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These compost trays offer a simple, practical, and eco-friendly solution to replace plastic pots. What's more, they are OMRI certified organic!

6-cell trays measuring 3 in x 3 in (7.5 cm x 7.5 cm)

For the ecological production of strong and healthy plants!

• Made with wood fiber and peat fiber.
• Trays of 6 cells measuring 3 in x 3 in (7.5 cm x 7.5 cm), easy to separate at the time of transplantation.
• 100% biodegradable material.
• Retains its rigidity and shape for approximately 12 weeks in a greenhouse.
• Porous texture that facilitates root infiltration.
• Better aeration at soil level for a denser and more vigorous root system.
• Ideal for the hilling method of sowing plants that tolerate transplantation poorly or not at all.
• Pack of 4, 10 or 30 trays of 6 cells each.
• Approved for organic farming
• OMRI Certified

This folding garden bench features a large storage pocket under the seat and several pockets for storing your small gardening tools.

• Folding frame made of sturdy metal tubing and robust canvas seat.
• Detachable pocket made of sturdy canvas that easily attaches to the frame using quick-release black plastic fasteners.
• 10 sturdy canvas pouches allow you to store small garden tools while keeping them within easy reach.
• Dimensions: 36 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm H (14 in. x 12 in. x 16 in.).

In recent years, Quebecers have rediscovered the joys of gardening and are increasingly willing to invest time and money in this activity. The book "Seedlings" will therefore become the perfect resource for starting your seedlings!

Get your seedlings off to a great start, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener. Calendars, indoor and outdoor sowing, methods, equipment, and seed-starting guides are all covered in this book, which will quickly become essential for all horticulture enthusiasts! Inside, you'll find a sowing calendar organized by date and 165 seed-starting guides for fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from the book Sowing .

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Author: Collective
Edition: Practical Practices
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 208, color
Publication date: February 2022
ISBN: 9782896589333

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Gaia Green glacial rock dust is rich in natural silica and is an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and trace elements. It improves soil structure, drainage, water retention, and cation exchange capacity.

• Glacial rock dust allows the soil to recreate the colloids (minerals and humus) necessary to improve soil structure, moisture retention properties, nutrient availability and bacterial action.
• When the right balance is achieved, organic matter is transformed into humus and the soil becomes a favorable environment for a multitude of beneficial molds, fungi, bacteria and earthworms.
• 100% Authentic Canadian Glacial Moraine
• A unique mineral product for vegetable gardens, flower beds, transplanting and composting.
• For vegetable gardens and flower beds, incorporate up to 10 kg (22 lb) per 10 ^m² (107 sq ^ft ) into the top layer of soil once a year or as needed.

For more information, consult the Gaia Green product guide.

This book gives you simple and precise advice on growing vegetables and indicates all the associations to favour or avoid, for a healthy garden.

Spinach is more tender when planted near strawberries, but onions don't grow well next to potatoes. Dill repels carrot flies, and marigolds deter nematodes... Plants help each other thrive. Their neighbors can modify their flavor, influence their growth, repel pests, or trap them. This book offers simple and precise advice on growing vegetables and indicates all the companion plants to favor or avoid for a healthy garden.

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Author: Noemie Vialard
Publication date: April 2007
Publisher: Rustica
ISBN: 9782840387268

Acting daily according to one's convictions? This is the choice that Marie-Thérèse Thévard (Marie-Thé, for close friends) made about thirty years ago by successfully developing her food self-sufficiency in no-till farming in Saguenay, her adopted region in Quebec.

The Kitchen Garden is the story of her practices, convictions, and research to embody an ecological lifestyle based on independence from fossil fuels, resilience, healthy eating, permaculture, agroecology, and community living. Designed to follow each step month by month to create a thriving organic vegetable garden, this manual details the principles and techniques for growing vegetables, fruits, legumes, and even grains. One guiding principle underpins her approach: no-till farming. Faced with the soil depletion that plagues industrial agriculture, Marie-Thé champions "the genius of the soil," avoiding plowing while enriching it with mulch. All this in a boreal climate, in a context considered challenging for market gardening.

Marie-Thé's many years of experience will teach you:

• The principles of permaculture, agroecology and no-till farming;
• Crop associations to create a living and resilient ecosystem;
• Techniques for protecting crops against the cold;
• Biological methods of getting rid of major pests;
• A toolbox to organize your garden (storage, tools, sowing, planting and harvesting calendars);
• Methods for preserving vegetables and seasonal recipes;
• The essentials you need to know about poultry farming.

Marie Thévard grew up on her mother Marie-Thé's farm. She wrote this essential guide to successfully growing your own food using no-till methods and gradually achieving food self-sufficiency. Richly illustrated with diagrams and photos, this book is a must-have for ecological gardening.
Marie Thévard participated, with her mother, in the development of the Nordic no-till food gardening technique which she shares in Le jardin vivrier.

Browse online via Écosociété

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Author: Marie Thévard
Preface by: Benoît Thévard
Edition: Ecosociété
Publication date: May 2021 (Canada)
Pages: 384
Collection: Know-how
Theme(s): nature, animals & ecology
Subject(s): ecology / environment
ISBN: 9782897196653

Gaia Green alfalfa meal is a specialty fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium. In addition to nourishing plants, it contains nutrients that stimulate microbial activity in the soil, helping to improve moisture retention and reduce soil compaction.

• NPK 3-0-2
• Excellent source of nitrogen and potassium
• It breaks down easily to release nutrients without risk of burning.
• Excellent compost activator: improves the activity and overall nutritional value of compost, especially when combined with Gaia Green glacial rock dust
• Contains compounds known to promote plant growth
• Recommended for family vegetable gardens, flower beds and lawns
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Protect from frost, extreme heat and inclement weather
• Approved for use in organic farming by Ecocert Canada
• For more information, consult the Gaia Green product guide

Spices: a world of flavors.

They have transcended eras and borders, sometimes rare and often precious. Their unique aroma and flavor evoke memories of childhood, feasts, and travels. Simply pinch them between your thumb and forefinger to enhance your recipes, without adding any fat or salt.

This illustrated book offers you the opportunity to create your own spice garden, guiding you step by step towards a productive and abundant harvest.

You're probably familiar with ginger, black pepper, and paprika, but what about wasabi, tamarind, and annatto? These fact sheets will help you identify the edible parts of each plant. You'll also find botanical information, growing conditions, and various ways to incorporate spices into your diet.

Embark on a journey to discover this unique world of flavors!

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Author: Tasha Greer
Edition: Multimondes
Dimensions: 17.6 x 24.6 cm (7 x 9.75 in)
Page: 128
Publication date: February 22, 2023
ISBN: 9782897733117

Discovering the Mosses and Other Bryophytes of Quebec is the very first introductory guide to the mosses of Quebec. An essential book for all nature lovers, curious to discover a world of unsuspected beauty!

These small plants can be found everywhere: under our feet, on rocks, on decaying wood, on tree bark and even in urban areas, between the gaps in sidewalks or on the roof of a shed! Intended for beginners, this guide describes 64 species that are relatively easy to identify in the field.

This book provides information on;

• The anatomy and life cycle of bryophytes
• The differences between bryophytes and other plants
• The different habitats of bryophytes
• Their roles and uses
• The way to observe them

A guide filled with accessible text and anecdotes, accompanied by numerous photos and a watercolor illustration for each species covered. It also includes a photographic index organized by bryophyte type and habitat.

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Author: Quebec Bryology Society *
Publisher: Naturat Editions
Dimensions: 16.5 x 22 cm (6.5 x 9 in)
Page: 250, color
Publication date: October 2022
ISBN: 9782981804983

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The Quebec Bryology Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote scientific activities related to bryology. The writing and illustration team is composed of six bryologists:

• Nils Ambec
• Marion Barbé
• Carole Beauchesne
• Marc Favreau
• Robert Gauthier
• Martine Lapointe

Digging, cutting, measuring, weeding – our trowel is the perfect multi-functional tool for the garden! Made entirely of stainless steel, the trowel features engraved measurements, a blade on its right side, and teeth on its left to facilitate all your gardening needs. The handle is also ergonomically shaped for added comfort.

• Made of stainless steel with a brushed finish
• Teeth on the left side of the shovel, sharp blade on the right side
• Engraved measurements
• 4" ash wood handle with matte finish
• Hot stamped logo
• 3 mm cord
• Length: 14".

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Photo credit: Growers & Co.

Black saucer made of sturdy vinyl. Grooved bottom. No drainage. Each saucer has an airflow bottom design that prevents moisture from trapping.

• Designed to keep moisture away from the floor
• Made of durable vinyl
• Each saucer has an airflow base design that does not trap moisture
• Available in 16", 21" and 25" sizes*

*The 25-inch format is only available at the horticultural store in the écoumene.

Edible and medicinal plants of the boreal forest and the benefits of chaga brings together the most up-to-date knowledge on 64 plants of the boreal forest as well as on chaga, a parasitic fungus of birch.

Edible and medicinal plants of the boreal forest and the benefits of chaga is the most complete work to date on the subject; it allows you to return to the source and to enjoy autonomously, summer and winter, the virtues of plants and chaga.

In this work, the author pays homage to the indigenous people, our European ancestors and our grandmothers, who used these plants before us, when the nature that surrounded them was both their pantry and their pharmacy.

You will discover;

• Updated knowledge about medicinal plants,
• Recipes using medicinal plants, tested and proven by a herbalist.
• Several original ways to cook edible plants and prepare chaga,
• Suggestions for harvesting, preserving and using plants and chaga.

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Author: Roger Larivière
Publisher: Naturat (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: April 2020
Pages: 258
ISBN: 978-2-9818049-2-1
Language: French

The virtues of nettle . "You can't imagine all that nettle can do for you!"

The nettle, a small plant that stings and grows almost everywhere, is first and foremost our "health-beauty-fitness friend" ! Today, with scientific evidence to back it up, we are rediscovering its medicinal virtues but also its most unexpected uses: did you know, for example, that nettle fiber can be used to make high-quality, eco-friendly clothing?

Its leaves stimulate digestive functions, combat arthritis, osteoarthritis and urinary inflammations, they have diuretic, anti-anemic, anti-bleeding, anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, anti-eczema, and even anti-dandruff properties ....

Its roots , beneficial in cases of prostate problems, promote increased urinary flow and relieve rheumatism.

Finally, its seeds stimulate the body, have a vermifuge, anti-diarrheal and diuretic effect, are effective against asthma and beneficial for skin health!

New revised and expanded edition.

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Author: Moro Buronzo, Alessandra
Edition: Jouvence - European book
Publication date: June 7, 2017
Pages: 160
ISBN: 978-2-88911-833-5
Language: French
Cover: Soft
Size: 12.5 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in)

Knowledge is the driving force behind success. This bible of ecological gardening is aimed at the gardener or aspiring amateur gardener seeking advice on choosing the best cultivation method according to their needs and how to optimize it.

Whether you garden in containers, pots, or directly in the ground, it's important to understand what each growing method entails. The aim of this book is not to promote one gardening method over another, but rather to help you develop a greater understanding of the plants you grow, enabling you to achieve greater food self-sufficiency and easier, more cost-effective cultivation.

Why is container gardening suddenly attracting so much interest? Is it a revolution in the way we grow plants? What will happen to gardens in the ground? Written in clear, accessible language, this book will guide you toward understanding. It will help you better assess your needs and meet your gardening expectations. You will also benefit from a wealth of new tips for dealing with the various situations that inevitably arise when exploring the complex world of nature and plants, and for achieving great results.

The content of this book proves useful to all kinds of gardening, whether you enjoy growing flowers, vegetables, your lawn, or want to rethink your landscaping!

You can read an excerpt by clicking here: Excerpt from Gardening in Containers .

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Author: Serge Fortier
Publisher: PRATICO-PRATIQUES EDITIONS
Dimensions: 20 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in)
Page: 208, color
Publication date: March 2022
ISBN: 9782896589340

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Permaculture is a philosophy and approach to land use aimed at designing ecologically sustainable living and activity spaces.

Permaculture is a philosophy and approach to land use that aims to design ecologically sustainable living and working spaces. Drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems, permaculture establishes beneficial interactions between the components of the sites it designs: humans and their needs, the land and its characteristics, the annual and perennial plants that grow there, animals, soils, microclimates, water, and so on. By connecting these elements, it forms productive, resilient, and as self-sufficient as possible systems.

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Born in 1928 in Tasmania, Australia, Bill Mollison worked for several years as an environmental and marine biologist before becoming a professor at the University of Tasmania, where he established the Department of Environmental Psychology. There, in the early 1970s, he and David Holmgren developed the concept of permaculture. He elaborated a set of guiding principles that formed its ethical framework, which can be summarized as working with nature, rather than against it; making the smallest effort for the greatest change; and, above all, understanding and accepting that the problem is often the solution.

In 1981, he received the alternative Nobel Prize for his entire body of work, the essence of which he delivers to us in this fabulous, delightfully illustrated book, which invites us to rethink our market gardening practices in harmony with the environment.

This book has benefited from the utmost care from those who worked on it. The translators have strived to convey the spirit of Bill Mollison in all the subtlety of his experience and the depth of his understanding of natural phenomena. It has benefited from the review and advice of several experienced permaculture practitioners. The book's design and infographics have been meticulously crafted to ensure clarity and ease of reading. Printed in France on 100% recycled paper, this large-format book was printed with solvent-free inks and plant-based pigments. It contains 165 explanatory diagrams and drawings.

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Author: Bill Mollison
Publisher: Passerelle Éco (France)
Publication date: 2012
Size: 21 x 28 cm
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9782953344844
Language: French

The SMART POT is the original geotextile container! Wide and shallow: perfect for a small garden of herbs, lettuce, radishes, onions or beans!

See the " Choosing the right format " guide.

Smart Pots technology lies in the porosity of the material, a thick geotextile that ensures optimal root development and therefore plant growth. Smart Pots promote excellent root development because the fabric allows for aeration of the potting soil and the root system, a fundamental principle of gardening. Aeration prevents root spiraling, which hinders healthy plant growth. Furthermore, air circulation prevents overheating, which is harmful to roots and soil microorganisms.

Smart Pots are simple to use and easy to clean. They are washable and collapsible for storage. They are made of lightweight and durable material (7 to 10 years). They are unbreakable.

You can add a saucer (to prevent water from running out) or raise the Smart Pots slightly off the ground (on wooden slats for example) to ensure greater aeration for the plants.

High-performing

• Maximum ventilation
• No root spiraling
• Denser root system = more efficient
• Excellent drainage
• No overheating like in traditional pots

Versatile

• Available in all formats
• For all places: large production, nurseries, greenhouses, balconies, rooftop vegetable gardens, cultivable areas, walls, railings, etc.
• For all crops: vegetables, flowers, herbs, small fruits, trees, etc.

Easy to use

• They can be left outside in winter.
• Unbreakable, lifespan of 5 to 10 years

See the " Choosing the right format " guide.
You will find information on the volume of substrate (potting soil and compost) and the number of plants that can be planted in each Smart Pot size.

Dimension

Mini - 24" (60 cm) diameter x 8" (20 cm) high. Holds 2.1 cubic feet (59 L)

Junior - 36" (91 cm) diameter x 12" (30 cm) high. Holds 5.9 cubic feet (167 L)

Regular - 50" (1.27 m) diameter x 12" (30 cm) high. Holds 13.7 cubic feet (387 L)

Dimensions are taken directly from the manufacturer's website. Smart Pot® Round Raised Bed – Smart Pot® (smartpots.com)

This knife is a favorite among mushroom pickers! It's thanks to the Savoyard company Opinel, whose reputation has extended beyond the borders of France for over 100 years!

• The 8.5 cm blade made of modified 12C27 stainless steel from Sandvik for Opinel has a remarkable cutting edge and is easy to maintain.
• The serrated back of the blade allows you to scrape and clean the mushrooms.
• The hard oak handle has a high tannin content for superior resistance to insects and fungi.
• The handle is varnished to better protect it from moisture and dirt.

• The end of the handle is fitted with a natural bristle brush which is perfect for dusting off the harvest.

6-inch galvanized steel anchor pins, used to secure plastic mulch, ground covers, and bird netting to the ground. Essential and effective for preventing wind damage.

Sales format:

• Pack of 50 pins

A real boost for organic gardening!

• Quickly transforms dead leaves, garden waste and grass clippings into compost
• Use in all compost piles or bins.
• 100% organic;
  • Concentrated from entirely organic and natural sources.
  • Without inactive or chemical fillers.