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Originating in New Mexico and popularized in California, the Anaheim pepper has become a staple in North American kitchen gardens. Long and slender, its green then red fruits resemble chili peppers, but with a much milder flavor, making it a true everyday pepper in home cooking.

In the garden, the plant grows upright and produces a beautiful array of drooping, uniform fruits that are easy to spot among the foliage. Well-established in warm, welcoming soil, it peacefully accompanies the summer cycle, offering peppers over the weeks that can be harvested green or fully ripened red. In a harmonious garden, it naturally finds its place among tomatoes, onions, and other companion plants in a vibrant and bountiful vegetable patch.

Originating in Southeast Asia, the Suyo Long cucumber is a traditional Chinese variety long cultivated for its long, slender, light green, speckled fruits. In the garden, it embodies freshness and summer elegance with its climbing habit and rapid growth.

With its slender, crisp, and very sweet fruits, this cucumber charms as much with its delicate flavor as with its exotic appearance. It proves a generous choice for gardeners exploring less common varieties, bringing diversity and originality to the vegetable garden.

This vigorous variety thrives on supports or trellises, thus optimizing growing space. It also adds an aesthetic and flavorful touch, ideal for bringing freshness to the kitchen during hot summer days.

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.

Native to East Asia , Chinese chives ( Allium tuberosum ) are a hardy perennial that has become a staple in organic gardens as a discreet, generous, and valuable herb . Its flat, supple, deep green leaves form a dense, flexible clump, while its star-shaped white umbels , borne in late summer, attract a wide variety of pollinators and beneficial insects.

Traditionally used in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisine , it adds a mild, vegetal garlic note to stir-fries, soups, stuffings, and noodles. More subtle than garlic or onion, it is prized for its delicate, aromatic flavor , which can be found in the young leaves, flower buds, and flowers.

In the garden, it integrates easily into borders, edible flowerbeds, or herb spirals , where it plays a valuable role in companion planting , notably through its natural repellent effect on certain unwanted insects . Undemanding , it is drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and self-seeds readily , providing a vibrant and lasting presence.

Native to Europe and temperate Asia , the meadow chrysanthemum is one of the most emblematic flowers of traditional landscapes. "No Old World plant has become more completely naturalized than the daisy, which carpets our fields in summer and sets the dominant note of the landscape." Also called the white daisy , it evokes pastoral summers, childhood games, and walks along flower-lined paths. Its abundant blooms , composed of white petals around a golden center , mark the seasons in the garden from June to August.

This hardy perennial, growing to a height of 30 to 80 cm, adapts to a wide range of soils. Undemanding, it thrives in natural meadows as well as in borders or flowerbeds in ecological gardens . It attracts a rich array of pollinating fauna, including bees, butterflies , and beneficial insects, thus strengthening the resilience of the living garden.

Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is a robust and tried-and-tested variety, renowned for its reliability in the garden. It is distinguished by its large, dark green, thick, and slightly crinkled leaves, borne on fleshy, well-developed white ribs. Its imposing stature gives it a striking, almost architectural presence in the vegetable garden.

Selected for its vigor and productivity, Fordhook Giant is a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It tolerates temperature variations well and continues to produce for a long time, even when other leafy greens are showing signs of decline. Harvested leaf by leaf, it provides a continuous harvest over several months.

In the garden, it integrates well into vegetable beds as well as edging. Its dense foliage protects the soil and helps maintain moisture around the base of the plants. It appreciates rich, well-drained soil, but is tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions.

In the world, Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is seen as a plant of consistency. It accompanies the gardener throughout the season, offering a reliable and versatile harvest, and reminding us that some crops shine less for their brilliance than for their endurance.

Native to Mexico and Central America, the Gigante Verde tomatillo belongs to the large Solanaceae family. A close relative of the tomato, it is distinguished by its fruit enclosed in a papery husk that dries out, revealing a green berry traditionally used in salsas and cooked sauces. In a vegetable garden, its light, branching silhouette and small green blossoms provide a discreet yet constant presence throughout the summer.

In the vegetable garden, it's a valiant companion for sunny spots. Its root system establishes itself well in welcoming, well-drained soil, and its discreet flowering gives way to an abundance of green fruit at optimal ripeness. Selected for its larger fruit size, Gigante Verde lends itself well to generous harvests and processing, contributing to a harmonious garden where each plant enhances the diversity of both the table and the landscape.

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.

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.

Native to the prairies and plains of North America , Gaillardia aristaea embodies warmth and resilience . A hardy perennial, it is distinguished by its flowers in flamboyant hues – red, orange and yellow – evoking the vibrant light of wild summers.

Its upright habit , long flowering period, and ability to adapt to poor, dry, and well-drained soils make it an indispensable ally for low-maintenance, natural gardens . Highly valued for its drought tolerance , it blooms from June to September and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators .

It integrates easily into borders, rock gardens, or wildflower beds , bringing color, structure, and movement. It is a decidedly free-spirited, graphic, and joyful plant that gracefully navigates the summer season.

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.

A member of the Asteraceae family, this large annual herbaceous plant native to Asia has long been used in traditional medicine, particularly to reduce fever. It is also recognized for its antibacterial properties. It gained prominence in 2015 when Chinese researcher Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize for her work on malaria: she highlighted the effectiveness of an extract from this plant, artemisinin, capable of slowing the progression of the disease or mitigating its effects. Despite these uses, it remains essential to consult a certified naturopath before any medicinal use.

In the garden, its early-season foliage, light as lace, immediately catches the eye. As it matures, it develops into slender branches reminiscent of conifers. It is prized for its size, rapid growth, good drought tolerance, and airy foliage that creates an elegant backdrop. It is also an excellent companion plant thanks to its insect-repellent properties. Its sweet fragrance, reminiscent of bubble gum to some, is released at the slightest touch. It is easily sown directly in the ground and often self-seeds readily.

Finally, as its foliage repels moths, dense wreaths of annual mugwort can be woven to protect clothes, without having to endure the smell of traditional mothballs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.