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Luxury mesclun is a delicate and flavorful mix that originates from a blend of young leaves from plants in the Brassicaceae family. Native to Europe, this mix is ​​prized for its tender leaves with varied flavors, ranging from mild to peppery, and is often used in gourmet cuisine to add freshness and character.

In the garden, it offers a promise of gustatory and horticultural diversity, boasting dense, often variegated foliage that develops into a modest, bushy habit. It is a valuable ally for attentive gardeners who want to quickly grow a salad full of nuances and encourage biodiversity thanks to its discreet flowers and seeds.

Greek oregano is renowned as the most flavorful of all oregano varieties. It forms a compact, well-structured plant, producing intensely fragrant leaves with a flavor far superior to that of common oregano. Its distinct and warm aroma makes it an essential plant for any herb garden.

It is easily distinguished by its always white flowers and by its stems, which are redder than those of the species from which it originates. The discreet yet elegant flowering attracts pollinators while keeping the plant's energy concentrated in the foliage.

In the garden, Greek oregano is very hardy, tolerating winters down to zone 3. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows best in light, well-drained, and preferably calcareous soil. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant and requires little maintenance. As with many aromatic plants, overly rich soil can diminish the intensity of its flavor.

In the ecumene, Greek oregano is perceived as a plant of character and restraint. It reminds us that the most powerful aromas often arise from simple, well-balanced conditions, where the plant can fully express its nature.

Among the most familiar root vegetables in peasant gardens, the white turnip with a purple collar is one of those unassuming companions that faithfully return with each passing season. Its round, white, and smooth root, topped with a purple collar where it receives sunlight, provides a simple yet firmly rooted presence in the welcoming soil of the vegetable garden.

Originating from a vast Eurasian basin where turnips have been cultivated since antiquity, this bicolored variety has become popular for its rapid growth and tender flesh. In a vibrant and diverse garden, it integrates easily into the edges of planting beds or between longer crops, contributing to the garden's cycle through its roots that loosen the soil and its foliage that covers the ground.

In the garden, it's a reliable plant for cooler seasons: sown early in spring or late summer, it develops round roots within a few weeks, ready to be harvested for simple and nourishing cooking. Its remarkable resilience makes it a valuable ally in an approach to respectful gardening and connection with nature.

The Fortin rutabaga is a heritage variety from Quebec, selected by the Fortin family of Cap-Saint-Ignace , using gardening and market gardening practices adapted to northern conditions. This selection work has resulted in a particularly robust, reliable rutabaga that is well-suited to the region.

This variety is distinguished by its production of large roots with purple skin and firm, nutritious yellow flesh . It exhibits excellent resistance to insects and diseases, contributing to consistent harvests even under less favorable conditions. Its slow, steady growth allows the root to fully develop its flavor.

In the garden, Fortin is prized for its consistency and hardiness. It thrives in deep, well-drained soils and benefits from the cool temperatures at the end of the season, which enhance the sweetness of its flesh. This variety is particularly well-suited to self-sufficient vegetable gardens, where reliable and long-lasting crops are desired.

An old variety originating from Northern Europe, the 'Blanc de Hollande' cucumber is mentioned as early as 1835 in a French agricultural work. Having fallen into oblivion for a time, it was preserved by heritage seed producers concerned with biodiversity.

In the garden, it displays a vigorous climbing habit , clinging to supports with its tendrils like any classic climbing cucumber. Ideal for trellises and vertical gardening, it saves ground space while producing generously throughout the warm season .

Its creamy-white fruits, devoid of bitterness, were traditionally used for pickling (preserved in vinegar) or eaten fresh in salads, adding a touch of originality to summer dishes. This rare and hardy variety is now attracting the attention of gardeners seeking forgotten flavors and botanical curiosities.

Native to the Mediterranean basin, borage (Borago officinalis) has long been a prized companion plant, valued for both its beauty and its traditional culinary and medicinal uses. Its star-shaped blue flowers attract bees, creating a vibrant display in the heart of the garden, hence its nickname, "the star of the garden."

In the garden, its hardiness and bushy habit make it a valuable ally for enriching biodiversity while offering edible foliage and flowers with a slightly briny fragrance. Its flowering period extends from spring to late summer, bringing color and life to mass plantings or borders. Borage, a faithful companion, integrates naturally into a garden that provides sustenance and respects ecological balance.

Native to Europe, oak leaf lettuce is distinguished by its finely cut, soft leaves reminiscent of oak leaves, hence its evocative name. Prized for its tender texture and mild flavor, it naturally finds its place in modern vegetable gardens, offering a quick and renewable harvest.

In the garden, it proves generous and easy to grow, with a spreading habit and fairly rapid growth. Its fine foliage is an invitation to refresh salads throughout the summer season. A valued companion plant, it integrates harmoniously into diverse plantings.

Probably originating from southern Europe , this mixed kohlrabi brings together up to five varieties in a range of hues , from tender green to deep purple , creating a vegetable garden that is as colorful as it is bountiful . Its swollen part, emerging from the stem, forms a fleshy head that sits just above the ground, while its vigorous foliage can also be harvested.

A hardy, quick-maturing biennial plant, kohlrabi adapts well to short growing seasons . Its compact shape , early growth , and discreet flowering make it an ideal crop from spring to autumn , particularly in communal and shared gardens .

At Jardins de l'écoumène , this blend is carefully produced despite the challenges of seed production in cold climates. Each seed is the fruit of patience nurtured by a passion for life.

Originating from the San Marzano region of Italy, this iconic tomato embodies the traditions of Mediterranean vegetable gardens. Its brick-red, elongated, smooth, and slightly pointed fruit is synonymous with transformation and slow-cooked meals.

This indeterminate plant forms a vigorous and productive silhouette. It needs good support to bear the weight of its abundant fruit clusters. In a thriving garden, it appreciates warmth, light, and well-drained, fertile soil. It naturally finds its place in a diverse planting area, nestled among a row of tomatoes, surrounded by basil, herbs, and plenty of attention.

The Aunt Alice cucumber is an old variety that will appeal to gardeners looking for a generous and easy-to-grow plant. Originally from Europe, it has become a staple in vegetable gardens thanks to its abundant yield and relative resistance to common cucumber diseases.

With its vigorous growth habit, this variety produces elongated, deep green fruit, perfect for summer salads or pickles. Aunt Alice proves to be a valuable companion in the garden, bringing a touch of freshness during the warm season. Its vigor makes it an excellent choice for trellis cultivation, where it forms productive green screens.

In the perennial garden, it encourages biodiversity by providing shelter for the soil and contributes to the rotation of vegetables in the vegetable garden, thus participating in a sustainable ecological cycle.

Lemon balm is an aromatic and medicinal perennial plant known for its tender green foliage and fresh lemon scent. It quickly forms a dense clump of branching stems bearing slightly crinkled, oval leaves that are very aromatic from the first warm days.

In early summer, small whitish to pale yellow flowers appear in the leaf axils. Discreet but rich in nectar, they strongly attract pollinators, especially bees, to which lemon balm owes part of its historical reputation.

In the garden, Melissa officinalis is easy to grow and adapts to a wide variety of conditions. It prefers cool, well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. It grows quickly and vigorously, to the point of spreading if allowed to go to seed. It also thrives in containers, which allows for better control of its growth.

Native to the prairies of North America, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) has become a staple of vibrant gardens. Its large purple corolla and elongated rays evoke the softness of a setting sunbeam, while its bright orange cone-shaped center attracts attention and life.

In the garden, this perennial acts as a sentinel, attracting a myriad of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, which find refuge and nectar on its abundant flowers. Resolutely robust and prolific, it integrates naturally into flowerbeds and wildflower meadows, providing stability and beauty well into autumn.

Originating in Russia, Orange Hat is a dwarf cherry tomato variety that has been specially selected for balconies, planters, windowsills and small sunny spaces .
Its extremely compact form (20 to 30 cm) makes it an ideal companion for growing in pots, even indoors, where light penetrates gently.
The dense, regular foliage forms a cushion which quickly becomes covered with yellow flowers, followed by abundant fruiting of small, bright orange tomatoes, slightly flattened on top.
Easy, generous and self-sufficient in determined form , it transforms a simple container into a veritable miniature food garden , faithful throughout the summer.

Originating from the Mediterranean region, Fino fennel is a refined variety, renowned for its delicate, aniseed aroma. It is distinguished by its flattened white bulbs and slender silhouette, which adds lightness and elegance to the garden.

Easy to grow in our latitudes, this fennel exhibits good resistance to bolting, making it a reliable choice for climates like Quebec's. Its airy flowers attract numerous pollinating insects, and its fragrant foliage acts as a natural repellent for certain pests, making it a beneficial companion plant. Robust yet graceful, it integrates perfectly into a productive and biodiverse garden, in full sun and loose soil.

The Pink Bumble Bee cocktail tomato is a variety that first catches the eye, then wins you over with its bounty. Its round fruits, delicately striped with pink, red, and sometimes gold, look hand-painted.

In the garden, it exudes a joyful vitality, as if each cluster held the promise of a bountiful harvest. Born from modern breeding work on patterned tomatoes, Bumble Bee produces sweet, balanced fruit with juicy, firm flesh throughout the season. Its flavor is mild, without excessive acidity, making it as enjoyable to eat fresh from the garden as it is to share around the table.

The plant has a vigorous growth habit, with sustained growth and regular production until the first frosts. In the local area, it is valued for its rare ability to combine aesthetics and utility without compromise.

The “Mémé de Beauce” tomato has a story as mysterious as it is touching. In 1995, nearly 300 unidentified tomato seeds were discovered in a house that had been abandoned for several years in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce . Neighbors confirmed that no vegetable garden had been cultivated at that address for over 60 years . These dormant seeds thus survived the years, untouched, in the shadows.

The seeds were entrusted to Mr. Gérard Parent , who germinated three of them. Despite the intervention of specialist Antoine D'Avignon , the variety could not be identified. It was thus named “Mémé de Beauce,” an implicit homage to the gardeners of yesteryear, silent guardians of seeds and knowledge.

In the garden, this tomato stands out for its impressive production of giant fruits , frequently reaching nearly 1 kg , sometimes even more. The fruits are fleshy, multi-locular , and covered with a thin pink to red skin . At full maturity, their flesh becomes very tender, almost melting, making it a remarkable tomato for juices and sauces.

The plant, with indeterminate growth , can reach 1.4 to 2 meters in height . Its vigor and the exceptional weight of its fruit require sturdy support , otherwise the stems may break. It exhibits good resistance to powdery mildew, which contributes to its consistent performance in cultivation despite its unusual characteristics.

In the ecumene, “Mémé de Beauce” is perceived as a tomato of resilience and transmission . It embodies the ability of seeds to cross decades and reappear when someone takes the time to observe, sow and accompany life.

Originating in Mexico, the Jalapeño Tam is a selection of jalapeño known for its distinctive flavor, but with significantly reduced heat. In a well-balanced garden, it thrives as a reliable chili pepper, producing fleshy, aromatic fruits that ripen from green to red, making it ideal for everyday cooking that caters to individual tastes.

In the garden, it's a compact, upright plant that integrates easily into a diverse, nutrient-rich space. Its discreet white flowers give way to regular fruiting that accompanies the seasons until the first frosts. It thrives in warmth and fertile soil, and responds well to gentle, moderate cultivation alongside other solanaceous plants and herbs. In a quiet corner of the vegetable garden, it becomes a welcome presence, offering a bountiful harvest to those who take the time to observe and nurture its growth.

The Doe Hill pepper is an old North American variety originating from the Doe Hill region of Virginia. Selected for its hardiness and ability to ripen even in climates with short summers, it has become the ideal pepper for beginner gardeners . Unlike many other varieties, it requires no pruning, making it a reassuring and easy-to-grow companion.

In the garden, its compact plants (approximately 50 cm tall) quickly become covered in small, round, lobed fruits that ripen from tender green to a bright golden yellow. Productive, reliable, and undemanding, Doe Hill integrates easily into a vegetable garden or container garden. With its easy-to-rooted and simple growth habit, it follows the garden's rhythm smoothly, offering generous harvests throughout the growing season.

Native to India, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herb revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Used for millennia in Hindu rituals, it is both a symbol of protection and a medicinal plant.

In the garden, it proves robust and fragrant, with irresistible foliage that fills the air with powerful and complex aromas. Its compact habit makes it an ideal companion plant, encouraging biodiversity by attracting numerous beneficial insects.

Bearing a rich history and nourishing both body and mind, the Holy Basil fits perfectly into a nourishing garden where it invites observation and respect for natural cycles.

The Prague Giant celeriac is an heirloom variety renowned for its impressively large root and high-quality flesh. It forms a large, uniform, and dense bulb with a fine texture and fragrant flavor, becoming less fibrous when its growth is properly controlled. Its flavor, both mild and pronounced, makes it a benchmark for celeriac enthusiasts.

Originating in Central Europe, this variety was selected for its hardiness and ability to produce large roots without compromising flavor. Its abundant and vigorous foliage complements the slow but steady development of the root, the true heart of the plant.

In the garden, the Giant Prague celeriac requires attention and consistency. It thrives in deep, rich, and consistently moist soil, as well as with steady growth. Any variation in water or nutrients directly affects the texture of the root. When properly cultivated, it yields abundant and uniform harvests, ideal for preserving.