-drained soils that retain some moisture, while also tolerating occasional drought. Less susceptible to powdery mildew than its cousin Monarda didyma, it is particularly well-suited to sunny, natural spaces where it can flourish freely, whether in a meadow corner or a mixed garden. To prevent it from spreading too vigorously, it is best planted alongside other plants with a strong, assertive character.

Its presence enriches the soil, the view and biodiversity, gracefully embodying the spirit of a culture rooted in the rhythm of life.

Originating in Europe, the Lutz beetroot stands out as an heirloom variety steeped in history. Renowned for its deep red, globular roots, it is also prized for its tender, sweet flesh that delights the palate in cooking.

In the garden, the Lutz beetroot stands out for its hardiness and ease of cultivation. It actively contributes to vegetable diversity and offers a generous harvest at the end of summer, perfect for soups, salads, or naturally colored juices.

This variety embodies the meeting of tradition and simplicity, a reliable ally for the gardener concerned with healthy and tasty production.

Originating from an old vegetable lineage and introduced to Quebec from Maine (USA), the Ice dwarf bean is prized for the elegance of its translucent pastel green pods and its unique growth habit. According to the literature, it is distinguished by its compact size of approximately 30 cm. But at the Jardins de l'écoumène (Gardens of the Ecumene), it reveals a somewhat rebellious, almost wild nature. Although once selected for its dwarf form, it now tends to revert to a freer growth habit, like its ancestors.

Its delicate foliage, discreet flowering, and ability to blend in with neighboring crops make it an ideal companion for small, vibrant vegetable gardens. It naturally enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, while its regular and stable growth cycle attracts pollinators. A humble-looking but surprisingly vigorous food plant.

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has become a favorite in gardens worldwide thanks to its vibrant blooms and generous nature . This variety bursts forth in a luminous palette of yellows, oranges, and deep oranges , evoking foliage in the sunlight. It flowers from summer until the first frosts and attracts an abundance of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects , thus enhancing the garden's ecological vitality.

In the garden, Cosmos 'Bright Lights' has a graceful, slender habit , swaying elegantly in the breeze. It is easy to grow : it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils , requires little maintenance, and thrives on minimal care to provide continuous flowering . Its presence promotes ecological resilience by supporting biodiversity and deterring certain pests.

Common milkweed ( Asclepias incarnata ) is a graceful and valuable native perennial for natural gardens. More delicate than its common cousin ( Asclepias syriaca ), it displays its umbels of deep pink flowers in summer, borne on slender, leafy stems. It flowers slightly later, extending the blooming season for the benefit of pollinators.

Sought after by monarch butterflies as a nesting site, it also supports a rich diversity of beneficial insects. Unlike common milkweed, it grows singly or in small clumps , without colonizing, making it ideal for mixed garden design.

It thrives in rich, moist environments such as riverbanks, ditches, or freshly irrigated areas. Its narrow foliage and elegant silhouette bring verticality and movement to naturalistic flowerbeds. A valuable ally for gardeners who wish to embrace life in all its transformations .

This enchanting mix of annual phlox ( Phlox drummondii ) offers a true floral kaleidoscope: pastel flowers with a raspberry eye, pure white delicately centered with pale pink, graphic mauve and white stars, and soft pink tones, all brought together in a single floral score.

Each plant thrives in a compact, bushy habit, carpeting the ground with delicate, nectar-rich flowers. Sown in borders, rock gardens, or sunny planters, they transform every corner into a colorful and joyful scene. Their abundant and prolonged flowering attracts bees, butterflies, and admiring glances throughout the summer.

In a living garden, they find their place alongside wildflowers and flowering vegetables, supporting the ecosystem while adding a playful and poetic charm.

Originating from the Crimean region on the Black Sea coast, the Black Crimean tomato has become known for the unique color of its fruit and its rich flavor. In a thriving garden, its large tomatoes with green shoulders and purple flesh seem to ripen slowly in harmony with the sun, as if they were preserving the memory of the warmth of maritime summers.

In the vegetable garden, this is a standard , indeterminate tomato variety: it continues to grow tall and produce throughout the season if supported by sturdy stakes. Its fleshy and often abundant fruits turn a deep, almost chocolate-brown hue when fully ripe. In a nurturing environment that respects the natural rhythms of the seasons, the Black Krim naturally finds its place among heirloom varieties, offering a welcoming presence and delicious harvests to those who know how to observe and care for it.

Originally from Europe, the Redina leaf lettuce has become a staple in vegetable gardens thanks to its vigor and beautiful purple color, which enhances salads. This variety of leaf lettuce is characterized by its tender, serrated leaves, whose deep red hue adds an aesthetic and flavorful touch to both the garden and the plate.

In the garden, Redina stands out for its rapid growth and slightly spreading habit, allowing it to quickly form a colorful carpet. Its relative hardiness in the face of climatic variations makes it an ideal companion for the cooler seasons of early spring or autumn. It adds diversity to a productive garden, bringing freshness and lightness to the table.

Originating from the ancestral lands of the Algonquian peoples of Northeastern America, the Algonquian Pumpkin captivates with its generous shape and warm color , reminiscent of the hues of the calm fires of early autumn . This traditional variety, passed down through generations, carries within it the living memory of Indigenous cultures , where it served as both a nourishing food and a natural container once the fruit was dried and hollowed out.

In the garden, it spreads its vigorous creeping habit , forming long, fertile vines that flourish under the late summer sun . Its fruits, often globular to slightly ribbed, contain dense, orange and sweet flesh , ideal for soups, purees, tarts or winter preserves.

Rustic and resilient , it integrates easily into a diversified vegetable garden , promoting long rotations , while celebrating cultivated biodiversity and the culinary heritage of early peoples.

The Eclipse dwarf sunflower is a compact form of the tall sunflower, chosen for its very dark center which makes its bright yellow petals stand out. A descendant of North American sunflowers, it adapts naturally to vibrant gardens where the aim is to combine simple beauty with an abundance of life.

Its compact size makes it ideal for small spaces: borders, the front of the vegetable garden, or even large containers. Despite its modest stature, it follows the cycle of the seasons like its larger relatives, offering a warm summer bloom and a welcome presence for pollinators. In a productive garden, its flowers are like miniature suns that accompany the gardener throughout the summer, until the seeds, so prized by wildlife, begin to form.

Originating from the fertile hills of Piedmont in Italy, Merveille du Piémont is a dwarf bean with an old-fashioned charm, celebrated for its pale yellow pods subtly streaked with purple and its vibrant bicolored beans, ranging from red to cream. It embodies both the richness of Italian vegetable-growing traditions and the elegance of a refined vegetable.

In the garden, this compact, bushy variety is perfectly suited to small spaces and container gardening. Hardy and undemanding, it offers rapid growth (around 55 days) and continuous production, while naturally improving soil fertility thanks to its nitrogen-fixing capacity. Its inconspicuous flowers attract a few pollinators, and its decorative pods add a vibrant touch to the vegetable garden.

Merveille du Piémont fully flourishes in a nurturing approach that values ​​diversity, heritage seeds and edible beauty.

The 'Marian' rutabaga is a remarkable variety, the result of selection work in the United Kingdom and designed specifically for family or community gardens. This nutritious plant, ancient yet decidedly modern, fits perfectly into a vegetable garden that works in harmony with the cycle of the seasons.

In a harmonious garden, Marian develops a beautiful rosette of large, soft green leaves with glaucous highlights, gently covering the ground and enhancing the balance of the cultivated space. Its root, with its yellow and purplish hues, partially emerges when mature, indicating slow and steady growth. It thrives in welcoming, deep, and consistently moist soils, where it can establish itself vigorously as soon as the weather cools down.

With a growing cycle of 85 to 95 days, this rutabaga offers extended autumn harvests, a welcome source of consistent food for the family. It is a reliable plant, a faithful companion for cool-season crops and vegetable gardens rooted in sustainable farming practices.

The Noir des Carmes melon is an old French variety that has long been a staple in monastery and parsonage gardens. Its dark green, almost black skin, which cracks and turns slightly yellow when ripe, contrasts with its orange flesh, renowned for its intense aroma. In a thriving garden, it provides a discreet presence at first, then a generous one in the heart of summer, when its round fruits fill the air with their fragrance.

In the garden, this trailing melon weaves its way between the planting beds and covers the ground with dense foliage. It's a variety prized for its earliness , making it a valuable companion in regions with shorter summers. Grown with respect for the soil and the natural cycles of the seasons, it offers delicious harvests while integrating harmoniously into a diverse and harmonious vegetable garden.