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Native to South America, jasmine-flowered tobacco ( Nicotiana alata ) first became famous as an ornamental plant, cultivated for its small, trumpet-shaped flowers, often white and pleasantly fragrant. In a vibrant garden, it easily finds its place at the edge or in the heart of flowerbeds, where its summer blooms accompany the cycle of the seasons.

Its soft green foliage beautifully complements the star-shaped flowers, which release their fragrance especially in the late afternoon and evening, reminiscent of the sweet notes of jasmine. In a diverse, nutrient-rich garden, this ornamental tobacco provides a discreet yet constant presence, harmonizing with the other plants. Its careful cultivation from seed is part of an age-old tradition that connects the gardener to nature, year after year.

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.

Passed down since the late 19th century by the Morin family of the village of Chertsey in the Lanaudière region, the Adelin Morin tomato is a rare heritage variety that embodies a living chapter of Quebec's vegetable-growing history. Its flattened, heavily ribbed fruit, with its deep pinkish-red hues, evokes the large tomatoes seen in gardens of yesteryear. Produced in clusters of four, this beefsteak tomato forms robust, indeterminate plants that require careful staking and support until maturity.

It complements the gardener's age-old gestures—sowing, staking, observing, harvesting—and invites a relationship with life, following the rhythm of the days, from the small, fragile seedling to the heavy, sun-ripened fruit. In a supportive vegetable garden , it requires welcoming soil, sunshine, and regular attention, but it generously rewards with spectacular harvests, with fruits weighing from 200g to over a kilo. Faithful and expressive, it naturally finds its place in a respectful and deeply rooted cultivation.

Originating in Belgium , and more specifically in the area around Brussels , Brussels Endive is a variety of chicory prized for its winter harvest. Its particular cultivation, which requires forcing in the dark after germination , makes it a plant well-suited to the cold seasons , offering crisp, pale, and tightly packed leaves with a delicately bitter taste .

With its compact shape and creamy-white leaves , it brightens up winter harvests and extends the diversity of the vegetable garden into the quietest months . Its cultivation requires patience, preparation, and care , but the result—a tender, fresh, and flavorful endive— fully rewards the gardener who is attentive to the rhythms of the seasons.

Celosia Pampas Plume is a spectacular annual plant, renowned for its feathery, airy inflorescences that resemble small, vegetal flames. Rising above dense foliage, they bring verticality, texture, and color to summer gardens.

Derived from ornamental celosias long cultivated in warm climates, this variety is distinguished by its compact, well-branched habit and the delicate nature of its panicles. Flowering is continuous and abundant when conditions are favorable, providing a constant display from early summer until the first cooler weather.

In the garden, Pampas Plume thrives in warmth, full sun, and well-drained soil. It integrates easily into flower beds, decorative vegetable gardens, and containers, where it quickly becomes a focal point. Undemanding once established, it responds well to steady growth without excessive moisture.

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.

Inspired by the abundant blooms of Mexico, this variety of Zinnia haageana —also known as Mexican zinnia—displays a dazzling array of burgundy, deep purple, saffron yellow, and creamy white hues. Its double flowers, approximately 4 cm in diameter, attract pollinators continuously until the first frost, adding warmth and vibrancy to the garden.

This compact, bushy, and hardy plant grows to between 35 and 45 cm tall, making it ideal for borders, sunny flowerbeds, or urban containers. In an eco-friendly garden, it thrives in welcoming, well-drained soil and appreciates regular, but not excessive, watering. Gentle deadheading encourages continuous flowering.

A hardy variety, it tolerates heat and drier periods well, while also resisting powdery mildew—a real plus for humid summers. The Aztec Burgundy Bicolor zinnia embodies the vibrant simplicity of flowers that ask for little and give much.

Originally from Europe, Golden White Celery is an heirloom variety that has graced gardens with its brilliant white color and delicately sweet flavor. Prized for its fleshy, crisp stalks, it embodies the bounty of a root vegetable worthy of well-tended vegetable gardens and hearty soups.

In the garden, this discreetly elegant plant displays an upright habit and finely cut foliage, offering a very recognizable silhouette. Careful cultivation rewards the gardener with a long-lasting harvest, ideal for adding flavor and lightness to autumn and winter dishes.

Victoria rhubarb is one of the most popular varieties for home use. Who doesn't enjoy pies, jams, or sauces made from its fleshy stalks? Victoria rhubarb stalks are particularly flavorful, reaching up to 60 cm in length and boasting a beautiful reddish-green hue.

This perennial variety is distinguished by its vigor and remarkable hardiness. Capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -30°C, it establishes itself permanently in the garden and offers abundant harvests when conditions are favorable. The harvest period generally extends from June to September, provided the correct techniques are followed.

In the garden, Victoria requires careful attention. Regularly removing the flower stalks as soon as they appear is essential to maintain the production of the petioles. This attention allows you to extend the harvest over several weeks and improve the quality of the stems.

Native to North America , Coreopsis 'Bouquet Magic' is a vibrant perennial that combines ease of cultivation , abundant flowering , and a positive ecological impact . Its bright yellow flowers with purple centers create bursts of sunshine in flowerbeds and borders, bringing a touch of elegant cheer throughout the summer.

In the garden, it is prized for its compact, bushy habit , its heat tolerance , and its ability to bloom profusely , especially if faded flowers are removed. It attracts a variety of pollinators , including bees and butterflies, while contributing to the garden's vibrant ecosystem.

Easy to grow and undemanding , it adapts to various well-drained soils and tolerates dry summers. Perfect for borders, rock gardens or pots , it also makes a welcome addition to the home in the form of fresh, rustic bouquets .

Originating in Peru, the Garden Peach tomato is a surprising heirloom variety, whose small, round fruits have a fuzzy skin reminiscent of a peach. Their pale yellow hue, sometimes pinkish when ripe, attracts the eye as much as the curious hand of the gardener.

In the vegetable garden, this indeterminate variety develops into a flexible, vigorous plant that is easy to grow, even in poor soil. It thrives in a sunny corner of the garden and produces consistently until autumn. Its unobtrusive appearance, hardiness, and reliable performance make it a dependable plant for a diverse garden.

The Brad's Atomic tomato is a recent but already iconic creation, carefully selected by Brad Gates in the United States and marketed since 2016. It is distinguished by its indeterminate growth habit, its light and airy foliage, and above all by its amazing fruits that look hand-painted.

Each cluster offers a vibrant kaleidoscope of shifting hues: lavender, green, purple, reddish-brown, and even hints of orange. Its elongated, slightly pointed shape is more reminiscent of a small plum than a cherry. This variety exemplifies the dynamism of artisanal selections and the inventiveness of gardens in motion. Resistant to extreme conditions and cracking, it fits perfectly into a collaborative and resilient gardening approach.

Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad Scorpion Orange belongs to the lineage of the world's hottest peppers. Selected from strains of Capsicum chinense , it bears bright orange fruits, often ending in a small point reminiscent of a scorpion's stinger, which gave it its name.

In the garden, it's a vigorous plant with a compact habit typical of hot peppers, readily establishing itself in a warm, sunny spot in the vegetable patch. Its discreet flowers give way to abundant fruiting, offering a range of orange fruits that are as decorative as they are impressive in their heat. With respectful cultivation practices, it's welcomed as a benevolent presence, but one to be handled with care, keeping in mind the connection between the age-old practice of cultivating peppers and the potent flavor they bring to cooking.

Native to the temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia, Rhubarb Red Swiss chard is distinguished by its bright red stalks reminiscent of rhubarb, hence its evocative name. Its ample, deep green foliage provides a striking contrast that energizes vegetable gardens and edible gardens.

In the garden, this variety proves robust and easy to grow. It stands out for its ability to provide long harvests of crisp, colorful ribs, adding a vibrant touch to summer dishes. A valuable companion to root vegetables and slow-growing crops, it enriches the diversity and structure of the vegetable garden.

Native to the highlands of Mexico, the tomatillo has long been a staple in kitchen gardens and popular cuisines. The Queen of Malinalco variety is distinguished by its elongated fruits, encased in a pale beige lantern that splits open when ripe to reveal a golden-yellow skin.

In the garden, this vigorous annual forms a large, branching bush dotted with small yellow flowers with dark spots at the center. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it naturally finds its place near tomatoes and peppers, contributing to a vibrant and diverse space. Its generous and gradual production follows the cycle of the seasons: the first flowers swell in midsummer, and the harvest often continues until the first frosts.

A valuable companion in organic gardens, it offers a fruit that is both tangy and sweet, highly prized in cooking for fresh sauces and preparations inspired by Mexican traditions. When grown properly in fertile soil and full sun, Queen of Malinalco becomes a reliable plant, faithfully delivering summer harvests.

Native to the tropical regions of America , this luminous annual captivates with its bright orange, spherical flower heads , reminiscent of tropical sunsets . Borne on upright, branching stems , it forms a compact and dynamic plant that brings warmth, structure, and contrast to flowerbeds, borders, or container plantings.

Its long and continuous flowering period , from summer until the first frosts, attracts numerous pollinators , particularly bees and butterflies . Highly heat-resistant and undemanding, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It sometimes self-seeds when conditions are favorable.

With its robustness, simplicity and brilliance, it naturally finds its place in ecological and living gardens , where botanical diversity is celebrated.

Native to Southern Europe and Turkey, Belle Isle land cress has been prized as a culinary herb in English kitchen gardens since the 17th century. Its glossy green foliage, bushy habit, and yellow spring flowers make it a discreet yet invigorating presence.

A hardy and fast-growing plant, it adapts well to organic gardens, particularly in cooler, wetter areas. It requires cool but well-drained soil, without excess water, making it easier to cultivate than watercress . A gentle companion for the gardener, it enriches the soil and promotes functional diversity in vegetable beds and edible borders.

Native to North America, Coreopsis is a summer flower that brings a sunny and cheerful touch to eco-friendly gardens. The "Incredible Sea Shells Mix" variety is distinguished by its multicolored blooms and wavy petals, reminiscent of seashells. It invites contemplation in sunny flowerbeds and borders.

In the garden, this variety plays a valuable role by attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, thus contributing to soil health and fertility. Its bushy habit and vigorous growth make it a robust ally, easy to incorporate into a variety of planting schemes.

Native to Spain, the Choricero pepper – often called pimiento choricero – is intimately linked to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula. It is traditionally seen drying in red garlands on the white walls of villages, ready to flavor stews and sauces. In a kitchen garden, it brings a warm and colorful presence that evokes the ancient practices of harvesting and preserving.

Its upright, compact habit, bright green foliage, and elongated fruits that ripen from green to deep red make it a distinctive companion in the vegetable garden. Throughout the seasons, Choricero offers discreet flowering, followed by an abundance of fruit that is best left to fully ripen before being hung to dry. In a harmonious garden, it finds its place among the warm-season fruiting vegetables, enriching the space with respectful cultivation and biodiversity.

By crossing 'Green Goliath' broccoli with two varieties of kale, breeder Frank Morton created a remarkable variety, as astonishing for its color as for its texture and flavor. Its finely toothed, red leaves are truly delicious: young, they add a colorful, bittersweet touch to salads; older, steamed, they reveal a richness that rivals the best traditional kale.

The head, too, has its own character: tender, juicy purple stems topped with small green florets that have a mild, sweet taste, without the sometimes sharp intensity of classic raw broccoli. It's a variety where every part, from the leaves to the stems, is savored with renewed pleasure at each stage of development.

Very hardy, it also shows excellent tolerance to insects , making it a safe and delightful choice for gardeners who want to grow a broccoli that is original, resilient and tasty.

In the garden, it develops a robust and compact habit, ideal for growing in a variety of spaces. Its early maturity makes it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy tender, colorful broccoli. Its purple hue also adds a touch of beauty to companion planting, enhancing biodiversity and the overall harmony of the vegetable garden.