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The first comprehensive and easy-to-consult guide with caterpillars and distribution maps.

The first comprehensive and easy-to-consult guide with caterpillars and distribution maps.

Are you fascinated by butterflies? Discover all the diurnal species of our region in the first book on the market to offer you not only hundreds of high-quality photos of all butterflies, but also striking illustrations of our caterpillars. In addition to informative texts on the biology and ecology of these captivating insects, the guide features complete identification sheets for each species (description, similar species, flight periods, habitat, host plants, abundance, etc.). Everything to satisfy both the beginner and the seasoned observer.

Editor-in-chief of Nature sauvage magazine, Michel Leboeuf is the author of several books and articles popularizing natural sciences. His journalistic work has been recognized by the Quebec Entomological Society and the Canadian Forest Service. He is also the recipient of the Hubert-Reeves Prize for the best popular science book in French in Canada.

Stéphane Le Tirant, curator and head of collections at the Montreal Insectarium, is also one of the driving forces behind the annual Butterflies Go Free event at the Montreal Botanical Garden. A consultant for the creation of numerous aviaries around the world, as well as for the Insectia series, he has several scientific publications and entomological expeditions to his credit, among other achievements.

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Authors: Stéphane Le Tirant and Michel Leboeuf
Hardcover
Publication date: April 2012
ISBN: 9782894355800

What would our societies be without oil? Brutally transformed. We would have to quickly relearn how to produce countless things to ensure our survival.

What would our societies be like without oil? Brutally transformed… No more computers, no more food from around the world, no more cars or planes, no more plastic; we would have to quickly relearn how to produce countless things to ensure our survival. But would we be capable of such self-sufficiency?

This catastrophic scenario is far from paranoid. On the contrary, it represents a near future that we will have to face sooner or later. Combined with climate change, peak oil (the end of abundant and cheap oil) demands a drastic change in our lifestyles, an energy transition that would end our collective vulnerability. Since our governments refuse to take the necessary measures, it falls to us, as citizens, to take the initiative and prepare ourselves.

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Author: Rob Hopkins
Edition: Ecosociété
Publication date: 2010
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9782923165660

Today, it is more urgent than ever to review production methods based on the use of fossil fuels, pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Today, it is more urgent than ever to rethink production methods based on the use of fossil fuels, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers. "EM," a mixture of microorganisms developed by Japanese researcher Teruo Higa, addresses this issue and proves to be invaluable allies for those who wish to be both active participants and beneficiaries in a natural biological system.

"Higa knew he had just made an extraordinary discovery [...]. What he could not yet guess was how universal the use of these microbial combinations would become," writes Anne Lorch.

This book, in which everyone can glean what interests them, is richly illustrated and clearly structured.

• A broad overview takes us from the current environmental situation to the world of EM, addressing topics such as soil life, water biology, microbiology, etc., and prepares us to better understand the role of these microorganisms.
• A very detailed description of the manufacture of EM products and their use (in fields, orchards and vineyards, meadows and stables, in our homes, gardens and bodies of water, in crafts and industry, for our health and that of animals) is then provided.
• User testimonials, with concrete examples, conclude this work.

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Author: Anne Lorch
Publisher: Le souffle d'or (France)
Publication date: 2011
Pages: 382
ISBN: 9782840584001

Crops and farming practices are evolving at an increasingly rapid pace due to the globalization of trade, cutting-edge scientific knowledge, and climate change. Agricultural entomology is no exception. […] Whatever their motivation, everyone will come away from this reading dazzled by the beauty and imagination displayed by Nature.

Some harmful insects have become resistant to the control methods used to combat them, others, recently arrived, are wreaking havoc, and still others are being introduced to control these pests. Meanwhile, species classification is undergoing a revolution driven by phylogenetics, and there is an unprecedented surge in research on integrated pest management to meet new socio-health and environmental requirements. This book therefore focuses on the essentials. It brings together everything needed to identify the main harmful and beneficial insects, with a strong emphasis on illustrations.

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Author: Roger Doucet
Publisher: Berger - Canadian book
Category: Pure Sciences, Agricultural Science.
Publication date: 2017-02-21
Size: 20.5 cm x 23.0 cm
Pages: 452
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 978-2-921416-87-0
Language: French

The perfect book for balconies and terraces.

The perfect book for balconies and terraces.

Experience micro-gardening! Planting, sowing, and growing vegetables, herbs, or edible flowers in containers has never been easier or more accessible. You can place them anywhere: on your balcony, your terrace, or even your roof!

The Container Garden provides relevant, original, and highly useful information on plant selection, planting, maintenance, pest control, harvesting, and preservation. For each type of edible plant you choose to grow, whether it's arugula, basil, or daylilies, the book specifies, for example, the minimum diameter and depth of the pot to use, as well as the volume of potting soil. It offers a wealth of advice to help you successfully grow your crops and enjoy the unparalleled taste of fresh, healthy food.

This practical guide invites you to unleash your inspiration and creativity. It promises great horticultural and… gastronomic pleasures.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book The Potted Vegetable Garden

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Author: Bertrand Dumond
Publisher: MultiMondes Publishing
Dimensions: x cm (x in)
Page: 271, color
Publication date: March 2019
ISBN: 9782897731281
Language: French

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Unique in its kind, this work by Suzanne Brûlotte and Gilles Lacroix deals with feeders, waterers, nesting boxes, bird baths, shrubs and flowers that can attract several species of birds.

This innovative book, aimed at both beginners and experienced birdkeepers, seeks to guide them in their efforts to ensure the well-being of birds and provide them with a welcoming environment.

In this book, you'll learn how to choose, modify, and maintain the bird feeders best suited to the birds you want to attract to your garden. You'll discover the best tips for deterring predators and learn how to help two competing species coexist. Since landscaping plays a crucial role in attracting birds, you'll find relevant information on several species of trees, shrubs, and flowers that provide shelter or food. Those that our feathered visitors particularly enjoy are recommended.

Faced with the many questions that inevitably arise when you invite birds into your home, this guide will be invaluable. The authors invite you to share their knowledge, experiences, and passion for birds.

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Authors: Gilles Lacroix and Suzanne Brûlotte
ISBN: 9782896541577

Feeding and housing birds sparks the interest and curiosity of many bird enthusiasts. To inform them, this book offers new information on nest boxes and feeders.

Feeding and housing birds sparks the interest and curiosity of many bird enthusiasts. To inform them, this book offers new information on nest boxes and feeders.

This book guides you from building the nest box to the fledging of the chicks. It provides information on monitoring the nest, potential problems, and how to resolve them. You will follow the life of the nest box, from its installation to its removal.

Feeding birds requires attention. This book teaches you how to keep them in your garden, how to allow all species to coexist, and makes the job easier. It presents numerous tips and several innovative designs.

Plants attract birds. You'll discover which ones they prefer and what they gain from them. Information on the advantages and disadvantages of certain plants will help you choose which ones to plant in your garden.

Finally, small anecdotes will teach you about the behavior of certain birds and about the author's observations.

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This book is aimed at a wide audience of enthusiasts of both heirloom and modern vegetables, gourmets, as well as botanists, biologists, cooks, phytotherapists, agronomists, and more—whether beginners or experienced professionals. Amaranth, silverweed, burdock, cardoon, sow thistle, alexanders, rutabaga, Jerusalem artichoke, and wild thyme are just some of the "vegetables of yesterday and today" presented in this comprehensive and richly illustrated work. More than 150 plants are described in fact sheets that include botanical, historical, and etymological explanations, as well as medicinal and culinary information. Gardeners will also find information on the cultivation, harvesting, diseases, and pests of each vegetable. This reference work is complemented by a glossary of medicinal and culinary uses, and a botanical glossary lavishly illustrated with original watercolors.

Marie-Pierre Arvy, Doctor of Science, is a lecturer at the François-Rabelais University of Tours where she directs the Master of Science and Technology course "Taste and its Environment".

François Gallouin is a professor at the National Agronomic Institute Paris-Grignon. He holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, a Doctorate in Human Biology, a Doctorate in Science, a Doctorate in History and Philosophy of Science, and a vocational certificate in cooking. He also teaches at the Faculty of Sciences in Tours.

These letters will interest the historian as much as the psychologist or the psychoanalyst, because they reveal to us a deep and spiritual friendship between a man and a woman.

With this volume, Éditions du Boréal makes a collection of previously unpublished texts by Brother Marie-Victorin accessible to the general public. These texts, which the scientist himself called his "biological letters," are drawn from a correspondence he maintained for over ten years, from 1933 to 1944, with Marcelle Gauvreau, his assistant at the Montreal Botanical Institute and Gardens. Forming a coherent whole, they contain his reflections and investigations on sexuality. In them, we see Marie-Victorin exploring a new field of study at a time when prevailing morality made any public discussion on the subject unthinkable.

The publication of these letters was essential, as they represent a significant contribution to the history of sexuality in Quebec and to that of religious life. Indeed, sources on the private lives of religious figures are scarce, and everything related to sexuality remained taboo until the 1960s, in Quebec as elsewhere in the West. If these letters still risk causing shock today, it is because they present a vision of sexual life and celibacy far removed from that of today. They remind us of the "great darkness" that surrounded sexual matters at the time and allow us to appreciate how far we have come since then.

These letters will interest historians, psychologists, and psychoanalysts alike, for they reveal a profound and spiritual friendship between a man and a woman, founded on a relationship with God that precludes a physical relationship they both know to be impossible. They will also appeal to a wider audience, as they provide essential milestones in the trajectory of an intellectual who profoundly influenced Quebec society through his freedom of thought and expression, as well as his desire to challenge conventions.

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Author: Yves Gingras
Publisher: Éditions du Boréal
Publication date: February 6, 2018
Pages: 280
ISBN: 9782764625194
Language: French

Get involved without further delay in a viable, sustainable and rewarding approach to food self-sufficiency!

Surprisingly, the first place to stock up on seeds or tubers is your kitchen. Expired foods, such as sprouted potatoes or dried peas, can easily be used to produce new crops.

In this book, the author shares his experience and all the practical advice you'll need to plant, care for, and harvest your own organic fruits and vegetables. He guides you through a year-long process of creating a self-sufficient and economical vegetable garden: commercial composters are beyond your budget? Build your own! Don't have enough space at home to grow your own vegetables and fruits? Join a community garden and exchange information, tips, and tools with people in your neighborhood!

Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, don't hesitate to get your hands dirty!

Author: Huw Richards
Publisher: MultiMondes (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: 2020
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9782897732448
Language: French

The Secret Life of Fungi is not an identification guide, but rather a passport to understanding a hidden dimension of the world. It also reveals the true nature of these living entities, which sometimes take on unusual, even strange, forms.

Fungi are one of the three higher life forms on the planet, along with plants and animals. They didn't just appear out of nowhere: they began spreading throughout all ecosystems, from forests to our own bodies, 450 billion years ago. Fungi are essential ecological partners. Nearly 90% of plants live in symbiosis with them. And this cohabitation takes us back to the very first moments of botanical and animal life on Earth. A fossil recently unearthed in Saudi Arabia has shown that the ancestors of fungi could then surpass the height of trees, reaching six meters with trunks a meter in circumference. Biologists are now convinced that plants were able to colonize the Earth's continents solely thanks to fungi. The Secret Life of Fungi is not an identification guide, but rather a passport to understanding a hidden dimension of the world. It also reveals the true nature of these living entities, which sometimes take on unusual, even strange, forms.

Local and responsible healthy gastronomy

In *Le festin quotidien* (The Daily Feast), Yves Gagnon presents a healthy and responsible approach to food, offering a festive table rooted in local produce and seasonal ingredients. The two hundred easy-to-prepare recipes included reflect the author's passion for the plant kingdom and his commitment to a free and diverse, engaged and open-minded cuisine.

Author: Gagnon, Yves
Colloidal Editions
Category: Healthy Cooking
Publication date : 2016/04/19
Pages: 287
ISBN : 9782981027429
Language: French

Now considered a reference in organic farming, this practical guide provides cultivation notes on more than 25 vegetables.

New edition

Building on the international success of the first edition of *The Market Gardener*, Jean-Martin Fortier continued to refine his diversified market gardening techniques and test tools to optimize his organic crops on small plots. In this revised and expanded edition, he generously shares his expertise once again to help those who dream of starting an organic farm and market gardeners who want to improve their cultivation practices. Yes, it is possible to grow organic vegetables intensively on less than one hectare, feed hundreds of people through short supply chains, and make your micro-farm profitable!

Now considered a benchmark in organic farming, this practical guide provides cultivation notes on more than 25 vegetables and teaches you, step by step, how to:

• choosing the location of a site by drawing inspiration from permaculture
• minimize investments at the start of your business
• use alternative machinery to the tractor
• cultivating in permanent beds with a minimal soil tillage approach
• fertilize your crops organically
• to effectively combat diseases and harmful insects
• weeding with the best tools
• extend the season by "forcing" its crops
• develop a cultural calendar
• to do good financial planning

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Preface by Laure Waridel
Illustrations by Marie Bilodeau

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Author: Jean-Martin Fortier
Publisher: Ecosociété (Montreal)
Publication date: 2015
Pages: 223
ISBN: 9782897192044

The Great Book of Mushrooms of Quebec and Eastern Canada is a true bible that will satisfy both the beginner looking for easy-to-recognize edible species and the experienced mycologist.

Over the years, The Great Book of Mushrooms of Quebec and Eastern Canada has become the definitive reference work, a veritable bible that will satisfy both the beginner looking for easily identifiable edible species and the experienced mycologist wanting to delve deeper into their research. This updated edition presents over 1,200 mushroom species with numerous new photographs, and most importantly, a new classification system that makes it easy to consult. This division of species into 22 groups based on common characteristics visible to the naked eye has already been successfully adopted by many mycological societies both locally and internationally.

The book opens with a practical visual guide to the main types of mushrooms covered, then delves into their history, classification, identification, harvesting, and consumption. Each mushroom is then presented in a comprehensive entry describing its macroscopic (cap, gills, stem, flesh color and flavor) and microscopic characteristics, habitat, season, abundance, and edibility.

A tireless researcher, Raymond McNeil dedicated his life to raising awareness of the natural world around us, influencing the work of generations of biologists and managers in North America. Author of nearly 150 publications in specialized journals, he served as director of the Montreal Centre for Ecological Research (CREM) and later as director of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal for several years. Now retired with the title of professor emeritus, he has devoted himself to a lifelong passion: mycology. This book is the culmination of over forty years of observation and involvement, including his time on the board of directors of the Montreal Mycological Society, where he served as president. It undoubtedly represents an invaluable legacy for future generations.

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Author: Raumond McNeil
Publication date: March 2019
Publisher: Quintin Michel
ISBN: 9782897623012

What could be more enjoyable than understanding our environment through a wonderful story! This first volume in a truly unique series called " Earth's Allies " is aimed at children aged 9 and up, as well as adults. Its entertaining story and the awareness it raises about natural phenomena will captivate readers of all ages.

VOLUME 1: The Quest for the Hidden City

Summary of the story :
Magalie, a young queen, wants to save her kingdom from pollution. She meets an eccentric man named Vital Logissol. He entrusts her with the mission of finding a hidden city that will reveal the secrets to preserving the environment. She sets off on the back of her friend Nallue, a female dragon. Through her dreams, Magalie makes contact with invisible beings who manifest in the elements of the planet: water, air, earth, and light. These beings are responsible for the planet's well-being. A wonderful surprise awaits our travelers!

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What could be more enjoyable than understanding our environment through a wonderful story! This first volume in a truly unique series called " Earth's Allies " is aimed at children aged 9 and up, as well as adults. Its entertaining story and the awareness it raises about natural phenomena will captivate readers of all ages.

Circular consumption processes are the key to life on Earth! Never heard of them? No wonder the Earth is in such a bad way! Become allies of the Earth too… true allies, just like Magalie and all the other characters in this story!

This is a perfect gift for your children and grandchildren. If you do, take the time to read the story yourself, as this book will both educate and entertain you.

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Authors: Serge Fortier and Kathia Trottier
Illustrations: Isabelle Lefebvre
Publisher: RDL Publishing
Collection: Green Science
Dimensions: 13.5 x 21cm (5 x 8 in)
Page 112, printed on Enviro paper made from 100% recycled fibers
Publication date: 2010
ISBN: 9781897552049

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The primary quality of an ecological garden is its biodiversity. Drawing on 30 years of research and experimentation in the field, the author answers the questions that arise when getting your hands dirty.

On sunny summer mornings, the number of insects that swarm there surprises anyone who strolls around: hoverflies and wasps forage on buckwheat flowers by the thousands; multicolored butterflies drink the nectar of echinaceas, cornflowers and liatris; bumblebees by the hundreds explore the flowers of cucurbits while bees load their baskets with pollen from the white clover established as ground cover between the vegetables; ladybugs devour all the aphids and mites they flush out; on the strongly veined cabbage leaves, lacewings with bright green wings tirelessly hunt bugs; cicadas hidden in the tall grass around the perimeter of the garden chirp without interruption.

A pair of mockingcats court each other, taking turns singing joyful serenades, while a flock of jays pierce the air with their shrill cries. Toads croak their throats. Rooted in the crumbly, living soil, countless plants unfurl their leaves of infinite shapes and colors to make the most of the sunlight.

Author: Yves Gagnon
Publication date: March 2013
Publisher: Colloïdales
Subject: Gardening
ISBN: 9782981027405

With this third edition of The ecological culture of vegetable plants, Yves Gagnon delivers the fruit of more than thirty years of research and experimentation in the ecological culture of vegetables.

Wonderful spruces, striking beeches, enchanting oaks… From Thailand to Quebec, via the Amazon and Siberia, the little-known world of trees and forests appears to us in a new dimension thanks to this selection of the most beautiful images of the plant planet.

Marvelous spruces, striking beeches, enchanting oaks... From Thailand to Quebec, by way of the Amazon and Siberia, the little-known world of trees and forests appears to us in a new dimension thanks to this selection of the most beautiful images of the plant world. They support the powerful plea by Peter Wohlleben, a world-renowned author, to change our relationship with trees. This illustrated book is an invitation to see forests differently and to discover their secret life. We understand how tree society is organized. We also learn how large plants help each other, communicate with one another, and thus manage to live for hundreds or even thousands of years while playing an active role in the much-maligned biodiversity... The Secret Life of Trees is a book woven with surprising anecdotes that reveal a panorama as enchanting as it is bewildering.

Peter Wohlleben is a forest ranger. Near Cologne, Germany, he looks after a 1,200-hectare public forest, which he has learned to listen to and observe. His forest is managed and maintained without pesticides or heavy machinery. Acclaimed worldwide, his book, which has sold over a million copies, has been translated into 33 languages.

Author: Peter Wohlleben
Publication date: October 2018
Publisher: Multimondes
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9782897730901

This concept involves creating a 3-layered garden, inspired by the forest ecosystem.

This concept involves creating a three-tiered garden, inspired by the forest ecosystem: the upper tier for fruit trees, the middle tier for espaliered and trained vegetables and berries, and finally, the lower tier for vegetables and herbs. Organized in this way, the garden is designed like a food forest, allowing for a wide variety of crops, abundant harvests, and increased productivity.

Easy to set up, the oasis garden is suitable for both small and large spaces, in the city or the countryside, and fits perfectly with your gardening style, whether it is classic or innovative (raised beds, lasagna gardening, square foot gardening...).

Author: Robert Elger
Publication date: April 2019
Publisher: Rustica
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9782815313889

Let your senses guide you.

Would you like to learn how to predict the weather using the signals that nature sends us? Or understand the animals and plants that surround us?

Let your senses guide you.

Would you like to learn how to predict the weather using the signals that nature sends us? Or understand the animals and plants that surround us?

Peter Wohlleben invites us to train our senses to perceive the signals of the wind, clouds, plants, and animals. Outside, thousands of small and large phenomena occur, beautiful and fascinating, almost magical. We simply need to learn to perceive them in order to discover nature. We can predict the weather by observing flowers. Similarly, marigolds can tell us the time, and cranes are veritable living thermometers for those who know how to observe them.

Learn to enjoy the exciting and relaxing experiences that nature offers us every day, and make it your best teacher: it will be able to provide you with valuable guidance on the care of your garden, on the varieties to plant, on the protection measures to take in winter, or even on watering.

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Author: Peter Wohlleben
Publication date: April 2020
Publisher: Macro Editions
Pages: 179
ISBN: 9788893194211