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Starting seeds is both a pleasure and a challenge for the amateur gardener. When should I start my seedlings? What care will they need? What materials should I use?

This seemingly simple task can quickly become a maze of complications. But not anymore. In this straightforward and concise book, the Lazy Gardener, Larry Hodgson, reveals all his secrets for successful sowing, whether it's annuals, perennials, or vegetables. You'll instantly know if spinach needs darkness to germinate, if alyssum can be sown directly in the ground, how deep to plant sunflower seeds, and much more.

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In the first part of the book, the author explains how to sow seeds, both indoors and outdoors. Each step is clearly indicated: sowing seeds has never been so easy.

The second part of the book presents the secrets of success for more than 300 popular plants: their requirements, their preferences, and even their little peculiarities.

With all this information to guide you, you'll soon have a green thumb!
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Author: Larry Hodgson
Edition: Broquet
Publication date: 2020
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9782896546503

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.

To compost animal waste.

The Green Cone digests leftover meat and bones, fish, seafood, dairy products, oils and fats, as well as dog and cat excrement.
Its design prevents odors and the possibility of unwanted animals prowling around your home.

Wholesale prices are available for municipalities wishing to offer this solution to their citizens.

Soon, provincial regulations will prohibit putting anything rotting in the garbage. Composting plant matter is easy, but what about animal matter? Here's the ideal home solution you absolutely need to know, otherwise you'll be required to use a brown bin, if that's not already the case in your area!

The Green Cone digests leftover meat and bones, fish, seafood, dairy products, oils and fats, as well as dog and cat excrement.
Its design prevents odors and the possibility of unwanted animals prowling around your home.

Very sturdy and aesthetically pleasing in its shape and color, it blends well into any setting or on any terrain. Simply place it in a sunny spot for optimal performance.
There's no need to empty it. With normal use, the contents will self-regulate on the ground, benefiting the surrounding plants and trees.

This is an effective and intelligent way to complement the source management of household organic waste!

Documentation: explanatory manual

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

Low-wattage compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) with integrated ballasts require little energy. They provide the full-spectrum light plants need to thrive. They are ideal for houseplants and for replacing 40 or 60W bulbs wherever daylight-like light is desired.

• Cool 6400K full spectrum light, comparable to daylight.
• Screw base bulb to replace classic 40-60W incandescent bulbs.
• Estimated lifespan of 10,000 h (13 and 26W) and 8,000 h (52W).
• Luminous output of 900 (13 W), 1700 (26 W) or 3380 (52 W) lumens.
• No assembly required.
• Available individually or in a pack of 4 lamps
• Manufacturer's specifications

Try something extraordinary in your vegetable garden by growing unusual fruits and vegetables! From choosing seedlings from 50 unusual plants to cooking tips that will spice up your dishes, this book explains everything!

Try something extraordinary in your vegetable garden by growing unusual fruits and vegetables! From choosing seeds from 50 unique plants to cooking tips that will spice up your dishes, this book explains everything! Discover the cucamelon, the earth chestnut, the yacón, strawberry spinach, and even turmeric, and master all the steps to cultivate them. As surprising as it may seem, these seeds, tubers, and plants are available in many garden centers in Quebec, and the varieties described in this original book can easily be grown in pots or in a garden. Enjoy gardening and treat yourself to some truly unique flavors!

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Author: Matthew Biggs
Publication date: March 2020
Publisher: Multimondes
ISBN: 9782897731885

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 

Discover how to make the most of your gardening space; learn how to plant vertically; know how to use hanging pots and raised beds; get an introduction to combining and alternating crops to obtain a rich variety of harvests throughout the seasons.

Do you have a balcony? A terrace? A small courtyard? You're in luck!

Discover how to make the most of your gardening space; learn how to plant vertically; know how to use hanging pots and raised beds; get an introduction to combining and alternating crops to obtain a rich variety of harvests throughout the seasons.

This book is brimming with tips and suggestions to help you easily create a bountiful mini-garden in just 1m². It presents a series of ingenious and simple projects, as well as a directory of the most advantageous plants to grow.

Enjoy the pleasure of growing and then savoring your favorite vegetables and berries!

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Author: By Collective
Publisher: MultiMondes (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: March 23, 2017
Dimensions: 19 x 23 cm (7.5 x 9.1 in)
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9782897730253
Language: French

The broadfork is an ergonomic tool used to loosen the soil without turning it over, unlike a traditional spade. It works on a lever principle: the tool is pushed vertically into the ground, and the handles are pulled back towards you while stepping back and moving the handles from right to left to break up the clods.

One of the first designs by Jean-Martin Fortier, author of the book The market gardener: manual of organic farming on small areas .

• Composed of 5 robust, curved teeth made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel.
• This tool allows for efficient and effective soil aeration without the fatigue caused by traditional digging.
• Ideal for aerating the soil in existing vegetable gardens in spring.
• Do not use for plowing.

In this exciting new edition of Improved Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew reveals all his secrets and explains all his techniques.

Square foot gardening works; over two million gardeners will attest to that. That's the number of people who have tried Mel Bartholomew's innovative square foot method over the years, always with the same result: harvesting more in less space and requiring less work.

In this exciting new edition of Improved Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew reveals all his secrets and explains all his techniques. You'll be amazed at how simple it is: mix the ideal soil in a raised bed and carefully space your plants in 1-square-foot squares. There's no need to weed. Simply water, and you'll be rewarded with double to triple the harvest you'd get from a traditional row garden. In your yard, driveway, on a balcony, or on a rooftop, your square foot garden can be set up virtually anywhere. This splendid new edition also offers new information on popular topics like gardening with children and pest control.

Based on the simple principle of cultivating in squares rather than rows, author Mel Bartholomew's square foot gardening system has been adopted by two generations of enthusiastic gardeners who are looking for something very simple: a higher yield in a smaller space.

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Author: Mel Bartholomew
Publisher: Broquet
Publication date: 2014
Pages: 272
ISBN: 9782896544110

This book takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to edible gardening. It's a kind of toolbox that brings together both basic principles and practical instructions for the various possibilities available to gardeners.

In practice, it is first and foremost a tool for freedom, allowing each gardener to choose the layouts that best suit their vision and expectations. Just as in nature, every ecosystem is unique, every eco-responsible edible garden should be equally so. Influenced by bioclimatic conditions and the characteristics of the land, it should above all reflect the gardener and their family.
Thanks to this book, gardeners will be able to produce healthy and tasty vegetables, fruits, herbs, and other edible plants, while protecting the environment.

To remain true to the book's theme, the author chose an eco-responsible approach. The paper format, which is 100% recycled, avoids unnecessary paper use. During the eco-design process, he selected low-ink fonts and limited the size of the photographs. These are in black and white to further reduce ink consumption. Eco-inking involved creating craters ranging from black to gray to minimize ink usage. Finally, he opted for short, easily renewable print runs to avoid inventory and the need to recycle unsold books.

Browse the first few pages of this book: The Eco-Friendly Edible Garden: Understanding Nature and Harnessing Its Benefits

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Author: Bertrand Dumont
Publisher: Horti Media
Publication date: 2023
Page: 302
Dimensions: 23 cm x 15.25 cm x 2 cm
Weight: 467 grams
ISBN: 9782924041178
Language: French

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Is your yard neglected? Would you like to turn it into a garden, but don't know where to start? Are you unsure if you have a green thumb? Here's THE guide you need!

More than 80 projects to complete.

Is your yard neglected? Would you like to turn it into a garden, but don't know where to start? Are you unsure if you have a green thumb? Here's THE guide you need!

With supporting photos, this book will show you how to grow grass, plant a hedge, prune a rosebush, care for a climbing plant, repot a shrub, sow a vegetable garden, and dozens of projects that will transform your environment.

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Author: Collective
Publication date: February 2019
Publisher: Multimonde
Subject: Gardening and vegetable garden
ISBN: 9782897731304

Gypsum is a soft sedimentary rock extracted from mineral deposits. In addition to providing key nutrients, GAIA GREEN gypsum improves soil structure, porosity, air circulation, and water infiltration and drainage.

• Rich in calcium and sulfur.
• Improve soil structure and porosity.
• To improve air and water circulation in the soil.
• To correct deficiencies in calcium and sulfur.
• To reduce the level of mineral salts in the soil.
• Approved for use in organic farming by Ecocert Canada
• For more information, consult the Gaia Green product guide.

Clips designed to easily and securely hang SunBlaster lighting assemblies with T5HO lamps or LED light strips.

• Pack of 4 staples
• Instruction manual

This book offers guidance on planning, creating, and maintaining an edible garden in an eco-responsible way. From characterizing and analyzing built and living elements, through planning and shaping the vegetable garden and planting the fruit orchard, to maintaining, harvesting, and consuming vegetables, fruits, and other produce, gardeners can create a sustainable and economical edible garden.

One of the unique aspects of this book is that it offers an original overview of different types of organic gardening, both traditional and modern forms of vegetable gardens, fruit gardens, and indoor growing methods. Each gardener can therefore choose the layouts best suited to their needs and expectations, while developing an eco-responsible approach.

To remain true to the book's theme, the author chose an eco-responsible approach. The paper format, which is 100% recycled, avoids unnecessary paper use. During the eco-design process, he selected low-ink fonts and limited the size of the photographs. These are in black and white to further reduce ink consumption. Eco-inking involved creating craters ranging from black to gray to minimize ink usage. Finally, he opted for short, easily renewable print runs to avoid inventory and the need to recycle unsold books.

Browse the first few pages of this book: The Eco-Friendly Edible Garden: Designing and Cultivating with Respect for the Earth

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Author: Bertrand Dumont
Publisher: Horti Media
Publication date: 2023
Page: 310
Dimensions: 23 cm x 15.25 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight: 476 grams
ISBN: 9782924041185
Language: French

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Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of the plant world!

Author: By Collective
Original English text translated by Valérie Feugeas and Marie-Noëlle Pichard
Publisher: MultiMondes (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: October 2, 2019
Pages: 442
ISBN: 9782897731250
Language: French

White glazed stoneware dish. Polypropylene germination grid. Phthalate and BPA free.

When in contact with water, the seeds of basil, arugula, cress, flax, yellow and white mustard, chia, perilla, purslane, and camelina develop a gelatinous substance: mucilage. This mucilage makes them unsuitable for germination in a standard sprouting tray and necessitates the use of a germination tray. The result is beautiful, upright, bright green, and crisp sprouts.

Dimensions: 5 inches in diameter x 2 inches in height
Net weight (empty): 400 g

Technical specifications available for download

Photo credit: Germina