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Native to North America, Monarda, also known as bergamot, is a plant with a bold charm that brightens gardens with its vibrant flowers. The Panorama mix brings together several brilliant hues that dance together in the summer sun.

This variety is distinguished by its bushy habit and abundant flowering, attracting a myriad of pollinators—bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects—with whom it shares its generous nectar. Ideal for mass plantings or borders, Monarda Panorama brings a wild and joyful touch that lives in harmony with the rhythms of an eco-friendly garden, inviting contemplation and respect for biodiversity.

Mustard's rapid growth is one of the qualities that makes it an excellent green manure, but it's not the only one! Under good conditions, mustard seedlings can reach their full height in just one month. It can therefore be used as a green manure in spring and summer.

• Its deep roots excel at loosening heavy soils and its aerial parts buried in the soil provide the latter with a first-rate supply of nitrogen.
• When buried during full flowering, its role as a nematicide should not be neglected either, especially on a plot where potatoes have been grown.
• Because it grows very quickly and is not afraid of root competition, it covers the soil immediately and protects it from erosion . For faster decomposition, it is buried when young and still tender.
• If you want to attract pollinators with its pretty, bright yellow flowers, allow more time for decomposition in the soil, as it will be less tender. However, do this before the seeds ripen if you don't want it to self-seed readily!
• It can be sown until the end of August , as it tolerates frost .
• As winter approaches, instead of burying it, leave its cut stems on the surface to provide soil life with a protective cover against erosion and cold.
• In spring, earthworms will be encouraged to come to the surface to collect them, aerating the soil in the process. Furthermore, by acting as mulch , they will reduce weed growth.
• Sowing technique : broadcast, followed by a pass with a rake to lightly bury the seeds.
• Seeding rate: 300 g/60 ^m² – 0.6 lb/600 sq ^ft
• Sowing depth : 0.5 to 1 cm.
• Photo credit: Amit Kumar
• Format: 300 g

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.

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.

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.

Native to South America, jasmine-flowered tobacco ( Nicotiana alata ) first became famous as an ornamental plant, cultivated for its small, trumpet-shaped flowers, often white and pleasantly fragrant. In a vibrant garden, it easily finds its place at the edge or in the heart of flowerbeds, where its summer blooms accompany the cycle of the seasons.

Its soft green foliage beautifully complements the star-shaped flowers, which release their fragrance especially in the late afternoon and evening, reminiscent of the sweet notes of jasmine. In a diverse, nutrient-rich garden, this ornamental tobacco provides a discreet yet constant presence, harmonizing with the other plants. Its careful cultivation from seed is part of an age-old tradition that connects the gardener to nature, year after year.

Originally from Mexico, the jalapeño has become one of the most popular chili peppers thanks to its moderate heat and versatility in cooking. The Early Jalapeño variety has been selected to ripen more quickly, making it a valuable ally in gardens where summers are short and sometimes unpredictable.

In the kitchen garden, its upright plants bear a beautiful succession of glossy green fruits that turn red when fully ripe. In a vegetable garden in harmony with the cycle of the seasons, this chili pepper naturally finds its place among tomatoes, basil, and other sun-loving vegetables. Its presence contributes to the diversity of shapes and colors, and serves as a daily reminder of the age-old practice of cultivating spicy plants with respect and care.

The result of a rigorous and deeply human scientific approach, this exceptional red onion was born in the research fields of the University of Wisconsin. For several years, Dr. Michael Havey, a renowned horticultural geneticist, and his team pursued a simple yet ambitious idea: to develop an onion variety with a round, dense bulb and a single center, perfect for producing uniform slices. This project, carefully conducted within the USDA Onion Lab breeding program, embodies an approach rooted in knowledge, patience, and attention to detail.

When the program ended, this remarkable lineage was entrusted to the Gardens of the Ecumene so that it could continue to thrive in the hands of gardeners. Since then, this variety has been cultivated with passion, passed on to a community that has given it a name, a place, and a future in living vegetable gardens.

In the garden, it stands out for its vigorous, upright growth habit, good tolerance to climatic variations, and impressive production capacity. The bulbs that form are firm, glossy, and a deep red, and their finely detailed internal structure makes them easy to cut. In well-prepared soil, it offers excellent consistency and adapts readily to garden plots, whether for individual or community use. It thus embodies the balance between horticultural innovation and the age-old practice of sowing seeds, between high quality and ease of cultivation.

Native to the Americas and long cultivated by many Indigenous nations, Petit Canadien tobacco ( Nicotiana rustica ) is one of those plants that tells an ancient story of the relationship between humans and the garden. Introduced very early to the countryside here, it was long cultivated as a hardy tobacco, adapted to shorter growing seasons and poor soils.

In the garden, it's a compact and vigorous plant with an upright habit, forming a beautiful clump of green foliage. Its sturdy stems support broad, abundant leaves and discreet flowers, characteristic of Tabac rustica. In a living garden that respects the cycle of the seasons, it naturally finds its place within a diverse, edible space, as an ornamental companion plant or a traditional addition to the garden.

A companion to a harmonious garden, Petit Canadien tobacco invites us to reconnect with an age-old practice of respectful cultivation. Its structuring presence brings a beautiful consistency to the vegetable garden or biodiversity garden, where it helps create that intimate garden space that we observe day after day.

Native to the temperate regions of Eurasia, common oregano ( Origanum vulgare ) is one of those companion plants that naturally find their place in living gardens. At Jardins de l'écoumène, it is presented as a hardy perennial, ideal for borders and dry corners of the vegetable garden or herb garden, where its aromatic green foliage forms dense and inviting clumps.

In the garden, oregano establishes itself with remarkable consistency: once rooted in well-drained soil and a sunny location, it faithfully returns year after year. Its summer blooms, with small pink to purplish flowers, attract numerous pollinators and contribute to the garden's vibrancy in harmony with the cycle of the seasons. It is a reliable plant, both decorative and edible, whose fragrant presence complements the age-old practices of harvesting and drying herbs.

Native to the tropical regions of Africa and later widely cultivated in Asia and South America, okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) has found a valued companion in the Clemson Spineless variety for kitchen gardens. Selected for its pods free of irritating spines, this green and bountiful variety integrates naturally into a harmonious garden, where gardener comfort is valued as much as an abundant harvest.

In the vegetable garden, Clemson Spineless stands tall with beautiful, slender stems and finely cut foliage reminiscent of its close relative, the hibiscus. Its pale yellow flowers with purple centers give way to elongated fruits, harvested young to retain their tenderness. In welcoming, warm, and well-drained soil, it provides a steady harvest throughout the summer, discreetly contributing to the cycle of seasons in a diverse and nourishing garden.

Perlite is a very light, odorless aggregate with a neutral pH. Its physical structure improves soil aeration and drainage, which promotes root development.

• Very lightweight expanded volcanic glass.
• A light, white, porous substance that improves soils and potting mixes.
• Mixed with potting soil, it improves aeration and drainage, which promotes root development.
• Perlite is a recommended growing medium for the germination and rooting of cuttings.
• 9 L format

Originating in northern Brittany, France, the Roscoff pink onion has been shaped by sea winds and coastal soils. The 'Keravel' variety, offered in organic farming, continues this story in today's organic vegetable gardens. Its pinkish bulbs, round to slightly flattened, grow in neat rows and color the garden from late summer onwards, like small suns with coppery reflections.

In the garden, it's a reliable plant: upright foliage, consistent growth habit, and easy harvest time when the leaves gently bend. When properly cultivated, it produces good-sized bulbs with pale pink flesh, prized for their sweet and fragrant flavor. In a thriving garden, the onion structures the beds, complements neighboring crops, and contributes to a respectful approach to soil and the natural cycle of the seasons.

The Halblange parsnip is a variety renowned for the quality and uniformity of its roots. It produces long, slender, smooth, well-formed roots with a creamy beige skin and white flesh with a very mild flavor. This mildness intensifies considerably when the roots are harvested after the first autumn frosts.

The roots can reach up to 25 cm in length and retain a fine, pleasant texture when cooked. Very hardy, this parsnip tolerates light frosts without difficulty, allowing for staggered harvests late in the season and even after the first frosts.

In the garden, Halblange parsnips require deep, loose, and well-drained soil to allow for healthy root development. Germination is slow and can take about three weeks, during which time the soil must remain consistently moist. Once established, the plant is robust and undemanding, providing a reliable and abundant harvest.

Male catkin of the curly alder, with an appearance of long pepper, its taste is tangy and balsamic.

Preparation :

In cooking: Grind in a mortar. Use as a condiment once cooking is complete for soups, meat dishes, game, fish, legumes, etc.

A catkin is an inflorescence composed of flowers and shaped like a spike. Dune pepper is composed of the flowers of the crisp alder.

Warning: All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as therapeutic advice. Please consult your healthcare professional before use and take all necessary precautions, particularly regarding pregnancy and drug interactions.

The 'Carmen' marigold belongs to those varieties of Tagetes that naturally find their place in a vibrant garden. Its luminous flowers and compact habit make it a discreet but constant presence throughout the summer, equally at home in the vegetable garden or among flowers.

Easy to sow, it guides the gardener in a respectful approach to cultivation, where each plant contributes to the balance of the space. Whether planted in borders, pots, or flowerbeds, 'Carmen' punctuates the cycle of seasons with its generous and regular blooms, offering a colorful focal point in the heart of the garden.

Originating in the warm temperate regions where the pepper (Capsicum annuum) evolved under the watchful eyes of gardeners of yesteryear, the Gourmet Pepper perpetuates a tradition of flavor and bounty. This sweet variety, well-suited to Quebec vegetable gardens , produces squat fruits with thick, crisp flesh, which develop on compact, upright plants.

In a welcoming soil and a sunny corner of the garden, this plant thrives alongside tomatoes, basil, and other summer vegetables. Its steady growth, natural tolerance, and ability to provide a continuous harvest make it a reliable companion for both novice and experienced gardeners. With its deep roots and sensitivity to the seasons, the Gourmet Pepper helps transform the garden into a bountiful, tranquil, and flavorful space.

The Rossa di Milano onion is an open-pollinated variety known for its balance of flavor, productivity, and storage potential. It produces medium-sized, well-formed bulbs characterized by a thin neck and a dark red, glossy, and very tight skin that effectively protects the bulb at maturity.

Its flesh is mild and pleasant, making it a versatile onion that is equally enjoyed raw or cooked. The plants are uniform and productive, offering an abundant harvest when growing conditions are well maintained. The bulbs reach an average diameter of approximately 10 cm.

In the garden, Rossa di Milano behaves like a long-day onion, tolerating cooler climates well. It requires a full season to reach its full potential, but rewards patience with excellent storage qualities. Steady growth, without water stress, promotes the formation of tight, long-lasting bulbs.

In the local culture, this onion is seen as a plant of consistency and mastery. It illustrates the importance of taking the long time in the vegetable garden, where rigorous techniques and attention to detail allow for reliable and flavorful harvests, designed as much for the table as for storage.

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.