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Native to East Asia, the Daikon radish is a large white radish that has long been a staple in vegetable gardens. Its elongated, smooth, and pristine white root contrasts with its bright green leaves, which stand upright above the soil. In a harmonious garden, it silently accompanies the cycle of the seasons, taking root deep in the fertile soil.

In the vegetable garden, Daikon stands out for its rapid growth in late summer and early autumn. It thrives in well-drained, cool soil, where it develops a crisp, juicy, and rather mild root, less pungent than small spring radishes depending on its maturity and growing conditions. It's a reliable plant for extending harvests into autumn and providing a consistent supply of produce in the garden.

Originating from the large stands of Capsicum annuum , the Chocolate pepper has become popular for the unique color of its fruits, which turn chocolate brown when ripe. In a vibrant garden, its warm notes contrast with the green foliage and the reds and yellows of other peppers, like an unexpected touch in the heart of the growing space.

Throughout the changing seasons, this variety patiently endures the lengthening days of summer. Its fruits slowly thicken and ripen, yielding a bountiful harvest in late summer and early autumn. A reliable plant that thrives in welcoming, well-drained soil, it naturally finds its place in a supportive vegetable garden, whether in a container on a sunny balcony or planted directly in the ground in a sheltered, quiet spot protected from cool winds.

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.

Native to Mexico , Cosmos 'Sensation' has quickly become a must-have flower in summer gardens , thanks to its abundant blooms , its vibrant palette of pink, red, and white hues , and its easy-to-grow nature . It embodies simple grace and delicate movement , brightening flowerbeds and borders from July to October .

Its light flowers with toothed petals radiate around a vibrant yellow center , and sway with the wind, attracting a host of pollinators : bees, butterflies, but also helpers like the green lacewing , whose larvae are formidable predators of aphids, scale insects and thrips – a valuable asset for gardens using biological pest control .

Originating from the rich French terroir, the Muscat tomato is an old variety with a discreet charm and reassuring consistency. Rarely found in our latitudes, it deserves to be rediscovered for its cold hardiness and its ability to produce fruit even after frost , despite our unpredictable summers.

On a determinate plant, it produces medium-sized, round, and uniform red fruits , borne amidst dense foliage. It thrives in well-drained, sunny soil , making it a faithful companion in the vegetable garden, whether planted directly in the ground or in containers. Its growth is steady, undemanding, yet remarkably generous—a truly reliable plant.

Originating in Switzerland, the Rose de Berne tomato belongs to those heirloom varieties that have stood the test of time thanks to their remarkable flavor. Its round to slightly flattened fruits, a pinkish-red hue , bring a sweet and warm touch to the vegetable garden. Their thin skin and juicy flesh make them a sought-after ingredient for simple and vibrant cooking.

In the garden, this indeterminate plant steadily climbs its support. It thrives in well-drained, welcoming soil and rewards regular care with a bountiful harvest throughout the summer. In a harmonious garden, it blends easily among other fruiting vegetables and aromatic herbs, contributing to diversity and the daily pleasure of foraging.

Petit moineau is an old variety from the Quebec terroir , cultivated since the 1950s in the Châteauguay region. Originating from the wild species Solanum pimpinellifolium , it has retained a part of untamed vitality which makes it a faithful companion to living and generous gardens .

The plant develops a bushy, flexible, and exuberant habit , reaching approximately 1.5 m in height. To support its growth, it is best placed on a teepee or trellis rather than in a traditional cage.
From the end of July until the first frosts, this variety produces a profusion of small red fruits , barely bigger than a blueberry, which shine in the sun like bursts of light.

Red Oak Leaf Lettuce, native to Europe and highly prized in organic vegetable gardens, is admired for its finely cut leaves in deep purple hues. A symbol of freshness and elegance, it displays a light silhouette in the garden that sways in the summer breeze.

In the vegetable garden, it is generous and quick-growing, offering an early harvest of tender leaves, perfect for adding a burst of color and sweetness to the plate. Its discreet yet assertive nature makes it a faithful ally for gardeners attentive to the diversity and beauty of their crops.

The Fortin dry bean is an heirloom variety from Quebec, rooted in the Cap-Saint-Ignace region (Chaudière-Appalaches), where several generations of the Fortin family have carefully cultivated it. Hardy and deeply adapted to local conditions, this legume embodies a living heritage of Quebec's food garden.

Its compact, dwarf habit makes cultivation and harvesting easy, while its long, yellow pods contain numerous beige peas marked with a black eye, typical of the black-eyed pea variety. It is renowned for its exceptional productivity, yielding up to 45 lbs of harvest from a single pound of seed. Resistant to diseases and pests, it integrates easily into ecological crop rotations and naturally enriches the soil with nitrogen.

Originating from Asian horticultural traditions, Chinese Pink Celery displays its delicate pink hues, offering a spectacle that is both visual and gustatory. Its history is intertwined with that of heirloom varieties, reintroduced today for their authenticity and unique charm.

In the garden, this celery grows with an upright habit and fleshy stalks, combining elegance and sturdiness. Its moderate growth, accompanied by dark green foliage, gives it a discreet yet precious character, ideal for enriching the diversity of an ecological garden.

This delicately flavored vegetable makes its way into the kitchen to reveal its sweet, slightly aniseed flavor, bringing freshness and crunch to summer dishes.

The 'Savignac' tomato is a heritage variety from Quebec whose history is deeply rooted in the region. It was discovered in the 1930s by a farmer from the Joliette area, Mr. Dufresne , and later taken up and perfected by Brother Armand Savignac , a member of the Clerics of Saint Viator. His objective was clear: to improve the productivity and cold resistance of a tomato capable of thriving in cool climates and short growing seasons.

Thanks to this rigorous selection process, 'Savignac' has established itself as a reliable tomato, well-suited to northern conditions. It produces round , pink fruits with smooth skin , renowned for their exceptional flavor and good disease resistance .

In the garden, the plants are vigorous and indeterminate , easily reaching up to 2.5 m in height . They require sturdy staking to support a generous crop of tomatoes measuring approximately 10 cm in diameter and weighing between 200 and 350 g . This vigor, combined with consistent ripening, makes it a very popular variety with gardeners in regions with short summers.

In the local area, the 'Savignac' tomato is seen as a plant of discernment and adaptation. It embodies the idea that careful, locally conducted selection makes it possible to successfully cultivate demanding vegetables, even in cooler latitudes.

Originating from North American selections, the Rosy Finch cherry tomato is a valuable dwarf variety for urban gardeners, balconies, or small, compact gardens. Its rounded, bushy shape does not exceed 35 cm, making it an ideal companion for growing in pots, planters, or even on a windowsill.

In the garden, it offers dense, dark green foliage and a determinate growth habit that guarantees a quick, regular, and abundant harvest. Its clusters of small, pink tomatoes with a satiny skin detach easily and ripen in a cascade of color, even in the most modest corners. This early variety is well-suited to short summers and gardeners seeking simplicity.

The Early Violet kohlrabi of Vienna is an old variety renowned for its earliness and the delicate texture of its flesh. Its spherical bulb, a luminous purple on the outside, encloses a white flesh that is juicy and delicately sweet when harvested young.

The plant develops upright and elegant foliage, borne on slender stems that give the kohlrabi a light and well-structured appearance. This variety is particularly valued for its consistency and its ability to quickly produce tender kohlrabi that does not become fibrous if harvested at the right time.

In the garden, the Early Violet of Vienna thrives in cool to temperate conditions. It prefers rich, well-loosened soil that is kept consistently moist. Its rapid growth allows for staggered sowings, providing continuous harvests for much of the season.

Originating in Italy, Lacinato kale, also known as Tuscan black kale , cavolo nero , or kale palm, is an old variety prized as much for its beauty as for its flavor. Its long, narrow, dark blue-green leaves, deeply textured , give it a unique, serrated appearance that is both rustic and elegant.

In the kitchen, it is prized for its rich, mild flavor , less bitter than that of classic kale, with vegetal notes reminiscent of hazelnut or green tea. It is central to many traditional Tuscan recipes, such as ribollita , and is easy to prepare: sautéed, braised, in soup, or even as crispy oven-baked chips.

In the garden, Lacinato stands out for its remarkable cold hardiness —its leaves become tender and soft after the first frosts. Its upright, narrow rosette growth habit allows for dense plantings, ideal for compact gardens or close rows . Productive, vigorous, and undemanding, it offers a harvest spread over several months , making it a reliable and nourishing ally for cooler seasons and winter gardens.

Originating from the rich lands of ancient market gardens, the Red Mammoth Beetroot is distinguished by its imposing root and deep red color, an emblem of vitality and robustness.

In the vegetable garden, this variety commands attention with its remarkable size and dense flesh, prized for its natural sweetness and firm texture. Traditionally cultivated for its nutritional qualities, it delights gardeners seeking a generous root vegetable that integrates harmoniously into crop rotations and living gardens.

Solid and resistant, the Red Mammoth accompanies the faithful gardener who knows how to recognize its needs and offers an incomparable taste profile, both raw and cooked.

The Orange Wonder snapdragon belongs to the species Antirrhinum majus , the garden snapdragon, a classic companion to natural flowerbeds. Native to the Mediterranean region, this species has been adopted in many gardens for its dense flower spikes and long flowering period. The Orange Wonder selection is distinguished by its warm orange hues, a welcome addition to any garden or ornamental space.

In the garden, snapdragons form upright clumps topped with dense flower spikes that gradually open over the weeks. Their structuring presence consistently accompanies the cycle of the seasons: first green foliage, then a long flowering period. In a harmonious garden, they find their place both in beds and borders, and can provide a source of nectar for visiting insects where the soil is welcoming and minimally disturbed.

The Cheyenne Bush pumpkin is a bush variety prized for its compact growth and consistent yield. Unlike vining pumpkins, it forms a compact plant, ideal for small gardens, urban vegetable patches, and growing in generous containers.

Its round, well-formed fruits have a bright orange skin when ripe. Their flesh is dense, flavorful, and versatile, suitable for both sweet and savory preparations. The plant flowers profusely and fruits without requiring a large space, making it an excellent option for gardeners who want to grow cucurbits without taking over the garden.

In the garden, Cheyenne Bush thrives in warmth, full sun, and rich, well-drained soil. Its growth is steady and predictable, allowing for good control of space and cultivation practices. The fruits develop close to the plant, making observation and harvesting easy.

In the kitchen garden, the Golden Delight tomato stands out with its round, yellow fruits, clearly visible among the green foliage. It is a standard type variety (determinate bush), offering a clustered production of medium-sized fruits, suitable for gardens where a fairly concentrated harvest is desired.

Its golden yellow color adds a touch of diversity to both the vegetable garden and the plate. Its compact growth makes it an interesting companion for family gardens, containers, and sunny flowerbeds, in a respectful and nature-friendly approach to cultivation.

The wild pansy, Viola tricolor , is a small companion to meadows, embankments, and natural gardens of temperate Eurasia. It is often found where the soil remains welcoming, neither overworked nor too poor, like a discreet presence accompanying the cycle of the seasons. Its small, tricolored flowers, in shades of violet, yellow, and white depending on the form, give the garden the feel of a tranquil corner where life moves freely.

In a harmonious garden, the wild pansy thrives wherever it's given a little space: at the base of perennials, in natural borders, or in tolerant lawns. It forms low clumps with finely cut foliage and delicate flowers that bloom from spring to autumn, depending on the conditions. It's a reliable plant, unassuming yet tenacious, well-suited to an approach of respectful gardening, where observation precedes action and every little flower plays its part in the ecosystem.

Originating from the work of the famous American breeder Calvin Keeney in 1900, Pencil Pod Black is an iconic heritage dwarf bean from the early 20th century. A true gem of North American vegetable gardens, it is distinguished by its thin, glossy yellow pods , resembling fine wax pencils, containing shiny black beans , both visually striking and tasty.

This dwarf bean grows into a compact bush (approximately 35 cm tall), ideal for small spaces or intensive cultivation in raised beds. It offers discreet but abundant flowering, followed by regular and generous harvests , especially if the pods are picked young, every two to three days.

Hardy, productive, and stringless , it represents one of the great classic wax beans, valued in seed catalogs for over a century. It enriches the soil through its ability to fix nitrogen and attracts a good diversity of beneficial garden insects.