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Native to North America and belonging to the species Cucurbita moschata , the Butternut Violina (also called "Violina Rugosa" in Italy) is a fascinating blend of heritage and performance. This heirloom variety owes its name to its violin-like shape with its thick curves, and to the delicate apricot-colored flesh that literally melts on the tongue.

Historically cultivated in the gardens of the northeastern United States, then enthusiastically adopted in Mediterranean regions and more recently in Quebec, it embodies a valuable adaptive diversity. The Violina is perfectly suited to a kitchen garden or family garden thanks to its vigor, its ability to store well throughout the winter, and its capacity to feed a household with a single fruit.

In the garden, its ample foliage covers the ground and suppresses weeds, while its ribbed, drooping fruits ripen slowly in the sun. Its cycle is long, but its reward is exceptional. A true ambassador of late harvests, it accompanies the end of the seasons and allows gardeners to extend the magic of the vegetable garden right into the winter kitchen.

The Fortin dry bean is an heirloom variety from Quebec, rooted in the Cap-Saint-Ignace region (Chaudière-Appalaches), where several generations of the Fortin family have carefully cultivated it. Hardy and deeply adapted to local conditions, this legume embodies a living heritage of Quebec's food garden.

Its compact, dwarf habit makes cultivation and harvesting easy, while its long, yellow pods contain numerous beige peas marked with a black eye, typical of the black-eyed pea variety. It is renowned for its exceptional productivity, yielding up to 45 lbs of harvest from a single pound of seed. Resistant to diseases and pests, it integrates easily into ecological crop rotations and naturally enriches the soil with nitrogen.

This mesclun mix of pungent mustards brings together several varieties of leafy mustards to offer, in a single sowing, a palette of textures, shapes, and bold flavors. In the living garden, it quickly forms a carpet of young, finely cut or broader leaves, in shades of soft to deep green, sometimes tinged with red or purple depending on the mix.

An ideal companion for kitchen gardens, this mix thrives in fertile soils and the cool temperatures of spring and autumn. It allows you to practice the age-old practice of harvesting young leaves as needed, respecting the natural cycle of the seasons. Harvests are quick and plentiful, encouraging a daily connection with the vegetable garden: observe, cut, taste, and let things regrow. A simple and vibrant way to forge a close bond with your plot of land.

The Siberian Pink Cocktail Tomato belongs to the large family of garden tomatoes, but is distinguished by its small, "cocktail"-style fruits and its beautiful pink color. It naturally finds its place in a vibrant garden where the aim is to diversify shapes, colors, and culinary uses.

Like all tomatoes, it thrives in fertile soil and the warmth of summer. Its fruiting in clusters of small pink tomatoes contributes to the richness of a nourishing space in harmony with the seasons. Planted at the heart of the garden, it complements the age-old practices of sowing, staking, and daily harvesting, offering a benevolent presence in our relationship with nature.

Native to tropical Asia, purple basil immediately captivates with its deep violet foliage that captures sunlight to better reveal its intense fragrance. Highly prized in both cooking and gardening, it unfolds with elegance, offering a striking contrast that brightens flowerbeds and vegetable gardens.

In the garden, it is a generous plant, easy to grow, which harmoniously complements fruiting vegetables and herbs. It attracts pollinators and contributes to local biodiversity, while inviting the gardener to explore its aromatic subtleties in cooking and infusions.

Originating from ancient European market gardening traditions, the large, long black winter radish has long been a staple in kitchen gardens, ensuring late harvests and good preservation. Its elongated roots, with black skin and white flesh, penetrate the autumn soil with remarkable resilience, offering a discreet yet reliable presence at the heart of the vegetable garden, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

In favorable soil, this variety forms large, cylindrical roots that are harvested at the end of the season, when the days grow shorter. When cultivated with care, it produces firm roots with the typical flavor of winter radishes. It's a reliable plant for extending the daily enjoyment of harvests, as the garden slowly enters dormancy and we start thinking about preserving in the kitchen.

The Sweetheart cherry tomato is a generous companion that rewards patient gardeners. Its vigorous, indeterminate growth habit grows steadily, bearing long clusters of heart-shaped fruit that ripen throughout the season. Each vine can produce up to 45 cm of sweet promise!

Selected by Will Bonsall, author and passionate advocate for vegetable biodiversity in Maine, this variety naturally fits into a respectful cultivation approach rooted in the tradition of living gardens. In the vegetable garden or greenhouse, it provides a reliable and prolific presence, provided it is given a sturdy support, welcoming soil, and a little warmth.

Its remarkable resistance to cracking allows the fruit to fully ripen on the vine, for optimal taste and a well-spread harvest.

Originating from the cooler regions of Europe , Red Ursa kale stands out in the garden as a true purple jewel . Its finely curled leaves, with their shades of deep red and bluish-green , capture the winter light and bring a vibrant touch as soon as the first frosts arrive.

In the vegetable garden, this variety stands out for its generosity and resilience : it withstands cold admirably and produces dense foliage that protects the soil and limits evaporation , thus promoting a fertile and vibrant ecosystem. Red Ursa perfectly embodies the spirit of the sustainable food garden , where beauty, abundance, and vitality go hand in hand.

Its vigorous growth habit and long harvest period make it a valuable ally for autumn and winter gardeners , keen to cultivate health, diversity… and a touch of wonder.

The Red Pearl tomato is an indeterminate variety distinguished by its abundant fruit production and the brilliant sheen of its small, bright red fruits. Each one resembles a juicy pearl suspended on long clusters that form in abundance from the first weeks of summer.

Easy to grow in a kitchen garden, it thrives in sunny flowerbeds or home greenhouses, and readily complements the careful practices of organic gardening. Its dense foliage protects the fruit while contributing to a robust plant, resistant to fusarium wilt, and less prone to cracking.

Originating from the highlands of Guatemala, the Blue Guatemalan Squash stands out as a traditional variety with ancient roots. Its thick-skinned, deep blue-grey fruit evokes robustness and longevity, reflecting a mountainous terroir where the seasons are distinct.

In the garden, it spreads with a vigorous, creeping habit, producing dense, sweet fruits with firm flesh, ideal for winter storage. A generous and hardy plant, it reliably accompanies gardeners seeking diversity and authentic flavors.

The Barry's Crazy Cherry grape tomato is a variety resulting from North American breeding work carried out by Brad Gates in California. With its exuberant habit and indeterminate growth, it develops long, branching clusters covered with small, pale yellow to lemon-yellow fruits, reminiscent of cascading sun-ripened grapes.

In a harmonious garden, it becomes a joyful, almost exuberant presence, attracting both the eye and pollinators. It loves warmth, sun, and well-drained soil, and produces abundantly from mid-season until the first frosts. With proper support, it integrates easily into a vibrant, nourishing space, where each plant becomes a small world unto itself.

The Count Dracula pepper is an ornamental and edible variety, prized for the striking contrast between its dark green foliage with purplish hues and its fruits, which darken as they ripen. In a vibrant garden, it immediately catches the eye and establishes itself as a presence that is both discreet in size, yet dazzling in the color of its upright peppers.

A member of the large family of cultivated chili peppers ( Capsicum annuum ), it naturally finds its place in a supportive vegetable garden or in a container on a sunny balcony. The fruits change color throughout the seasons, accompanying the gardener in a relationship with nature where daily observation becomes a pleasure. Its white flowers, followed by abundant fruiting, make it a reliable plant in a space that is both nourishing and decorative.

Korean Agastache ( Agastache rugosa ) is an aromatic and floriferous perennial, recognizable by its upright habit, bright green foliage with aniseed notes, and abundant purple flower spikes that bloom throughout the summer. Both robust and elegant, it naturally structures flowerbeds with its verticality and prolonged flowering period.

In the garden, it is easy to adapt, thriving in well-drained soil and sunny to partially shaded locations. Its flowering attracts a wide variety of pollinators, making it a valuable plant for organic gardens and vegetable patches seeking ecological balance.

An heirloom tomato variety originating from the Black Sea region, Black Sea Man has gained popularity in northern gardens thanks to its early maturity and generous fruit. Its medium-sized tomatoes display dark, nuanced hues when ripe, a distinctive feature that stands out against the deep green foliage.

In the garden, according to the plant identification guide, it is distinguished by its determined growth habit , which limits its height, making it easy to cultivate without the need for frequent pruning and trellising. During the warmer months, it produces a good quantity of fleshy fruits, ideal for the kitchen garden: sliced ​​in summer salads, in sandwiches, or for everyday cooking. Its early ripening makes it a valued companion in vegetable gardens with shorter summers, where reliable varieties well-suited to the Quebec climate are sought.

The Golden Giant amaranth impresses with its stature and presence. From the first weeks of growth, it establishes an upright and vigorous habit, then develops long, golden flower spikes that capture the light and structure the space. It's a plant that makes a statement in the garden, as much for its height as for its abundant produce.

Derived from amaranths cultivated for centuries in Central America, Golden Giant is prized for its versatility. It is grown both for its edible young leaves and for its rich and abundant seeds. In the garden, it embodies this fruitful boundary between food plant and ornamental plant.

In warm, sunny conditions, it grows rapidly and easily reaches impressive sizes. Its deep root system gives it good drought tolerance once established. In living, well-drained soil, it fully expresses its potential, offering generous biomass and a remarkable vertical structure.

Native to Asia, the Shunkyo radish belongs to those Asian varieties that have naturally found their place in the organic vegetable garden thanks to their remarkable vigor. Its elongated roots, ranging from pink to bright red with crisp white flesh, evoke the freshness of early spring sowings and the sweetness of autumn harvests. In favorable soil, it grows quickly and produces uniform roots that are easy to harvest as needed in the kitchen.

In the garden, it's a small, benevolent presence in the cycle of the seasons: a short, simple crop that quickly gives way to other companions in the vegetable patch. Its delicate foliage can also contribute, on a small scale, to ground cover and nourish the biodiversity of the living garden. Integrated into a respectful cultivation approach, the Shunkyo radish becomes a trusted plant, ideal for observing, understanding, and taking action within the intimacy of the food garden.

This mix brings together several heritage Italian varieties, chosen for their vigorous growth, dense flesh, and elongated shape typical of tomatoes intended for processing. Each plant evokes the generous, sun-drenched vegetable gardens of the south, where warm, well-drained soil supports the slow ripening of fleshy fruits.

In a harmonious vegetable garden, these tomatoes naturally find their place: supported, mulched, and planted alongside basil or other companion plants, they create a rich and diverse growing space. Some varieties are early, others later, allowing for a staggered and abundant harvest.

We cultivate them with care and gratitude, in an approach that respects life and the memory of ancient practices.

Native to Western Europe , this hardy biennial, tolerant to zone 3, has become a staple in vegetable gardening for its rapid growth, delicate foliage, and unique flavor . Its airy habit and finely cut, light green leaves are reminiscent of parsley, but offer a milder, aniseed aroma.

Undemanding, chervil prefers partially shaded, cool spots , especially during the summer heat, and thrives in light, humus-rich soil . Its white umbels of flowers add a touch of lightness to herb borders or leafy vegetable combinations. A discreet yet valuable plant, it attracts beneficial insects and contributes to the balance of a living garden , embodying the gentle and nurturing spirit of eco-friendly gardens.

The Jubilee tomato, also called Golden Jubilee , is an old variety originating in the United States, celebrated for its bright yellow-orange fruit. Introduced as early as 1903 in the catalog of the German seed company E. Benary, it has stood the test of time as a prized guest in the vegetable garden.

In the garden, it thrives on an indeterminate plant, forming long stems covered in abundant clusters of fruit. Its round fruits, weighing between 100 and 200 g, boast a brilliant golden hue reminiscent of the warmth of midsummer. It integrates naturally into a vibrant and supportive garden, where its growth is nurtured with staking and regular care.